AquaCare SINGLE I/MAC 8503F User manual

Dental Air Abrasion & Polishing Unit
MEDIVANCE INSTRUMENTS LTD. • Barretts Green Road • Harlesden • London • NW10 7AP
ATTENTION:
DO NOT CONNECT TO THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE READING THIS GUIDE.
Installation & Operation Maintenance Manual
AquaSol.
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Temperature Limit
15°C 10%
40°C
80%
IIa
Medical Device
CLASS
1.95KG
AquaCare
User Manual Iss. 19
I/LIT0101P Issued 06/22
SINGLE AS/90000
ENGLISH
SINGLE I/MAC 8503F
EC REP
MedNet EC-REP GmbH
Borkstrasse 10 | 48163 Münster
Germany

2AquaCare: Introduction
Contents
INTRODUCTION PAGE
CONTENTS 2-3
INDICATIONS FOR USE AND CONTRAINDICATIONS 4
SAFETY WARNINGS 5-6
TABLE OF SYMBOLS 7
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 8
CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING 9
AQUACARE PARTS AND FEATURES
EXTERNAL AQUACARE FEATURES 10
REAR VIEW OF AQUACARE 11
FOOT PEDAL 11
HANDPIECE 12
POWDER CARTRIDGES 13
INSTALL ATION
SITING THE AQUACARE 14
ATTACHING THE FOOT PEDAL 15
INSERTING THE FLUID CONTAINER 16
ASSEMBLING THE HANDPIECE 17
FITTING THE DISPOSABLE FEEDLINE AND TIP 17
CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY 18
INSTALLATION TEST 19
REMOVING THE DOSING CHAMBER LID 20
INSERTING THE POWDER CARTRIDGES 21
PREPARING THE AQUACARE FOR FIRST USE 22

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AquaCare: Introduction
Contents
OPERATION
FIRST STEPS TO MASTERING THE AQUACARE 23
SUGGESTED TREATMENT METHODS 24
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TREATMENT 25
TREATMENTS 26
- Cleaning
- Fissure Caries
- Cavity Preparation
- Removal of Composite Restorations
- Bonding Orthodontic Brackets
MAINTENANCE
STERILISING THE HANDPIECE 31
HANDPIECE MAINTENANCE 32
TWIN TUBE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE 32
PURGING THE AQUACARE 33
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 34-35
TROUBLESHOOTING 36-38
SERVICE
ANNUAL SERVICE AND SAFETY CHECK 39
RECOMMENDED AND COMPLEMENTARY ACCESSORIES 40
INLINE AIR FILTER 41
HANDPIECE INSTRUCTIONS 42
NOTES 43

4AquaCare: Introduction
Indications For Use and Contraindications
Indications For Use
The AquaCare can be used for:
• Preparation for pit and ssure sealants.
• Removal of composites for restoration.
• Cavity preparation.
• Cleaning, polishing and stain removal.
• Etching of enamel, metal and porcelain.
Contraindications For Use
The AquaCare is not intended for removal of calculus.
The AquaCare is not intended for cutting or removal of amalgam.
Please refer to INTRODUCTION: SAFETY WARNINGS, Pg 5/6, and read these
safety notes carefully before using the machine.
It is strongly recommended that initial training is carried out on glass slides and
extracted teeth before patient treatment with the AquaCare is attempted.

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Only qualied dentists and dental hygienists should use the AquaCare on patients.
Before using the AquaCare:
a) Read the manual thoroughly.
b) Make sure the operator of the unit, any assistants, the patient, and anyone
else in the room wear eye protection to BS EN 166 IF 4/5.
c) Make sure the operator of the unit, any assistants, and anyone else in the
room, except the patient, wear respiratory masks to BS EN 149 FF2S.
d) Make sure you are in full control of the handpiece, and are aiming the
handpiece nozzle in a safe direction.
e) Make sure you have selected the correct powder for the treatment you are
performing. Incorrect selection of powder can cause hard tissue damage.
f) Use a high speed intra-oral aspirator during treatment. An extra-oral
aspirator can be used in addition if desired.
g) Ensure machine has adjusted to room temperature (>15°C) before
operating if coming from a cold environment.
ATTENTION- Please read all the following important warnings before
using the AquaCare:
Safety Warnings
AquaCare: Introduction
The disposable feedline and tip should be changed for each patient treatment to
prevent cross-contamination. Ensure that new tips are tted rmly onto the nozzle.
Used feedlines and tips should be discarded. Attempts to reuse the AquaCare feedlines
and tips, or to use them with any other micro abrasion machines could be hazardous.
Patients should consult their physician before having treatment with the
AquaCare if they have:
 a)Respiratorydiculties
b) Asthma
c) Blocked nasal passages
d) A cold
e) A restricted sodium diet
f) Any other medical problem preventing breathing through the nose.
ALWAYS AIM TOWARDS THE INCISAL EDGE OF THE TOOTH.
The AquaCare may cause soft tissue damage, including inammation, bleeding,
and creation of an air embolism. The AquaCare may cause hard tissue damage,
including etching or abrasion of enamel or exposed root surfaces of the teeth.

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Safety Warnings
AquaCare: Introduction
In most cases the plastic tip should last long enough for one treatment. However, during
prolonged treatments the tip may need replacing to prevent erratic ow of uid.Do not use
the handpiece if the hole in the tip of the nozzle has worn to the outer edge, or if the swan
neck tube has been perforated.
Sterilise the handpiece before rst use and between each patient treatment.
Fluidissuppliedtotheunitviatheuidbottle.The AquaCare air inlet should NEVER
be connected to a running water supplyasthiswilloodthemachine.Torectifythis
the machine will require a full service and rebuild - this will be carried out at the
customer’s expense.
All powders supplied by Velopex are sterile until opened, and the containers are not reusable.
The powder lines and handpiece should be purged/primed each time you switch between the
powder cartridges (See MAINTENANCE: PURGING THE AQUACARE, Pg 33).
The AquaCare produces ne powder dust when in use. Protect sensitive equipment from this
dust.
Only use parts and consumables supplied by Velopex. Non-Velopex products may damage
the unit or alter the performance. The uid 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 close the foot
pedal safety cover when not in use. Accidental operation can cause an
uncontrolled and dangerous high pressure stream of abrasive powder.
If the foot pedal is released but the powder/uid ow does not stop therefore indicating that
the pedal has jammed in the ON position.
The rst course of action must be to quickly and carefully remove handpiece from the
patients mouth and placing the hand piece to discharge in an extraction unit. The system
can then be disabled by operating the side on/off switch to the off position.
Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
When turning the AquaCare on and off, ensure that the nozzle is aimed into the inlet of your
evacuation unit, and that the evacuation unit is switched on.
When turning the AquaCare off, wait for the machine to depressurise before attempting to
remove the dosing chamber lids. Depressurising takes roughly 30 seconds.
If the AquaCare is dropped or otherwise damaged, it must not be used until it has been
inspected by a Velopex Representative or Authorised Distributor.
If the AquaCare ceases to operate correctly, or if you experience a
deterioration in performance, see TROUBLESHOOTING, Pg 35-37.

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AquaCare: Introduction
Air supply off
Air supply on
Media volume controls
Cutting speed controls
Fluid container/bottle
Fluid volume control
Pressure gauges
MEDIA
POWER
AquaSol.
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 Midway Position for
Cutting media
0
2
46
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.
Fluid - As required
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Switch on
P
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ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF

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READ THIS MANUAL FULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL
OR USE THE AQUACARE SINGLE MACHINE.
The AquaCare is a uid abrasion unit which cuts by emitting a stream of air, uid and
powder from its handpiece. It can be loaded with two different powders for use in
cutting and cleaning operations. The only supply the unit requires is clean, dry air of
5-7 bar which conforms to ISO 8573.1 class 1.4.1. The incoming air to the AquaCare
is internally regulated to 7 bar. The AquaCare is operated by pressing the foot pedal
in three modes: Dry, Wash and Cut/Clean. The air supply, power, media volume, and
uid volume can all be adjusted using the four controls available. The handpiece can be
removed from the airline for sterilisation.
Technical Description
The overall dimensions of the AquaCare Single are:
Width 183mm / 7.20”
Height 185mm / 7.28”
Depth 207mm / 8.15”
Net weight 1.95kg / 4 lbs 4.8oz
The AquaCare is a class lla medical device.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORT AND
STORAGE.
The AquaCare should be kept within the Temperature range -10°C and +40°C (14°F and
104°F) and below 80% humidity.
AquaCare: Introduction

9AquaCare: Introduction
Contents
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PROPHYPREP
AquaSol.
A. 1 x AquaCare air abrasion unit.
B. 1 x Inline Air Filter (see page 40).
C. 1 x Three-position foot pedal.
D. 1 x Silver 0.6mm handpiece.
E. 1 x Gold 0.8mm handpiece.
F. 1 x Quick release twin feed tube assembly.
G. 1 x 500ml AquaCare uid (AquaSol).
H. 1x Cartridge (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) Sylc cleaning/polishing/desensitising bio-active powder.
L. 1 x Pack of 5 glass slides.
M. 1 x Nozzle cleaning wire.
N. 1 x 2 metre length 6mm air input hose.
O. 1 x Pack of 50 disposable feedlines.
P. 1 x Pack of 50 disposable tips.
Q. 1 x Handpiece Tube removal tool (see page 42).
R. 1 x Pack of 2 nozzle wash syringes.
S. 1 x Chalk Stick
FEEDLINES / TIPS
QRS
FEEDLINES / TIPS

10
1. Media Control
2. Powder Out Connection
3. Fluid Out Connection
4. Fluid Control
5. Power Control
6. Air Pressure Gauge
7. Media Gauge
8. Dosing Chamber
9. Dosing Chamber Lid
10. Fluid (500ml) Bottle
11. Handpiece Nozzle/Tip
12. Handpiece
13. Handpiece Handle
14. ON/OFF Switch
15. Foot Pedal
16. Foot Pedal Lifting Arch
External AquaCare Features
AquaCare: Parts and Features
16
15
AquaSol.
10
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
9
1
2
4
3
5

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AquaCare: Parts and Features
Rear View Of AquaCare
17. Foot Pedal Connection Black
(4 Way Tubing)
18. Foot Pedal Connection White
(4 Way Tubing)
19. Air In Supply - Blue
20. Foot Pedal Connection Green
(4 Way Tubing)
21. Foot Pedal Connection Yellow
(4 Way Tubing)
AIR
FOOT PEDAL
18
17
19 20 21
Air1
2
3
=
=Fluid
+
Air
Powder
+
Fluid
+
Air
=
0
Using The Foot Pedal

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AquaSol.
Handpiece
AquaCare: Parts and Features
23. Fluid Connection
24. Feedline And Tip
25. Nozzle (Range Of Sizes)
26. Handpiece Front
27. Hand Grip
28. Powder Connection
29. Handle
30. Twin Tube
31. Handpiece Holder
32. Check Valve
AquaCare
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26
27
28
29
30
23
24
32
31

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AquaCare: Parts and Features
Powder Cartridges
33. Removed Dosing Chamber Lid
34. Powder Cartridge
35. Open Dosing Chamber
Aluminium Oxide 53μ
For cutting, cavity preparation and
composite preparation
Aluminium Oxide 29μ
For cutting, cavity preparation and
composite preparation
Sodium Bicarbonate
For cleaning and polishing
Sylc for AquaCareTM
For cleaning and polishing
0
4
8
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34
35
PROPHY PREP

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Remove the AquaCare from its box and retain the packaging, use to return unit for
service as required.
If you are using the AquaCare with the Velopex Patient Treatment Centre, place the
machine on the top shelf of the trolley, following the instructions received with the
trolley. See RECOMMENDED 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 over, the edge of the table top.
The machine is designed to have all the controls within easy reach of the dentist when
situated in this way.
The unit should be kept within a temperature range of +15ºC and +40ºC, and should
also be kept below 80% humidity.
Siting The AquaCare
AquaCare: Installation

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AquaCare: Installation
Attaching the foot pedal
A. See PARTS AND FEATURES: FOOT PEDAL, Pg11. Place the foot pedal on the oor
near the machine and within easy reach of the 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 avoid
this, make sure the foot pedal is always under strict control when the unit is on.
TIP: To disconnect, push the coloured connector into the machine, and gently pull the
tube out.

16 AquaCare: Installation
Insertingtheuidcontainer
BEST BEFORE END:
SEE BASE OF BOTTLE
MEDIVANCE INSTRUMENTS LTD.
BARRETTS GREEN ROAD
LONDON NW10 7AP UK
TEL: [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]
For use with the Velopex
Aquacut / AquaCare Range
AquaSol.
Contains no significant quantities of hazardous
materials.Water Based Solution containing 17.5%
w/w Ethanol
Ne contient aucune quantité importante de
matières dangereuses. Solution à base aqueuse
contenant 17,5% w/w d'éthanol.
Enthält keine gesundheitsschädliche
Inhaltsstoffe:Lösung auf Wasserbasis, enthält
17,5% w/w Ethanolalkohol.
Contiene una piccola quantità di materiale
pericoloso. Soluzione a base di acqua contenente
un 17,5% w/w di etanolo.
No contiene una cantidad importante de material
peligroso. Solución acuosa. Contiene 17,5% w/w
de etanol.
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Information
Holding the uid container with the lid upward, turn the container over and insert into
the rear water socket as shown in gure B. Push down with light pressure to ensure
that the needle punctures the seal.
NOTE:ThecontainersareNOTrellableandmustbereplacedasrequired,remove
the empty container and replace as shown.
I/ASS 8200F
WARNING:Theaboveuidcontainerislledwitha17%alcoholsolution.This
actsasabiostaticsolutioninordertoreducebiologicalgrowthwithintheuid
system. NOTE: Not for human consumption.
Should the AquaCare unit be used with another solution obtained by the user,
thismustprovidetherequiredbiostaticeffecttoensurethemachine’suid
system cannot sustain biological growth.
Failure to follow these guidelines could lead to user or patient contracting an
infection or contagion.

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AquaCare: Installation
Assembling the handpiece
AquaCare
Fitting the Disposable Feedline and Tip
A. Take a new tip and fold over the locking tab as shown.
B. Push the tip onto the nozzle until rmly engaged.
C. Rotate the tip so that the free end points towards the handpiece.
D. Push one end of the feedline onto the end of the handpiece.
E. Push the other end of the feedline onto the tip.
The tips and feedlines are for one time use only, a new tip and feedline should be used for
each patient. To switch tips and feedlines remove the existing feedline tip and discard. Then
follow the steps above. Purge the uid through the system.
See Maintenance: 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: Handpiece, Pg 12. Slide the handpiece handle onto the twin tube.
This goes at the end of the tube without a check valve.
B. Push the twin tubes rmly onto the nozzle tubes. The small twin tube pushes onto the
small nozzle tube, and the large twin tube pushes onto the large nozzle tube. Make sure
the twin tubes are securely in place.
C. Slide the handle onto the handpiece until it is securely in place.
D. Push the free end of the larger twin tube into the ‘Powder Out’ connector on the machine,
see page 10 item 2.
E. Push the free end of the smaller twin tube onto the ‘Fluid Out’ connector on the machine,
see page 10 item 3.
F. See page 42 for further information.

18 AquaCare: Installation
Connecting the air supply
4 - 7 bar
See PARTS AND FEATURES: REAR VIEW OF AQUACARE, Pg 11.
The practice’s existing air supply system/compressor can be used provided it is tted
with a water removing lter and shut-off valve in the supply line.
Medivance Instruments Ltd can supply an air lter (See ACCESSORIES, Pg 39).
Connect the air supply tube to the machine by pushing it fully into the blue connector.
See page 40 regarding installing an inline lter
Air Supply Requirements
Clean dry air to ISO 8573 Class 1.4.1.
Pressure between 4 bar (72psi) and 7 bar (100psi).
Maximum ow rate +70 l/min. 6mm O/D input connection.
Air
AIR
FOOT PEDAL
NOTE:
In hot countries, If the air supply is damp it is recommended that a AquaCare DryAir
Box I/MAC8552F is tted in the air input tubing before connecting the supply to the
AquaCare unit.
If the air is damp, the powders in the unit will absorb the dampness and will not ow
correctly.

19AquaCare: Installation
Before adding the powder to complete installation of the AquaCare, you can check that the
installation has been performed correctly using the following procedure:
A. Check that the machine is off.
B. Sterilise the handpiece. Refer to MAINTENANCE: STERILISING THE HANDPIECE, Pg 31.
C. Fit the 0.6mm silver handpiece to the machine.
D. Fit a new disposable feedline and tip.
E. Check that the uid container has been tted.
F. Make sure you are in full control of the handpiece before turning the machine on.
G. Switch the On/Off selector to position On.
H. Press the foot pedal down to the DRY position (1). (See PARTS AND FEATURES: FOOT
PEDAL, Pg 11). Check that air comes out of the nozzle. There should be no uid or
powder.
I. Press the foot pedal down to the WASH position (2). After a few seconds you should
observe the ow of air change to a ne mist.
J. Turn the Fluid volume dial, observing the spray. Place a paper towel under the nozzle at
a distance of 25-30mm to make the effect easier to see. The Fluid volume range varies
between:
DROPLET - Small quantity of water. Very ne 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 should hear the vibrator start to operate. Turn the media dial to
set the gauge to the midway position. The nozzle will continue to spray a mixture of uid
and water, but no powder as this has not yet been installed. Then change the powder
chamber selector to the prophy position and repeat the process to set the other media
dial.
L. Turn the Power dials, observing the Pressure gauges. The pressure ranges are:
2 - Low energy, gentle cleaning/polishing action.
4 - Medium energy, medium cutting action.
6 - High energy, very fast cutting action.
M. Switch the machine off.
N. Always place back the handpiece in its holder after use.
Installation Test
If your observations do not match the procedure above, check that all INSTALLATION
sections have been completed correctly. If installation problems continue to occur,
contact a Velopex Representative or Authorised Distributor for assistance.
Standard settings
3 Bar Midway Position for
Cutting media
Fluid - As required
Switch on
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
0
2
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10

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AquaSol.
Removing The Dosing Chamber Lids
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
AquaCare: Installation
A. Ensure the unit is turned off and is fully depressurised. If the machine has been ON
recently, allow 30 seconds for depressurising before attempting to remove the lid.
B. Unscrew the required dosing chamber lid anti-clockwise 2/3 of a turn to relieve the
pressure. Then unscrew a further turn and lift off.
C. Select the required powder, i.e. Prophy or Prep, and shake the required Powder
Cartridge for 10 to 20 seconds (See TREATMENTS, Pg 26-30).
D. Pull out top yellow insert from the cartridge.
E. Push in the clear lower draw tab on the cartridge.
F. Line up the rib on the outside of the powder cartridge with the slot on the inside of
the required dosing chamber - Prophy (Left) or Prep (Right).
G. Slide the 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 of the powder cartridge slides down the slot in
the dosing chamber - ret the dosing chamber lid.
H. Close the dosing chamber by turning lid clockwise. Turn rmly until a strong resistance
is felt from the seal engaging with the top of the chamber. Continue to turn the lid
until you feel the lid tighten against a stop. Always make sure the lid is fully closed
before pressurising the machine.
I. To remove a powder cartridge, open the dosing chamber lid and gently lift the
cartridge out of the machine. If the cartridge still contains some powder and will be
used again, carefully pull back to lock the lower tag in position, DO NOT REMOVE IT,
then ret the top insert.
All powder cartridges supplied by Velopex are gamma irradiated. The contents are sterile
until opened. Powder cartridges must not be relled as the cartridges are not reusable.
AquaSol.
WAIT FOR DECOMPRESSION