Emptying The Sediment Container - Sirona teneo Operating Instructions Manual

Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Operating Instructions (USA) TENEO
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65 48 510 D3509
D3509.201.03.03.23 10.2016
5.5.8

Emptying the sediment container

In addition to other solid particles, a large proportion of the amalgam
residues are trapped in the sediment container by gravitational force.
Empty the sediment container in cycles that are appropriate for your work
method, but at least every 4 weeks.
The sediment container is installed only if neither an amalgam separator
nor a standard wet suction is installed.
Cleaning the suction system
The sediment container is exposed to secretions, saliva and blood that
contain bacteria. It is therefore important to clean the suction system
before removing the sediment container.
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].
Removing and emptying the sediment container
Wear gloves, risk of contamination
WARNING
Wear gloves when performing the following work.
1. Open the flap A on the base of the water unit.
2. Loosen the bayonet catch by turning the sediment container B
counterclockwise.
3. Pour the excess water out of the sediment container and collect the
amalgam residues. Dispose of these properly together with the
amalgam residues collected from the cuspidor bowl and from the
suction hoses; see "Cleaning the gold trap" [ → 232] and "Cleaning
and disinfecting the suction hoses" [ → 229]. Authorize a certified
waste management company for this purpose.
Installing the sediment container
1. Grease the O-ring C on the sediment container. Lubricants, see
"Care, cleaning, and disinfecting agents" [ → 201].
5 Care, cleaning and maintenance by the practice team
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