DENTAL VACUUM SYSTEM

WE RECOMMEND DAILY USE OF CLEANSTREAM

USER'S MANUAL

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE VACSTAR DENTAL VACUUM SYSTEM

Your VacStar has been engineered to deliver maximum air flow at the ideal vacuum level without creating traumatic suction pressure that could harm patients delicate tissue. The VacStar is a water ring pump that produces consistent high-volume air flow, even with multiple users on-line. The balanced, corrosion free bronze impeller minimizes noise and a patented vacuum relief valve monitors and maintains constant uniform vacuum pressure. A capacitor-start type motor, with a highly reliable contactor and powerful transformer can be depended on to start every time. The VacStar is designed with everything accessible from the front, including the easy to clean solids collector. If your VacStar comes with an integral HydroMiser, water consumption will be reduced by up to 75%. If not, a HydroMiser can be integrated into your VacStar at a later date. The HydroMiser separates the liquid and gas discharge from the operatories. The gases are vented out and the liquid and its particulates are directed down the drain. The clean water extracted during this separation process is directed back toward the VacStar where it is mixed with fresh water and then directed into the pump chamber to create vacuum. This efficient reuse of water reduces the VacStar's fresh water consumption. Thousands of dentists have depended on the VacStar since 1987. Now that your practice has a VacStar, or a VacStar with the water saving HydroMiser, you too can depend on constant, uniform delivery of vacuum to your operatories and proven trouble-free operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sizing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4 Operating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 4, 5 Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product Specifications/Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover Replacement/Reorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

SIZING GUIDE
Choosing the correct size VacStar for your practice depends on the number of HVE (High Volume Evacuator) and SE (Saliva Ejector) users anticipated. To assure optimum vacuum, the vacuum demands should not exceed the number of HVE and SE users shown in the chart below: RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS USERS VacStar 20 HVEs + SEs 2 + 0 1 + 1 0 + 4 VacStar 40 HVEs + SEs 3 + 0 2 + 2 1 + 4 0 + 6 *VacStar 50 & 50H *VacStar 80 & 80H HVEs + SEs HVEs + SEs 4 + 0 7 + 0 3 + 2 6 + 1 2 + 4 5 + 3 1 + 5 4 + 4 3 + 6 2 + 8 SE - Saliva Ejector 1 + 10 0 + 13

HVE - High Volume Evacuator

* These combinations apply if both pumps are running together.

If only one pump is running, use the Sizing Guide for VacStar 20 or 40.

MAINTENANCE
! Daily Maintenance - Clean vacuum lines
To maintain the cleanliness of your VacStar, including all the vacuum lines and tubing in your dental system, we recommend the daily use of CleanStream Evacuation System Cleaner. (see back cover)

! Weekly Maintenance - Clean solids collector

Caution: Solids collector may contain biologically hazardous material. Wear protective gloves.
Note: Clean the solids collector DAILY during the first week of operation and during the first week of Evacuation System Cleaner usage.

Fig. 1

1. Use CleanStream Evacuation System Cleaner. 2. Turn off the power and water supply. 3. Unscrew the solids bowl (counter clock-wise) and remove the screen and gasket. Remove all the sediment build-up from the bowl, screen gasket and inside housing. Rinse thoroughly. See Fig.1. 4. Reassemble the bowl, screen and gasket and screw tightly back onto the solids collector body or replace screen and bowl with Solids Collector Replacement Kit PN 55094 or PN 55880. Important: A worn or missing gasket and/or failure to tightly screw the bowl to the solids collector body will cause poor suction due to air leakage.
DO NOT OPERATE THE VACSTAR WITHOUT THE SCREEN INSIDE THE FILTER BOWL.

MAINTENANCE
! In-Line Filter Kit If a VacStar is replacing a previous vacuum pump, an optional In-Line Filter, located in front of the inlet manifold (see Key Parts) is recommended. This In-Line Filter is designed to collect larger quantities of particulates from the discharge BEFORE it flows into the vacuum pump. Larger quantities of particulates may occur initially due to the VacStar's "pulling" power and to CleanStream Evacuation System Cleaner's ability to break down synthetic debris and proteinaceous deposits that build up in the vacuum lines. Check the filter daily and clean if required. In-Line Filter Kit for Single Vacuum Pumps #55078; for Twin Vacuum Pumps #55079.

OPERATING INFORMATION
! AT THE START OF THE DAY Always TURN ON THE WATER before TURNING ON THE POWER. ! The VacStar may be turned on/off from a single, convenient location within the dental suite using a Remote Control Panel (See Optional Accessories). ! The vacuum level is factory preset at 10 In Hg (inches of mercury). This is the reading on the gauge when all HVEs (High Volume Evacuator) and SEs (Saliva Ejector) are CLOSED. Should this setting be too high for your needs, contact your dealer to readjust the setting. ! It is recommended that the system run continuously during the day. However, the VacStar can be turned off if suction is not required for a period of 15 minutes or longer. ! If one pump is being operated at a time, it is important to alternate pumps on an every other day schedule so that the pumps are used evenly. ! AT THE END OF THE DAY Always TURN THE POWER OFF, then TURN THE WATER OFF.

KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION - SINGLE UNITS

Fig. 2
VACUUM RELIEF VALVE 24 V REMOTE WIRING FUSE HOLDER MOTOR DRIP COVER

INLET MANIFOLD VACUUM BREAKER MOTOR WATER INLET WATER SOLENOID

VACUUM GAUGE

INTAKE SOLIDS COLLECTOR

ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX

WATER INLET FILTER

KEY PARTS IDENTIFICATION - TWIN UNITS

Fig. 3 Front View

VACUUM RELIEF VALVE FRAME

VACUUM BREAKER

HYDROMISER (ON VS50H AND VS80H ONLY)*

VENT

24 V REMOTE WIRING

CONTROL BOX

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX

VACUUM GAUGE EXHAUST MANIFOLD

INTAKE SOLIDS COLLECTOR

LEVELING FEET BASE PLATE WATER SYSTEM CHECK VALVE

INLET MANIFOLD

BYPASS VALVE EDUCTOR ASSEMBLY

Fig. 3a

MAIN POWER SWITCHES

WATER SOLENOID
Fig. 4 Close up of Eductor Assembly

WATER INLET CONNECTION WATER FILTER CIRCUIT BREAKER (FOR 24V REMOTE WIRING) WATER SOLENOID CHECK VALVE

TO HYDROMISER

FRONT OF VACSTAR

VACSTAR BASE PLATE TO RIGHT PUMP

*VACSTAR 50H SHOWN - OTHER MODELS SIMILAR

TO LEFT PUMP

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
! Plumbing (water) lines
- To assure that the VacStar provides optimum vacuum, incoming water pressure must be maintained between 20 and 100 psi. - If heavy combinations of particulates exist in the incoming water, an in-line filter should be installed. (See Accessories/Options for the Remote Control Water Valve.) This will prevent the VacStar's water inlet filter from clogging too frequently. - Incoming water temperature should be between 40F and 75F. - Water connection location is shown in Fig. 2 and 3a (water inlet connection).

! Suction
- For VacStar 20 and 40, suction hose is connected at suction intake, found on intake solids collector assembly. See Fig. 2. - For VacStar twin pump units, suction hose is connected at suction intake, found on intake solids collector assembly. See Fig. 3.

! Drain lines
- For VacStar 20 and 40 without a HydroMiser or an Air/Water Separator, see Fig. 5. - For VacStars without a HydroMiser or an Air/Water Separator, the effluent should be discharged into an open drain or a closed vented drain. See Fig. 6.
Note: For VacStars without HydroMiser, the drain may be up to 36" above the unit.
Fig. 5 VacStar 20, 40 without a HydroMiser or Air/Water Separator Fig. 6 VacStar 50, 80 without a HydroMiser or Air/Water Separator

DRAIN INSTALLATION
closed vented drain or open drain pipe

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
- For VacStars with a HydroMiser (see Fig. 7) or an Air/Water Separator (see Fig. 8), gases should be vented out according to code. The waste water (with particulates) from the operatories can be discharged via an open drain or a closed vented drain.
Fig. 7 VacStar with built-in HydroMiser
VENT vent to outside with 2" schedule 40 pipe (WARNING: CONDENSATION OF WATER WILL OCCUR IN VENT PIPING. AVOID ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN VENT, SLOPE PIPING TOWARD SEPARATOR)

Fig. 8 VacStar with wall mounted Air/Water Separator

VENT vent to outside with 2" schedule 40 pipe (WARNING: CONDENSATION OF WATER WILL OCCUR IN VENT PIPING. AVOID ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN VENT, SLOPE PIPING TOWARD SEPARATOR) AIR/WATER SEPARATOR POWER CONNECTION

POWER CONNECTION

HYDROMISER

WATER SUPPLY 1/2" COPPER TUBE TERMINAL WITH 1/2" FNPT SHUT OFF VALVE
24 VAC

32" max. height

24 VAC

WATER SUPPLY 1/2" COPPER TUBE TERMINAL WITH 1/2" FNPT SHUT OFF VALVE

INTAKE FROM MAIN LINE terminate with 1" FNPT fitting

FLOOR SINK FLOOR SINK INTAKE FROM MAIN LINE - terminate with 1" FNPT fitting

Note: VacStar 20, 40 installed in same manner

DRAIN INSTALLATION
closed vented drain or open drain pipe

! Wall-mounted HydroMiser
If the existing drain is higher than the HydroMiser outlet, the HydroMiser must be mounted so that its outlet is above the drain. The HydroMiser can be installed up to 36" above the base of the VacStar with the HydroMiser Wall Mount Kit (#55087).
Fig. 9 VacStar with wall mounted Hydromiser

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL INSTALLATIONS Ambient temperature for all VacStar installations should be 40- 104F (5- 40C). The liquid drain from the HydroMiser or an Air/Water Separator must slope downward at least 1/4" for every 10 feet of run toward the drain. (Avoid local low sections, avoid creating traps in the line.)
FLOOR SINK

VENT vent to outside with 2" schedule 40 pipe (WARNING: CONDENSATION OF WATER WILL OCCUR IN VENT PIPING. AVOID ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN VENT, SLOPE PIPING TOWARD SEPARATOR) HYDROMISER POWER CONNECTION WATER SUPPLY 1/2" COPPER TUBE TERMINAL WITH 1/2" FNPT SHUT OFF VALVE

32" max. height

24 VAC

INTAKE FROM MAIN LINE - terminate with 1" FNPT fitting

Note: VacStar 20, 40 installed in same manner

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
! Electric

- If the voltage is below the minimum 105V or 205V, a Boost Transformer must be installed. (See Product Specifications/Dimensions) - All VacStars must be wired directly from an electrical box that complies with local electrical codes to the VacStars Electrical Connection Box . See Fig. 10 for VacStar 20, 40; Fig. 11 for VacStar 50, 50H, 80, 80H.
FIG. 10 VACSTAR ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - INTERIOR VIEW VacStar 20, 40
WIRED FOR 230 V0LTS AT FACTORY

FOR 230 V, JUMPER TABS ARE PLACED IN POSITION SHOWN (FACTORY SET)

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

2 - 3
L1 L2

5 - 6

L1

L2

FOR 115 V, PLACE JUMPER TABS IN POSITION SHOWN

1 -

3 - 4

6 -

FIG. 11 VACSTAR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX -VacStar 50, 50H, 80, 80H

DUAL CIRCUIT
GREEN BLACK WHITE BLUE RED

PUMPS RIGHT LEFT

POWER LEADS (L1) BLACK (L2) WHITE (L1) RED (L2) BLUE

* For Single Circuit connect Black and Red wires

together (L1) and White and Blue wires together (L2).

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
1. Low suction.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
a. Water filter or solids collector clogged. b. Check valves are stuck.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
a. Clean filter and/or collector. b. Use a system cleaner like CleanStream; turn vacuum on and off to free check valve. If valve remains stuck, call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. c. Raise water pressure. d. Open bypass valve to run VacStar. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. e. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. f. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. g. Check air exhaust pipe size to make sure it conforms to spec; check for and clear possible restrictions in air exhaust system. a. Turn pumps on. b. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. c. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. d. Clean filter. e. Hose needs to be replaced, call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. f. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. a. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. b. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. a. Turn main switches on. b. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. a. Call plumber to improve water supply system. b. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. c. Hose needs to be replaced. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service. d. Call your authorized Air Techniques dealer for repair service.

c. Low water pressure. d. HydroMiser water recycler is clogged.

e. HydroMiser clogged. f. Solenoids not operating. g. Restricted air exhaust

2. No suction.

a. Pumps off. b. Pumps not running. c. Inlet check valves stuck closed. d. Water inlet filter and/or Solids collector clogged. e. Suction hose collapsed.

f. Solenoids not operating. 3. Excessive suction. a. Relief valve stuck closed. b. Relief valve filter clogged. 4. Pumps do not run. a. Main switches off. b. Electrical problem. 5. Noisy Pumps. a. Inadequate water supply. b. HydroMiser eductor clogged. c. Drain line collapsed.

d. Solenoids not operating.

ALL INSTALLATIONS TO CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS

ELECTRICAL
Voltage Rating Voltage Min./Max. Full Load Amps

VS 20 *115/230 *205/240 105 *110/125 *16/8 20 - 100

VS 40 230 205/240 13.4 20 - 100

VS 50 230 205/240 16 20 - 100

VS 50H 230 205/240 16 20 - 100

VS 80 230 205/240 26.8 20 - 100

VS 80H 230 205/240 26.8 20 - 100

WATER
Inlet Water Pressure (PSI) Flow Rate Per Pump (gal/min) w / HydroMiser Flow Rate Per Pump (gal/min) w/o HydroMiser Water Temperature (F)

0.12

0.18

N/A

0.12

N/A

0.18

0.50

0.75

0.50

N/A

0.75

N/A

40 - 75

40 - 75

40 - 75

40 - 75

40 - 75

40 - 75

VACUUM LEVEL
Preset at Factory (In Hg)

10

10

10

10

10

10

SHIPPING WEIGHT (lbs) DIMENSIONS

in. (HxWxD)

68

85

160

170

200

210

14 x 11x 11 17 x 11 x 11 22 x 28 x 16 25 x 28 x 16

22 x 28 16

25 x 28 x 16

*VacStar 20 may be converted from 230 Volts to 115 Volts at installation site.

10

SITE REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL
Min. Circuit Breaker Rating Wire Size AWG (Min. Gauge) *Boost Transformer

VS 20 20A 12

VS 40 20A 12

VS 50 30A 10 #67002

VS 50H 30A 10 #67002

VS 80

VS 80H

2 ea. 20A 2 ea. 20A or 1 ea. 40A or 1 ea. 40A 2 ea. 12 or 1 ea. #8 #67002 2 ea. 2 ea. 12 or 1 ea. #8 #67002 2 ea.

#67002(230V) #67002 #67500(115V)

PLUMBING
Min. CFM @ 0" Hg Air Exhaust Ambient Temperature Overhead Plumbing Main Line Dia. Min./Max ID in inches End Fitting Max Riser Diameter Overhead Main Line Floor Plumbing Main Line Dia. Min./Max. ID in inches End Fitting Max Branch Line Dia. Min./Max. ID in inches

VS 20 16 2" schedule 40 pipe 40 - 104F (5- 40C)

VS 40 22

VS 50 32

VS 50H 32

VS 80 44

VS 80H 44

2" schedule 2" schedule 2" schedule 2" schedule 2" schedule 40 pipe 40 pipe 40 pipe 40 pipe 40 pipe 40 - 104F 40 - 104F 40 - 104F 40 - 104F 40 - 104F (5- 40C) (5- 40C) (5- 40C) (5- 40C) (5- 40C)

1 / 1

1 / 2

1 / 1

1 / 1

1 / 2

1 / 2

1" FNPT ID

1" FNPT ID

1" FNPT ID

1" FNPT ID

1" FNPT ID

1" FNPT ID

1 / 1

1 / 2

1 / 1

1 / 1

1 / 2

1 / 2

3/4" FNPT 3/4 / 1

3/4" FNPT 1 / 1

1" FNPT 1 / 1

1" FNPT 1 / 1

1" FNPT 1 / 1

1" FNPT 1 / 1

NOTE: Suction piping must slope at least a for each 10 feet of run towards the pump. Use PVC Schedule 40 or Copper Type M. * Use Boost Transformer only if voltage is expected to fall below 105/205 Volts during operation. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES 11

ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION HydroMiser Wall Mount Kit Remote Control Panels with 24V switches Remote Control Water Valve, with filter MODEL VacStar 50H, 80H VacStar 20, 40 VacStar 50, 50H, 80, 80H All VacStar Models PART NUMBER 55087 53250 or 53251 53113 or 53149 53020 (24V) - 3 4" pipe 53020-1 (115V) - 3 4" pipe 53170 (24V) - 1" pipe 53171 (115V) - 1" pipe 67500 (115V) 67002 (230V) 2 each 67002 (230V) H-2 H-4 56041 56042 55540 55078 - 3 4" pipe 55079 - 1" pipe 57660 57640 Starter Kit 1 Box of 32 Packets

Boost Transformer

VacStar 20 VacStar 20, 40, 50, 80 VacStar 80, 80H VacStar 20 VacStar 40 VacStar 50 VacStar 80 VacStar 20, 40, 50, 80 VacStar 20, 40 VacStar 50, 50H, 80, 80H All VacStars

HydroMiser Kit

Air/Water Separator In-Line Filter Kit CleanStream Evacuation System Cleaner

REPLACEMENT/REORDER
DESCRIPTION Solids Collector Replacement Kit MODEL VacStar 20, 40 VacStar 50, 50H, 80, 80H PART NUMBER 55880 55094

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