{"id":22041,"date":"2026-06-30T17:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T23:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/?p=22041"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:30:00","slug":"reduce-fire-risk-with-a-clean-laser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/laser-machine\/fusion-ascent\/machine-maintenance\/reduce-fire-risk-with-a-clean-laser\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce Fire Risk with a Clean Laser"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"uk-flex\">\n<div>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fire Warning\" class=\"uk-image\" src=\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/manual\/icon-fire.png\" style=\"max-width: 100px !important; height: auto !important; display: block; margin-right: 20px;\">\n    <\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Cleaning your machine is an excellent way to prevent fire with the laser. A buildup of cutting and engraving residue and debris is dangerous and can create a fire hazard in its own right. Keep your laser system clean and free of debris. Regularly remove any small pieces that have fallen through the cutting grid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on fire safety, see \u201cFIRE WARNING\u201d on page 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As with all equipment, preventive maintenance is an important part of owning your Epilog Laser system. A laser system by its very nature creates debris and residue on every job. Over time, these by-products can build up and start to clog the components of your system. Like anything, the buildup can be almost imperceptible and easy to ignore. Since it\u2019s guaranteed that these by-products will build up over time, it\u2019s worth spending just a few minutes each week keeping your system clean. To extend the life of your investment, follow these simple guidelines outlined below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"uk-overflow-auto\">\n<table class=\"uk-table uk-table-divider uk-table-striped uk-table-small uk-table-hover\">\n<thead class=\"uk-background-primary uk-light\">\n<tr>\n<th>Task<\/th>\n<th>Why Do I Need to Clean This?<\/th>\n<th>Materials Needed<\/th>\n<th>Instructions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n            <!-- 2x WEEKLY --><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #f0f0f0;\"><strong>2x WEEKLY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>If smoke, resin, or other contaminants are allowed to accumulate too heavily, they will reduce the available laser power and will cause damage to the optics and\/or mirror.<\/td>\n<td>Cotton swab, optics cleaning fluid.<\/td>\n<td>\n                    1. Use a cotton swab that is soaked with optics cleaning fluid.<br \/>\n                    2. 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Prepare a fresh swab and clean the surface with a gentle zigzag motion across it.\n                <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Auto Focus Plunger<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Removing residue helps ensure precise focusing.<\/td>\n<td>Cotton swab or soft cloth, mild household cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.<\/td>\n<td>Use a soft cotton cloth and mild household cleaner or isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe the Auto Focus plunger until it is clean.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Crumb Tray<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>This will reduce any fire hazards by removing debris that has fallen through the table.<\/td>\n<td>Small brush or vacuum cleaner.<\/td>\n<td>Remove the Cutting Table and clean out the table tray using a small brush or vacuum cleaner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>            <!-- MONTHLY --><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #f0f0f0;\"><strong>MONTHLY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Under the Cutting Table<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>This will reduce any fire hazards by removing debris that has fallen through the table.<\/td>\n<td>Small brush or vacuum cleaner.<\/td>\n<td>Remove the Cutting Table and clean out the table tray using a small brush or vacuum cleaner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bearing Rails<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Proper cleaning ensures bearings perform at their best.<\/td>\n<td>Cotton swab or soft cloth, mild household cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.<\/td>\n<td>Using the cloth or swab with liquid, clean all of the bearing tracks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>            <!-- 3 MONTHS --><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #f0f0f0;\"><strong>3 MONTHS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exhaust<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cleaning the exhaust system removes built-up debris and reduces fire hazards.<\/td>\n<td>Wire Brush.<\/td>\n<td>\n                    Make sure the exhaust blower you are using receives proper maintenance. Periodically clean the exhaust blower and duct system to remove built-up debris.\n                <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interior Work Space<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>This keeps corrosive dust and debris from building up on interior surfaces.<\/td>\n<td>Soft cloth and mild household cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.<\/td>\n<td>Use the soft cloth to wipe all surfaces that are exposed to dust and debris.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>            <!-- 12 MONTHS --><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #f0f0f0;\"><strong>12 MONTHS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Overall Machine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Preventative maintenance.<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>Book technician for preventative maintenance and service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"html\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<div class=\\\"uk-flex\\\">\\n    \n\n<div>\\n        <img alt=\\\"Fire Warning\\\" class=\\\"uk-image\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/manual\/icon-fire.png\\\" style=\\\"max-width: 100px !important; height: auto !important; display: block; margin-right: 20px;\\\">\\n    <\/div>\n\n\\n    \n\n<div>\\n        \n\n<p>Cleaning your machine is an excellent way to prevent fire with the laser. A buildup of cutting and engraving residue and debris is dangerous and can create a fire hazard in its own right. Keep your laser system clean and free of debris. Regularly remove any small pieces that have fallen through the cutting grid.<\/p>\n\n\\n        \n\n<p><strong>For more information on fire safety, see \u201cFIRE WARNING\u201d on page 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\\n    <\/div>\n\n\\n<\/div>\n\n\\n\\n\n\n<p>As with all equipment, preventive maintenance is an important part of owning your Epilog Laser system. A laser system by its very nature creates debris and residue on every job. Over time, these by-products can build up and start to clog the components of your system. Like anything, the buildup can be almost imperceptible and easy to ignore. Since it\u2019s guaranteed that these by-products will build up over time, it\u2019s worth spending just a few minutes each week keeping your system clean. 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