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AQUACUT QUATTRO Fluid Abrasion Unit Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual WARNING: Do not connect to the air supply before reading this manual.
INTERNAL FILTER ASSEMBLY CONTROL BLOCK SITING THE AQUACUT QUATTRO MACHINE INSTALLATION PREPARING TO USE THE AQUACUT QUATTRO FOR THE FIRST TIME REMOVING AND REFITTING THE DOSING CHAMBER LIDS REMOVING AND INSERTING A POWDER CARTRIDGE STERILISING THE HANDPIECE REMOVING AND REPLACING A HANDPIECE...
TABLE OF SYMBOLS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A – 2 TO 3.5 BAR B – 4 TO 5 BAR C – 6 TO 7 BAR _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
Complete depressurisation of the machine takes about 20-30 seconds. The Aquacut Quattro fluid runs in a parallel path to the handpiece tip, where it combines with the cutting medium. The fluid is drawn up the twin supply tube to the tip by the venturi effect of the particle air stream.
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3 seconds 7 bar cutting pressure, High vibrator pressure: 1.5 seconds ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE. The AQUACUT QUATTRO should be kept within the Temperature range -10°C and +40°C (14°F and 104°F) and below 80% humidity. _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006...
Use only original Medivance consumable products, (powders etc), as other makes may damage or alter the performance of the Aquacut Quattro and make the machine dangerous. Always ensure safety goggles and respiratory masks are worn by everyone in the area when setting up or using this equipment..
SOURCED FROM MEDIVANCE INSTRUMENTS TO ENSURE CORRECT AND SAFE FUNCTIONING OF THE AQUACUT - REFER TO PAGE 33 FOR DETAILS The following parts are available for the preparation of the Aquacut Quattro air supply Breathing air filter unit I/FIT 8200P...
CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 off Aquacut Quattro fluid abrasion unit. 1 off Three position Foot pedal. 1 off 0.6mm Handpiece (Colour Silver). 1 off Quick release Twin feed tube assembly. 2 off Cartridge of gamma irradiated aluminium oxide, 53 micron, (Red).
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REAR VIEW OF AQUACUT QUATTRO _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
HANDPIECE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
HANDPIECE TIP REPLACEMENT AND STERILISATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
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INTERNAL VIEW OF AQUACUT QUATTRO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
CONTROL BLOCK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
SITING THE AQUACUT QUATTRO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- amiliarise yourself with the layout of the AQUACUT QUATTRO by referring to the illustrations within this manual. The machine is desig ned to be used on a rigid table top or on a purpose built dental cart with the controls in easy reach of the Dentist.
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Before proceeding to install the Aquacut Quattro, ensure the air supply is available and meets e site requirements detailed on page 2 and in the section Technical Description on page 3. Always ensure safety goggles are worn by everyone in the area when setting up or using this equipment.
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A secondary Gas supply is connected, (NOT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIM E), select II, (item1) and repeat the test in 22 above. The machine is now set up for use. Turn off machine. Remove handpiece. _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
Use only original Medivance cons umable products , (i.e. powders etc), as other makes may damage or alter the performance of the Aquacut Quattro and make the machine dangerous. Refer to the USER MANUA L for guidance in selecting the correct powders.
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PREPARING TO USE THE AQUACUT QUATTRO FOR THE FIRST TIME ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLUID SYSTEM he amount of flu id delivered to the cutting nozzle is factory preset. The flow rate is controlled automatically depending on the selected nozzle size and air pressures.
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Ensure that the AQUACUT QUATTRO is turned off, at the on/off selector (item 1). WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE NOZZLE (item 31) IS AIMED INTO THE INLET OF YOUR EVACUATION UNIT AND THE EVACUATION UNIT IS TURNED ON WHILE THE AQUACUT IS BEING TURNED OFF OR ON.
(item 30), with each patient. Always flush the fluid through the tube system for 20 seconds before initial use and at the start of every day. _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
10 seconds minimum. Aim the handpiece nozzle into the aspirator system to contain the powder. Before op erating the Aquacut Quattro you must be in full control of the handpiece, (item 18) and be pointing the nozzle (item 31), in a safe direction. In the following circumstances the powder lines and handpie ce must be purged of any previously used powder.
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WARNING: If the Aquacut Quattro is dropped or otherwise damaged, it must not be used until a service engineer has inspected the unit.
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AQUACU QUATTRO on a patient for the first time. ARNING: Special consideration mus t be given to the use of the Aquacut Quattro on patients who have: 1. RESPIRATORY DIF FICULTIES 2.
If any damage is evident the Aquacut Quattro should not be used until a Medivance approved service engineer has inspected the machine. EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE FILTERED EXHAUST COLLECTOR.
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MAINTENANCE OF THE AQUACUT QUATTRO cont………… ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HANDPIECE. Cleaning Handpieces must be cleaned and STERILIZED before first use and between every patient. See the separate section STERILIZING THE HANDPIECE on page 22. Blockages If the abrasive powder ceases to flow from the nozzle (item 31) while cutting is in progress, the nozzle may have become blocked with abrasive particles.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REPLACING THE ABRASIVE TUBE ASSEMBLY AND INTERNAL FILTERS. The Aquacut Quattro uses a system of pinched tubes (items 43, 44, 45 & 46), to control the abrasive powders supplying the handpiece. Over time, these wear and should be replaced every 12 months.
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MAINTENANCE OF THE AQUACUT QUATTRO cont………… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Remove the 4 small retaining ‘O-rings (item 42). 5. Slide out the 4 retaining pins (item 47 & 48). Note that the 2 lower pins are longer. 6. The Pinch Valves are now able to be removed from their seating.
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MAINTENANCE OF THE AQUACUT QUATTRO cont………… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ j) Turn the machine off and move the powder cartridge so that the Red/Blue (cutting powder) Dosing Chamber has powder loaded and the White Dosing Chamber is empty. k) Switch the machine ‘on’.
Should this have occurred it will be necessary to change the airline filters, clean or replace the airline and acquire the services of a Medivance trained engineer to assess the damage to the Aquacut Quattro unit. Symptom: The vibrator does not operate when the foot pedal is depressed.
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NOTE: IF THE FAULT CANNOT BE LOCATED AND REPAIRED BY REFERRING TO THIS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE THE SERVICES OF A MEDIVANCE TRAINED ENGINEER FOR A MORE THOROUGH DIAGNOSIS. _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 2006 AQUACUT QUATTRO ________ ____________________________________________________________________________...
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Medivance – Aquacut Quattro Operating Manual– UK –OM50 – Issue 2 20/07/06 Pt No I/LIT2807P Velopex is a trademark of Medivance Instruments Ltd...