Amalgam Separator

MULTI SYSTEM TYP 1

Equipment Logbook
Installation, operation and maintenance
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Index
Explanation of the pictograms
The footnote found on each page defines the user group
particular information is aimed at.
1. Index:

Page
1. Index 2
2. Explanation of the pictograms 2
3. General information 3
4. Use 4
5. Construction 4
6. Explanation of the type plate 4
7. Technical data 5
8. Description of function 5
9. Installation options 6
10. Guidelines for installation 7
11. Hose connections 8
12. Electrical connections 8
13. Key to external display 9
14. Key to internal visual display 9
15. Replacement of the collection container 10
16. Disposal of the full collection container 11
17. Maintenance, cleaning and disinfection 12
18. The annual inspection 13
19. The 5-year inspection 14
20. Routine inspection 15
2. Explanation of the pictograms:
Caution!
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3. General Information:

The safety, reliability and performance of the
appliance is only guaranteed by METASYS if the
following instructions are observed:
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Assembly, alterations or repairs may exclusively
be carried out by authorized service personnel in
compliance with EN Standard 60601-1 (International
Standard for Medical Electrical Apparatus, in particular
Part 1: General Rules for Safety).
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The electrical installation must comply with the
regulations of the IEC (International Commission for
Electrical Engineering).
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The appliance must exclusively be used in conformity
with the instructions for installation, operation and
maintenance.
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Only original parts may be used for repairs or
replacements.
q All the guidelines provided by the manufacturer on the
correct use of the amalgam separator MST 1 are followed.
q Following the commissioning of the amalgam separa-
tor MST 1, the Installation Proof must be completed and
returned to METASYS to establish the guarantee period.
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Certificates of recycling for the amalgam waste (provided
by recycling company) must be kept in accordance with
national regulations.
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When requested by an authorized engineer, METASYS
agrees to make all documents available for the use of
technically qualified service personnel.
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METASYS accepts no responsibility for damages caused
due to external factors, such as wrong installation,
improper use of the apparatus or unauthorized technical
intervention.
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Duplication and distribution of this document may only
be undertaken after prior permission from METASYS.
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When the whole appliance is dismantled at the end of its
service life, it must be returned to the manufacturer for
orderly disposal.
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Use, construction
Explanation of the type plate
4. Use:
The METASYS MULTI SYSTEM TYPE 1 (MST 1) is a two step
individual amalgam separator with integrated air/water
separation and unit selection valve.
5. Construction:
The amalgam separator MST 1 is constructed out of 3
modules:
1
Module 1 is the central fixing element housing all air,
water and electrical connections as well as the circuit board,
diagnostic board and filter unit.
2
Module 2 is the separating element of the apparatus
where the sedimentation takes place. Module 2 also con-
tains the collection container and place selection valve.
3
Module 3 is the centrifuge and therefore the dynamic
section of the amalgam separator.
6. Explanation of the type plate:
4 see illustration
The type plates can be found on Module 1 and are visible
when Module 2 is removed (lift the yellow locking handles
upwards and pull Module 2 forwards out of the housing).
4.1
Equipment type
4.2
Mains supply data
4.3
German Institute for Construction Technology
registration number
4.4
Serial number
4.5
Address of manufacturer
4.6
CE conformity sign
4.7 Compliance, as per ZVO
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Technical data,
Description of function
7. Technical Data
Power supply 24 V AC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Max. current consumption 2 A
Max. power input 46 VA
Low pressure range 50 - 250 mbar
Separation rate >95 %
Collection container volume 300 cm
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Max. ambient temperature 40 C
Possible suction systems wet or dry vacuum
systems
Max. water flow rate 3 l /min from basin
1.5 l/min from
suction line
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see illustration
Total dimensions (H x W x D): 305 x 210 x 104 mm
8. Description of function:
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See illustration
By lifting the suction hose, the place selection valve is
opened 6.1

and the suction power is fed into Module 2.
Once there, using the "cyclone principle", the air and water
are separated 6.2

. The dry air leaves the system through
the place selection valve to the suction motor 6.3
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The remaining fluid and residues are forced into the
collection container 6.4 where the first step of the
amalgam separation takes place. As the coarse particles in
the collection chamber sediments the fluid level rises. As
soon as the fluid level reaches the limit probes, the pump
motor 6.5 is started for a set period of time.
The pump forces the pre-cleaned fluid into the centrifuge
6.6 where, once sufficiently full, the second step of the
amalgam separation process takes place. Waste water from
the rinsing basin 6.7 is directly led into the centrifuge.
During the rotation of the centrifuge the coarse particles are
flung to the walls of the inner centrifuge chamber and the
clean water is forced over the edge of the outer chamber wall
into the drain 6.8

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As soon as the fluid level drops below the level of the
probes, the electrical contact is interrupted. The centrifuge
continues to rotate for a short time before coming to an
abrupt stop. The further rotating water column rinses the
residues off the walls of the centrifuge and into the bottom
of the chamber 6.9
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Following a short pause the pump motor starts again,
pumping the coarse particles, together with the remaining
water, into the collection container.
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9. Installation options:
The MST 1 allows a variety of different installation options:
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Integration with the rinsing basin:
The direct integration of the amalgam separator into the
rinsing basin is the preferred solution in order to keep tubes
and hoses to the amalgam separator as short as possible,
reducing the risk of pre-sedimentation.
The unit should be attached to the rinsing bowl in such a
way as to keep vibration levels as low as possible.
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Installation behind the patient's head (12 o'clock):
If there is no rinsing bowl available in the treatment area,
and if the suction unit is mounted behind the head of the
patient, the MST 1 can be installed inside a cabinet there
too.
In this case the connection to the rinsing bowl must be
closed with a sealing plug.
3 Installation within an independent housing:
Should it be impossible to integrate the amalgam separa-
tor into the existing equipment, the MST 1 can be fitted in a
shapely housing which requires only a minimum amount of
floor space.
4
Split installation:
For work places which have suction behind the patients'
head as well as a rinsing bowl, the amalgam separator can
be split into two parts.
Module 1 and Module 2 are installed behind the head of
the patient and Module 3, the centrifuge, is fitted into the
spittoon or next to the dental unit's connection box with a
special bracket. Both equipment parts are connected with
cables in the floor. Both parts are attached by underfloor
cables to minimise vibration.
Installation options
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Guidelines for installation
10. Guidelines for installation:
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Fitting:
The following space requirements for the equipment need to
be met: H x W x D = 350 x 250 x 120 mm
To reduce vibration, the device must only be fitted to the
supporting parts of the treatment unit through the 3 holes in
Module 1. (Do not remove the swinging fittings!)
The centrifuge of the amalgam separator must be able to
swing freely without contact to other housing parts of the
unit.
The electrical earth plate 5.1 must be fitted
behind Module 1 !
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Prefilter:


If not already installed in the tube holder, a
prefilter
6.1
with a mesh width of max. 1 mm
must be installed on the suction side of the
separator.
6.2

The coarse filter fitted into the outlet of the rinsing
basin may have a maximum 3 mm mesh width and must not
be removed when the amalgam separator is in operation.
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Outlet hoses:
The hose connections leading to the MST 1 must be kept as
short as possible (pre-sedimentation).
Dirty dental hoses must be replaced during installation and
must be disposed off through DENTAL ECO SERVICE.
The amalgam separator must be connected to the waste
water drain. The waste water must be able to run freely so
that the effectiveness of the separator is not affected by any
build up of backwater.
The rinsing of the rinsing basin should be limited by a
timer or special button to a maximum of 30 seconds or
maximum water flow rate of 3 litres/min to allow a stop of
the centrifuge.
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Main switch:
The connection of the 24 V AC power supply must take place
after the device's or surgery's main switch.
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11. Hoses connections:
1 see illustration
1.1
Connection for rinsing basin outlet
1.2
Connection for suction hose (to the tube holder)
1.3
Connection for vacuum hose (to the suction motor)
1.4
Connection for clean water drainage pipe
1.5
Connection for overhead hose (eg. mouth glass filler)
Fittings, adapters and adhesives are to be found in our spare
parts list (item no. 70200006).
Unnecessary connections are to be closed with
blind plugs!
12. Electrical connections:
2
see illustration
2.1
Motherboard
2.2
Diagnostics board
2.3
Module 2
2.4
Module 3
2.5
External display
2.6

Main switch and suction pump relay
SV1: Socket for centrifuge probe
SV2: Socket for centrifuge motor
SV3: Socket for 24 VAC mains power supply
The mains supply must be drawn through a safety
transformer which complies with IEC 601-1 / VED
0750 Part 1 / DIN EN 60601-1 and IEC 60742 + A1 /
DIN EN 60742.
SV4: Socket for external display
SV 5: Connection to diagnostic board (power supply for
motor and magnetic valve in Module 2)
SV6: Connection to diagnostics board (probes in Module 2)
SV7: Socket for support signal ( 12-24 VAC / DC )
F1: Main fuse MST250/T 3,15 A/UN 250 V/ ICN 35 A
F2: Fuse for pump motor in Module 2 ( MST250/T 3,15
A/UN 250 V/ ICN 35 A )
Removing the jumpers on J1, J2 and J3 improves the sensiti-
vity of the probes in case of low water conductivity.
Fuses must only be replaced by the same type!
Hoses connections,
Electrical connections
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Interne Anzeige
Key to external display,
Key to internal visual display
13. Key to external display:
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see illustration
3.1
Control light 1: Ready for operation
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Green illuminated LED confirming unit is switched on
3.2
Control light 2: Centrifuge error
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Red flashing: error
Should the red light be flashing, switch the main button off
and after a short break back on again. Repeat a few times.
If the error signal remains please contact your service
technician.
3.3
Control light 3: Container full display
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Yellow light illuminated, audible buzzer signal activated
which can be switched off by pressing the RESET button.
This warning tells you that the collection container is
95% full.
The collection container should be changed. However it is
possible to continue operation until the container is 100%
full. As a reminder the yellow LED remains illuminated
and every time the unit is switched on the buzzer signal is
activated.
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Yellow light illuminated and audible buzzer signal which
cannot be switched off by pressing RESET. This warning
tells you the collection container is 100% full.
The collection container must be changed immediately.
Further operation not possible, as the suction valve remains
closed.
3.4
Alarm- RESET- button
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By pressing the RESET button the audible 95% full buzz-
er warning can be switched off.
14. Key to internal visual display:
4 Provides information about the condition of the
apparatus.
4.1
LED 1: support signal
Suction stream is free and there is a 12-24 VAC/DC
power supply through socket SV7 .
4.2
LED 2: magnetic valve
The magnetic valve in Module 2 is operational
(emergeny-off probe not activated).
4.3 LED 3: pump, Module 2
The pump is operational.
4.4 LED 4: centrifuge probe
The centrifuge probe is connected.
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Replacement of the collection container
15. Replacement of the collection container:

Switch off the main switch of the unit!
Wear protective gloves!
q Prepare a new collection container and take out the
enclosed disinfectant bag!
q Remove the lid of the treatment unit.
1 Turn the locking bracket upwards.
2 Remove Module 2 by pulling it forwards out of the
unit and place it on a level, non-slip surface.
3 Open the four yellow clips on Module 2.
4
Holding the collection container firmly, pull off the
top.
5
If the pump filter 5.1

is soiled, remove it, clean it
and place back onto the pump housing. The probes
5.2 in Module 2 can be cleaned with a soft cloth.
The air deflector 5.3 can also be removed for
careful cleaning.
Use the positioning markings when reassembling
the apparatus (arrow on the air deflector to the
notch on Module 2).
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Place the cleaned and correctly assembled Module 2
onto a new collection container,
paying attention to the FRONT marking on the
container.
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Close the four yellow clips on Module 2.
Clean the seal on the supporting element with a soft cloth
and grease with vaseline.
8
Carefully insert the amalgam separator into its
support and close the locking bracket.
q Switch on the main switch.
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Disposal of full collection container
16. Disposal of full collection container:
Wear protective gloves and face mask!
Contact with the contents of the container should
be avoided!
For technical and hygienic reasons the collection container
is designed for single use.
The re-use of a used container can lead to malfunctions and
violates the warranty regulations!
The full amalgam separator can be disposed of at the
in-house recycling company DENTAL ECO SERVICE - METASYS
Group. Certificates of recycling need to be store according
to national law.
The simplest method of disposal: ECOTRANSFORM
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see illustration:
Cut one end of the disinfectant bag enclosed with the
new container and empty it into the full container for final
disinfection.
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see illustration:
Close the full container firmly using the green lid which is
also provided with the new container.
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see illustration:
Check that the eight safety catches on the lid have snapped
into place.
12
see illustration:
Perform a leak test by holding the closed container upside
down over a collection cup to check that the lid is firmly
closed.
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see illustration:
Place the tightly closed collection container into the two half
polystyrene shells in the transport carton.
14
see illustration:
Close the transport carton according to the enclosed
handling instructions.
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see illustration:
Place the appropriate return label onto the transport box
for recycling at DENTAL ECO SERVICE (more information on
recycling options in your country on: www.metasys.com).
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see illustration:
Any amalgam residues from the prefilter must be collected
in a suitable container (e.g. METASYS ECOCENTER) and dis-
posed off properly with ECOTRANSFORM.
Please go to
www.metasys.com
to locate your national collection point.
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Maintenance, cleaning and disinfection
17. Maintenance, cleaning and disinfection:
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See illustration:
Shortly flush spittoon bowl after each treachment!
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See illustration:
Suck some water through all suction hoses after every treatment.
3
See illustration:
Twice a day, after having sucked off some water, use the
disinfectant for amalgam separators GREEN&CLEAN M2 (order
no: 60010001).
Ideally a disinfection with GREEN&CLEAN M2 should be carried
out before longer downtimes of the dental unit (e.g. lunch break,
end of working days or holidays).
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See illustration:
The spittoon bowl should also be rinsed with GREEN&CLEAN M2
twice a day.
5
See illustration:
At least once a week, and in cases of heavy use daily, the filter
box should be emptied and cleaned.
6
See illustration :
Any residues from the prefilter, which might contain amal-
gam, must be coll ected i n a sui tabl e contai ner (e.g.
METASYS ECOCenter) and disposed off properl y wi th
ECOTransform - Dental ECO Service.
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See illustration:
As required, remove and clean the centrifuge probes.
When the centrifuge is operational yet no longer
running automatically, it is probable that the probe is
dirty and has shorted!
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Switch off at the main switch.
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Remove Module 2.
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Remove the probe from the filter housing.
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Clean the probe and probe opening .
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Grease the probe seal with vaseline.
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Push the probe back into the filter housing until an audible
click is heard.
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Replace Module 2.
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Switch main button back on.
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18. The annual inspection:
According to the German Institute of Construction Technology's
requirements, the display elements of amalgam separators have
to be tested at least once a year by an authorized technician.
METASYS mandatorily prescribes performing the annual inspec-
tion (order no: 50020109). To simplify the following procedure we
recommend the use of our test kit (order no: 40400002).
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Testing of Signal 1 Ready for Operation
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Switch main button off and then on again.

The green light should be illuminated.

The centrifuge should run twice for a short period before
stopping abruptly.
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Testing of Signal 2 Centrifuge error:
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Switch off the main button
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Remove Module 2
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Disconnect the centrifuge plug SV2 from the motherboard 1
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Short-circuit the SV2 socket on the circuit board 2
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With the SV2 connection shorted, switch on the main
switch 3

Signal 2 should be flashing red. (In case of inserted Module 2
suction should not possible)
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Switch off at the main switch.
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Connect the centrifuge plug SV2 back into the circuit board
socket.
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Replace Module 2.
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Testing of Signal 2 Container full display
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Switch off at main button
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Remove Module 2
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Disconnect the centrifuge plug SV2 from the circuit board. 1
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Uncover the lower diode on the circuit board 2
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Switch on the main switch. 3

Signal 3 should be illuminated yellow, and the audible buzzer
should be audible yet resettable by pressing the RESET button.
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Switch off the main switch.
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Uncover both diodes on the circuit board 2
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Switch on at the main switch. 3

Signal 3 is illuminated yellow, the audible buzzer sounds and
cannot be silenced by pressing the RESET button. (In case of
inserted Module 2 suction should not possible)
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Switch off at main switch.
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Connect centrifuge plug SV2 back into the socket in the circuit
board.
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Replace Module 2.
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Undertake the routine inspection as described in Chapter 20.
Each annual inspection must be recorded in the Equipment Logbook!
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5-year inspection
19. 5-year inspection:
In accordance with the German Waste Management Regulations,
amalgam separators must be examined at intervals of no longer
than 5 years.
q Carry out the annual inspection as described in Chapter 18.
q Check the amalgam separator is correctly mounted and
connected.
q Rinse both the basin and suction hose with one litre of clean
water and an appropriate disinfectant.
3

Visual control of the centrifuge:


Wear protective gloves! Switch off at the main switch!
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Remove Module 2.
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Remove the centrifuge housing clips.
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Pull the centrifuge housing downwards.
q
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Remove the centrifuge lid (but not the transparent inlet
seal!)
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Swing the centrifuge outwards.
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Remove the centrifuge cap

3.1

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Loosen the four fixing screws on the centrifuge flange

3.2


and remove the flange.
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Remove the enclosed chambers upwards from the centrifuge.

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Separate the inner and outer centrifuge chambers 3.3 from
each other.
Hold each chamber separately up to a light beam and check
visually for any soiling, paying special attention to the probe
openings on the floor of the chambers.
Blocked or heavily soiled centrifuge chambers should be replaced
immediately.
q The centrifuge should be assembled by following the above
procedure in reverse.
Pay special attention to the fixing pins and holes of the cham-
bers!
q Undertake the routine inspection as described in Chapter 20.
The 5-year inspections must always be recorded in the Equipment
Logbook!
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20. Routine inspection:
Undertaking the routine inspection is the easiest way to check
the servicability of the amalgam separator and should be
undertaken after every repair or maintenance procedure.
q
Switch on the main switch

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Signal 1 on the external visual display should be lit
green.
The centrifuge should run twice for a short time before
stopping abruptly.
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Suction hose free

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Signal 1 (support signal ) and signal 2 (magnetic valve)
should be illuminated on the internal visual display and
suction power should be available.
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Rapid water suction until suction power cuts out
This shows that when there is more water in the collection
container than the pump can cope with (minimum 1.5 l/min)
the security probe is activated and suction power is cut
immediately.

6 see illustration

6.1
On the internal visual display both signal 1 (support
signal) and signal 3 (pump, Module 2) are illuminated,
however signal 3 ( magnetic valve) is not. This is because the
valve is closed and therefore suction power is broken.
Within 2-3 seconds the solenoid valve reopens and suction
power should be available.

6.2
On the internal visual display all signals are on.
After approximately 15 seconds the centrifuge and pump
should switch on.

6.3
On the internal visual display only signals 1 and 2
should now be illuminated.
After a short reset phase the centrifuge should begin to run
again for a period of approximately 5 seconds pumping the
waste and some backwater into the collection container.
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Suction pipe fitting

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No signal is illuminated on the internal visual display.
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Rinsing the rinsing basin

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8.1 Only signal 4 should be illuminated on the internal
visual display.
The centrifuge runs for as long as the rinsing basin is in
operation, then stops abruptly before starting up once again
for a short pumping cycle.

8.2
No signal should be illuminated on the internal visual
display.
Routine inspection
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