MTS Systems Operation Manual
©2004 PACE Inc., Annapolis Junction, Maryland
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Handpiece Vacuum/Pressure
To set up your Sodr-X-Tractor air hose connection, perform the following steps:
1. Air Hose To Handpiece Connection
a) Attach one end of a 137cm (54 inch) length of air hose to the
metal
tube in the back of the handpiece.
b) If you have a PACE system incorporating only one handpiece,
attach the air hose to the power cable using the supplied Hose
Clamps. Space them evenly along the length of the power
cable starting at a point 6 inches from the ends of the
handpiece.
c) If you have a PACE system incorporating 2 or more air
handpieces, you may wish to leave the air hose assembly
unattached to allow a quick change to any air handpiece being
used.
2. Prepare a VisiFilter in the following manner:
a) Connect a 1 inch (2.5cm) length of clear pvc air hose to the
FLOW OUT side of the VisiFilter; push and turn the hose onto
the VisiFilter nipple to seat.
b) Insert the ribbed end of a male quick connect hose mount fitting (P/N 1259-0087) into the
free end of the 1 inch (2.5cm) length of air hose connected to the FLOW OUT side of the
VisiFilter.
c) Connect the free end of the 137cm (54 inch) length of air hose to the FLOW IN side of
the VisiFilter.
d) Insert the end of the quick connect hose mount fitting (on VisiFilter FLOW OUT side) into
the power source Vacuum Port.
3. When using air pressure, and/or utilizing multiple air handpieces, PACE recommends the
use of the following set up procedure which utilizes additional quick connect hose
mount fittings. An assortment of quick connect air fittings are supplied with each
additional air handpiece.
a) Disconnect the 137cm (54 inch) length of air hose from the FLOW IN side of the
VisiFilter assembly. Insert the ribbed end of a male quick connect hose mount fitting
(P/N 1259-0087) into the free end of this air hose.
b) Connect the free end of a 1 inch (2.5cm) length of air hose with an installed female
quick connect hose mount fitting (P/N 1259-0086) to the FLOW IN side of the
VisiFilter Assembly.
c) The 137cm (54 inch) length of air hose can now be easily moved between the
VisiFilter Assembly and the Controllable Pressure Port. The VisiFilter assembly
remains connected to the Vacuum Port.
4. Additional fittings may also be added to the hose connection at the rear of each air handpiece
to ease changing of handpieces.
NOTE:
When removing any air hose, turn and pull. Do not attempt to pull hose directly off.
Damage to or breakage of fitting or VisiFilter may occur. Use your Sodr-X-Tractor with
a clean VisiFilter element. Otherwise a deterioration in performance or damage to the
unit may occur.
Ensure that only one air hose is connected to the
VACUUM
or controllable
PRESSURE
port of
the same Flo Pump at one time. Attachment to both ports simultaneously will cause
deterioration in performance.
