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Cuspidor Troubleshooting A-dec Service Guide, Vol. II
Problem Possible Cause Action
Inadequate or excessive cup fill
water flow (continued)
The self-contained water system 40 psi regulator
has failed
If a reading of 35 – 40 psi could not be obtained at the air bleed setscrew port,
the 40 psi regulator is faulty and must be replaced as follows:
1. Turn the dental unit OFF using the master On/Off toggle on the
delivery system.
2. Remove the water bottle cap assembly from the post or side support.
3. Remove and replace the 40 psi regulator.
4. Reinstall the water bottle cap assembly and water bottle.
5. Turn the dental unit ON and test the cup fill function for adequate
water pressure.
The self-contained water system air bleed set
screw is partially clogged with debris
1. Use the master On/Off toggle, to turn the dental unit OFF, and remove the
water bottle.
2. Remove the air bleed setscrew from the water bottle cap assembly and
clean it of debris, or replace it.
3. Reinstall the setscrew in the water bottle cap assembly and replace the
water bottle.
4. Turn the dental unit ON and test the cup fill function.
Inadequate bowl rinse water flow The bowl rinse water flow needs to be adjusted,
the water filter element is partially plugged, or
there is a kinked hose
Adjust the bowl rinse flow clockwise to increase water flow, or counterclockwise to
decrease flow, (one full turn from minimum to maximum).
To check for plugged water regulator filter element.
1. Close the city water manual shut-off valve in the floor box and bleed the
cuspidor bowl rinse water pressure, using the bowl rinse function.
2. Turn the dental unit OFF using the master On/Off toggle on the delivery
system and remove the water regulator filter element cap. Remove and
discard the filter element.
3. Install a new filter element on the water regulator and reinstall the filter cap.
4. Open the city water manual shut-off valve. Turn the dental unit ON using
the master On/Off toggle, and test the bowl rinse function for adequate
water flow.
Check for a restriction downstream from the filter. Locate and eliminate any kinks
in the blue 5/16" bowl rinse water tube.