OPERATORY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & BEST PRACTICES

Clean & flush the vacuum lines daily Inspect handpiece couplers weekly
Flush the vacuum lines on a daily basis to prevent buildup of debris inside the lines A. Inspect the O-rings to make sure they are still on and not worn or torn
and pump. The buildup will reduce suction or damage the pump. B. Replace coupler O-rings every 6 months
HAYES part #S59884 -
Swivel o-ring kit (2 sets)
A. A lways start with the operatory furthest from the vacuum Check your syringe
pump
HAYES part # A. Change the O-rings on your syringe quarterly
B. Squeeze the dispenser bottle to measure 1 ounce of Hayes
HA-23.ESC B. Replace buttons periodically to prevent sticking
Evacuation System Cleaner and pour into 1 gallon of cool tap
and leaking
water to make a working solution. Hot water is not necessary
C. Make sure your waterlines are treated properly to
C. Use 1 quart of working solution per operatory by aspirating the
prevent buildup in the syringe
solution by placing the HVE and saliva ejector valve just above HAYES part #DCI-3430 & DCI-3600 (syringes)
HAYES part #DCI-2305 (small o-ring)
Approved by SolmeteX®. the solution surface to allow for the incorporation of air HAYES part #DCI-2242 (larger o-ring)
Will not damage amalgam D. Merely placing the valve into the solution could disrupt pump
separation units function Ultrasonic unit maintenance
E. Pour remainder of fluid down cuspidor or drain A. D isinfect the surfaces of the cabinet, cords, cables,
F. Repeat these steps for the remaining operatories and turn off foot pedal and supply lines according to manufacturer
the vacuum when complete instructions, but never spray disinfectant solution directly on
HAYES part #
G. Or use your evacuation cleaner of choice according to system surfaces
HA-23.5000-1
manufacturer instructions. Never use cleaners that create B. Make sure to use the low power settings with thin inserts
excessive foam which will damage the vacuum pump or the C. When the water line filter becomes discolored, the filter
amalgam separator if applicable should be replaced to prevent reduced water flow
D. We recommend bleeding the unit by holding the sheath/
1 gallon Evac Dispenser container is convenient to use with Evac System Cleaner
handle upright, so bubbles come to the top. Bleed the unit for
30 seconds to 1 minute. Be sure to let off the rheostat several
Clean vacuum valve & trap weekly times and then start again, the push of more water will
A. Disassemble the vacuum valve and clean with brushes remove air bubbles from the sides of the tubing. Bleed until
thoroughly. Lubricate o-rings and replace if necessary no bubbles appear. This prevents air bubbles in the lines,
which cause the sheath and tip to overheat. Overheating
B. If the vacuum leaks when the valve is closed, replace the
of the sheath and tip is noticeable to the operator and the
cartridge
patient. Piezo units do not require bleeding
C. If you have a wet ring pump, empty the trap at the vacuum pump
E. Measure ultrasonic tips regularly for wear
and clean it out. Material will build up in the trap which will
reduce suction or damage the pump. Make sure to use utility F. Proper waterline treatment is essential for ultrasonic unit performance
gloves, safety goggles and a mask when performing this task to Refer to our Instrument Maintenance Poster for ultrasonic insert information
deal with the splash-back and odors. Refer to the manufacturer
instructions for proper removal and cleaning of the trap or talk to Check dental unit air pressures yearly
your local Hayes office
High air pressures will cause damage to the
Clean & maintain your dental unit waterlines handpieces and low air pressures will not provide
sufficient power. Refer to PSI chart.
Standing water in small tubes inside the dental unit creates microbial
contamination which results in odors, blocked waterlines, intermittent water Handpiece Recommended Handpiece Recommended
Make/Model Air Pressure (in PSI) Make/Model Air Pressure (in PSI)
spray, and bacteria in the water.
Adec-W&H Morita 29-42
Top Air/Top Flight 32
Mint-A-Kleen ®
MK-dent
HAYES part #HA-26.WCS
96 & 98 Series 42
DentaPure HAYES part #DP-365B All high-speeds 35
Follow the “Initial Cleaning” Athena
instructions then “Routine Hayes recommends shocking your system prior to Midwest
Champion 32
Cleaning”. installing DentaPure Quiet Air Std/Lever 32
Replace Yearly Canister Type 32-40 Tradition Std/Lever 32
Use weekly for routine Tradition Push Button 35
cleaning. A. Install DentaPure by connecting to your Dentex XGT Push Button 35
A. Empty water bottle existing bottle system (kit included)* All M3 high-speeds 34-40
Stylus 40
and place on dental B. No maintenance, purging, additional KaVo
unit. Air purge shocking, or testing is needed at least 365 NSK
632B/642B/643B/645B 32
All high-speeds 35
waterlines by days or until iodine levels fall below .5ppm 630B/640B 32
activating handpiece * Also available for direct connection to 635B 33 Star
hoses and syringes until water is 647B 36 430SW 30-32
municipal water
eliminated 6000B/6500B 38 Solara Flex 40-42
649B 40 430SWL 34-42
B. Add 4 oz. of Mint-A-Kleen (do not dilute)
Solara Flex Plus 45-47
into dental unit’s empty water bottle— Sterisil® Straw HAYES part #S365 Lares
place back onto dental unit. Activate 330E/557 Turbo 32
Includes one automatic shock treatment for initial
hoses and syringes until Mint-A-Kleen 557/757 Ultralite/Euro 32-40
use for optimum control of bacteria, plus a single
exits. Allow Mint-A-Kleen to treat once-a-year treatment straw
waterlines for at least 12 hours A. R emove your existing pickup tube, and
C. After treatment, remove bottle, empty, install the new pickup tube with the
then fill with water source. Flush
waterlines for 30 seconds to remove Mint-
Sterisil Straw on the barb fitting NEED MORE HELP?
B. D istilled or purified municipal water
A-Kleen is recommended for optimum product
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performance and dental composite Maintenance products available at
ADEC ICX Tablets
bonding www.hayeshandpiece.com
You must shock your system prior
to using this product for ongoing C. One Sterisil Straw will continuously disinfect
maintenance* dental unit waterlines for 365 days
A. Use approximately 1 tablet
Citrisil™ & Citrisil™ Blue
per day per empty water
Tablets HAYES part #C20-2B & C20-2W
bottle
Includes initial shock treatment tablet plus ongoing
B. Drop tablet into empty water bottle maintenance tablets
C. Fill bottle with water A. S tart with one Citrisil Shock tablet (orange
D. Wait 120 seconds for tablet to dissolve tablet) and follow with one Citrisil (white)
E. Do not touch the tablets with bare fingers or Citrisil Blue tablet per refill of each
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F. T est water monthly to start for first self-contained water bottle
3 months, then once every 3 months B. U sing distilled or purified tap water, the
pending test results tablet effervesces and provides a pH
G. Shock water based on test results balanced treatment
H. Use distilled water for best results C. C itrisil Blue produces a light blue tint for
visual compliance
*Does not kill biofilm
D. U se one tablet for 0.7 to 1 liter bottle or a
2-liter tablet for a 2-liter bottle