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Hg5®Mini Amalgam Separator
Installation and Operations Manual

Hg5®Mini Amalgam Separator
Solmetex Warranty
Solmetex Hg5® Mini Air Water Separators are warranted against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years
from the date of purchase, established by proof of purchase or formal
warranty registration. During the warranty period, Solmetex will at its
option repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
Solmetex Hg5® Collection Containers are warranted against defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
of purchase, established by proof of purchase or formal warranty
registration. During the warranty period, Solmetex will at its option
repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
Labor, transportation and service charges are not included.
Limitations of Warranty
The warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper
installation, maintenance, abuse, unauthorized modification, or
operation outside of the environmental specifications for the
product or damages that occur due to improper repackaging of
equipment for return to Solmetex.
Use of third party collection containers or line cleaners having a
pH less than 6 or greater than 10 will void these warranties.
For a complete list of recommended cleaners, visit our
website at www.solmetex.com.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. Solmetex
specifically disclaims the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
Thoroughly read and understand instructions prior
to installing, operating and servicing the Hg5® Mini
Amalgam Separator. These instructions are also
available on our website at www.solmetex.com.
The waste stream treated by the Hg5® is discharge from a dental vacuum
system and as such may contain concentrations of solid and soluble
mercury and silver.
• Always wear protective gear when handling full Hg5® collection
containers (latex gloves, safety glasses or face shield) and dispose
of per local regulations and codes.
• Any spills should be considered hazardous and should be
handled in accordance with standard hazardous materials
handling procedures.
• Full collection containers should be handled, stored and disposed
of according to regulations applying to hazardous waste
containing mercury.
WARNING
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Hg5®Mini Amalgam Separator
Initial Set-Up
TOP BRACKET
Leave bolts loose
enough to adjust
bracket height.
BOTTOM BRACKET
Slide to highest
position and tighten
until snug.
Attach collection
container to Hg5
®
Mini
Lock into place with
retaining pins.
A. Engage slot on pin
(see detail). Rotate
assembly into place
(keeping slot engaged
on pin). Push top
bracket down over
tabs until unit is
secured in place.
B. Tighten top bracket
bolts until snug.
Detail: Slot must
fully engage pin on
lower bracket.
When installing the collection
container: remove red caps
from the top of the collection
container, if applicable.
The Hg5® Mini Amalgam Separator is a Type 2 device
with a maximum flow of 1000 ml/min and maximum
fillable volume of 950 ml.
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Hg5®Mini Installation tips
Installation tips:
• Place in an easily accessed location for replacement
of collection container.
• Place between treatment rooms and vacuum source. DO
NOT connect to outlet of separating tank or water ring pump.
• The Hg5® Mini should be installed so that the outlet is
higher than the tank or pump inlet.
Environmental Specifications:
• Overall Dimensions: 11" W x 21.5" H x 8" D
• One Hg5® will serve up to 4 chairs.
• Minimize water lift height.
• Maximum Temperature = 120o F (52o C)
• Maximum Vacuum = 15" Hg (51 kPa)
• For dental use ONLY.
• Use provided inlet and outlet couplings. DO NOT glue
plumbing to the Hg5® Mini inlet and outlet.
Treatment
Rooms Hg5®Mini Inlet
Hg5®Mini Outlet
Tank
Inlet
Pump
Inlet
Dry Vacuum Unit
OR
DO NOT connect Hg5®
Mini to outlet of tank.
DO NOT connect Hg5®Mini to
outlet of the water ring pump.
• Securely mount or support the baseplate.
• If mounting to a wall, use the four (4) plastic standos
(included), one on the back of each hole in the baseplate.
• Complete the registration form and return to Solmetex.
Functional with 15, 30, or 50 Gallon Tank
And with Single or Dual Wet Ring Pumps
• Write the installation date on the collection container.
• If attaching to the floor, the four (4) plastic standos will not
be required to be used.

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Check installation of the new collection container. If the
vacuum is low there is a possibility that the o-rings on the
collection container did not seal into the receivers. With the
vacuum running, remove the collection container, check
the o-rings and re-install per the collection container
installation procedure.
Yes:
If you have a solids collection cup (installed by
others) - check & clean or replace element/screen
if necessary.
No:
Collection Container
Maintenance
Line rinsing & vacuum line cleaners - cleaners should be:
Non-foaming, de-odorizing, sanitizing & pH between 6 and 10.
Using line cleaners outside of this pH range will void the warranty.
For a complete list of recommended cleaners, visit our website
at www.solmetex.com.
With Dental Vacuum Systems: Follow manufacturers instructions.
Plan to rinse no more than 5 chairs every 10 minutes. Limit
the total maximum flow to the Hg5®Mini during rinsing to 1
liter per minute. Rinsing too much or too rapidly can overfill
the Hg5® Mini and could aect the unit’s eciency.
Service
The Hg5®Mini is designed to provide years of trouble-free service,
with minimal attention. In the unlikely event of system related
problems, please review the Q&A or troubleshooting section.
Q&A: Little or no vacuum at the hand piece.
1. Check sediment level of collection container, if full change the
collection container.
2. If the vacuum gauge reads normal but there is little or no
vacuum to the hand piece, there is probably a clog or a leak
between the hand piece and the Hg5® Mini.
3. If the vacuum gauge reads lower than normal these are the
possible causes:
Did you just replace the collection container?
Your collection container must be changed once every
twelve (12) months or when the sediment level reaches
the full line, whichever occurs first.
Check the sediment level of the collection container weekly.
Exclusive Remedies
The remedies provided herein are the buyer's sole and exclusive
remedies. Solmetex shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort or
any other legal theory.

Hg5®Mini Amalgam Separator
Q&A: Water in the upper chamber (Air Water Separator)
1. Check sediment level of collection container, if full change
collection container.
2. Check the pH of vacuum line cleaner, if below 6 or above
10 change collection container and line cleaner. Visit
www.solmetex.com for a recommended list of cleaners.
3. Call or email your dental dealer for support if the problem
cannot be solved easily.
Solids reach full line of collection container.
Change the collection container.
Solids are above full line of collection container.
Change the collection container.
Inspect the top chamber for solids.
Top chamber has some solids.
System is backed up.
• Turn on vacuum
• Remove pins
• Tilt container towards manifold to allow air into
top chamber
• Place container back on and insert pins
System is in bypass.
• Reduction in suction
• Solids released into waste stream and environment
• Top chamber needs to be replaced
• Full top chamber needs to be recycled
Top chamber is full with solids.
The equipment/utility room has poor lighting.
Bring a flashlight to check the container. Using a
flashlight from the backside of the system and shining it
forward will help determine the level of sedimentation.
This can also be used to inspect the top chamber using
the same procedure.
Troubleshooting
Check operation of the vacuum pump.
• Listen for vacuum leaks.
• Check all connections for breaks or cracks.
• Check all flexible hose for kinks, breaks, or
loose clamps.
Service continued
NOTICE
• Keep the vacuum system running during the entire collection container
replacement procedure.
• This procedure should be performed only when no operatories are being used
as loss of chairside vacuum may occur.
• Refer to Hg5 Collection Container Replacement & Recycle Procedure manual
at www.solmetex.com for removal of container.
• Always wear protective gear when handling full Hg5® collection containers.
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Visual Inspection Log
http://www.solmetex.com/?p=1594
Solmetex provides a Visual Inspection Log for monthly
maintenance reporting online at solmetex.com under the
support documents: http://www.solmetex.com/?p=1594
Easy to use, print the pdf and place next to your Hg5 system
to be dated and signed once a month. This will help keep the
dental oce in compliance with amalgam waste management.
Visual Inspect 061516
Operations and Maintenance Plan
Visual Inspection Log
Visual inspection of separator once a month with date and signature.
Use for the Hg5 Amalgam Separator to ensure proper operation and maintenance plan.
Collection container to be replaced when solids reach the full line or once a year, whichever
comes first.
Oce Name:
Account Number:
Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Signature
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Hg5®Mini Amalgam Separator
In 1999, Solmetex designed the Hg5 that has quickly
become the industry standard in Amalgam Separation. We
have extensive experience in water chemistry, chemical
separation science, process engineering, high performance
manufacturing as well as Federal, State and local regulations
governing water and hazardous wastes. What makes
Solmetex dierent is our ‘Total Solution Provider’ concept –
integrating waste handling and recycling into our complete
product line to provide a truly green set of solutions.
Solmetex is the global leader and our Hg5 system is the gold
standard in high performance amalgam separation.
Solmetex LLC
50 Bearfoot Road
Northborough, MA 01532
800.216.5505
Hg5 Mini Install Ops Manual 2016 Rev 2