Changing The Amalgam Rotor - Sirona teneo Operating Instructions Manual

Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Operating Instructions (USA) TENEO
65 48 510 D3509
D3509.201.03.03.23 10.2016
5.5.6

Changing the amalgam rotor

Amalgam residues and other solid particles are trapped in the amalgam
rotor according to the centrifugal principle.
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When the
amalgam rotor is almost full and must be replaced as soon as possible.
An acoustic signal sounds when the rotor is completely filled. In this case,
a safety shutoff function ensures that the rotor is exchanged before the
dental treatment unit can be used again.
Regardless of whether or not the
rotor must be replaced at least once a year.
Amalgam residues, amalgam rotor
CAUTION
Amalgam residues must not enter the public sewage system.
Amalgam is a mercury compound that is hazardous to water.
➢ Do not dispose of amalgam residues in a sink.
➢ Collect amalgam residues, e.g. from the gold trap of the cuspidor
bowl, in a closed container with water. Dispose of amalgam
residues when replacing the amalgam rotor by filling the amalgam
residues into the amalgam rotor.
Amalgam rotor, disposal
CAUTION
Disposal of the amalgam rotor
When a replacement rotor is supplied, a package for the return shipment
of the filled amalgam rotor is attached.
Authorize only certified waste management companies to dispose of
rotors.
Cleaning the suction system
The amalgam rotor is exposed to secretions, saliva and blood that contain
bacteria. It is therefore important to clean the suction system before
changing the amalgam rotor.
If the dental treatment unit is equipped with the chemical suction hose
cleaning option, see "Cleaning the suction hoses" [ → 223]. If this option
is not available, see "Cleaning vacuum system using cleaning adapter in
the cuspidor or via external container" [ → 225].
Removal and disposal of the amalgam rotor
Wear gloves, risk of contamination
WARNING
Wear gloves when performing the following work.
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The dental treatment unit is switched on.
5 Care, cleaning and maintenance by the practice team
display appears in the status bar of the touchscreen, the
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display lights up, the amalgam
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