Palamat elite Operating Instructions March 2012

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Scope of validity General

Palamat elite is a registered trademark of Heraeus Kulzer. Author f48618 ®

These operating instructions apply to:

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Order no.

Type Features

Edition

66053076 66053077 66052725

Palamat elite 100 V Palamat elite 120 V Palamat elite 230 / 240 V

2012-03 / 66035693/00

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Designation and type of the unit

Designation of the machine

Type of machine

Valid from Serial no.

Polymerization unit for cold- and hot-curing resins

Palamat elite

2012-04-ff

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EC – Declaration of Conformity

We, Heraeus Kulzer GmbH, Grüner Weg 11, 63450 Hanau, hereby declare that the design, structure and version introduced to the market of the unit described below correspond to the relevant safety and health requirements of the EU Directive. This declaration shall become invalid in the event of an alteration made to the unit without our prior authorisation.

Operating Instructions Polymerization unit for hot- and cold-curing resins 2

Information on safe operation

2.1

Explanation of symbols

Symbol

Text

Explanation

Attention!

Safety-relevant chapters and sections within these operating instructions.

Note!

Information within the operating instructions on the optimum use of the unit.

Hot surface!

Hot surface. Risk of getting burned.

Compressed air supply

Connection – operating pressure 3 to10 bars.

Pressure release

Hot vapor. Risk of scalding.

Water drainage

Water drainage for emptying the polymerization pot.

WEEE

Disposal of old equipment according to WEEE Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).

3 ... 10 bars or designation LUFT / AIR or

or designation WASSER / WATER

Registration certificate according to the ministry of health of the Russian federation.

2.2

Transport damage

The unit is sensitive to shock, because it contains electrical components. Particular care must therefore be taken during transportation as well as storage. The equipment shipped by Heraeus Kulzer was checked thoroughly prior to shipment. The unit is correctly protected and packed when delivered. Check the unit for damage after receiving it. If it is damaged, report this to the transportation company within 24 hours of delivery. Under no circumstances, install or work with a damaged unit.

2.3

Operator’s obligations

In addition to complying with the statutory regulations specified by the manufacturer, the operator must ensure the statutory obligations are observed and implemented in the workplace, i.e. he must train his personnel and comply with industrial safety legislation and any other regulations or laws in force. For working on and with the machine, the operator must draw up written instructions in understandable form and give these to his employees in their own language. These instructions must be based on the operating manual and written in light of the work to be performed.

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2.4

Unit book

We recommend to keep a unit book. All tests and essential works (e.g. repair work, modifications) must be documented in this book.

2.5

Safety instructions

The effectiveness of the safety instructions with regard to personnel protection, handling the unit and handling the processed product is to a large degree dependent on the behaviour of the staff working with the equipment. Caution! Prior to initial operation, carefully read through these Operating Instructions and observe the information in order to avoid errors and subsequent damage, particularly damage to health. In addition to the instructions in this operating manual, comply with the national laws, regulations, and directives in your country when setting up and operating the unit.

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Hot surface! The metal surface of the pressure pot may heat up considerably similar to a cooking pot. Avoid touching the surface. Caution! Power cable and plug must be checked for damage prior to operation. If any damage is found, the unit must not be connected to the mains. Work on electronic equipment in the unit must be carried out by Heraeus Kulzer, Heraeus Kulzer service partners or qualified, specialist personnel only and when the equipment is in a safe status (de-energised). Only use authorised original spare parts and accessories. Avoid other parts as they hide unknown risks. The operability and safety of the unit is only guaranteed if the necessary tests, maintenance and repair work is carried out by Heraeus Kulzer, Heraeus Kulzer service partners or trained, specialist personnel. For possible damage coming from a fault / malfunction of the unit due to improper repair, which was not carried out by Heraeus Kulzer service partners or by personnel trained by us or in cases where original spare / accessory parts were not used during a part replacement, Heraeus Kulzer GmbH is not liable. Caution! Be careful when filling and emptying the pot! Risk of short circuit / electric shock owing to water which has penetrated into the unit! Do not spill water! If required dry the housing with a cloth!

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Use in accordance with specifications

The Palamat elite polymerization unit is a laboratory unit for polymerizing cold- and hot-curing resins for dental applications. The functional design of the unit is specifically matched with processing methods of cold-and hot-curing resins. The polymerization is performed at an operating pressure of 2 bars which is calibrated by an integrated pressure reduction valve. A pressure gauge on the operating panel shows the nominal pressure after pressurization. At a pressure of more than 2.8 bars within the pressure pot the safety valve opens automatically.

3.1

Working rules Attention! The following must be observed when working with the unit: The unit must not be used to heat up or prepare food. Do not process or use readily flammable materials, liquids or gases. Avoid the formation of explosive mixtures. Do not use materials which may cause uncontrolled volume expansion in the pressure pot. Use only clean tap water for processing. Attention! Distilled, deionized water or other liquids may not be used!

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Scope of delivery

1 x unit, mains plug, operating instructions 1 x Compressed air hose, nozzle, hose clip 1 x Covering hood Available as special accessories: 64708308 Maintenance unit for compressed air 66009729 Silicone hose, red 64710526 Flask basket

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Description of the unit

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Front view

1 2

4

3

5

1) 2) 3)

Lid Pressure pot Display-temperature stage with status LED

4) 5)

Pressure display Power switch with LED

Supply connections – rear

6

8

7

9 10

6) 7) 8)

Mains connection with fuse holder Compressed air connection Water drainage valve

9) Connection for water drainage hose 10) Pressure release with silencer

Detailed view – operating panel

14

11 12

15

13

16

GB -611) Heat key 12) Selection key for temperature stage 13) Pressure key

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14) Start / Stop key 15) Timer 16) Timer plus / minus key

Setting up, installation and putting into operation

The unit must be placed on a solid, fire-resistant surface (laboratory desk: 500 x 370 x 500 mm) in a way to ensure a safe horizontal position. Ambient conditions: Temperature range 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) Relative humidity between 30% and 75% Mains voltage ± 10% from the nominal value Use only indoors No direct exposure to UV light Max. 2.000 m above sea level Overvoltage category II Pollution degree 2 Compressed air connection: Connect to compressed air supply using the connection at the rear of the unit (7). Maximum pressure: 10 bar. Note! The compressed air must be clean and dry! Any guarantee claims shall be excluded in case of malfunctions or damage resulting from inadequate compressed air supply! (See special accessories chapter 4) Mains connection: Prior to operating, check whether the nominal voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the type plate the unit. The unit must be connected to an earthing contact socket. Unit may only be operated with the enclosed power cord! If the power cord is exchanged, make sure that the sheathing of the power cord is suitable for the use at a temperature of 100°C (212°F) (or above). Water drainage connection (silicone hose, red not included in the scope of delivery): Connect hose connection with the connection for water drainage (9) at the rear of the unit.

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Working with the Palamat elite Attention! Check the content of the shipping carton and compare with the scope of delivery described in the operating instructions (see chapter 4 scope of delivery). Attention! Prior to operation it must be verified whether the information provided on the type plate correspond with the local power supply data. Attention! The Palamat elite polymerization unit features a cold-appliance plug and a safety plug. Power cord and plug must be checked for damage prior to the use. If any damage is found, the unit must not be connected to the mains supply. Attention! The Palamat elite polymerization must be connected to the mains supply via properly installed sockets with protective conductor connections (protection class I). The user must have easy access to the plug and mains socket.

7.1

Pressure pot

To open the lid (1), locking lever must be in upright position. Turn the lid by 90°, tilt it and remove it from the pressure pot. After completing the polymerization process, the handle must be in a perpendicular position to open the lid. The lid can only be removed if it has been lowered into the pot after release of pressure. The lid is inserted and closed in reverse order. It must ensured that the supporting strut of the lid fits into the grooves on the pressure pot rim. Opening and closing the pressure pot

1 1 2 3

2 Place handle in perpendicular position and turn lid by 90° Tilt lid slightly Remove lid

The pot is closed in reverse order.

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7.2

Filling with water The unit must not be heated without water. Minimum filling level: 4 cm. Even if objects are placed in, the filling level is always below the upper end of the air supply fitting. Do not fill the unit under running water. Prior to filling with water, check if the water discharge valve at the rear of the unit is closed. Use only pure tap water for processing. Distilled, deionized water or other liquids may not be used!

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7.2.1 Overtemperature protection

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The Palamat elite unit is equipped with two overtemperature protections which are activated if the temperature is exceeded by 110°C (230°F). In the event of activation of the fuses, the heating circuit is interrupted. Please check your minimum filling level. Note! The overtemperature protections may only be reset by trained service personnel. Contact your responsible service agent (see chapter 11 Service).

7.3

Polymerization

To switch on the unit, press the power switch (5) at the front of the unit. The power switch is lit and indicates that the unit has been started up. The software version is shown in the Timer Display (15) for a short period.

7.3.1 Selecting the temperature stage The yellow LED indicates the currently selected temperature program. The select-key is used for selecting prior to the polymerization process. The select-key is deactivated during the process. Additionally, the blinking pattern of the LED indicates the current temperature status.

75%

25%

Temperature is reached. LED is permanently lit

100%

75%

Heating. LED is deactivated shortly

25%

Cooling down. LED is activated shortly

Selection of stage

Polymerization type

Standby Temperatur

Process temperature

Pressurization

Timer

55°C (131°F)

Cold polymerization

55°C (131°F)

55°C (131°F)

automatic

freely editable

90°C (194°F)

Hot polymerization

90°C (194°F)

90°C (194°F)

automatic

freely editable

100°C (212°F)

Hot polymerization

100°C (212°F)

100°C (212°F)

manually

freely editable

70°C – 100°C (158°F – 212°F)

Hot polymerization (Kulzer water bath)

70°C (158°F)

70°C – 100°C (158°F – 212°F)

manually

automatic preset *)

*) The Kulzer water bath features a fixed temperature ramp (see Heraeus Kulzer materials): 70°C (158°F) ➜ residence time 90 min ➜ heating up to 100°C (212°F) within 30 min ➜ residence time 30 min.

Operating Instructions Polymerization unit for hot- and cold-curing resins 7.3.2 Timer Display The process time is set with the Timer plus / minus key (16). Max. time is 9:59 h:m. Once the process temperature is reached, the colon flashes, and the timer starts to countdown the time in minutes. The timer can not be set during the countdown. The remaining time is calculated and displayed by the internal processor based defined time / temperature control for the Heraeus Kulzer water bath. The remaining time may vary depending on the filling level of water and quantity of flask baskets in the polymerization pot.

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If an error is detected, it is also displayed in the timer display. Error messages are indicated by “E” (e.g. E 01). A table containing possible error messages can be found in chapter 10 (Information on malfunctions).

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7.3.3 Starting a process After pressing the Heat (11) key, the unit is heated up to the stand-by temperature and this temperature is kept. The status is indicated by the yellow status LED on the key. When the stand-by temperature is reached, the objects to be polymerized can be placed in.

11

13

14

16

Use only a flask basket which resists temperatures up to 120°C (248°F). Carefully place in and remove the objects to be polymerized. Risk of scalding! When pressing the Start / Stop key (14), pressurization is carried out automatically for processes 55°C (131°F) and 90°C (194°F). The status LED on the Pressure key (13) indicates the compressed air status. A status LED which is lit indicates an open pressure valve. The maximum value of pressurization for the pot is 2 bars. The Pressure display (4) provides an additional control option. For hot polymerization processes 100°C (212°F) and Kulzer water bath the compressed air can be switched manually, if needed. When the timer stops, the compressed air is automatically released and an acoustic signal can be heard. Risk of scalding!

7.4

Draining the contaminated water

Close the pressure pot, attach hose to the drainage connection (9) at the rear of the unit to drain the water, open water drainage valve (8) and press the pressure key (13). After the water has been removed from the pressure pot, press the pressure key (13) again. Close the water drainage valve and switch off the power switch. To empty the water reservoir, use only a silicone hose with a temperature resistance of up to 120°C (248°F). A suitable hose can be ordered from Heraeus Kulzer (Order No. 66009729 – silicone hose, red). The silicone hose is not included in the scope of delivery! When emptying the water reservoir, the silicone hose may heat up considerably. Risk of scalding!

7.5

Putting out of operation Discharge contaminated water (see chapter 7.4 Draining the contaminated water) Switch off the unit with the power switch (5) Unplug the unit (6) Any material residues should be removed with a sponge cloth

7.5.1 Disposal of old equipment according to WEEE Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) This Act sets out requirements for electrical and electronic equipment pursuant to directive 2002 / 96 / EG issued by the European Parliament and the European Council of 2005-05-03. Its main purpose is to prevent waste from electrical and electronic equipment and to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery to reduce both the volume of waste for disposal and the inclusion in waste of harmful substances from electrical and electronic equipment. For detailed information on professional disposal of disused old devices please contact your dealer or Heraeus Kulzer subsidiary directly in your country. GB Note! Important!

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Marked equipment must not be brought to local waste disposal centres!

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Maintenance

The unit must be unplugged (6) before it is cleaned. Use a moist cloth to clean the unit and make sure that no water penetrates into the unit. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents (scouring powder, solvents). The unit consists of Makrolon components which may only be cleaned with mild cleaning agents or ethanol (96%). Spare fuses can be purchased from Heraeus Kulzer or specialized dealers and may be exchanged by the customer. Attention! The unit must be unplugged before exchanging fuses!

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Technical data

Power consumption

650 W

Rated voltage / fuse type

100 V, 2 x T8A / 250 V 120 V, 2 x T6.3A / 250 V 230 / 240 V, 2 x T4A / 250 V

Nominal frequency

50 / 60 Hz

Protective class

1

Pollution degree

2

Pressure hose connection

3 to 10 bars

Nominal pressure

2 bars

Max. operating pressure

2.8 bars

Operating temperature of water

55°C (131°F) / 90°C (194°F) / 100°C (212°F) deviation +/– 2.5°C (4.5°F) or approx. 5% Dimensions approx. 340 mm approx. 360 mm approx. 350 mm approx. 6 kg

Height Width Depth Weight

10

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Required space approx. 500 mm approx. 370 mm approx. 500 mm

Information on malfunctions

Error messages Error

Cause

Remedy

E 99

Breakage / short circuit of sensor or Automatic rapid deactivation (software) owing to excess temperature.

• Switch off the unit. • Check water filling level (see chapter 7.2 Filling with water). • Allow the unit to cool down approx. 10 min. • If the error can not be eliminated, inform your responsible service agent

E 01

Process start attempted without timer.

E 02

Process start attempted without (previous) heating function.

• Set process timer (see chapter 7 Working with the Palamat elite). • Activate standby heating function (see chapter 7.3.3 Starting a process). • If the error can not be eliminated, inform your responsible service agent

(see chapter 11 Service).

(see chapter 11 Service)

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Service

11.1 Service agents / Contact in the countries LAND / COUNTRY

NAME / ADDRESS

Australien / Australia

Heraeus Kulzer Australia Pty. Ltd., Rydecorp, Unit 6, 2 Eden Park Drive, 2113 Macquarie Park N.S.W. Tel. / Phone +61 2-8422 6100, Fax +61 2-9888 1460

Brasilien / Brazil (America Sul / America del Sur / South America)

Heraeus Kulzer South America Ltda., Rua Cenno Sbrighi, 27-Sala 42, 4° andar, Água Branca 05036-010 São Paulo – SP Tel. / Phone +55 11 3665-0506, Fax +55 11 3665-0521

China / China Shanghai

Heraeus Kulzer Dental Trading Co. Ltd., 1585 Gu Mei Road, 200233 Shanghai Tel. / Phone +86 21 64 95 84 88, Fax +86 21 64 95 17 32

Frankreich / France

Heraeus S.A.S., Parc Silic – Bat.i.2, Villebon – BP 630, 12, Avenue du Québec, 91945 Courtaboeuf Cédex Tel. / Phone +33 169 18 48 48, Fax +33 169 28 78 22

Großbritannien / United Kingdom

Heraeus Kulzer Ltd., Heraeus House, Albert Road / Northbrook Street, RG14 1DL Newbury, Berkshire Tel. / Phone +44 163 53 05 00, Fax +44 163 53 06 06

Italien / Italy

Heraeus Kulzer S.r.l., Via Console Flaminio 5/7, 20134 Milano Tel. / Phone +39 022 10 09 41, Fax +39 022 10 09 42 83

Japan / Japan

Heraeus Kulzer Japan Co. Ltd., 2F TSK Bldg., 8-13 Hongo 4-chome, Bunkyo-ku, 113-0033 Tokyo Tel. / Phone +81 358 03 21 53, Fax +81 358 03 21 50

Mexiko / Mexico

Heraeus Kulzer Mexico S.A. de C.V., Homero 527 – 301 y 302, Col. Pol., 11560 Mexico, D. F. Tel. / Phone +52 55 31 55 49, Fax +52 55 52 55 16 51

Niederlande / The Netherlands

Heraeus Kulzer Benelux B.V., Fustweg 5, 2031 CJ Haarlem Tel. / Phone +31 235 43 42 50, Fax +31 235 43 42 55

Nordamerika / North America

Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, 300 Heraeus Way, South Bend, IN 46614-2517 Tel. / Phone 1 57 42 99 54 10, Fax 1 57 42 99 66 31

Österreich / Austria

Heraeus Kulzer Austria GmbH, Nordbahnstraße 36 / Stg 2/4/4.5, A-1020 Wien Tel. / Phone +43 (0) 14 08 09 41, Fax +43 (0) 14 08 09 41 70

Schweiz / Switzerland

Heraeus Kulzer Schweiz AG, Ringstrasse 15A, CH-8600 Dübendorf Tel. / Phone +41 433 33 72 50, Fax +41 433 33 72 51

Singapur / Singapore

Heraeus Dental, Heraeus Materials Singap. Pte.Ltd., #07-01 TechPlace II, 569881 Singapore Tel. / Phone +65 65 71 75 69, Fax +65 65 71 75 77

Skandinavien / Scandinavia

Heraeus Kulzer Nordic AB, Hammarbacken 4B, 19149 SOLLENTUNA Tel. / Phone +46 8 58 57 77 55, Fax +46 86 23 14 13

Spanien / Spain

Heraeus S.A., C/ Forjadores, 16 (Prado del Espino), 28660 Boadilla – Madrid Tel. / Phone +34 913 58 03 75, Fax +34 913 58 03 68

Ungarn / Hungary

Heraeus Kulzer Hungary Kft., Stefania ut 101-103, 1143 Budapest Tel. / Phone +36 17 88 42 22, Fax +36 17 88 42 33

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Document history

2011-03

First edition.

2012-03

Text editing.

No liability accepted for printing errors.

Dated: 2012-03

66035693/00 2012-03

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www.heraeus-pala.com

1-800-431-1785

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