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`NXT Hg5®Amalgam Separator
`Installation and Operations Manual
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`Thoroughly read and understand instructions prior
`to installing, operating and servicing the NXT Hg5®
`Amalgam Separator. These instructions are also
`available on our website at www.solmetex.com.
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`WARNING
`!
`The waste stream treated by the NXT 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 NXT Hg5® collection
`containers (latex gloves, safety glasses or face shield) and dispose of
`per local regulations and codes.
`Full collection containers should be handled, stored and disposed
`of according to regulations applying to hazardous waste containing
`mercury.
`Any spills should be considered hazardous and should be handled in
`accordance with standard hazardous materials handling procedures.
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`Solmetex Warranty
`Solmetex NXT Hg5® Air Water Separators are warrantied 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 NXT Hg5® Collection Containers are warrantied 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.
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`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 or equal to 6 or greater than 8 will void these warranties.
`For recommended line cleaning solution, 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.
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`NXT Hg5® Amalgam Separator
`Initial Set-Up
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`1. THREADED INSERTS
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`Install (4) Captive Threaded
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`Inserts from rear of backplate
`and secure firmly into place
`using (4) hex nuts provided.
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`2. MOUNTING OPTIONS
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`TOP BRACKET
`Leave bolts loose
`enough to adjust
`bracket height.
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`Hex Nuts
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`BOTTOM BRACKET
`Locate into fixed
`position and tighten
`until snug.
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`3. ENGAGE SLOT ON PIN
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`4. COLLECTION CONTAINER
`Always wear protective gear when
`handling a full collection container.
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`Remove red plugs
`and attach
`collection
`container to NXT
`Hg5. Lock into
`place with
`retaining pins.
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`To replace
`collection
`container, keep
`vacuum running.
`Remove retaining
`pins and detach.
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`A. Engage slot on pin (see detail below).
`Rotate assembly into place (keeping
`slot engaged on pin).
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`C. Tighten Top
`Bracket bolts
`until snug.
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`B. Push Top Bracket
`down over tabs
`until unit is secured
`in place.
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`Detail:
`Slot must
`fully engage
`pin on Lower
`Bracket.
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`NOTE: The NXT Hg5® may be installed
`in either a "right hand" or "left hand"
`position. Install as best fits your application.
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`“Left Hand”
`NXT Hg5®
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`“Right Hand”
`NXT Hg5®
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`NXT Hg5® Installation Tips
`Installation tips:
`• Place in an easily accessible 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 NXT Hg5® should be installed so that the outlet is
`higher than the tank or pump inlet.
`• Use provided inlet and outlet couplings. DO NOT glue
`plumbing to the NXT Hg5® inlet and outlet.
`• Securely mount or support the baseplate.
`• If mounting to a wall, use the mounting holes provided on
`backplate.
`• If attaching to the floor, use the mounting holes provided
`on bottom of backplate.
`• Write the installation date on the collection container.
`• Complete the registration form and return to Solmetex.
`The NXT Hg5® Amalgam Separator is a Type 2 device with a maximum
`flow of 1000 ml/min and maximum fillable volume of 950 ml.
`Environmental Specifications:
`• Overall Dimensions: 11" W x 30" H x 8" D
`• One NXT Hg5® will serve up to 10 chairs.
`• Minimize water lift height.
`• Maximum Temperature = 120o F (52o C)
`• Maximum Vacuum = 15" Hg (51 kPa)
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`For dental use ONLY.
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`Treatment Rooms
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`NXT Hg5®
`Inlet
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`Tank
`Inlet
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`OR
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`Pump
`Inlet
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`NXT Hg5®
`Outlet
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`DO NOT
`connect
`NXT Hg5® to
`outlet of tank.
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`Dry Vacuum Unit
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`Functional with 15, 30, or 50 Gallon Tank
`And with Single or Dual Wet Ring Pumps.
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`DO NOT
`connect
`NXT Hg5®
`to outlet of the
`water ring pump.
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`Wet Vacuum Unit
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`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. Be sure to remove the two red plugs in the new
`collection container before attaching to the system.
`Maintenance
`Line rinsing and vacuum line cleaners - cleaners should be deodorizing,
`sanitizing and have a pH greater than 6 and less than or equal to 8.
`Using line cleaners outside of this pH range will void the warranty.
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`With Dental Vacuum Systems: Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
`Plan to rinse no more than 5 chairs every 10 minutes. Limit the total maximum
`flow to the NXT Hg5® during rinsing to 1 liter per minute. Rinsing too much or too
`rapidly can overfill the NXT Hg5® and could affect the unit’s efficiency.
`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.
`Service & Troubleshooting
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`NOTICE
`• Refer to NXT Hg5® Collection Container Replacement & Recycle Procedure
`manual at www.solmetex.com for removal and replacement of container.
`• Always wear protective gear when handling full NXT Hg5® collection containers.
`• Keep the vacuum system running during the entire collection container
`replacement procedure.
`• These procedures should be performed only when no operatories are being used
`as loss of chairside vacuum may occur.
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`The NXT Hg5® is designed to provide years of trouble-free service, with
`minimal attention. In the unlikely event of system related problems, please
`review the review the following for product support.
`Q: Little or no vacuum at the hand piece.
`A: Check sediment level of collection container, if full change the
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`collection container.
`• 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 NXT Hg5®.
`• If the vacuum gauge reads lower than normal these are the
`possible causes:
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`Service & Troubleshooting
`(continued)
`Did you just replace the collection container?
`Yes: Check installation of the new collection container. If the vacuum
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`is low there is a possibility that the O-rings on the collection
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`container did not seal into the receivers. With the vacuum
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`running, remove the collection container, check the O-rings and
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`re-install per the collection container installation procedure.
`No: If you have a solids collection cup (installed by others) -
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`check & clean or replace element/screen if necessary.
`Check operation of the vacuum pump.
`• Check all flexible hose for kinks, breaks, or loose clamps.
`• Check all connections for breaks or cracks.
`• Listen for vacuum leaks.
`Q: Water in the upper chamber (Air Water Separator)
`A: Check sediment level of collection container, if full change
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`collection container.
`• Check the pH of vacuum line cleaner: if less than or equal to 6
`or greater than 8 change collection container and line cleaner.
`Visit www.solmetex.com for a recommended list of cleaners.
`• Call or email your dental dealer for support if the problem
`cannot be solved easily.
`Q: Solids reach full line of collection container:
`A: Change the collection container.
`Q: Solids are above full line of collection container:
`A. Change the collection container. Inspect the top chamber
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`for solids.
`Q: Top chamber has some solids:
`A: System is backed up.
`• Turn on vacuum
`• Remove pins
`• Tilt container towards outlet pipe to allow air into top chamber
`• Place container back on and insert pins
`Q: Top chamber is full with solids:
`A: System is in bypass.
`• Reduction in suction
`• Solids released into waste stream and environment
`• Top chamber needs to be replaced
`• Top chamber needs to be recycled
`Q: The equipment/utility room has poor lighting:
`A: Bring a flashlight to check the container. Using a flashlight
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`from the backside of the system and shining it forward will
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`help determine the level of sedimentation.
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`Visual Inspection Log
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`Visual Inspection Log
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`Solmetex recommends weekly inspection of your Hg5 series Amalgam
`Separator. Use this log to ensure proper operation and maintenance. Visually
`inspect the collection container weekly to determine the level of solid waste.
`It is time to change the collection container when solids reach the full line or it has
`been one year, whichever occurs first.
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`_________________________________________________________________
`O ce Name:
`Account Number: _____________________________________________________________
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`Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
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`Signature
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`To download a copy of this log, go to: www.solmetex.com/visualinspectionlog
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`Clearly the leader in amalgam separation
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`TM
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`In 1999, Solmetex designed the Hg5 which quickly became 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.
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`The Solmetex product line offers a truly green "Complete
`Solution" to dental waste handling and recycling. The
`Solmetex Hg5 series is the global leader and gold
`standard in high performance amalgam separation.
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`Solmetex LLC
`50 Bearfoot Road
`Northborough, MA 01532
`800.216.5505
`www.solmetex.com
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`NXT Hg5 Install Ops Manual 03.2019
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