DENTAL VACUUM SYSTEM
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1. 1 DENTALVACUUM SYSTEM USER S MANUAL 6732 73 150 9001 Ma EN 46001 Air Techniques Inc Hicksville NY CONGRATULATIONS YOUR PURCHASE OF THE VACSTAR DENTAL VACUUM SYSTEM Your VacStar has been engineered to deliver maximum air flow at the ideal vacuum level without creating traumatic suction pressure that could harm patients delicate tissue The VacStar is a water ring pump that produces consistent high volume air flow even with multiple users on line The balanced corrosion free bronze impeller minimizes noise and a patented vacuum relief valve monitors and maintains constant uniform vacuum pressure A capacitor start type motor with a highly reliable contactor and powerful transformer can be depended on to start every time The VacStar is designed with everything accessible from the front including the easy to clean solids collector If your VacStar comes with an integral HydroMiser water consumption will be reduced by up to 75 If not a HydroMiser be integrated into your VacStar at a later date The HydroMiser separates the liquid and gas discharge from the operatories The gases are vented out and the liquid and its particulates are directed down the drain The clean water extracted during this separation process is directed back toward the VacStar where it is mixed with fresh water and then directed into the pump chamber to create vacuum This efficient reuse of wate2. 0 pipe 40 pipe 40 pipe 40 pipe 40 pipe 40 pipe Ambient 40 104 F 40 104 F 40 104 F 40 104 F 40 104 F 40 104 F Temperature 5 40 C 5 40 C 5 40 C 5 40 C 5 40 C 5 40 C Overhead Plumbing Main Line Dia Min Max ID 1 1 14 2 14 1 14 1 12 2 12 2 ininches 1 FNPT I ENPT 1 7 Riser Diameter Overhead Main V2 ID V2 ID V2 ID V2 ID V2 ID V2 ID Line Floor Plumbing Main Line Dia Min Max ID 1 1 14 2 1 1 14 2 1 2 ininches VR 3 4 3 4 1 ENPT 1 ENPT 1 FNPT BranchLine Dia Min Max ID 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ininches NOTE Suction piping must slope at least a 4 foreach 10 feet of run towards the pump Use PVC Schedule 40 or Copper Type M Use Boost Transformer only if voltage is expected to fall below 105 205 Volts during operation ALLINSTALLATIONS MUSTCONFORM TOLOCAL CODES 11 ACCESSORIES OPTIONS DESCRIPTION MODEL PART NUMBER HydroMiser Wall Mount Kit VacStar 50H 80H 55087 Remote Control Panels VacStar 20 40 53250 or 53251 with24V switches VacStar 50 50H 80 80H 53113 or 53149 Remote Control Water Valve All VacStar Models 53020 24V 3 4 pipe withfilter 53020 1 115V 2 pipe 53170 24V I pipe 53171 115V 1 pipe Boost Transformer VacStar 20 67500 115V VacStar 20 40 50 80 67002 230V VacStar 80 80H 2 eac
3. ATION INFORMATION Plumbing water lines Toassure that the VacStar provides optimum vacuum incoming water pressure must be maintained between 20 and 100 psi If heavy combinations of particulates existin the incoming water an in line filter should be installed See Accessories Options forthe Remote Control Water Valve This will preventthe VacStar s waterinlet filter from clogging too frequently Incoming water temperature should be between 40 F and 75 F Water connection location is shown in Fig 2 and water inlet connection Suction For VacStar20 and 40 suction hose is connected at suction intake found on intake solids collector assembly See Fig 2 For VacStar twin pump units suction hose is connected at suction intake found on intake solids collector assembly See Fig 3 Drain lines For VacStar 20 and 40 without a HydroMiser or an Air Water Separator see Fig 5 For VacStars withouta HydroMiser or an Air Water Separator the effluent should be discharged into an open drain or aclosed vented drain See Fig 6 Note For VacStars without HydroMiser the drain may be up to 36 above the unit Fig 5 VacStar20 40 withouta Fig 6 VacStar 50 80 without a HydroM iser or Air W ater Separator iser or Air W ater Separator open floor drain DRAIN INSTALLATION closed open vented drain drain pipe INSTALLATION INFORMATION For VacStars with a HydroMiser s
4. E s HVE s SE s 155 2 4 t ie 776 O 2 2 8 i HVE High Volume Evacuator SE Saliva Ejector h dtl 10 7 225 2 These combinations apply if both pumps are running together If only one pump is running use the Sizing Guide for VacStar 20 or 40 MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Clean vacuum lines To maintain the cleanliness of your VacStar including all the vacuum lines and tubing in your dental system we recommend the daily use of CleanStream Evacuation System Cleaner see back cover Weekly Maintenance Clean solids collector Fig 1 Caution Solids collector may contain biologically hazardous material Wear protective gloves Note Clean the solids collector DAILY during the first week of operation and during the first week of Evacuation System Cleaner usage 1 Use CleanStream Evacuation System Cleaner 2 Turn off the power and water supply 3 Unscrew the solids bowl counter clock wise and remove the screen and gasket Remove all the sediment build up from the bowl screen gasket and inside housing Rinse thoroughly See Fig 1 4 Reassemble the bowl screen and gasket and screw tightly back onto the solids collector body or replace screen and bowl with Solids Collector Replacement Kit PN 55094 or PN 55880 Important worn or missing gasket and or failure to tightly screw the bowl to
5. ee Fig 7 oran Air Water Separator see Fig 8 gases should be vented out according to code The waste water with particulates from the operatories can be discharged via an open drain or a closed vented drain Fig 7 VacStarwith built in HydroM Fig 8 VacStar with wallmounted VENT Air W aterSeparator vent to outside with 2 schedule 40 pipe WARNING CONDENSATION OF WATER WILL VENT OCCUR IN VENT PIPING AVOID ACCUMULATION OF BOWES Vent to outside with 2 schedule 40 pipe WATER IN VENT SLOPE PIPING TOWARD SEPARATOR WARNING CONDENSATION OF WATER WILL CONNECTION OCCUR IN VENT PIPING AVOID ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN VENT SLOPE PIPING TOWARD UTER SEPARATOR PPY AIR WATER RAMI Y ES 97309 CEN SEPARATOR TERMINAL i WITH iter Separator 1 2 FNPT WATER SUPPLY HYDROMISER 2 COPPER Bee ur SHUT 0 TERMINAL WITH eight VALVE 2 FNPT SHUT 24 n 1 X OFF VALVE 5 7 1 L INTAKE FROM BS a ij MAIN LINE erminate with Em 0 0 ri n 227 fitting HE ez 1111 1 e 1 22 zh L FLOORSINK FLOORSINK INTAKE FROM MAIN LINE terminate with 1 FNPT fitting Note VacStar 20 40 installed in same manne
6. h 67002 230V HydroMiser Kit VacStar 20 VacStar 40 VacStar 50 VacStar 80 Air WaterSeparator VacStar 20 40 50 80 55540 In Line Filter Kit VacStar 20 40 55078 4 pipe VacStar 50 50H 80 80H 55079 1 pipe CleanStream Evacuation All VacStars 57660 StarterKit System Cleaner 57640 1Box of 32 Packets REPLACEMENT REORDER DESCRIPTION MODEL PART NUMBER Solids Collector VacStar 20 40 55880 Replacement Kit VacStar 50 50H 80 80H 55094 Air Techniques is a leading manufacturer of dental equipment from air compressors and vacuum systems to x ray film processors intraoral video cameras and most recently air abrasion rapid curing and bleaching and digital imaging systems We have been manufacturing quality products for the dental professional since 1962 A T ScanX AirDent II AirDent II CS Peri Pro A T SLC AirStar STS A T 2000 XR ARC Light VacStar CleanStream VistaCam Omni M CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 70 Cantiague Rock Road Hicksville New York 11801 A IR Telephone 516 433 7676 Fax 516 433 7684 TECHNIQUES bord www airtechniques com WESTERN FACILITY 291 Bonnie Lane Corona CA 92880 Telephone 909 898 8555 Fax 909 898 7646 1 800 822 2899 VacStar is a trademark of Air Techniques Inc PN 55151 Rev Copyright 2004 Air Techniques Inc
7. lear possible restrictions in air exhaust system Turn pumps on Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Clean filter Hose needs to be replaced call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service f Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Turn main switches on Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Call plumber to improve water supply system Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Hose needs to be replaced Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service d Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service POSSIBLE CAUSE a Water filter or solids collector clogged Check valves are stuck Low water pressure HydroMiser water recycler is clogged HydroMiser clogged Solenoids not operating Restricted air exhaust Pumps off Pumps not running Inlet check valves stuck closed Water inlet filter and or Solids collector clogged Suction hose collapsed Solenoids not operating Relief valve stuck closed Relief valve filter clogged Main switches off Hlectrical problem Inadequate water supply Hyd
8. r d DRAIN INSTALLATION closed open vented drain drain pipe L Wall mounted HydroMiser Iftheexisting drainis higherthan the HydroMiseroutlet the HydroMiser must be mounted so that its outletis above the drain The HydroMiser can be installed up to 36 above the base of the VacStar with the HydroMiser Wall Mount Kit 55087 Fig 9 VacStarwithwallmounted Hydromiser VENT vent to outside with 2 schedule 40 pipe WARNING CONDENSATION OF WATER WILL OCCUR IN VENT PIPING AVOID ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN VENT SLOPE PIPING TOWARD SEPARATOR _H IMPORTANT NOTE ALL INSTALLATIONS HYDROMISER POWER CONNECTION xu pel WATER SUPPLY 1 2 COPPER TUBE Ambient temperature for all TERMINAL WITH 1 2 FNPT SHUT OFF VALVE INTAKE FROM MAIN LINE terminate with 1 FNPT fitting Note VacStar 20 40 installed in same manner FLOORSINK VacStar installations should be 40 104 F 5 409 Theliquid drain from the HydroMiser oran Air Water Separator must slope downward atleast 1 4 for every 10 feet of run toward the drain Avoid local low sections avoid creating traps in the line INSTALLATION INFORMATION L Electric Ifthe voltage is below the minimum 105V or205V a Boost Tran
9. r reduces the VacStar s fresh water consumption Thousands of dentists have depended on the VacStar since 1987 Now that your practice has a VacStar or a VacStar with the water saving HydroMiser you too can depend on constant uniform delivery of vacuum to your operatories and proven trouble free operation TABLE OF CONTENTS Sizing 000166 is ester hte Boe WERE eed 3 114 s uo SL aud BAe 3 4 Operating Informati n ONERE ES X ENSE 4 Key Parts Fdenuincations y vau LY op 4 5 Installation InformatiOm eue res E Y UR Eus 6 8 Trouble Shoounge ss s oer be Re eRe RS Raw AS EOE EAS AERA HR 9 Product Specifications Dimensions 10 Site Requirements Bae le atre 11 Optional Accessories sews Sl Toad yes To SCR back cover Replacement Reorder cs ce SENS MESE NER XE E Se back cover SIZING GUIDE Choosing the correct size VacStar for your practice depends on the number of HVE High Volume Evacuator and SE Saliva Ejector users anticipated To assure optimum vacuum the vacuum demands should not exceed the number of HVE and SE users shown in the chart below RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS USERS VacStar 20 VacStar 40 VacStar 50 amp 50H VacStar 80 amp 80H HVE s SE s HVE s SE s HVE s S
10. roMiser eductor clogged Drain line collapsed d Solenoids not operating PROBLEM 1 Low suction 2 No suction Excessive suction ALL INSTALLATIONS TO CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES 9 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS ELECTRIC AL VS 20 VS 40 E 50 VS 50H VS 80 VS 80H Voltage Rating 115 230 Voltage 205 240 205 240 205 240 205 240 205 240 205 240 Min Max 105 125 Full Load Amps 16 8 1 WATER Inlet Water 20 100 20 100 20 100 20 100 20 100 20 100 Pressure PSI Flow Rate Per Pump gal min w HydroMiser BE mE 0 18 gal min w o HydroMiser Water Temperature F 40 75 40 75 40 75 40 75 40 75 VAC UUM LEVEL Preset at Factory InHg SHIPPING WEIGHT 165 DIMENSIONS 14x 11 11 17x 11 x 11 22 28 16 25 28 16 22 28 16 25x 28x 16 in HxWxD VacStar 20 may be converted from 230 Volts to 115 Volts at installation site 10 SITE REQUIREMENTS ELEC TRICAL VS 20 VS 40 VS 50 VS 50H VS 80 VS 80H Min Circuit 2ea 20A 2ea 20A Breaker Rating 20 20 30A or ea 40A Jor ea 40A Wire Size AWG 2 ea 12 2 ea 12 Min Gauge 12 12 10 or l ea 8 or 1 ea 8 Boost 67002 230V 67002 67002 ete eo ec eal ae VS 20 VS 40 VS 50 VS 50H VS 80 VS 80H 44 44 Min 22 32 32 0 Hg 30A 10 1 AirExhaust 2 schedule 2 schedule 2 schedule 2 schedule 2 schedule 2 schedule 4
11. sformer must be installed See Product Specifications Dimensions All VacStars must be wired directly from an electrical box that complies with local electrical codes to the VacStar s Electrical Connection Box See Fig 10 for VacStar 20 40 Fig 11 for VacStar 50 50H 80 80H FIG 10 VACSTAR ELECTRICALJUNCTION BOX INTERIOR VIEW VacStar20 40 WIRED FOR 230 VOLTS ATFACTORY FOR 230 V JUMPER TABS ARE PLACED POSITION SHOWN FACTORY SET 22020 POWERSUPPLY CONNECTIONS z FOR 115 V PLACE JUMPER TABS IN POSITION SHOWN 1 2 3 4 6 7 222 FIG 11 VACSTAR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX VacStar50 50H 80 80H DUAL CIRCUIT PUMPS POWER LEADS RIGHT L1 BLACK L2 WHITE LEFT L1 RED L2 BLUE For Single Circuit connect Black and Red wires together L1 and White and Blue wires together L2 TROUBLE SHOOTING POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS a Clean filter and or collector Use a system cleaner like CleanStream turn vacuum on and off to free check valve If valve remains stuck call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Raise water pressure Open bypass valve to run VacStar Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service Check air exhaust pipe size to make sure it conforms to spec check for and c
12. the solids collector body will cause poor suction due to air leakage DO NOT OPERATE THE VACSTAR WITHOUT THE SCREEN INSIDE THE FILTER BOWL 3 MAINTENANCE In Line Filter Kit If a VacStar is replacing a previous vacuum pump an optional In Line Filter located in front of the inlet manifold see Key Parts is recommended This In Line Filter is designed to collect larger quantities of particulates from the discharge BEFORE it flows into the vacuum pump Larger quantities of particulates may occur initially due to the VacStar s pulling power and to CleanStream Evacuation System Cleaner s ability to break down synthetic debris and proteinaceous deposits that build up in the vacuum lines Check the filter daily and clean if required In Line Filter Kit for Single Vacuum Pumps for Twin Vacuum Pumps 8 55078 OPERATING INFORMATION AT THE START OF THE DAY Always TURN ON THE WATER before TURNING ON THE POWER The VacStar may be turned on off from a single convenient location within the dental suite using a Remote Control Panel See Optional Accessories The vacuum level is factory preset at 10 In Hg inches of mercury This is the reading on the gauge when all HVE s High Volume Evacuator and SE s Saliva Ejector are CLOSED Should this setting be too high for your needs contact your dealer to readjust the setting It is recommended that the system run continuously during the day Ho
13. wever the VacStar can be turned off if suction is not required for a period of 15 minutes or longer If one pump is being operated at a time it is important to alternate pumps on an every other day schedule so that the pumps are used evenly AT THE END OF THE DAY Always TURN THE POWER OFF then TURN THE WATER OFF KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE UNITS Fig 2 FUSE VACUUM 24 V HOLDER RELIEF REMOTE VALVE WIRING DRIP COVER INLET MANIFOLD VACUUM BREAKER MOTOR WATER VACUUM INLET GAUGE WATER SOLENOID INTAKE SOLIDS COLLECTOR ELECTRICAL WATER JUNCTION INLET BOX 4 FILTER KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION TW IN UNITS Fig 3 Front View VACUUM RELIEF VALVE HYDROMISER 24V VACUUM ONVSS0HAND pyr REMOTE CONTROL BREAKER VS80HONLY WIRING BOX ELECTRICAL bA CONNECTION BOX FRAME VACUUM GAUGE EXHAUST MANIFOLD INTAKE SOLIDS COLLECTOR LEVELING 72 POWER FEET 7 SWITCHES BASE INLET BYPASS VALVE PLATE MANIFOLD EDUCTOR ASSEMBLY WATER SYSTEM CHECK VALVE WATER i SOLENOID Fig 4 CloseupofEductorAssembly wATER l INLET CONNECTION TO i WATER FILTER CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR24V REMOTE WIRING ND SD WATER l SOLENOID VALVE FRONTOF VACSTAR BASEPLATE VACSTAR50HSHOWN OTHER TRUMP Brod M ODELS SIM ILAR IN S TALL
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