This device must be used by qualified personnel only. VITALI shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages connected with improper uses or abuses of the equipment.
VITALI shall not be liable for inability to use the product caused by situations beyond its control, nor shall it be liable for any damage incurred as a result of inability to use the product.
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0476 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali di sicurezza della Direttiva 93/42/CE (D.Lgs.n.46/97) così come modificati dalla Direttiva 2007/47/CE (D.Lgs.n .37/2010) complies with the essential safety requirements of the Directive 93/42/EC just as modified by the Directive 2007/47/EC est conforme aux standards essentiels de sécurité de la Directive 93/42/CE ainsi que modifiés par la Directive 2007/47/CE genauso der wesentlichen, wie von der Richtlinie 2007/47/EWG veränderten, Sicherheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie 93/42/EWG entspricht...
Such parts must be disposed of in compliance with applicable national legislation and local bylaws. The local VITALI Dealer will be glad to satisfy your queries on national and local laws on correct waste disposal. Applicable only within EU countries 2002/96/EC Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipments (WEEE).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This equipment must work in environments with a relative humidity between 45% and 75%, and with an ambient temperature between 10 and 35 °C. DENTAL UNIT Model ................................Class I Class (EN 60601-1) ..........................Class (Medical Devices Directive MDD) ....................Class IIa Protection rating ..........................
FLARES CHAIR CONNECTION TEMPLATE M12 LEVELING DOWEL RUBBER PROTECTION FLARES CHAIR BASE PLATE CONNECTION AREA SECRETION SUCTION PREPARE WITH TAPERED FITTING FOR FLAT SPIRAL HOSE WITH INTERNAL DIAMETER 25 TUMBLER WITH TECHNICAL GASKET 3/8 FITTING FOR 8x6 HOSE FOR HOSE WITH OUTER DIAMETER 25 TO BE EQUIPPED WITH CLOSING VALVE AND DE-COUPLER 3/8 FITTING FOR 8x6 HOSE...
OVERALL DIMENSIONS Left-handed version Right version 178 cm 178 cm 133 cm 133 cm 97 cm 97 cm 62 cm 62 cm Connection area SCALE 1:30 FLARES SYNCHRONIZED TRENDELENBURG POSITION 25° SCALE 1:20...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY FOR INSTALLING THE FLARES CHAIR! To avoid breaking the plastic housing, please use the special keys "A" and "B" supplied with the chair. Use them as follows: Power the chair at 230 V AC - 50/60 Hz - single-phase WARNING! The power supply cable should be directly connected to the electrical installation: DO NOT make use of extension cables.
Assembling the backrest NOTE: The Flares backrest is supplied disassembled and appropriately packed. During installation, failure to correctly complete all of the connections shown will seriously compromise the safety and proper operation of the equipment. Proceed as follows to assemble the backrest: 1) Insert the white Rilsan hose and electrical wires through the hole "H"...
Assembling the backrest housing Proceed as follows to assemble the backrest housing: 1) Make sure the distance between the hooks "A" and the backrest structure is properly adjusted, to avoid unnecessary strain when assembling the backrest upholstery, which could lead to breakage of the backrest guard.
Mounting the dental unit bracket on the chair Proceed as follows: 1) Insert the tube bundle “A” (bundle of electrical cables clamped to the ribbed grey suction hose id. 25 and the sheath containing the air and water intake hoses) through the hole “D” in the bracket “C”. 2) Insert the hose "B"...
Assembling the water unit Follow the instructions below to assemble the water unit: 1) Use the 3 M8 Allen screws “A” to fasten the water unit, inserting them through the holes “B” in the bracket “C”. RIGHT VERSION WATER UNIT FRAME VIEWED FROM BELOW N°2 Allen screws Type M8, mounted by us...
Assembling the instrument table arm Proceed as follows to assemble the instrument table arm: 1) Insert all of the cables and hoses “E” from the instrument table arm through the hole “D” 2) Secure the tray table to the dental unit bracket with the four M8 screws “A” provided, level the arm with the three M10 dowel pins “B”...
Assembling the tray table The tray table is supplied assembled. Fasten it to the instrument table support “A” as follows: 1) Use the M12 Allen screw “B” to fasten it to the instrument table support “A”, making sure to insert the nylon washers "C", "D", "E"...
Grounding connection water unit - dental unit bracket - instrument table arm CORRECT GROUNDING CONNECTION NOTE: The water unit, instrument table arm and dental unit bracket are supplied disassembled and appropriately packed. During installation, failure to correctly complete all of the grounding connections shown will seriously compromise the safety and proper operation of the equipment...
Assembling the instrument table To access the interior of the instrument table, see the chapter on "Accessing the internal parts of the instrument table". Before fastening the instrument table, insert all of the cables from the support “A” through the hole “C” at the bottom of the instrument table.
Hydraulic and pneumatic connections for the instrument table Quick fittings Blue ø 6 drive air hose Yellow Ø 4 chip hose Green Ø 4 spray hose...
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To access the interior of the instrument table, see the chapter on "Accessing the internal parts of the instrument table". Connect the Rilsan hoses to the solenoid valve groups, as shown in the figure. Rilsan hose YELLOW 4X2 Rilsan hose GREEN 4X2 Rilsan hose BLUE 6X4...
Electrical connections for the instrument table Connect the connectors to the cards "A" and "B" respecting the numbering indicated on the connectors (see paragraph "Instrument Selection Card"). NOTE: The instrument table is supplied disassembled and appropriately packed. During installation, failure to correctly complete all of the connections shown will seriously compromise the safety and proper operation of the equipment.
Hydraulic connection for water unit Green ø6 tumbler Green ø8 water intake hose saliva ejector hose Green ø6 bowl water intake hose Water inlet Green Ø8 hose for bowl solenoid valve water Bowl suction and flushing connection Bowl air inlet Bowl drain Suction tube manifold Y-fitting provided...
Hydraulic and pneumatic connections to the connector block Safety valve (mounted only if the pressurized bottle is present) Green ø8 water intake hose Red ø8 air intake hose White ø4 Blue ø6 Green ø8 headrest bayonet Yellow ø4 instrument tumbler, bowl, brake air and chip, instrument drive air and...
Assembling the optional suction tube support arm and grounding connection To access the interior of the water unit, see chapter “Accessing the internal parts of the water unit”. The suction tube support arm is supplied disassembled. Proceed as shown in the figure to assemble. Use the 2 M8 screws “A”...
Setting the FLARES chair movement Dip-Switches Should you wish to move the chair during installation before you have installed the water unit, you must adjust the switch SW1 on the card "D" as shown. To access this, raise the derivative housing "A", unscrew the two holding screws "B"...
Vitali Co., please send this “INSTALLATION FORM” together with a copy of the “WARRANTY AND INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE” to: VITALI srl - Via Mazzini, 4 - 40010 San Marino di Bentivoglio (BOLOGNA) ITALIA (FAX +39 051 701600) UNIT/CHAIR INSTALLER'S SERIAL No.
NOTE: The equipment is identified by a serial number indicated on the label shown in the illustration. Always indicate the serial number for the equipment when ordering spare parts or requesting information to the Technical Service Center VITALI. Modello /Model...
ACCESSING THE INTERNAL PARTS - FLARES Removing the derivative housing This guard is disassembled by pulling upward, as shown in the figure, moving it first in the direction of the arrow "A", then lifting it off entirely in the direction of the arrow "B". WARNING: Connector Cut off the electrical power...
Removing seat upholstery To remove the seat upholstery, proceed as follows: 1) Unscrew the two knobs "A" 2) Slide the seat upholstery off in the direction shown by the arrow, until the locking devices "B" are released. To reassemble, proceed as follows. Installing seat upholstery 1) Standing on the backrest cradle side, position the upholstery, making sure that you correctly insert the locking devices "B"...
Removing the backrest upholstery 1) Remove the backrest housing as described in the chapter "Installation Instructions", par. "Assembling the backrest housing". 2) Unscrew the four M6 Allen screws "A". Follow the above steps in reverse order to install the new upholstery.
Disassembling the headrest bracket 1) Remove the backrest housing as described in the chapter "Installation Instructions", par. "Assembling the backrest housing" 2) Shut off the main air supply 3) Release the remaining air pressure by pressing the push- button "A" 4) Unscrew the M4 grounding screw "C"...
Removing the fixed armrest 1) Remove the seat upholstery as described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the seat upholstery" 2) Unscrew the two hexagonal M8 screws "A" holding the armrest 3) Slide the armrest out as shown in the illustration, through the hole in the seat housing.
Removing the lower parallelogram housing 1) Remove the seat housing (following the procedure described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the seat housing"). 2) Unscrew the two M4 screws "A" 3) Remove the housing "E" in the direction shown by the arrow, taking care not to lose the two springs "C". Proceed in reverse order to reassemble.
FLARES ELECTRICAL UNIT The different parts of the equipment are protected by special fuses. Should you wish to replace a fuse, you must open the connector block (to remove the derivative housing, see the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the derivative housing". Transformer Power supply card Chair card...
Below are the tables showing the various connections for the cards illustrated on the previous page. Chair control output External connections to control suction and assistant call button CN10 Chair potentiometers with memories Backrest movement actuator CN11 Lower pantographic arm housing safety microswitches 24Vac 50 Hz 150 VA max (auxiliary voltage) CN12 Backrest safety microswitch...
ACCESSING INTERNAL PARTS OF THE WATER UNIT You must remove the panel A from the base in order to access the interior of the unit. First unscrew the knobs B, then pull outward and down. If the suction tube support is present as shown in the figure, use the notch C as a reference for assembly and disassembly.
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VERSION WITH BOILER BASIC VERSION VERSION WITH SALIVA EJECTOR AND SALIVA EJECTOR • Tumbler water solenoid valve. • Saliva ejector water solenoid valve. • Basin washing water solenoid valve. • Basin washing water tap. • Tumbler water boiler. • Manual reset button for supplementary boiler thermostat. Caution! It is necessary to reset this thermostat only when the equipment has been operated without water, or in case of a malfunction by the standard thermostat.
Available versions of the water unit • Air/water mini-separator (OPTIONAL). • Air/water separator with drainage pump (OPTIONAL). • Pressurized bottle (OPTIONAL) (for more details, see the next paragraph, “Pressurized bottle Kit"). • Pressurized bottle controls (for correct use, see the corresponding chapter). •...
PRESSURIZED BOTTLE KIT • Bottle. • Pair of switches. SWITCH POSITION "A" In this setting, the instruments are fed by liquid from the pressurized bottle. SWITCH POSITION "B" In this setting, the instruments are fed by the water mains. Lighted indicator showing the pressurized bottle level Switch position "A"...
DENTAL UNIT ELECTRICAL GROUP The various parts of the equipment are protected by special fuses. Should you intend to replace a fuse, you must work inside the water unit (for instructions on removing the housing, see the chapter "Accessing the internal parts - water unit"). Dental unit card CN27 CN27 CN30...
Replacing the dental unit card fuses Below is a table showing the errors that may occur when the fuses listed are tripped. See the illustration on the previous page for fuse locations. PROTECTED VALUE ERRORS THAT OCCUR LABEL PARTS AND TYPE WHEN TRIPPED Dynamic amalgam F.
ACCESSING THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT TABLE To remove the upper table guard, proceed as follows: 1) Remove the instrument support "A" 2) Disassemble the fixing bushes of the instrument cords "B" 3) Move the instrument cords outward, as shown in the fig.
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The figure below shows an instrument table consisting of: 1 3F-syringe, 1 scaler, 1 intra-oral camera, 1 electric micromotor and 1 turbine. Instrument selection card. • Piezon EMS scaler electronic power supply. • Micromotor solenoid valve group. • Syringe and scaler solenoid valve group. •...
ACCESSING THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE ASSISTANT CONSOLE The assistant console allows you to customize the position of the various slots. To disassemble the housing "1" unscrew the two M4 screws located beneath the console. For electrical connections, see chap. “Electrical connections for the assistant console”.
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Example: To remove housing "1", unscrew the two M4 tapered screws "A". For connections, see the chap. "Electrical connections for the assistant console". See the figure for directions on unscrewing housings "2", "3", and "4". To access the assistant console card, you must remove all of the housings and unscrew the 6 M4 tapered screws "E"...
Electrical connections for the assistant console To connect the slots for the suction tubes or instruments, follow the table in the figure. WARNING! Do not connect anything to pins 8 and 16. Slot Slot Wire color PIN # ("B" and "C") (connector "A") GREEN Polymerizing lamp BLACK...
HYDROPNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENTS Remove the derivative housing as described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the derivative housing". Main air inlet (blue diam. 8 hose). • Air filter with condensation drainage valve. • Air pressure regulator for the headrest bayonet brake and air pressure of the pressurized bottle •...
Adjusting and setting the table instruments The figure below shows an instrument table consisting of: 1 syringe, 1 scaler, 1 electric micromotor and 1 turbine. • Turbine spray water regulator (green). • Pre-adjusted regulator for turbine drive air. • Turbine spray air regulator (yellow). •...
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AIR 1=DRIVE AIR AIR 2=CHIP BLOWER SYRINGE / SCALER MICROMOTOR TURBINE Cap for possible mounting of scaler ON-OFF SV 4X2 YELLOW RILSAN AIR 2 AIR 2 / SYRINGE HOSE WATER / SYRINGE 4X2 GREEN RILSAN WATER HOSE WATER / SCALER Grey knobs AIR 2/SYRINGE WATER / SYRINGE...
Hydropneumatic diagram To achieve the running pressure for the turbine, proceed as follows: • check the technical specifications of the turbine; • connect a pressure gauge between the fitting and the turbine; • adjust the instrument table air pressure regulator (see chap. "Hydropneumatic adjustments" in this manual). FLARES CONNECTOR FLARES BACKREST...
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS In order to allow all adjustments and/or replacements, hereunder are listed the functions controlled by the operator's keyboards. • Timed tumbler filling with LED, followed by timed bowl flushing (press again to cancel the function). • Manual bowl flushing with LED (ON/OFF switch). •...
Assistant/patient keypad functions (located on console) • Timed tumbler filling with water and Console, model Console, model subsequent timed bowl flushing (press € Artex again to cancel the function). • Manual bowl flushing (switch with ON/OFF function). ASSISTANT CONSOLE • Surgical suction tubes.
VITALI FOOT CONTROLS Electronic foot control Dynamic instruments control lever • Set number of micromotor rpm without spray • Activate scaler with spray Activate turbine without spray Set number of micromotor rpm with spray • Activate scaler with spray Activate turbine with spray...
Electronic foot control setting and configuration Move the dip-switch 2 to On (the LED on the card flashes quickly at equal intervals). • Move the lever all the way to the right, then slowly release it until it returns to resting position. •...
Two-lever foot control Activate instrument with spray and activation still-shot intra-oral camera (if installed) • Activate instrument without spray • Chair controls • Reclining foot control handle • Automatic chair reset selection button (pressing this key returns the backrest to the upright position, and moves •...
SAFETY DEVICES CHAIR BACKREST SAFETY DEVICE CHAIR LOWERING SAFETY DEVICE CHAIR LOWERING SAFETY DEVICE ASSISTANT CONSOLE SAFETY DEVICE (Present with assistant console on arm only) NOTE: If one of the safety devices described above is tripped while the chair is descending, the latter will automatically move up 2-3 cm to allow you to remove the obstacle that tripped the safety device.
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CHAIR MOVEMENT SAFETY DEVICE Chair movement is disabled with an instrument activated. NOTE: Only with dynamic instruments. INSTRUMENT SAFETY DEVICE Two dynamic instruments cannot function simultaneously. Use of one instrument disables operation of the others. FOOT CONTROL SAFETY The chair and instruments are prevented from functioning when the foot control is activated;...
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE Replacing the vertical chair movement gearmotor See the chapter "Accessing the internal parts - Flares" to carry out this operation: 1) Remove the seat upholstery. 2) Remove the derivative housing. 3) Remove the upper parallelogram housing. 4) If the motor is operating, activate it to raise the chair so that it will be easier to remove. 5) If the motor does not work, disconnect the chair from the mains, use a 4- mm “A”...
Replacing the backrest actuator Remove the upholstery as described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the seat upholstery" and the seat housing as described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the seat housing": IF THE ACTUATOR WORKS: IF THE ACTUATOR DOES NOT WORK: 1) Unscrew the dowel/activator "A"...
Adjusting the backrest movement cradle friction Should a margin arise in the backrest, remove the seat upholstery as described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the upholstery", and then the seat housing as described in the same chapter in the par.
Adjusting the vertical chair movement mechanical memory Remove the lower parallelogram housing as described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts", par. "Removing the lower parallelogram housing". Use an Allen wrench to loosen the M4 dowel "A" and adjust the position of the activator "B", positioning it along the rod "C".
Adjusting the instrument table support panel friction This operation should be carried out whenever the weight of instrument table changes (for instance, by adding or removing an instrument), or whenever it may become necessary. Remove the guard “A” in the direction shown by the arrows. To achieve the proper friction, tighten or loosen the nuts “B”.
Replacing the bowl To access the interior of the water unit, proceed as described in Chap. “Accessing the internal parts of the water unit”. 1) Disconnect the bowl from the drain and its various utility inlets. 2) Unscrew the three M4 screws "A". Proceed in reverse order to re-assemble.
Assembling the instrument table arm stop 1) Open the upper table housing as described in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts of the instrument table". 2) Remove the arm by unscrewing the four self- threading screws "A". 3) Insert the stopping cam "B" into its slot. 4) Insert the spring "C"...
MAINTENANCE VITALI has always been sensitive to the solution of hygienic problems linked with the dental practice, has carried out designing and manufacturing solutions and can supply specific devices for minimizing these risks, on the user’s demand: • smooth surfaces without roughness for easy sanitation;...
As regards the period of validity of the product, refer to the date on the product label. CAUTION: For the disinfection of the unit water pipes, MULTICLEAN must be used exclusively together with VITALI VDS disinfection integrated system. For such use see the relevant maintenance manual.
135 °C and thus at the steam sanitation standard cycles according to the procedures indicated by the autoclave’s manufacturer. VITALI advises to replace the below-mentioned items between one patient and another, thus it is adivisable to keep another kit of autoclavable parts for optimizing the working operations. The area dealer could give you all necessary information.
PERIODIC CHECKS NOTE: To ensure that the device maintains its performance over time, the following maintenance operations must be carried out periodically. THE INTERVALS LISTED REFER TO AN AVERAGE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS OF DISCONTINUOUS USE PER DAY DAILY •...
MONTHLY Turbine lubrication oil recovery device Standard supply. Check the amount of oil in the container each month, unscrewing the cover A. Change the filter B if necessary. NOTE: 10 spare filters are provided.
2) Remove any foreign matter trapped in the surface of the spools "C". 3) If there are any signs of wear on the pull spools "C" (for instance, powdered plastic), along with discontinuous rolling in contact with the backrest support "B", replace after first requesting instructions from VITALI. FLARES...
Checking for wear on the gearmotor winding block In order to carry out the following, proceed as indicated FLARES in the chapter "Accessing the internal parts - Flares". If there are any serious signs of wear on the winding block "A" (for instance, powdered plastic in points "B" and "C"), proceed as follows.
Replacement of the cannula terminals and external suction hoses Replace the cannula terminals “A” and silicone hoses “B”. Checking the internal suction hoses Make sure the air/water intake and suction hoses are in good condition. If the material has lost its flexibility, replace the entire part. We recommend replacing the suction hose annually in any case.
For this, use the installation reference card indicate in the chap. “Installation Inspection”. Additional maintenance operatio Additional maintenance operations are required in the presence of any devices not manufactured by VITALI. For intervention procedures, see the corresponding user manuals (i.e., dynamic amalgam separator, water treatment devices, etc.).
REQUESTING SPARE PARTS AND MATERIALS All requests for spare parts must be received solely by fax, using your own specific form containing the information needed to identify the materials (ID code and description) and the equipment (serial number) upon which they are to be installed.
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REQUEST FOR SPARE PARTS AND MATERIALS DEALER: MATERIAL FOR EQUIPMENT MODEL: SERIAL #: INSTALLED AT: MATERIAL SHIPPED VIA: EQUIPMENT UNDER WARRANTY: MATERIAL DESTINATION: NOTES: CODE DESCRIPTION COLOR / NOTES Q.TY DATE SIGNATURE...
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LINEAR POTENTIOMETER (5 K Ω ) PALE BLUE WATER TIMBLER FILLER HEATER BROWN SOLENOID VALVE YELLOW BACKREST MECHANICAL MEMORY READER MICROSWITCH TO THE TABLE T5 CHAIR MOVEMENT LIMIT SWITCH CHAIR MECHANICAL MEMORY READER MICROSWITCH CHAIR AREA DOWN SEAT GUARD SAFETY PANTOGRAPH GUARD SAFETY...
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T a b l e : C h a i r : F l a r e s V e r s i o n : R E , R M SOLENOID VALVE GROUP (PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID VALVE "P") AIR 1 = DRIVE AIR AIR 2 = CHIP BLOWER DENTIST HANDPIECES 1st TURBINE...
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66000013-EN.0910 COD. pursues a policy of continuous product development. Therefore, reserves all rights to change the technical and aesthetic characteristics of the products. Realized by STUDIO '80 Grafica industriale (BO) - ITALY...
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