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- Page 1 SUPER TURBINE SUCTION Dual Stage Dry Vacuum System with the Cyclonic Action Separator (CAS STS-6 with 8 Gallon CAS Tank, P/N 54920 STS-3 with 8 Gallon CAS Tank, P/N 54930 U S E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dual STS (STS-6) Hose Installation ........ -
Page 3: Warranty
Then go to the Air Techniques web site, www.airtechniques.com/dental, click the warranty registration link and complete the registration form. This on-line registra- tion ensures a record for the warranty period and helps Air Techniques keep you informed of product updates and other valuable information. -
Page 4: Sizing Guide
SIZING GUIDE Choosing the correct size STS to meet practice depends on the number of air users and the anticipated air demand. To assure optimum operation, the demands should not exceed the number of air handpiece users shown below. Each chart lists the number of simultaneous High Volume Evacuators (HVEs) and Saliva Ejectors (SEs) that can be used in specific STS systems. -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SITE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL SINGLE (STS-3) DUAL (STS-6) Minimum Circuit Breaker Rating 20A (Qty 2) Recommended or 40 A (Qty 1) Wire Size AWG Minimum Gauge #12AWG (Qty 2) or #8AWG (Qty 1) Receptacle NEMA 6-15 R NEMA 6-15 R (Qty 2) -
Page 6: Installation Information
INSTALLATION INFORMATION Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is connected to a receptacle marked HOSPITAL ONLY or HOSPITAL GRADE. For new installations it is recommended to follow the following guidelines: Suction line from the operatories to be a minimum of 1-1/2” diameter and must be sloped ... -
Page 7: Sts System Configurations
STS-3/STS-6 Configuration Dimensions. Figure 2 shows the space requirements for STS-3 and STS-6 model configuration installations. Please note that all CAS heights can be increased by 4 inches and decreased by 6 inches using the adjusting holes in the 4-rail support assembly. -
Page 8: Pipe Flow Schematic
PIPE FLOW SCHEMATIC Figure 3 shows the overall functional flow of STS systems with a CAS tank. Inlet and outlet connections to the tank is made at the top of the tank. This arrangement provides flexibility in installation, makes maintenance easier and adds to overall tank efficiency. Figure 3. -
Page 9: Single Sts (Sts-3) Hose Installation
INSTALLATION SINGLE STS (STS-3) HOSE INSTALLATION. Note: Each kit provides the required hoses, clamps and adapters. No schedule 40 PVC pipe is included. Refer to page 18 for the contents of each kit. If more than 10 feet of hose is needed, order P/N 54521 (order by the foot) Installation Accessory Packs . -
Page 10: Dual Sts (Sts-6) Hose Installation
INSTALLATION DUAL STS (STS-6) HOSE INSTALLATION. Note: Each kit provides the required hoses, clamps and adapters. No schedule 40 PVC pipe is included. Refer to page 18 for the contents of each kit. If more than 10 feet of hose is needed, order P/N 54521 (order by the foot) Installation Accessory Packs . - Page 11 INSTALLATION DRIP SHIELD 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 INCH HEX BOLT (Quantity 4) 1/4-INCH FLAT WASHER (Quantity 8) 1/4-INCH LOCK WASHER (Quantity 4) 1/4-20 HEX NUT (Quantity 4) PUMP PUMP Figure 6. Stacking the CAS on Top of a STS Pump Hardware Detail 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 INCH HEX BOLT (Quantity 4) 1/4-INCH LOCK...
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Page 12: Electrical Box Parts Identification
ELECTRICAL BOX PARTS IDENTIFICATION TRANSFORMER 230VAC TO 24 VAC P/N 54623 230VAC CONTACTOR 15 AMP ON/OF P/N 55407 CIRCUIT BREAKER P/N 54247 LOW VOLTAGE 1/4 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER WIRE HARNESS P/N 117690 ASSEMBLY P/N 54532 CAPACITOR CLAMP P/N 80178-4P 230V LINE CORD ASSY. - Page 13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS...
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Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Warning: Cleaning agents that contain bleach or foam should not to be used in this system. These cleaners will leech mercury from amalgam and pollute our environment. Please use non- foaming, non leaching, and biodegradable Clean Stream (pn# 57850) for proper cleaning. Caution: Solids collector may contain biologically hazardous material. - Page 15 MAINTENANCE Warning: The following steps must be performed while wearing skin and eye protection designed for handling typical Haz-Mat material. Use care at all times to prevent spillage. Caution: Use only Clean Stream Cleaner to maintain the system vacuum lines. Do not use chlorine bleach or solutions of sodium hypochlorite to disinfect the STS system.
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE High Volume Evacuator (HVE) PN 57644 PN ED598 2 Liter Adapters PN 57644 and PN ED598 stay together Dispenser once attached as shown. Position PN ED597 Note: Postion adapters into insertion 1 Liter hole connectors located on the Dispenser dispenser bottlecap as shown.
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE Note: Make copies of the maintained logs as necessary to insure avail- ability to record completion of maintenance task.
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE Over or under adjustment of the Vacuum Relief Valve can degrade overall system operation. Adjustments should only be made to keep the suction level at the factory-set 10 InHg level, which is adequate to provide optimum operation. vacuum Relief valve Adjustment The STS system vacuum level is factory set at 10 InHg (inches of Mercury) as shown by the Vacuum Gauge.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Pump not turned on. a. Turn pump on.. b. Pump not running. b. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. c. CAS separator tank full. c. Shut unit “OFF” for 10 seconds then turn back “ON”. d. CAS hooked up backwards. -
Page 20: Installation Accessory Kits
1.31 to 2.25-Inch Diameter Hose Clamp 54430 STS-3 and STS-6 User’s Manual ™ Pump Accessory Pack; P/N 54160N, Contents - (used on STS-3 & STS-6 Pumps with no heat exchanger installed) Part No. Component Description Quantity 57253 Barbed Adapter, 1-1/2-Inch MNPT by... - Page 21 INSTALLATION ACCESSORY KITS ™ Dual Manifold Accessory Kit; P/N 54400, Contents - Part No. Component Description Quantity 54129 Check Valve; 1-1/4 Inch to 1-1/2 Inch, Modified. Includes: Connector Adapter, 54234 PVC Pipe Length, 54291 Barbed P Connector Adapter, 57253 54128 PVC Tee PCONN, 1-1/2 Inch FNPT All Sides: D.
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- Page 24 VacStar Visix 1295 Walt Whitman Road, Melville NY 11747-3062 • www.airtechniques.com 1-800-AIR-TECH (1-800-247-8324) STS and CAS are a registered trademark of Air Techniques, Inc. © Copyright 2005 Air Techniques, Inc. P/N 54430 Rev. P , March 2011...
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