Ivoclar Vivadent SR Ivocap Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

SR Ivocap

®

Equipment System

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Index

Page

Views of the Furnace, List of Parts 4

1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols 5

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Signs and symbols

1.3 Notes regarding the Operating Instructions

2. Safety First 6

2.1 Indications

3. Product Description 7

3.1 Components

3.2 Hazardous areas and safety equipment

3.3 Functional description

3.4 Accessories

4. Installation 8

4.1 Unpacking and checking the contents

4.2 Selecting the location

5. Operation 9

5.1 Operating elements at the pressure apparatus

5.2 Operating elements at the clamping frame

6. Procedure 10

6.1 Practical use

7. Maintenance, Cleaning, and Diagnosis 11

7.1 Monitoring and maintenance

7.2 Cleaning

7.3 Changing the Compression spring

8. What if…? 12

8.1 Error messages

8.2 Repairs

9. Product Specifications 13

9.1 Delivery form

9.2 Technical data

9.3 Acceptable operating conditions

9.4 Acceptable transportation and storage conditions

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Views of the Equipment System, List of Parts

A) Pressure apparatus

"ID3"

A1 = Locking valve
A2 = Manometer
A3 = Extrusion piston
A4 = Vise shank
A5 = Safety loop

B) Clamping frame “JS3”

B2 = Thrust collar with lever
B3 = Pressing plate

C) Flask

C1 = Flask half M
C2 = Flask half W
C3 = Flask lid
C4 = Injection funnel

D) Capsule plunger

E) Investment aid

F) Funnel

G) Timer

D

E

F

G

C

C2

C4

C1

C3

A

A2

A4

A5

B

B3

B1

B2

A1

A3

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1.1 Introduction

The SR Ivocap System is an
injection technique which
has been especially
developed to compensate
curing shrinkage. Heat/
pressure curing allows
shrinkage of the acrylate
during polymerization to be
compensated by inflowing
material.

The SR Ivocap injection
technique, therefore, permits
the fabrication of high
quality products with
excellent physical properties.

Indication

• Complete dentures

• Partial dentures

• Relines

• Orthodontic appliances

• Occlusal splints

Contraindication

Keep unpolymerized

material away from
intraoral areas. Do not use
the material if the patient is
known to be allergic to any
of the ingredients listed.

The SR Ivocap System

may only be

operated by trained

personnel.

1.2 Signs and symbols

The signs and symbols in
these Operating Instructions
facilitate the finding of
important points and have
the following meaning:

Risks and dangers

Important
information

Contraindication

1.3 Notes regarding
the Operating
Instructions

These Operating
Instructions must
be read prior to
working with the
SR Ivocap System.

Equipment concerned:
SR Ivocap System Target
group: Dental technologists

The Operating Instructions
facilitate the correct and
economic use of the
SR Ivocap System.

These Operating Instructions
are divided in several, clearly
structured chapters. They
should enable you to locate
specific topics quickly and
easily.

The SR Ivocap material is not
described in these instruc­tions. Please refer to the
corresponding Instructions
for Use of the Ivocap
material.

The inform your about
risks/dangers, important
information, and contraindi­cations, these Instructions
contain corresponding signs/
symbols (pictographs) to
mark important paragraphs.

We recommend keeping the
Instructions in a safe place
near the equipment to have
immediate access to the
information if necessary.

Should you lose the
Operating Instructions, extra
copies can be ordered at a
nominal fee from your local
Ivoclar Vivadent Service
Center.

1. Introduction / Signs and Symbols

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2. Safety First

This chapter is especially important for
personnel who work with the
SR Ivocap System or who have to carry out
maintenance or repair work. This chapter
must be read and the corresponding
instructions followed.

2.1 Indications

The SR Ivocap System must only be used for
injecting the SR Ivocap material and it should
be used for this purpose only. Other uses
than the ones stipulated, i.e. injecting other
materials, etc. are contraindicated. The
manufacturer does not assume any liability
for damage resulting from misuse. The user
is solely responsible for any risk resulting
from failure to observe these Instructions.

Further instructions to assure
proper use of the system:
– The instructions,

regulations, and notes in
these Operating
Instructions must be
observed.

– The system must be

operated under the
indicated environmental
and operating conditions
(Chapter 9).

– The SR Ivocap System

must be properly
maintained (Chapter 7).

2.1.1

Risk of crushing

Do not reach between
pressing plunger and safety
loop with your fingers. There
is a risk of crushing when air
is compressed.

Use protective thermo-gloves
to touch hot metal parts.

Do not use the water bath
without the plastic floaters.
Splash water presents a burn
hazard.

Wear protective clothing to
protect yourself from splash
water.

2.1.2

Burn hazard

2.1.3

Burn hazard

2.1.4

Burn hazard

3.2 Hazardous areas and
safety equipment

Description of the risk areas of the
SR Ivocap System:

See also Chapter 2.

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3.1 Components

The SR Ivocap basic assortment consists
of the following components:

• Pressure apparatus

• Flask

• Clamping frame

• Capsule plunger

• Investment aid

• Funnel

• Compression spring

• Allen key

Furthermore, the following accessories
are required (not contained in the
assortment):

• Cap Vibrator (Ivoclar Vivadent)

• Polymerization bath
(various manufacturers)

• Hydraulic press
(various manufacturers)

• Plastic floaters (Ivoclar Vivadent)

3. Product Description

3.3 Functional description

The SR Ivocap System is an injection
technique which has been especially
developed to compensate curing
shrinkage. Controlled polymerization
allows shrinkage of the material during
polymerization to be compensated by
inflowing material. The SR Ivocap
injection technique, therefore, permits
the fabrication of high quality products
with outstanding physical properties.

3.4 Accessories

• Cap Vibrator (Ivoclar Vivadent)

• Wall bracket for 4 pressure apparatus
(e.g. from BDT)

• Polymerization bath (e.g. from BDT)

• Hydraulic press
(various manufacturers)

• Various accessories (BDT)

Address of BDT:
BDT GmbH, Industriestrasse 27,
D-77656 Offenburg
(Germany)

There is a burn hazard if no protective
clothing and gloves are worn.

There is a burn hazard if the equipment
is removed from the boiling water
without protective gloves.

Type of riskHazardous area

Flask and clamping frame

Splash water from the
polymerization bath

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4. Installation

4.1 Unpacking and checking the
contents

Remove system components from their
packaging and place them on a suitable
table.

Check the delivery for completeness
(see delivery form in Chapter 9) and
transportation damage. If certain parts are
damaged or missing, contact your local
Ivoclar Vivadent Customer Service. We
recommend keeping the original packaging
for future transportation purposes.

4.2 Selecting the location

The diagram below depicts one possible
installation.

Important information

For safety reasons, the installation

of the pressure, power, and water
connections may only be carried out by
qualified technicians (electricians, plumbers).

Furthermore, the national installation
requirements of the corresponding
country must be observed.

Quick-fitting pipe union

Air pressure 6 bar

Flexible pressure tubing

6 bar pressure
Wall bracket for pressure
apparatus

Timer

Water outlet

Water level

Polymerization
bath

Cap-Vibrator

Hot water
supply

Cold water

Hydraulic press,
3 t or 80 bar

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5. Operation

5.1 Operating elements on the
pressure apparatus

Compressed air locking valve (A1)

This locking valve is used to close or
open the pressure cylinder for the
compressed air.

Operation:

Locking valve open:
perpendicular position

Locking valve closed:
horizontal position

5.2 Operating elements on the
clamping frame

Thrust collar with lever (B2)

Operation:

1) Thrust collar with lever closed

(push to the right until it stops)

2) Thrust collar with lever open

(push to the left)

Pressure onto the clamping frame:
3 tons

Safety loop (A5)

The safety loop is used to secure the
vise shanks.

Operation:

Safety loop open:
Towards the pressure cylinder

Safety loop closed:
Towards the clamping frame

open

closed

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2

B1

B2

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6.1 Practical use

6. Procedure

The most important steps:

Injection - 5 minutes

Polymerization – 35 minutes in
boiling water (as of the beginning
of boiling)

Cooling in a cold-water bath –
at least 30 minutes; the injection
pressure must be maintained for at
least 20 minutes thereof

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2

1

Compressed air
6 bar

Water level

Pressure apparatus

Capsule

Flask

Mark for water level

Flowing cold water

For information on how to process the material please refer to the material Instructions
for Use of the SR Ivocap System.

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This chapter describes the maintenance and
cleaning procedures which can be carried out
by dental professionals. All other tasks must
be performed by qualified service personnel
at a certified Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.

7. Maintenance, Cleaning, and Diagnosis

7.2 Cleaning

Metal parts can be cleaned with warm water
and a cleaning brush. After cleaning, the
flask may be treated with Vaseline to
facilitate the removal of plaster residue.

7.3 Changing the Compression
spring

Please take note of the informational sheet
added to the 'spring washers' set.

The Compression spring are to be
changed by a certified Ivoclar Vivadent
Service Center.

Disconnect power and compressed
air connection before maintenance
and cleaning.

7.1 Monitoring and maintenance

The time for these maintenance procedures
depends on the frequency of use and work­ing habits of the users. For that reason, the
recommended times are only approximates.

What: Part: When:

Check all compressed air
connections for correct fit

Compressed air
connections

Before use

Check the components for
mechanical damage

Pressure apparatus

Flask

Clamping frame

Before use

Check the plastic parts of
the flask for correct fit

Clean contaminated
clamping frame (wax), e.g.
by boiling out

clamping frame in case of

contamination

Plastic parts of the
flask

Before use

The insulation shoulder of the flask
must only be replaced by a certified
Service Center, since remounting
requires a special mounting
assembly and a special material.
Only the correct mounting
procedure ensures sound function
of the flask.

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8. What if...?

8.1 Error messages

List of possible error messages and their meaning:

This chapter will help you to recognize
malfunctions and take appropriate measures
or, if possible, to perform some repairs.

8.2 Repairs

Repairs may only be carried out by a certified Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center.
Please refer to the addresses in Chapter 10.

If repairs during the warranty period are not carried out by a certified
Ivoclar Vivadent Service Center, the warranty will expire immediately.

Please also read the safety information in Chapter 2.

Error

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Flasks do not close.
The flask covers do not sit on the flask margins.

The model to be invested does not fit in the flask.

The pressure is difficult to be transferred to the flask and/or clamping frame.

Pressure in the clamping frame fluctuates.

Injection plunger enters the capsule and deforms the bottom of the capsule.The material is
extruded at the wrong end of the capsule.

The rod of the injection plunger cannot be moved, even if the connection to the compressed
air source is interrupted. It seems to be stuck.

Injection plunger does not move.The SR Ivocap material is not injected.

The resin flows out of the flask during polymerization.

The locking mechanism is blocked.

The locking mechanism is contaminated with wax.

Capsule reservoir has polymerized after 35 minutes.

Description Notes for users

Flask margins are not clean; plaster residue on the injection funnel.

The model should be trimmed prior to investment.

Clamping frame is not correctly positioned, i.e. in the centre of the
press.

Compression spring in the clamping frame are old or dirty and cannot
transfer the pressure.

Replace the compression spring or clean the

clamping frame (see Error 12).

The injection plunger is not correctly placed on the capsule.There is
an empty space between the injection plunger and capsule bottom.
Avoid empty space and place the injection plunger evenly on the
capsule bottom.

– No compressed air present
– Capsule cover was not removed
– There is plaster residue or the funnel is blocked, e.g. by plaster

residue
– The injection channels are too narrow.
– The flow properties of the resin are poor because of incorrect

storage

– Leaks as a result of incorrect investment.
– Flask defective.
– Inadequate clamping pressure on the frame.
– A foreign object is stuck between the two flask halves.

The mechanical components are damaged as a result of improper
handling. In case of considerable damage, the mechanical components
must be replaced.

Wax residue in the water bath has contaminated the clamping frame.
Boil out clamping frame with clean, hot water.

– Water level surpasses the marking on the clamping frame.
– An unsuitable polymerization bath was used.
– The system was not placed in cold water immediately after

polymerization.
– Reduce polymerization time by 1–2 minutes if necessary

Negative pressure in the pressure cylinder may prevent the plunger
from moving, open valve

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9. Product Specifications

This chapter contains all relevant
product specifications.

9.1 Delivery form

1 Pressure apparatus
1 Clamping frame
2 Flasks
1 Timer
1 Compression spring
1 Capsule plunger
2 Investment aids
1 Allen key

9.2 Technical data

Weight:

Flask 1.3 kg
Clamping frame ID3 2.3 kg
Pressure apparatus 2.0 kg
Total 5.6 kg

Max. operating pressure:

Pressure apparatus 6.5 bar
Clamping frame 3 tons

Noise emissions:

< 70 dB (A)

9.3 Acceptable operating
conditions

Acceptable humidity range

Maximum relative humidity at 31 °C
(87 °F) gradually decreasing to 50% at
40 °C (104 °F), condensation excluded.

Acceptable ambient pressure

The unit is tested for altitudes of up to
2000 m above sea level.

9.4 Acceptable transporation
and storage conditions

Acceptable temperature range

–20 °C to 50 °C (–4 °F to 122 °F)

Acceptable humidity range

Maximum relative humidity at 31 °C
(87 °F) gradually decreasing to 50% at
40 °C (104 °F), condensation excluded.

Acceptable ambient pressure

500 mbar to 1060 mbar

Use only original packaging together
with the respective foam material for
shipping purposes.

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Ivoclar Vivadent – worldwide

This apparatus has been developed solely for use in
dentistry. Start-up and operation should be carried
out strictly according to the Instructions for Use.
Liability cannot be accepted for damage resulting
from misuse or failure to observe the Instructions.
The user is solely responsible for testing the
apparatus for its suitability for any purpose not
explicitly stated in the Instructions. Descriptions and
data constitute nor warranty of attributes and are
not binding.

Printed in Austria
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Version: 5
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