A-dec Assistant's Instrumentation User manual

Owner's Guide

ASSISTANT’S

INSTRUMENTATION

85.2610.00

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Warranty

A-dec warrants its products and A-dec/W&H Synea
handpieces against defects in material or workmanship
for one year from time of delivery. All other handpiece
instrumentation has a warranty period of six months.
A-dec’s sole obligation under the warranty is to provide
parts for the repair, or at its option, to provide the
replacement product (excluding labor). The buyer shall
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coincidental damages are excluded.) Written notice of
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warranty period. The warranty does not cover damage
resulting from improper installation or maintenance,
accident or misuse.The warranty does not cover dam­age resulting from the use of cleaning, disinfecting or
sterilization chemicals and processes. The warranty also
does not cover light bulbs. Failure to follow instructions
provided in A-dec’s Operation and Maintenance
Instructions (Owner’s Guide) may void the warranty.

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Assistant’s Instrumentation

Assistant’s Instrumentation

Service information and warranty information
are located on the inside front cover and
front page.

About Your Assistant’s Instrumentation ......... 2

Controls ............................................................ 3

Instruments ...................................................... 4

Autoclavable HVE and

Saliva Ejector............................................... 4

Right- to Left-Hand Conversion
of the Autoclavable HVE

and Saliva Ejector ......................................... 4

Autoclavable HVE and

Saliva Ejector Asepsis ................................. 5

Autoclavable Syringe ................................. 6

Solids Collector ................................................. 7

Solids Collector Asepsis .............................. 8

Adjustments ................................................... 10

Instrument Holder Positioning ................ 10

Leveling Adjustment ................................ 11

Touch Pad ........................................................ 12

Maintenance................................................... 13

Adjustments and Specifications ..................... 13

Identification of Symbols................................ 14

Classification of Equipment ........................... 14

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CONTENTS

Assistant’s Instrumentation

Assistant’s instrumentation typically includes

A-dec’s Autoclavable Syringe, Autoclavable HVE,

and Autoclavable Saliva Ejector as standard
equipment. On some units and carts, optional
instruments may include an additional HVE. The
Solids Collector (see Figures 3 and 4 on page 7) is also
a part of the Assistant’s Instrumentation, but its
location varies depending on your system.

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About Your Assistant’s Instrumentation

Figure 1. Assistant’s Instrumentation

(Shown with optional four position unitized holder

and additional Autoclavable HVE)

ADDITIONAL
AUTOCLAVABLE
QD HVE (optional)

AUTOCLAVABLE
SYRINGE

AUTOCLAVABLE
SALIVA EJECTOR

AUTOCLAVABLE

QD HVE

275¡F
136¡C

The location of the master on/off toggle for

assistant’s instrumentation will vary but the
function is the same. Moving the toggle to the
ON position provides air and water to the system.
Move the toggle to the OFF position while the
unit is unattended to prevent water damage in
case of a leak.

Where assistant’s instrumentation is installed as
part of a delivery system (such as a chair mount
system, duo cart, duo Preference unit, or duo wall
mount unit), the master on/off toggle is located
on the control head. Other types of assistant’s
instrumentation may have the master on/off
toggle located on the post box .

When the instrumentation is installed on an
assistant’s cart or assistant’s wall mount unit, the
master on/off toggle is located on the side of the
cart or wall mount unit.

The master on/off toggle for chair-mounted
assistant’s instrumentation is located on the side
of the floor box .

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Controls

Assistant’s instrumentation includes an A-dec
Autoclavable HVE and an Autoclavable Saliva
Ejector. It may also include a second HVE as an
option. The autoclavable HVE and Saliva Ejector
are equipped with a quick disconnect to remove
the valve body from the tubing for cleaning and
autoclaving.

The HVE and Saliva Ejector can be easily converted
for opposite-hand operation (see Figure 2).

To convert the HVE or Saliva Ejector for opposite­hand use, press the control valve out of the HVE
body (see Figure 2). Rotate the control valve 180°,
then press it back into place.

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Instruments

Autoclavable HVE and Saliva Ejector

Right- to Left-Hand Conversion of the Autoclavable HVE
and Saliva Ejector

Figure 2.

CONTROL
VALVE

VALVE
BODY

TO REMOVE THE
CONTROL VALVE,
PRESS ON SMALL
DIAMETER SIDE

HVE

SALIVA
EJECTOR

1. Remove the tip from the valve body. (For

recommended HVE tip asepsis, see Sterilizing the
HVE Tip on page 6).

2. Although it is not necessary to do so, you may
want to turn off the central vacuum before
disconnecting the HVE or Saliva Ejector.

3. To remove the HVE or saliva ejector body, simply
separate the body from the tubing by pulling it
apart at the tailpiece (see Figure 2).

4. Remove the control valve by pressing it out of
the HVE or saliva ejector valve body.

5. Clean and rinse the valve body and control
valve using a mild detergent, water, the
brushes that have been provided, and allow
to dry completely.

6. Heat sterilize the valve body and control valve

using any of the following methods:
steam autoclave, dry heat, or chemical vapor.

7. Apply a light coat of A-dec Silicone Lubricant
(Part No. 98.0090.01, package of six) on the
O-ring seals of the control valve.

8. Reinstall the control valve in the valve body.
(see Figure 2).

9. Reinstall the body on the tubing tailpiece.

10. Operate the HVE and the saliva ejector valves
several times to verify that it rotates smoothly.

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Autoclavable HVE and Saliva Ejector Asepsis

Caution

Use only silicone lubricant when lubricating
instrumentation O-rings. Petroleum products will
cause permanent damage to the O-rings.

Sterilizing the HVE Tip

It is recommended that the A-dec stainless steel

tips used on the A-dec HVE be heat sterilized

between patients by any of the following methods:
steam autoclave, dry heat, or chemical vapor.

1. Remove the HVE tip from the HVE valve body.

2. Clean and rinse the HVE tips using a mild detergent
and water, then allow the tips to completely dry.

3. Sterilize the HVE tips using one of the methods
listed above.

If you are using disposable HVE tips, be sure to

replace them with new tips between patients.

For information on the operation, care, and
maintenance of A-dec’s Autoclavable Syringe, refer to
your Autoclavable Syringe Owner’s Guide(A-dec
Publication No. 85.0680.00).

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Autoclavable Syringe

Note

The standard A-dec HVE is designed with a
cannula connection opening of 0.435 ± 0.006 inch
(11.05 ± 0.15 mm). Please select tips compatible
with this if not using A-dec tips.

Note

The A-dec 15 mm HVE has a cannula connection
opening of .592 inch (14.8 mm) + 1 1/2˚ per side per
DIN-13-938 section 3.1. Please select tips compatible
with this.

Note

The A-dec Saliva Ejector is designed with a cannula
connection opening of 0.265 ± 0.006 inch (6.73 ±

0.15 mm). Please select tips compatible with this.

The solids collector prevents solids from entering

the central vacuum system (see Figures 3 and 4).

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Solids Collector

Figure 3. Cascade and Radius Solids Collector

Figure 4. Decade Cart Solids Collector

DECADE
CART SOLIDS
COLLECTOR
CANISTER
ASSEMBLY

SOLIDS
COLLECTOR

4

4

3

3

50

50

60

60

5

5

40

40

2

2

70

70

30

30

80

80

20

20

6

6

1

1

90

90

10

10

100

100

0

0

psi

psi

7

7

0

0

2

2

kg/cm

kg/cm

AW

At least once per week, remove and clean (with a
mild detergent and water) or discard and replace the
solids collector screen for the Cascade products (see
Figure 5) or for the Decade products (see Figure 6). This

is necessary to ensure proper suction from the central
vacuum, and to maintain proper treatment room
asepsis.

Solids Collector for Cascade

Turn OFF vacuum or, if vacuum is ON, open the
HVE control valve to facilitate removal of the solids
collector cap.

Remove the solids collector screen and cap from the
connector. Pull out on the cap: the screen is

attached to the cap.

Remove the screen from the cap. Place your thumb
on the large hole and forefinger on the key directly
opposite the large hole (see Figure 5). Squeeze, then
slide the cap out of the screen. Clean the screen. If
you have a disposable HVE screen, discard following
the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Solids Collector Asepsis

Caution

Do not empty the screen into your cuspidor.
Doing so could plug the drain.

Reinstall the solids collector. Insert the cap back
into the screen until the two circular buttons on
the cap snap into place. Make sure they are
properly aligned with the tongue on the cap
directly opposite to the large hole in the screen
(see Figure 5). Slide the screen and cap into the
vacuum connector, making sure the key faces up
and the hole faces down.

Solids Collector for Decade

Turn OFF the vacuum in order to remove the solids
collector cap. However, if vacuum is ON, open the
HVE to facilitate removal of the solids collector cap
(see Figure 6). Clean the screen. DO NOT lubricate
the O-rings on the vacuum canister cap.

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Figure 5. Solids Collector for Cascade

HVE
HANDPIECE
TUBING

SOLIDS
COLLECTOR
CAP

SOLIDS
COLLECTOR
SCREEN

VACUUM
CONNECTOR

KEY

(align for
reinstallation)

LARGE HOLE

(underneath, align
for reinstallation)

Figure 6. Solids Collector for Decade

CAP

SCREEN

CANISTER

The multi-position style instrument holder is
designed to pivot or twist to provide flexibility in
positioning the instruments to suit your style of
practice. Pivot and twist tension are set at the
factory and should not need to be adjusted. If the
pivot or twist movement is too tight or too loose,
you may want to adjust the friction.

Pivot Friction

To adjust the pivot friction, locate the adjustment
setscrew (see Figure 7). Use a 5/32-inch hex key and
turn the key clockwise to increase friction which
will make the holder pivot less freely. Turn the key
counterclockwise to decrease friction and allow the
holder to pivot more freely.

Twist Friction

To adjust the twist friction, locate the adjustment
setscrew (see Figure 7). Use a 3/32-inch hex key and
turn the key clockwise to increase friction which
will make the holder twist less freely. Turn the key
counterclockwise to decrease friction and allow the
holder to twist more freely.

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Adjustments

Instrument Holder Positioning

Figure 7. Pivot and Twist Adjustments

TWIST ADJUSTMENT
SCREW (Underneath)

PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
SCREW (Underneath)

If you have a telescoping assistant’s instrumentation
arm, it has been leveled at the factory and should not
require further adjustment. However, if the arm needs
to be leveled, locate the adjustment setscrew
underneath the telescoping arm (see Figure 8).

To tilt the arm up, use a 1/8-inch hex key and
turn the key clockwise.

To tilt the arm down, use a 1/8-inch hex key and
turn the key counterclockwise.

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Leveling Adjustment

Figure 8. Leveling Adjustment

LEVELING
ADJUSTMENT
SETSCREW

(underneath)

PIVOT ARM

TELESCOPING
ARM

For chair touch pad instructions, refer to the

Cascade 1040 Chair Owner's Guide, A-dec
Publication No. 85.2605.00 or Decade 1011/1021
Chair Owner's Guide, A-dec Publication No.

85.2635.00 depending on your model of chair.

For Master touch pad instruction, refer to your

Master Series Touch Pad Owner’s Guide, A-dec
Publication No, 85.2627.00.

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Touch Pad Programming (optional)

Autoclavable HVE and

Saliva Ejector .................................................. page 5

Sterilizing the HVE tip ...................................... page 6

Autoclavable Syringe

Owner’s Guide ..................................... 85.0680.00

Solids Collector Asepsis .................................... page 8

Floor Boxes

Owner’s Guide ..................................... 85.2611.00

Maintenance Parts

Owner’s Guide ..................................... 85.2634.00

Instrument Holder Positioning ....................... page 10

Pivot Friction ................................................... page 10

Twist Friction .................................................. page 10

Leveling Adjustment ...................................... page 11

Touch Pad Programming

Cascade 1040 Chair

Owner’s Guide ........................................85.2605.00

Decade 1011/1021 Chair

Owner’s Guide ........................................85.2635.00

Master Touch Pad

Owner’s Guide ........................................85.2627.00

Minimum air, water, and vacuum service
requirements for proper unit operation:

Air: 2.50 cfm (70.80 l/min) at 80 psi (551 kPa).
Water: 1.50 gpm (5.68 l/min) at 40 psi (276 kPa).
Vacuum: 12 cfm (339.84 l/min) at 8 inches (27 kPa)

of mercury.

Weight of optional touch pad: .50 lbs. (.23 kg).

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Maintenance

Adjustments and Specifications

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Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. ® with respect to
electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance
with UL 2601-1. Recognized with respect to electric shock, fire,
mechanical and other specified hazards only in accordance with
CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 601.1.

UL listed to US (UL 544) and Canadian (CAN/CSA C22.2, No.

125) safety standards.
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. ® with respect to

electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance
with UL 2601-1. Classified with respect to electric shock, fire,
mechanical and other specified hazards only in accordance with
CAN/CSA C22.2, No. 601.1.

Conforms to European Directives

(refer to Declaration Statement)

Protective earth (ground).

Functional earth (ground).

Attention, consult accompanying documents.

TYPE B APPLIED PART.

CLASS II EQUIPMENT.

Type of shock protection:

CLASS I EQUIPMENT
(Dental Chairs, Dental Lights, & Power Supplies)

CLASS II EQUIPMENT
(Chair, Wall, & Cart Mounted Delivery Systems)

Degree of shock protection:

TYPE B APPLIED PART (All products)

Degree of protection against water ingress:

ORDINARY EQUIPMENT (All products)

Mode of operation

CONTINUOUS OPERATION
(All models except Dental Chairs)

Mode of operation

CONTINUOUS OPERATION
WITH INTERMITTENT LOADING (Dental Chairs)

Identification of Symbols

Classification of Equipment (EN 60601-1)

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