NSK Viva Ace User manual

OM-E0798E 000

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Thank you for purchasing VIVA ace Basic Set.
This product is a Portable Dental Treatment Unit used for on-site patient treatment.
Please read this Operation Manual carefully before use so that you can use it safely to come through a correct use.
Keep this Operation Manual within easy reach of users for future reference.
1. User and Indications for Use.......................................... 2
2.
Precautions for handling and operation ............................... 2
3. Package Contents ......................................................... 6
4. Part Names ................................................................... 8
4-1 Control unit .................................................................................8
4-2 Control Panel ............................................................................10
5. Preparation for Use ......................................................12
5-1 Preparation of Control Unit.........................................................12
5-2 Connecting the Syringe .............................................................13
5-3 Connecting the Motor................................................................14
5-4 Connecting the Scaler ...............................................................14
5-5 Installing the Vacuum Bottle.......................................................15
5-6 Installing the Vacuum Hose........................................................16
5-7 Installing the Water Bottle..........................................................16
5-8 Connecting the Foot control.......................................................17
5-9 Connecting the AC Power Cord ..................................................17
5-10 Check before treatment .............................................................18
6. Operation Procedure..............................................................19
6-1 Motor........................................................................................19
6-2 Motor <Endodontic treatment> .................................................20
6-3 Ultrasonic Scaler.......................................................................22
6-4 Vacuum ....................................................................................23
6-5 Light Probe ...............................................................................24
6-6 3way Syringe ............................................................................24
6-7 When the Water Bottle is empty or the Vacuum Bottle is
filled with liquid during use ........................................................25
6-8 Sound Volume...........................................................................26
6-9 Last Memory Function...............................................................27
6-10 Initialization Program (Factory Setting) .......................................27
6-11 Protection Circuit.......................................................................28
7. Post-use Maintenance................................................. 29
7-1 Preparation ...............................................................................29
7-2 Maintenance for Between Each Patient ......................................30
7-3 Maintenance After Close ...........................................................33
7-4 Sterilization ...............................................................................43
7-5 Maintenance Before Use............................................................44
7-6 Maintenance of the Water Line ..................................................45
8. Storage Procedure.................................................................48
9. Transportation .......................................................................50
10. Maintenance........................................................................50
10-1 Replacing the gasket (Water Bottle) .......................................50
10-2 Replacing the filter, gasket, O-ring (Vacuum Bottle) ...............51
10-3 Replacing the O-rings (Vacuum Valve)....................................51
10-4 Replacing the O-rings (Vacuum Hose)....................................51
10-5 Replacing the O-ring (Vacuum Connector)..............................51
10-6 Replacing the O-ring (Syringe) ...............................................52
10-7 Replacing the fuse ................................................................52
10-8 Drainage of Air Filter .............................................................53
10-9 Replacing the Water Plug ......................................................53
10-10 Periodical Maintenance Checks .............................................54
11. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 55
11-1 Error Code.............................................................................55
11-2 Problems and Solutions..........................................................57
12. Specifications ......................................................................58
12-1 Specifications........................................................................58
12-2 Classification of Equipment ....................................................58
12-3 Symbol ................................................................................ 59
13. After-sales Service ..............................................................60
13-1 Warranty...............................................................................60
13-2 Spare Parts List.....................................................................60
13-3 Option Parts List....................................................................61
13-4 Disposing product..................................................................61
14. EMC Information
(Electromagnetic Compatibility Information)
....................................62
* The basic function of this product is Vacuum and Syringe.
Additional function is available by purchasing optional parts (VIVA ace Motor Kit, VIVA ace Scaler Kit).
Refer to the attached Operation manuals for further information.
Operation procedure of this product is introduced in a movie.
Check the URL or the QR Code.
URL
http://www.nsk-dental.com/support/videos/
Contents
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User and Indications for Use
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Precautions for handling and operation
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User : Dentist, Dental hygienist
Indications for Use : The device is a dental suction system intended for dental treatment. The device is equipped with the functions of vacuum
and irrigation and used by connecting motor and ultrasonic scaler.
The motor is intended for teeth and denture cutting, polishing and root canal treatment.
The ultrasonic scaler is intended for use in dental applications such as scaling, root canal treatment, periodontal and cavity preparation by
generating ultrasonic waves.
Please read these precautions carefully and use only as intended or instructed.
Safety instructions are intended to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injury or damage to the device.
Safety instructions are classified as follows in accordance with the seriousness of the risk.
DANGER Hazard that could result in personal death or serious injury if the safety instructions are not correctly
followed.
Class Degree of Risk
WARNING Hazard that could result in serious injury or damage to the device if the safety instructions are not
correctly followed.
CAUTION Hazard that could result in light or moderate injury or damage to the device if the safety instructions
are not correctly followed.
NOTICE General product specification information highlighted to avoid product malfunction and performance
reduction.

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Precautions for handling and operation
DANGER
• To prevent secondary infection due to droplet/air of the Vacuum do not use these products for patients with significant infection.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the product nor tamper with the mechanism except as recommended by NSK in this Operation Manual.
This may result in an injury, electric shock or fire.
• Do not handle the power cord, motor cord and scaler cord with wet hands. Wet hand contact with electricity may result in an electric shock.
• Do not use power cords other than genuine products made by NSK. Use of other cords may result in electric shock, fire or breakdown.
Do not connect any other accessories that are not specified by NSK.
• Stop using the product and contact your Authorized NSK Dealer immediately if deformation, damage, or discoloration of the exterior of the
control unit is observed. This may result in an electric shock and fire.
• If the product overheats or smells of burning, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord.
Contact your Authorized NSK Dealer. This may result in an electric shock and fire.
• Take care not to get water or liquid disinfectant in the control unit during use. This could cause short circuits and lead to an electric shock.
• Always check the Vacuum operates thoroughly and test suctioning. Adjust the suction force and the water amount according to
the patient’s condition. Refer to P58 “12-1 Specifications” for the suction force and suction amount for the Vacuum.
WARNING
• Do not use the product when the patient or the operator is using cardiac pacemakers as there is a danger that it may affect the pacemaker.
• Keep away from explosive substances and flammable materials. Also, keep away from patients whom a flammable anesthetic
(eg. laughing gas) is administered as this may cause fire.
• Keep away from devices that generate electromagnetic waves as electromagnetic waves may cause malfunction of the product.
Turn off the product around ultrasonic generators (excluding the product) or electrical scalpels.
Keep away from communication equipment or elevators that generate electromagnetic waves.
• Do not turn the lighting of the handpiece, motor cord, or scaler cord directly to the eyes of the patients or the operators.
There is a danger that this may damage the eyes.
• Never touch the connecting parts (the terminal parts) of the scaler handpiece, scaler cord, motor, motor cord, and control unit.
This could cause an electric shock.
• This product is a precision instrument. During transportation of the product, do not allow any strong impact or shock to the product, or do
not drop the product. This may cause product breakage, leading to an electric shock or failure.
• Before replacing the fuse, be sure to turn off the power switch and remove the AC Power Cord. (Reference:10-7 Replacing the fuse)
If you touch the patient and the contact point inside the fuse insertion port simultaneously without taking the procedures above,
it may lead to an electric shock.

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CAUTION
• When operating the product always consider the safety of the patient.
• Use only as indicated.
• The end user shall be responsible for any judgment that relates to the application of this product to a patient.
• Users are responsible for the operational control, maintenance and periodical maintenance checks of this product.
• This device is for indoor use only.
• Wait before turning on and using the VIVA ace, until it has adapted to the ambient temperature (E.g. after a cold night in the car).
Note the admissible operation conditions (Reference: 12-1 Specifications).
• Keep the product on a level surface.
• Do not place nor leave the product in high-temperature places such as in direct sunlight, inside a car under blazing sun,
and near the heaters. This could cause discoloration and deformation.
• Use of the product outside its use environment and condition may cause breakdown. (Reference : 12-1 Specifications)
• Operators and all others in the area must wear eye protection, a mask, and gloves when operating this product.
• Turn off the product after using. Unplug the product when not using for a long-time period.
• If the product is not used for a long period, check it is functioning correctly before using on a patient.
• Immediately wipe off any liquid medicine, solvent, or liquid disinfection on the control unit and cords.
Failure to do may cause discoloration and deformation.
• Hold the plug when unplugging the cords. Unplugging holding the cords may cause breaking down of the cord.
• Should the product function abnormally, cease operation immediately and contact your Authorized NSK Dealer.
• Place the product with approximately 15cm space around the product and in a position where power cords can be
promptly unplugged from the power outlet in case of an emergency.
• Do not block the air outlets on both sides of the control unit as this may cause malfunction.
• The power cord is 2 meters long. Pay attention that the operator and the patient do not carelessly step on the cord.
• Do not clean, immerse, or wipe with electrolyzed-oxidizing water (strong acidic water, super acidic water),
strong acidic and strong alkaline liquid medicine, solvent containing chlorine, benzene, or thinner. (Reference : 7 Post-use Maintenance)
• Do not use tap water for the product as water tubes will get clogged with impurities in tap water. Be sure to use drinking water.
• The Syringe Nozzle and the Suction Tube are delivered in a non-sterile condition and must be autoclaved prior to use. Follow any additional
local directives, standards, and guidelines for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
• Perform regular function and maintenance checks. (Reference : 10-10 Periodical Maintenance Checks)
Precautions for handling and operation

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CAUTION
• The use of ACCESSORIES, other than those specified by the manufacturer, may result in performance degradation of electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC), increased EMISSIONS*1 or decreased IMMUNITY*2, of the product.
*1: Electric noise (Mainly electromagnetic wave)
*2: Not to be obstructed by the electromagnetic wave generated by the electrical equipment.
• This product is rated Medical Electrical equipment. EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) is described in the documentation included.
• Installation and use of this product requires special precautions regarding EMC according to the EMC information.
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect Medical Electrical equipment. Do not use RF equipment near the product.
• This product should not be used adjacent to, or stacked with, other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, this product should
be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
NOTICE
• Before the first use of the product, check the operation and storage of the product.
• Perform an operation check before visiting treatment.
• The compressor will be turned on when turning on the power and during idling to maintain the setting pressure. This is not a failure.
• When idling, the Vacuum constantly performs weak suction. This is not a breakdown.
• Contact your Authorized NSK Dealer for repairing. The service staff of the company will take care of the product in accordance with the
service manual.
• No special training is required for this device.
• For the cautions, operation procedures and the maintenance of the optional products; VIVA ace Motor Kit, VIVA ace Scaler Kit, refer to the
Operation Manual attached to each product.
• This product cannot connect an amalgam separator to the disposal system. When performing amalgam filling/removing, use a suction device
with amalgam separation function.
Precautions for handling and operation

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Package Contents
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No. Part Name Order Code Quantity Remarks
1TopCaseCover -1-
2 AC Power Cord U439550 1 -
3TopCase -1-
4 Foot Control Z1008006 1 FC-70S (For Vacuum)
5 Foot Control Z1082005 1 FC-76S (For Motor and Scaler)
6 Vacuum Bottle Set U1146070 1 -
7 Vacuum Cap A U1144750 1 White, Convex shape
8 Vacuum Cap B U1144751 1 White, Concave shape
9 Water Bottle Set U1146080 1 -
10 Control Unit - 1 -
11 3way Syringe - 1 -
12 3way Syringe Nozzle U1144046 1 Sterilizable
13 Vacuum Junction Hose U1144753 1 -
14 Vacuum Hose U1144076 1 -
15 Hose Cap U1144752 1 Black
16 Vacuum Valve U1144079 1 -
17 Suction Tube - 10 Sterilizable
18 Spanner Z103119 1 -
19 Shoulder Belt U1144370 1 With a pad
20 Cleaning Adaptor U1144097 1 -
21 Quick Operation Guide - 1 *Not in the illustration.
22 Operation Manual - 1 *Not in the illustration.
Package Contents
Please specify the order code listed above when ordering the spare parts. Other spare parts are listed on Page 60.
(Reference : 13-2 Spare Parts List)

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Water Plug (OUT)
[Blue Tube]
Water Plug (IN)
[Clear Tube]
Syringe Water Adjuster
Motor Water Adjuster
Vacuum Connector
Scaler Connector
Holder Bar
Holder Bar Lock
Scaler Water Adjuster
Holder Arm Lock
Syringe Connector
Holder
Control Panel
Motor Connector
Holder Arm
Buckle
(4 Places)
4-1 Control Unit
Part Names
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Power Inlet
Latch
(2 Places)
Shoulder Belt
Belt Hook
(4 Places, For Shoulder Belt)
Power Switch
Fuse Holder
Foot Control Connector
(For Vacuum)
Foot Control Connector
(For Motor/Scaler)
Handle
Outlet
(For internal cooling)
*The outlet on the other
side is for Vacuum
Part Names