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=== Laser chamber fills with smoke ===
=== Laser chamber fills with smoke ===
* Check that the air filter is working, by manually toggling the air filter power button. On the airfilter console, this button's icon is a circle with a line through it. If it's not running, stop working and notify the #laser Slack channel or the Board.
* Check that the air filter is working, by manually toggling the air filter power button. On the airfilter console, this button's icon is a circle with a line through it. If it's not running, stop working and notify the #laser Slack channel or the Board.

=== Laser light not visible during focusing ===
* Check to make sure the lens is not installed backwards. The chamfered edges of the black lens housing should be flush with the chamfered edges of the laser head.
** Unscrew the nozzle cone and make sure it is clean and clear of crusty stuff.
*** If the 4" lens is installed, make sure to swap the nozzle cone with the large aperture nozzle cone in the red/white box of laser supplies.


== Maintenance ==
== Maintenance ==