- Operating Altitude – 2,000 m (6,562 ft) maximum. Operation above 2,000 m (6,562 ft) is outside the equipment's rated conditions. Contact Epilog before installing at higher elevations.
- Relative Humidity – 80% max, non-condensing
- Disposal (EU / EEA): This equipment is marked with the crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol and must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. In the European Union it falls under Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) and must be collected separately for treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal. Contact Epilog or your local authority for return/collection options. Before disposal, disconnect the machine from the supply, and route batteries, electronic assemblies, and the laser source to appropriate recyclers in accordance with local regulations. Outside the EU, dispose of the equipment in accordance with applicable regional directives.
This product contains a non-rechargeable CR2032 3 V lithium coin cell on the main board. Do not dispose of it as household waste — collect separately and recycle per local regulations. The cell is user-replaceable. Use only a CR2032 3 V lithium cell, observe polarity, and disconnect the machine from power before servicing. For the full procedure refer to https://support.epiloglaser.com/laser-machine/fusion-ascent/service-and-repair/control-board-sd-card-backplane-board/ - Protective Grounding – Notice: Only connect the Ascent to a power source having a three-wire grounded outlet.
Helpful Note:
The Ascent 12/24/36 is rated for Pollution Degree 2 and is not suitable for use in wet locations.
Do and Don't
Do:
- Clean the System: Please allow a few minutes a week for cleaning your machine. Just a small amount of effort at the end of the week will pay off with years of trouble-free operation of your machine.
See the section “SYSTEM MAINTENANCE” for specifics.
Don't:
- Do Not Run the Laser Unvented: Never operate the machine without a properly operating vent to the outside or to a filtration unit! Most material will only produce an irritating smoke when engraved. Some materials, including but not limited to paint, varnish, composition board and plastics, produce compounds that can be harmful if concentrated. A properly installed vent is the only way to ensure that problems do not occur.
- Do Not Engrave or Cut PVC: Never engrave or cut any material containing PVC or vinyl. When engraved, a corrosive agent is produced that will destroy your machine. Your warranty will be void if your machine is damaged by corrosion from engraving or cutting PVC or Vinyl.
- Do Not Operate Machine While Unattended: Never operate your machine without someone watching the system. There is a significant risk of fire if the machine is set improperly, or if the machine should experience a mechanical or electrical failure while operating.
- Do Not Vector Cut While Machine is Unattended: Never laser cut any material with the laser without someone watching the system. Because vector cutting moves relatively slowly compared to raster engraving, a tremendous amount of heat is applied to the material being cut. This buildup of heat can cause significant fire risk and the machine should always be monitored. Additionally, the Air Assist should always be turned on when vector cutting to reduce the risk of fire.