CROSSTEX SYCLONE User manual

Technical Installation Guide

SycloneTM Amalgam Separator
Technical Installation Guide
It is recommended to keep
these tools within arm’s reach
during the installation:
• Stud nder
• Level
• Heavy-duty wall anchors
• Screws
• Drill
• Phillips screwdriver
• Slotted screwdriver
• Measuring tape
• Pipe cutter
• Adapters and additional pipe
(as necessary)
• All items from the Syclone
Amalgam Separator box
Before installation, ensure that the vacuum is turned o.
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Find an appropriate location for the Syclone™
Amalgam Separator
• Generally installed close to the vacuum pump
• The Syclone Amalgam Separator outlet should be at least 4-6 inches
higher than the vacuum inlet
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Secure the mounting bracket
• Check for studs and mark one of the
top corners
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• Attach the top corner of the mounting
bracket
• Use level to conrm alignment
• Mark the rest of the pilot holes
• Check for studs and mark one of the
top corners
• If a stud is not available, wall anchors,
plastic standos, or similar ttings
should be used
NOTE: Do not mount directly into drywall
• Drill pilot holes, install wall anchors if
necessary and use appropriate screws
to secure the mounting bracket

Attach the top chamber
• Choose either left- or right-facing installation based on layout
• Seat the prongs of the top chamber into the corresponding
slots on the mounting bracket
• Ensure that all the top and bottom ttings are fully seated
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• Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the screws and
washers provided for the bottom prongs of the top chamber
until snug

• The outlet from the operatories should be installed to the top
inlet of the Syclone™ Amalgam Separator
• Measure the piping and cut
Attach the top chamber to pipes
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• Use one of the two couplings provided along with adapters and
additional pipe as necessary

• Connect to the vacuum via the system outlet on the bottom using
the other coupling provided
• Install adapters and additional
pipe as necessary
• Be sure to tighten all
connections to prevent leaking
NOTE: Depending on the
conguration of the pipes,
you may need to get PVC
adaptors to connect the
plumbing to the system
(not provided with Syclone™
Amalgam Separator)
Install the canister
• Align the canister to the top chamber and push up
• Secure the canister using the retaining pins provided
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Final checks
• Turn on the vacuum and run water through the system and check
for leaks
• Write the installation date as well as the maximum change date of
12 months on the canister label
• Attach the visual inspection log from the installation guide
• The unit is now ready for use
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