Identification Data - Zhermack VAP 8 Manual De Usario

• To prevent damage to the water infeed pump make
sure that water pressure does not exceed 3-4 bar. It is
advisable to use a pressure reducer calibrated between
1 and 2 bar.
• Wear protective gloves and eye goggles when using the
steam generator.
• Personnel using the steam generator must wear
protective eye goggles.
No other persons must be allowed near the
work area as they could be hit by flying dirt,
dust or steam.
EN
• Zhermack cannot be held responsible for any
damage to the equipment owing to incorrect
maintenance performed by unskilled staff or
maintenance that does not comply with that
stated in this manual.
• As of this moment Zhermack is relieved from
any injury/damage to persons/objects that
should occur following any different use and
use not declared in this manual.
In the event of a fire - no matter how small -
inside the equipment or nearby, only use powder
extinguishers. Do not use water.
CHAPTER 3: DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
This manual describes the following equipment items:
• VAP 8 electronic steam generator with manual water
fill, designed for the steam cleaning of semi-finished
odontotechny products.
• VAP 8A electronic steam generator with direct
connection to mains water supply (or to an external
tank), designed for steam cleaning or hot water
cleaning of semi-finished odontotechny products.
• AD 8 water softener, indispensable where the VAP 8A
steam generator is connected directly to the mains
water supply.
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS
VAP 8/VAP 8A - FIg. A
1. Fixed nozzle
2. Pressure gauge
3. Overpressure warning light
4. Water LOW warning light
5. Element ON indicator light
6. Fixed nozzle button
7. Metallic disk (that the operator must touch
in order to discharge static electricity)
8. Water tray
9. Steam flow adjuster knob
10. Gun trigger
11. Gun
12. Gun connection lead
13. Main switch
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The reference figures can be found on pages 3, 4, 5, 6 of this manual.
14. Element switch
15. Water drain plug
16. Fuse
17. Power lead
18. Water filler plug (VAP 8)
19. Water/steam mode selector (VAP 8A)
20. Water filler connection (VAP 8A)
3.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS
AD 8 - Fig. B
21. Water outlet connector
22. Water outlet hose
23. Water inlet hose
24. Water inlet connector
25. Valve knob
26. Water outlet and steam release hose
27. Open/close lid knob
A valve knob (25) is installed on the AD 8 water softener:
this can be adjusted to four different positions:
POSITION 1: Used during routine operation.
POSITION 2: Used during steam release and salt (1 kg)
loading for softener regeneration.
POSITION 3: Used during regeneration.
POSITION 4: Used during backflow.
3.4

IDENTIFICATION DATA

Fig. C: the equipment described in this manual has a
plate giving identification data of the same and the
Manufacturer:
A Name and address of the Manufacturer
B Equipment code and model
C Serial number
D Power supply information
The equipment has been built in compliance with the
EEC Directives stated in the attached "CE Declaration
of Conformity. Use the identification data to request
spare parts, information and After-Sales Assistance
from authorised centres. If the plate should deteriorate
with use and become illegible, even partially, request a
replacement from the Manufacturer stating all data.
Do not remove and/or ruin the plate so that the
equipment identification data can be recognised
at all times.
3.3.1 ON-EQUIPMENT LABELS AND SYMBOLS
The following symbols are applied on the machine:
WARNING! Danger of an electrical current. Do
not open doors or remove PROTECTIon before
you have disconnected the plug from the
electrical source.
VAP 8 / 8A - AD 8