Vented Room

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a vented, well-lit room for painting and staining, and so forth.

It is roughly 14 x 6.5 sq. ft. (730 cu. ft.)

Our Vented Room is for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).

However, reservations are required:

Vented Room Check-in and Reservation

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Shed  

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

In case of emergency, call 911.

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

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  IN CASE OF
  EMERGENCY
  sign

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire Escape
  Plan

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.

FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  FIRST AID
  Kit

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

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  Emergency
  Eye & Face Wash
  Station

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.

SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.

Please DO NOT paint indoors.

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  Flammables Cabinet
  in the Vented Room

Impairment

The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.

Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

 

Training

Step-By-Step Process for Using the Vented Room

• Use the Sign In Sheet
• Set fan and timer
• Sign in with QR code
• Setup paper
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Put away all holding stands and materials after the final coat
• Absolutely no paint or finishing materials left out, ever
• Remove workpiece as soon as dry

Rules for the Vented Room

• Projects left over 36 hours will be subject to removal from the area
• All hazardous chemicals, including spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room
• Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use
• SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet
• Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace
• Must be continuously ventilated during occupied hours
• Take frequent fresh air breaks while painting
• Leave painted areas if you experience eye watering, headaches, dizziness, or breathing problems
• Turn on the timer and leave the door closed while in use
• When done, leave timer on to continue ventilating the room properly
• Use the correct PPE when you’re painting. Items such as a spray painting mask, and gloves are vital
• Before you start to use your spray cans, make sure that you store them away from heat and fire. The aerosols are highly combustible, and will cause a lot of damage and potentially a lot of harm
• Clean your entire area after your job is complete; including, but not limited to, tables, walls, floors, cabinets, all materials put away
• Do not leave anything out long term

Equipment List

Vented Room Equipment

Item	Description	Purpose
Exhaust fan	with 4-hour timer
Flammable material storage cabinet	43" wide, 18" deep, 65" tall A&A SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC., model number A245
storage cabinet	metal (grey)
storage cabinet	metal, with key (tan)
Table 1	68"x 34" table, adjustable height, on wheels
Table 2	73"x 34" table, adjustable height, on wheels

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  Flammables cabinet label

Equipment Reservations

• Use of the Vented Room REQUIRES a reservation.

• Must reserve the Vented Room at least 2 hours in advance.

• Projects left over 36 hours will be subject to removal from the area.

• If at all possible, limit your use of the vented room to ONE table.

• Use this form to sign in (No more paper)

Hand Tools

☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use.

☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

(bring proof of membership)

Company	Website	Benefit	Directions to
	Woodcraft of Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
	CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
	GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
	ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street

Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts

Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers

At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.

The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Policies

Safety Data Sheets

Review SDS information of unknown products before use. SDS available here and via QR code in hazardous chemical storage.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the space.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the flammables cabinet in the Vented Room.

Do not paint indoors.

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  Spill Clean-up Kit

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues

This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Always leave the space better than you found it.

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Metal Shop  

  Wood Shop  

QR Codes

Use the PPM Slack channel #general

List of all PPM Slack channels

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.