Velopex AquaCare Twin Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 7

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AquaCare Twin: Introduction

Air supply off

Air supply on

Media volume controls

Cutting speed controls

Fluid container/bottle

Fluid volume control

Pressure gauges

MEDIA

POWER

Control Symbols

Using the controls

These are the standard settings when using the machine and users can vary these 
settings to best suit their requirements.

Standard settings

3 Bar

3 Bar

Midway Position for

Cutting media

0

2

4

6

8

10

Media gauges

NOTE:

1.  The Power and Media controls operate from zero to full in one rotation. 

I.E. Between - and +.

2.  The Fluid control has approximately 1 rotation from minimum to maximum position, 

between - and +.

3.  The Prophy operating range is normally between 2.5 and 3.0 bar.
4.  The Prep operating range is normally between 4.0 and 5.0 bar. 

Treatment selection  

as requested

Treatment selection

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Midway Position for

Polishing media

P OW E R

Prophy

Prep

Prophy

Prep

0

2

4

6

8

10

P OW E R

Summary of Contents for AquaCare Twin

Page 1: ...lopex com 9051184 0120 Temperature Limit 15 C 10 40 C 80 IIa Medical Device CLASS 3 066KG ATTENTION DO NOT CONNECT TO THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE READING THIS GUIDE AT R 10 0000 AquaCare Twin User Manual Is...

Page 2: ...L AQUACARE TWIN FEATURES 10 REAR VIEW OF AQUACARE TWIN 11 FOOT PEDAL 11 HANDPIECE 12 POWDER CARTRIDGES 13 INSTALLATION SITING THE AQUACARE TWIN 14 ATTACHING THE FOOT PEDAL 15 INSERTING THE FLUID CONTA...

Page 3: ...ity Preparation Removal of Composite Restorations Bonding Orthodontic Brackets MAINTENANCE STERILISING THE HANDPIECE 31 HANDPIECE MAINTENANCE 32 TWIN TUBE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE 32 PURGING THE AQUACARE...

Page 4: ...hing of enamel metal and porcelain Contraindications For Use The AquaCare Twin is not intended for removal of calculus The AquaCare Twin is not intended for cutting or removal of amalgam Please refer...

Page 5: ...perating if coming from a cold environment ATTENTION Please read all the following important warnings before using the AquaCare Twin Safety Warnings AquaCare Twin Introduction The disposable feedline...

Page 6: ...he performance The fluid used with the machine must be a biostatic solution like the AquaSol from Velopex see page 16 Site the foot pedal carefully so that it cannot be operated by accident Always clo...

Page 7: ...3 Bar 3 Bar Midway Position for Cutting media 0 2 4 6 8 10 Media gauges NOTE 1 The Power and Media controls operate from zero to full in one rotation I E Between and 2 The Fluid control has approximat...

Page 8: ...AquaCare Twin is operated by pressing the foot pedal in three modes Dry Wash and Cut Clean The air supply power dosing chamber media volume and fluid volume can all be adjusted using the seven contro...

Page 9: ...ge Red Coarse cutting powder 53 micron aluminium oxide I 1x Cartridge Blue Fine cutting powder 29 micron aluminium oxide J 1x Cartridge White cleaning polishing sodium bicarbonate K 1x Cartridge Green...

Page 10: ...Powder Out Connection 13 Fluid Out Connection 14 Power Control Prep 15 Powder Chamber Selector 16 Power Control Prophy 17 Media Control Prophy 18 Media Gauge Prophy 19 Air Pressure Gauge Prophy 20 Air...

Page 11: ...in Using The Foot Pedal Air 1 2 3 Fluid Air Powder Fluid Air 24 Foot Pedal Connection Black 4 Way Tubing 25 Foot Pedal Connection White 4 Way Tubing 26 Air In Supply Blue 27 Foot Pedal Connection Gree...

Page 12: ...Features 30 Fluid Connection 31 Feedline And Tip 32 Nozzle Range Of Sizes 33 Handpiece Front 34 Hand Grip 35 Powder Connection 36 Handle 37 Twin Tube 38 Handpiece Holder 39 Check Valve AquaSol PROPHY...

Page 13: ...Chamber Lid Prep 44 Powder Cartridge Prep 45 Open Dosing Chamber Prep Aluminium Oxide 53 For cutting cavity preparation and composite preparation Aluminium Oxide 29 For cutting cavity preparation and...

Page 14: ...NDED AND COMPLIMENTARY ACCESSORIES Pg 39 If you do not have a specialised trolley place the machine securely on a rigid sturdy desk or table top Do not place the machine close to or allow it to hang o...

Page 15: ...dentist B Connect the foot pedal to the back of the machine by pushing each coloured tube into its colour corresponding connector WARNING Accidental operation of the foot pedal can be hazardous To avo...

Page 16: ...o ec o o ac x a ep a o Bo pac op co ep a 17 5 o o o c p a Information Holding the fluid container with the lid upward peel off the label as shown in figure B then turn the container over and insert i...

Page 17: ...e Purging the AquaCare Pg 33 WARNING The handpiece should be sterilised before use and after each subsequent use See Maintenance Sterilising the Handpiece Pg 31 Feedline A See Parts and Features Handp...

Page 18: ...r and shut off valve in the supply line Medivance Instruments Ltd can supply an air filter See ACCESSORIES Pg 39 Connect the blue air supply tube to the machine by pushing it fully into the blue conne...

Page 19: ...all quantity of water Very fine mist SPRAY Larger quantity of water Heavier spray K Set the powder chamber selector to the prep position Press the foot pedal fully down to the CUT position 3 You shoul...

Page 20: ...e powder cartridge down into the dosing chamber until it sits comfortably inside If the cartridge sits unevenly or above the top of the dosing chamber then lift it out and re insert Check that the rib...

Page 21: ...21 Inserting The Powder Cartridges AquaCare Twin Installation 1 2 1 2 I...

Page 22: ...ving the spray On a paper towel you should see a ring of white powder inside an outer ring of fluid The Media volume range as shown by the media gauge varies between Slightly under midway position Low...

Page 23: ...y waste powder efficiently L Move the foot pedal between polish wash and dry positions to observe the results M Try using this technique to polish a drinks can The paint will be removed with no damage...

Page 24: ...ip Its ability to cut wet or dry gives it a high flexibility of use Local anaesthetic can be offered to nervous patients however it is generally not required as fluid abrasion is painless in most case...

Page 25: ...be used with the extraction cone sited below the patient s chin 7 IMPORTANT To avoid unnecessary damage when switching from Aluminium Oxide to Sodium Bicarbonate you must purge the powder See MAINTEN...

Page 26: ...a wide particulate beam of high velocity and medium particulate density This is to prevent removal of the tooth enamel but provide sufficient power to remove staining The cutting nozzle should be hel...

Page 27: ...tooth structure is revealed The beauty of the procedure is its speed and the absolute control possible ensuring that the minimum amount of tooth structure is removed The newly prepared surface being d...

Page 28: ...se a slow circular motion over the affected area until sound tooth structure is revealed The tooth is now ready to be filled in the normal way For larger cavities a combination of the AquaCare Twin an...

Page 29: ...the surface of the old composite restoration and about 2mm or 3mm from the surface The best approach is to use a slow circular motion over the old restoration beginning at the edge particularly at th...

Page 30: ...e of the orthodontic bracket at the place of attachment This is achieved by holding the cutting nozzle 2mm above the surface of the tooth and gently moving it in a circular motion over the required ar...

Page 31: ...t the twin tubes are clear fill the two small syringes with AquaSol solution push each on to the twin tube in turn and pump AquaSol solution through the tubes Should another solution be obtained by th...

Page 32: ...ed Wash the Twin Tube Assembly in mild soapy water and rinse thoroughly Allow to dry completely before use Always purge the tubes with Powder and Fluid thoroughly before use Inspection Ensure the Twin...

Page 33: ...he media volume as desired We recommend that the fluid bottle is checked prior to surgery to ensure it will not run out whilst working Replace the container if the level is low prior to surgery Always...

Page 34: ...e whenever the powder is changed If there is any damage visible do not use the AquaCare unit until it has been inspected by a Velopex Representative or Authorised Distributor The rear water socket nee...

Page 35: ...this is the case contact a Velopex Representative or Authorised Dealer who will be able to assess the damage to the AquaCare unit Symptom No air flow through the nozzle Action 1 Ensure that the power...

Page 36: ...r Authorised Distributor for further help Symptom Irregular flow or no flow of cutting fluid to the tip Action 1 Check that the fluid volume control is not set to minimum Rotate clockwise to increase...

Page 37: ...k from the machine Turn the unit off and carefully wipe the inner Lid seal and Dosing Chamber sealing faces Screw the lid on tightly until it has reached the end of its thread NOTE If the fault cannot...

Page 38: ...chines in the range some of these tasks could have been performed by the end user however the latest MK5 design does not allow access to the machine and therefore must be performed via Velopex support...

Page 39: ...be Removal Tool Handpiece 0 4mm Green Handpiece 0 6mm Silver Handpiece 0 8mm Gold 500 ml AquaCare Fluid Bottle AquaSol 500 ml Bottle Empty Nozzle Cleaning Wire Nozzle Wash Syringe Pack of 2 Spare Part...

Page 40: ...on of the machine In Order to give some indication of the incoming Air Quality we are now introducing a free of charge in Line filter that needs to be installed in the incoming air supply The filter s...

Page 41: ...the end of the twin tube in to it Attach the twin tube to the cutting tip Make sure the narrow tube is attached to the narrow socket and the wider tube to the wider socket Push and connect the tubing...

Page 42: ...42 Notes AquaCare Twin Notes...

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Page 44: ...d Harlesden London NW10 7AP www velopex com 9051184 0120 AquaCare Twin User Manual Iss 13 I LIT0141 Issued 09 2019 Dental Air Abrasion Polishing Unit Installation Operation Maintenance Manual AquaSol...

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