Changing The Amalgam Rotor - Dentsply Sirona Sinius Operating Instructions Manual

5 Care, cleaning and maintenance by the practice team
5.5 Components of the water unit
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5.5.6

Changing the amalgam rotor

Amalgam residues and other solid particles are trapped in the amalgam
rotor according to the centrifugal principle.
When the Amalg display appears in the status bar of the touchscreen,
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 treatment center can be used again.
Regardless of whether or not the Amalg display lights up, the amalgam
rotor must be replaced at least once a year.
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.
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 replacing the amalgam rotor.
If the treatment center is equipped with the chemical suction hose
cleaning option, see "Cleaning the suction hoses" [→ 230]. If this option
is not available, see "Cleaning vacuum system using cleaning adapter
in the cuspidor or via external container" [→ 232].
Removal and disposal of the amalgam rotor
WARNING
Wear gloves when performing the following work.
ü The treatment center is switched on.
1. Open the flap A on the base of the water unit.
2. Loosen the bayonet catch by turning the lower part of the amalgam
separator B counterclockwise. Remove the lower part of the
amalgam separator along with the amalgam rotor located inside it.
Ä The message "Amalg" appears on the touchscreen and an
acoustic signal sounds.
Dentsply Sirona
Operating Instructions Sinius
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D3561.201.01.16.02 08.2018