Designated EU Representative: A-dec Dental U.K., Ltd.
Austin House, 11 Liberty Way, Attleborough Fields,
1999
Technician's
Initials
2601 CRESTVIEW DRIVE
NEWBERG, OREGON 97132 USA
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England CV116RZ
Tele: (44) 24 7635 0901
MADE
IN USA
SN: J828287
REF: 2122
YEAR MANUFACTURED
SERIAL
NUMBER
MODEL
NUMBER
Serial Number Identification
Cascade Chair Serial Number Location:
• On the upper structure, under the upholstery
For service information contact your local authorized A-dec dealer.
Check with local codes and A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Requirements for Installation of this product.
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 have no other remedy. (All special,
incidental, and coincidental damages are excluded.)
Written notice of breach of warranty must be given to
A-dec within the 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.
Warranty
NO OTHER WARRANTIES AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE ARE MADE.
All product names used in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Transporting the Dental Unit ......................... 20
Identification of Symbols .............................. 21
Classification of Equipment (EN 60601-1) ... 21
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Cascade 1040 Chair
About Your Cascade Chair
Your Cascade chair is an electronically controlled,
hydraulically powered dental chair (see Figure 1).
Chair functions are controlled by the 8-function
footswitch or touch pad (see Figure 2 or 2a on page 3).
CHAIR BACK /
TOEBOARD TILT
BASE LIFT
CHAIR
STOP
PLATE
Figure 1. Lift, Tilt, and Stop Plate
Chair LED
The chair LED indicates the status of the chair:
ON: Normal operation.
SLOW BLINK: The cuspidor or stop plate limit
switches have been activated. Remove any
obstructing object.
Chair Stop Plate
The chair stop plate (see Figure 1) stops the chair
immediately when any part of it is pressed. Should
anything inadvertently become lodged under the
chair, press Base UP on the footswitch or touch pad
to raise the chair so the object can be removed. As
long as pressure is applied to the stop plate, the
chair base will not go down any further.
LED
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Cascade 1040 Chair
8-Function Footswitch
The 8-function footswitch (see Figure 2) or the
chair touch pad (see Figure 2a) gives you both
manual and programmed control of chair
positioning. The arrows on the footswitch and
touch pad manually control chair back/toeboard
tilt and chair lift. The numbered buttons are for
Entry/ Exit and programmed chair positions.
PROGRAM BUTTON
PROGRAMMABLE
POSITION (1)
PROGRAMMABLE
ENTRY/EXIT (0)
BACK DOWN
Figure 2. 8-Function Footswitch
PROGRAMMABLE
POSITION (1)
PROGRAMMABLE
ENTRY/EXIT (0)
BACK DOWN
1
0
BASE DOWN
PROGRAM BUTTON
0
2
3
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PROGRAMMABLE
POSITION (2)
CUSPIDOR/
RETURN (3)
BASE UP
BACK UP
Touch Pad
PROGRAMMABLE
POSITION (2)
CUSPIDOR/
RETURN (3)
BASE UP
BACK UP
BASE DOWN
Figure 2a. Chair Touch Pad
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Manual Controls
The Base Up/Down (lift) function controls chair
lift, or vertical movement. To raise the chair, push
the up arrow on the footswitch or touch pad. To
lower the chair, push the down button on the
footswitch or touch pad. Push the button until the
chair reaches the desired height, then release it.
The Back Up/Down (tilt) function controls the
chair back/toeboard tilt. To raise the chair back,
push the right arrow on the footswitch or touch
pad. To lower the chair back, push the left arrow
on the footswitch or touch pad. Push the button
until the chair back reaches the desired position,
then release it.
Program Button
The Program Button (located on the top middle
of the footswitch, or in between the arrows on the
touch pad) is used to save the settings for Entry/
Exit (0), programmable positions (1 and 2), and
Cuspidor/Return (3).
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Programming the Chair
Programmable Positions 1 and 2
NOTE
When 1 or 2 are pressed on the footswitch or
touch pad, the chair base and back go to the
preset position.
To stop the chair at any point, press any
button on the footswitch (or press any
button on the touch pad).
To send the chair to a programmed operating
position, push either 1 or 2 (or press 1 or 2 on the
touch pad). Positions 1 and 2 are programmed at
the factory to move the chair to the same position.
To change a programmable position, locate the
program button on the footswitch or touch pad (seeFigures 2 or 2a on page 4).
1. Using the manual arrows on the footswitch or
touch pad, set the chair to the operating
position that you prefer.
2. Press and release the program button. An
audible tone will be emitted. Then, withinfour seconds, push the button for 1or 2 to
store that position. You will hear an audible
tone confirming that the programmable
function has been reprogrammed.
Check the programmed position by manually
3.
moving the chair to another position. Then
push either 1 or 2
chair should move automatically to the
position set in Step 1.
programmed in Step 2. The
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Optional Program Functions
Position 3 is
mode. In this
pre-programmed
patient access to the cuspidor. Pressing position 3
second time lowers the chair back to its previous
operating position.
Position 3 may also be used as a third Pre-Position
or as a last recall.
Contact an authorized A-dec Dealer to have
Position 3 reconfigured to a third Pre-Position or as
a last position recall.
factory set in the Cuspidor/Return
mode, the chair back will rise to a
upright position provid
ing the
a
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Entry/ Exit (0)
To send the chair to a preset entry/exit position,
push the position 0 button (see Figure 2 or 2a onpage 3).
NOTE
When pushed, Entry/ Exit (0) will cause the
chair base and back to go to the preset
entry/exit position.
To stop the chair at any point, push any
button on the footswitch or touch pad.
If you want to change the preset entry/exit position,
first locate the program button on the footswitch
or touch pad (see Figure 2 or 2a on page 3).
1. Using the manual arrows, set the chair to the
desired patient entry/exit position.
2. Press and release the program button. An
audible tone will be emitted. Then, withinfour seconds, press the Entry/Exit (0) button
on the footswitch or touch pad. You will hear
an audible tone confirming that the chair has
been reprogrammed. This stores your preferred
patient entry/exit position.
3. Check the Entry/ Exit (0) function by manually
moving the chair to another position. Push the
Entry/ Exit (0) button. The chair should move
automatically to the position you set in Step 1.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Swivel Brake
When engaged, the chair swivel brake restricts
rotation of the chair. With the brake released, you can
rotate the chair to any position within approximately
30° either side of center. To unlock the swivel
brake, push the brake lever to the right. To lock the
swivel brake, push the brake lever to the left.
ADJUSTING SCREW
LOCKEDUNLOCKED
Figure 4. Swivel Brake Adjustment
If the chair swivels left or right with the brake
engaged, or if it is difficult to move with the
brake disengaged, the swivel brake tension must
be adjusted.
Using a 3⁄16-inch hex key, adjust the swivel
brake tension. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise
to increase brake friction. Turn the screw counterclockwise to decrease brake friction.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Double-Articulating Headrest
LOCKING
KNOB
Figure 5. Double-Articulating Headrest
The locking knob allows you to easily adjust the
headrest for a full range of positions.
To position the headrest, release the locking knob
by turning the knob out (counterclockwise), then
adjust the headrest as necessary to fit the head
and neck. Lock the headrest in the desired position
by turning the knob in (clockwise).
To move the headrest higher or lower, simply pull
up or push down on the headrest until it is at the
desired height.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Headrest Positioning for Wheelchair
Figure 6. Headrest Positioning for
Wheelchair Usage
The headrest can be used to accommodate
wheelchair patients. Slide the headrest up until it
is free from the chair, turn it 180°, then slide it back
into the backrest and push it all the way down.
Run the chair to its full Back Up position. Adjust
headrest height by moving the chair up or down
(using the Base Up function on the footswitch or
touch pad), then position the headrest as desired.
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HEADREST
GLIDE BAR
Figure 7. Headrest Drift Adjustment
Cascade 1040 Chair
Headrest Drift Adjustment
If the headrest drifts downward, or if it is difficult to
move up or down, the glide bar tension must be
adjusted. Remove the headrest glide bar to access
the adjusting screw.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, adjust the glide bar
tension. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise three
to four revolutions to increase friction and hold the
headrest more securely. Turn the screw counterclockwise three to four revolutions to decrease
friction and allow the headrest to move up and
down more freely. Reinstall the headrest and
recheck glide bar tension.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Upholstery Replacement
A-dec’s unique formed upholstery makes replacing
upholstery quick and easy.
The upholstery on your Cascade 1040 Chair is
installed in four sections: back, headrest, seat,
and armrests. Each section is easily removed
and replaced.
Back Upholstery
KEY SLOT
IN BACK
UPHOLSTERY
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LARGE HEAD
FASTENER
Figure 8. Replacing the Back Upholstery
To remove back upholstery firmly grasp the bottom
edge of the cushion and lift upward, approximately
1-inch, to release the four large, flat-headed fasteners
from the cushion key-slots.
To install back upholstery place the large fastener
heads in the cushion keyhole pockets then push in
and down in one motion.
Cascade 1040 Chair
Double-Articulating Headrest Upholstery
MOUNTING
SCREWS
(one hidden)
HEADREST
BACK-PLATE
TOP
MOUNTING
SCREW
(hidden)
Figure 9. Replacing the Headrest Upholstery
Use the following procedure to replace the
headrest upholstery.
1. Loosen the headrest knob and rotate the
headrest to a full upright position.
2. Remove the top Phillips mounting screw from
the headrest back-plate, located just above the
knob assembly.
3. Rotate the headrest back 45° to expose the two
Phillips mounting screws on the lower headrest
back-plate (see Figure 9). Remove the two
screws and the headrest cushion.
4. To attach the replacement upholstery, reverse
this procedure.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Seat Upholstery
SEAT
UPHOLSTERY
SEAT FRAME
Figure 10. Replacing the Seat Upholstery
SCREWS
3/16" HEX KEY
Use the following procedure to replace the seat
upholstery.
1. Lower the chair back, lift the toeboard, and
hold it by the frame.
2. Detach and remove the clear vinyl
toeboard cover.
3. Using a 3/16-inch hex key, loosen the four
screws that secure the seat/toeboard upholstery
assembly to the seat frame.
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4. Lower the toeboard and lift off the seat/
toeboard upholstery assembly.
5. Place the new seat/toeboard upholstery
assembly on the seat frame.
6. Lift the toeboard and tighten the four
screws, then lower the toeboard.
7. Attach the new clear vinyl toeboard cover.
Cascade 1040 Chair
Armrest Upholstery
ARMREST
UPHOLSTERY
ASSEMBLY
RETAINING
SCREW
Figure 11. Replacing the Armrest Upholstery
Use the following procedure to replace the
armrest upholstery assembly.
1. Lift the armrest away from the seat pocket. Use
a Phillips screwdriver and remove the retaining
screw from the underside of the armrest.
2. Push the armrest upholstery assembly toward
the toe end of the chair, approximately 1⁄2-inch,
then lift the armrest upholstery away from
the arm.
3. Place the new armrest on the arm and slide it
toward the chair back. Replace the retaining
screw on underside.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Left/Right Conversion
When combined with a conversion-compatible
A-dec chair-mounted handpiece control system,
your Cascade 1040 Chair allows you to convert for
either left- or right-hand delivery.
1. Using the footswitch, lower the chair back.
2. Remove the seat upholstery by disengaging
the four thumbscrews underneath (see Figure10 on page 15).
3. Raise the tubular frame so it rests against the seat
back. If the unit is equipped with a Self-contained
Water System, move the master on/off toggle
to the OFF position. Bleed the system of air and
water pressure then remove the bottle. Position
the control head over the post box and the
assistant’s arm in front of the chair.
Use a 15⁄16-inch wrench to loosen the retaining
4.
nut shown in Figure 12.
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Figure 12. Retaining Nut
Cascade 1040 Chair
5. Rotate the unit and adapter to the opposite
side and position against the stop (see Figure 13).
Figure 13. Rotate the Unit and Adapter
6. Retighten as firmly as possible the nut loosened
in step four. If possible, torque to 55 foot
pounds using a torque wrench.
7. If the post box is mounted parallel to the chair,
it will be necessary to rotate the post box on
the chair mount adapter. Use a 15⁄16-inch
wrench to loosen the bolt shown in Figure 14.
Rotate the box and tighten the bolt.
Figure 14. Rotating the Post Box
8. Replace the water bottle. Lower the toeboard
frame and roller assembly. Reinstall the toeboard upholstery, return the chair to the entry
position and move the foot control to the other
side of the chair.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Care Instructions
For recommended asepsis instructions, refer to
the Asepsis section of the Owner’s Guide (A-dec Publication No. 85.0696.00).
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Adjustments and Specifications
Programming the Chair .................................. page 5
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Cascade 1040 Chair
Safety Considerations for
Accessory Equipment
The use of accessory equipment not complying with
the equivalent safety requirements of this equipment
may lead to a reduced level of safety of the resulting
system.
Consideration relating to the use of accessory equipment shall include:
Evidence that Safety Certification of the accessory
equipment has been performed in accordance to the
appropriate IEC 601 and IEC 601-1 Harmonized
National Standards.
Transporting the Dental Unit
When transporting the dental unit the chair base
should be fully down, and the chair back should be
fully up. The chair body should be secured to the
chair baseplate. Do not lift the chair by the chair
body.
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The delivery system should be over the seat
upholstery and the light should be centered above
the chair.
The delivery system and light should be secured to
prevent movement. The entire Dental Unit should be
secured to the transporting vehicle.
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LISTED
Cascade 1040 Chair
Identification of Symbols
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
Statement)
Protective earth (ground).
Functional earth (ground).
Attention, consult accompanying documents.
!
TYPE B APPLIED PART.
CLASS II EQUIPMENT.
(refer to Declaration
Classification of Equipment (EN 60601-1)
Type of shock protection:
CLASS I EQUIPMENT
(Dental Chairs, Dental Lights, & Power Supplies)
CLASS II EQUIPMENT
(Chair, Wall, & Cart Mounted Delivery Systems)