> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.voltera.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.voltera.io/docs/nova/getting-started/nova-user-manual/nova-safety-information/english.md). # English ## NOVA Safety Information ### 1.0 Introduction NOVA is a flexible and accessible platform which is designed to be easy to use. However, proper training and supervision is required to ensure safe operation. As with any lab equipment, NOVA and the accompanying materials and modules should be handled with care and you should read this manual carefully before using NOVA. NOVA is for use as-is. Any modifications to the machine or improper use, including unauthorized repairs, without explicit approval or direction from Voltera, may damage the machine or cause bodily harm and will void your warranty. In case of emergency or prior to performing any Voltera-directed hardware maintenance, please ensure that the power cable is disconnected from NOVA. *** ### 2.0 Markings and warning statements #### 2.1 Mechanical hazards #### Gantry Bridge, Module Hub, and Smart Probe {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}
{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} Keep hands away from NOVA when the system is moving to avoid injury. The gantry, module hub, and Smart Probe create pinch hazards when the system is in motion. Stay clear while the machine is in use. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### Precision nozzles are sharp {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}
{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} Precision nozzles can pierce skin. Handle with care when fitting nozzles to the Smart Dispenser and keep hands clear of the machine when the dispenser is in use and the system is in motion. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### Eye protection {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}
{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} Wear eye protection if using the Smart Probe module with custom fixturing, printing on 3D structures, or when using mounting accessories. If the Smart Probe stylus contacts a hard surface during travel, it can fracture and create shrapnel. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### Hearing protection {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}
{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} NOVA contains vacuum pumps which can be loud at maximum power. Wear hearing protection if the pumps are run above 30% duty cycle for extended periods. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### 2.2 Hot surfaces #### Smart Dispenser heater {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}
{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} The Smart Dispenser contains a 12W heater with a maximum working temperature of 65°C (149°F). If damaged, this temperature can reach 80°C (176°F). Take care when handling a hot dispenser. Allow the Smart Dispenser to cool before handling or servicing. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### 2.3 Application-specific inks, materials, and cleaning agents #### Material safety is the user’s responsibility {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}

{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} Materials supplied by Voltera are intended for use with NOVA when handled according to their SDS. Always review the applicable SDS before use. It is your responsibility to ensure that third-party inks, substrates, and cleaning agents will not cause a hazard on their own or as a result of a reaction with one another or with NOVA. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### Protective gloves {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}
{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} Wear protective gloves when handling conductive inks, solvents, or other electronic materials. Consult the SDS before using. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### 2.4 Electrical connections #### Only mount approved modules {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}

{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} Never touch the electrical contact pins while the locking lever on the module hub is engaged. NOVA will only accept Voltera approved modules. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### Ensure power adapter is accessible {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}

{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} Ensure the connecting power adapter is easily accessible when using the machine, including the connection to NOVA. Do not place the power adapter in a place that is difficult to reach. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### 2.5 Two person lift #### Heavy equipment {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}

{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} NOVA weighs 35 kg (77 lb.) and should always be lifted by two people. Lift by the base with two hands. Do not lift by the bridge or gantry, as this will affect calibration. Place NOVA carefully to avoid damage. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} #### 2.6 Do not disassemble #### NOVA is not user-serviceable {% columns %} {% column width="25%" valign="middle" %}

{% endcolumn %} {% column width="75%" valign="middle" %} NOVA is not user-serviceable. Do not open or disassemble NOVA or any Voltera modules except at the express direction of Voltera. See Section 1.0 for modification and warranty terms. {% endcolumn %} {% endcolumns %} *** ### 3.0 Conformity #### 3.1 Product Voltera NOVA, 100V-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz #### 3.2 Manufacturer Voltera Inc.\ 180 Northfield Dr W, Suite 2\ Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7\ Canada #### 3.3 EU Certifications Voltera NOVA complies with the following EU directives and harmonised standards: **Directives:** * 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) * 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) **Harmonised standards:** * EN 61010-1:2010/A1 (Safety requirements for electrical equipment, incorporating Amendment 1:2016) * IEC 61010-2-010:2019 (Particular requirements for laboratory equipment designed for the heating of materials) * EN IEC 61326-1:2021 (EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use) #### 3.4 North American Certifications **Safety:** * UL 61010-1 (3rd Edition), Amendment 1 (United States) * CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 + Amendment 1 (Canada) **Electromagnetic compatibility:** * FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B (United States) * ICES-003 Issue 7, 2020 (Canada) **FCC Compliance Statement** This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. \\ **ICES-003 Compliance Statement** This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-003. \ \&#xNAN;*Cet appareil ISM est confiorme a la norme canadienne ICES-003.* *** ### 4.0 Disposal At end of life, dispose of NOVA through an approved electronic-waste collection or recycling facility; do not dispose of it with household waste. This product complies with the EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU as amended by 2015/863). *** ### 5.0 Operating limits | **Environmental conditions** |


| | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------- | | Ambient operating temperature | 14-30°C (57-86°F) | | Maximum altitude | 2,000 m (6,560 ft.) | | Relative humidity | Up to 80%, non-condensing | | Pollution degree | 2 | | **Power requirements** |


| | Input |

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | |
(via supplied power adapter)

| | | Voltage | 24 VDC | | Maximum current | 9.2 A | | Power | 221 W | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.voltera.io/docs/nova/getting-started/nova-user-manual/nova-safety-information/english.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.