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AMC‑15

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Unit will not start:

• 

Check system power connection.

• 

Check circuit breakers.

• 

Check if waste tank sensor is connected.

• 

Check if waste tank is full.

Unit starts but trips circuit breakers:

• 

Check source circuit to see if it is a minimum of 15A.

• 

NOTE: The use of extension cords is not recommended.

No water pressure:

• 

Check water bottles for water level and verify that both caps 

are tight.

• 

Check that water bottle pressure toggle is in the ON position.

Insufficient vacuum:

• 

Check vacuum hose assemblies for blockage.

• 

Check amalgam solids trap under the top lid for blockage.

• 

Check that the waste tank lid is properly seated and tightly 

secured.

Insufficient handpiece operation:

• 

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the cabinet and 

ensure that sufficient air is being delivered to the handpiece.

• 

Check that handpiece tubing is untangled and not crimped.

• 

Check handpiece connection for missing gasket.

• 

Check the system pressure gauge under the top lid. System 

pressure is factory set and should be approximately 80 psi (5.5 

bar). Call aseptico customer service if system pressure needs 

to be adjusted.

No water to handpiece:

• 

Check that the toggle on the foot control is in the ON position.

• 

Check that bottle select toggle is selecting a bottle filled with 

water (or that both bottles are full).

• 

Check that the bottle pressure toggle is in the ON position.

• 

Check that the water coolant valve to the selected handpiece 

is open.

No coolant air to handpiece:

• 

Check that the air coolant toggle is in the ON position.

• 

Check that the air coolant flow control valve is open.

Waste pump is not working:

• 

Check the circuit breaker next to the waste pump switch.

• 

Check to see if the amalgam separator is clogged by replacing 

it with the bypass filter.

• 

Test if the check valve to the amalgam separator is clogged by 

removing the tube from the check valve closest to the separa-

tor and seeing if a cup of water can be extracted.

Unit is turning On and Off:

• 

Check if waste tank sensor is firmly connected.

• 

Check if waste tank is full.

Amalgam filter or bypass filter leaks:

• 

Check that the O-rings are properly installed onto the ends of 

fittings.

MESSAGES

SYSTEM MESSAGES

None

ERROR MESSAGES

None

FAULT MESSAGES

None

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

The following items can be purchased from Aseptico for replace-

ment (or as spares) of standard and optional equipment.

PART NO.

ITEM

QTY

730595

FILTER REPLACEMENT AMALGAM SEPARATOR

1

730631-01

BOTTLE 1000ML ZIRC KIT MODIFIED

(CLEAR 1-LITER WATER BOTTLES W/ LEVEL INDICATORS)

2

AA-20A

AUXILIARY ARM WITH ACCESSORY TRAY

1

AA-29

SOLIDS COLLECTOR DISPOSABLE SCREEN 1 7/8” SINGLE

(AMALGAM SOLIDS TRAP (OPEN TYPE))

1

AA-29-100

SOLIDS COLLECTOR DISPOSABLE SCREEN 1 7/8” SINGLE  

PKG 100 

(AMALGAM SOLIDS TRAP (OPEN TYPE))

100

AA-290VS 

SOLIDS COLLECTOR DISPOSABLE COVERED 1 7/8” SINGLE

(AMALGAM SOLIDS TRAP (CLOSED TYPE))

1

AA-290VS-100

SOLIDS COLLECTOR DISPOSABLE COVERED 1 7/8” SINGLE  

PKG 100

(AMALGAM SOLIDS TRAP (CLOSED TYPE))

100

TA-1

SYRINGE TIP AUTOCLAVABLE 3-WAY

1

Summary of Contents for AMC-15

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL AMC 15 Mobile Dental Cart...

Page 2: ...d handpiece without water cool ant can cause thermal injury to the patient s CAUTION Observe local regulations concerning disposal of amalgam waste s WARNING Never operate unit or work on patients whe...

Page 3: ...The AMC 15 is available in either a 115V or 230V power supply configuration OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Purchased Separately PN 730595 Filter Replacement Amalgam Separator PN AA 20A Auxiliary Arm with Accesso...

Page 4: ...4 AMC 15 FRONT VIEW Instrument Holders Hinged Top Lid Auxiliary Water Connection Bulkhead Connectors Handpiece Pressure Gauge Waste Indicator Tank Full or Cable Disconnected...

Page 5: ...lant Bottle Selector Bottle Pressure Release Flush Toggle Air Coolant Foot Control w Water Valve Water Supply Bottles Rear Caster w Brake Accessory Arm w Tray optional Optional Equipment shaded Clear...

Page 6: ...ssure Gauge Central Vacuum Cannister Amalgam Solids Trap inside System Pressure Regulator factory set Air Flow Adjustment Block Syringe Flow Adjustment Block Instrument Holder Arm Amalgam Separator By...

Page 7: ...ket Waste Sensor Connector Waste Tank Waste Pump Waste Hose w Clamp Waste Compartment Latch Waste Pump Switch Waste Pump Circuit Breaker Air Tank Purge Valve Air Tank Drain Optional Equipment shaded B...

Page 8: ...tor A into the amalgam man ifold B You will need to loosen the retaining screw C located under the top lid to get the bracket down and around the lip of the amalgam separator Tighten the retaining scr...

Page 9: ...tch B towards the dot C on the foot control as shown Toggle the switch away from the dot to disable water coolant 2 INSTRUMENT HOLDERS Each instrument holder except the syringe holder provides an on o...

Page 10: ...teps for the HP 2 handpiece using the HP 2 valve B A 7 AIR COOLANT Air coolant chip air works in combina tion with the water coolant setting to create a fine mist for the working handpiece Make sure t...

Page 11: ...oses with a disinfectant solution 3 AMALGAM SEPARATOR The optional amalgam separator A is located in the waste compartment The separator filters out particu late matter while the waste water is being...

Page 12: ...TION Do not run saline solutions through the water system saline will corrode the plumbing 8 3 WAY AIR WATER SYRINGE The syringe tip is autoclav able To remove a tip from the syringe press down on the...

Page 13: ...ter coolant valve to the selected handpiece is open No coolant air to handpiece Check that the air coolant toggle is in the ON position Check that the air coolant flow control valve is open Waste pump...

Page 14: ...ith all optional equipment 139 lb 63 kg Shipping Crate Size 30 0 W x 37 0 L x 50 0 H 76 2 cm x 93 9 cm x 127 cm Shipping Crate Weight 72 lb 32 7 kg Power Source 115V version 115V 60Hz 230V version 230...

Page 15: ...tion 2012 Disposing of your old product Each Member State in the European Union EU requires that the waste from electrical and electronic products be disposed of sepa rately from normal household wast...

Page 16: ...chor eye bolts B on the base 5 Place the boxed foot control pedal A under the cart 6 Wrap the cart with pallet stretch wrap 7 Insert the cardboard end panels and side panels into the crate base making...

Page 17: ...17 AMC 15 NOTES...

Page 18: ...18 AMC 15...

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Page 20: ...P O Box 1548 Woodinville WA 98072 1548 800 426 5913 425 487 3157 Fax 425 487 2608 www aseptico com info aseptico com P N 421208 Rev A ECO 14949 06 2020 PRINTED IN THE USA...

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