Adec 500 - Maintenance and Sterilization; Sterilizing the HVE Tip; Solids Collector Maintenance

Sterilizing the
HVE Tip
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It is recommended that the stainless steel tips used on the HVE be heat
sterilized between patients using either of the following methods: steam
autoclave, or chemical vapor (275°F [135°C] maximum temperature; four
minutes at temperature). If you are using disposable HVE tips, be sure to
replace them with new tips between patients.
The table shows the steps for sterilizing the HVE tip.
Step | Action
1 | Remove the HVE tip from the HVE valve body.
> Clean and rinse the HVE tip using a mild detergent and water,
then allow the tip to completely dry.
3 | Sterilize the HVE tip using one of the recommended methods.
NOTE: A-dec HVE Cannula Opening:
Standard A-dec HVE — 0.435" + 0.006" (11.05 + 0.15 mm).
A-dec 15 mm HVE - .592" (14.8 mm).
If not using A-dec HVE tips, select a tip that is compatible with
your HVE cannula opening.
A-dec Saliva Ejector Cannula Opening:
A-dec Saliva Ejector — 0.265 + 0.006" (6.73 + 0.15 mm)
Select a tip that is compatible with your saliva ejector
cannula opening.
Solids Collector The solids collector aids in preventing solids from entering the central
vacuum system. At least twice a week, discard and replace the solids
collector screen. This is necessary to ensure proper suction from the central
vacuum, and to maintain proper treatment room asepsis.
The table shows the steps for sterilizing the HVE tip.
Step | Action
Turn off vacuum, if vacuum is on, open the HVE control valve to
1 , ，
facilitate removal of the solids collector cap.
Remove the screen from the collector. The solids collector screen is
disposable. Discard following your local regulations.
CAUTION: Do not empty the screen into your cuspidor. Doing so
could plug the drain.
3 | Insert a new screen in the solids collector and install the cap.
Limit Switch
If activated, the support link limit switch will interrupt the base down
motion and reverse the chair to prevent damage.
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A-dec 500 Assistant’s Instrumentation
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