AS 2686.2-1985

1 - AS 2686.2-1985 DENTAL EQUIPMENT - SUCTION SYSTEMS - MOBILE SYSTEMS
3 - PREFACE
3 - CONTENTS
4 - 1 SCOPE.
4 - 2 APPLICATION.
4 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
4 - 4 DEFINITIONS.
4 - 4.1 Suction cannula
4 - 4.2 High volume air flow
4 - 4.3 Low volume air flow
4 - 4.4 Induction tubing
4 - 4.5 Induction tube holder
4 - 4.6 Induction manifold
4 - 4.7 Separator
4 - 4.8 Waste container
4 - 4.9 Nominal design flow
4 - 4.10 Pump
4 - 5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.
4 - 5.1 General.
5 - 5.2 High volume flow suction cannula.
5 - 5.3 Induction tubes.
5 - 5.4 Induction points on the manifold.
5 - 5.5 Separation of liquids and solids.
5 - 5.6 Waste container.
5 - 5.7 Fail-safe device.
5 - 5.8 Cleaning.
5 - 5.9 Mobility.
5 - 6 MAINTENANCE.
5 - 7 NOISE RESTRICTION.
5 - 8 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.
5 - 8.1 General.
5 - 8.2 Electric motor.
5 - 8.3 Limits for radio interference.
5 - 8.4 Indicator lamp.
5 - 8.5 Supply switch.
5 - 8.6 Use in anaesthetic areas.
5 - 9 BACTERIAL FILTER.
5 - 10 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER
7 - APPENDIX A - METHOD FOR DETERMINING MAXIMUM SUCTION PRESSURE
7 - A1 SCOPE.
7 - A2 PRINCIPLE.
7 - A3 APPARATUS.
7 - A4 PROCEDURE.
7 - A5 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.
7 - APPENDIX B - METHOD FOR DETERMINING FREE AIR FLOW
7 - B1 SCOPE.
7 - B2 PRINCIPLE.
7 - B3 APPARATUS.
7 - B4 PROCEDURE.
7 - B5 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.

Specifies requirements for mobile, self-contained high and low volume dental suction equipment. Does not apply to venturi systems or high vacuum low suction equipment used in surgical procedures. Definitions, performance requirements and information to be supplied by the manufacturer are laid down. Appendices give methods for determining maximum suction pressure and determination of free air flow.

This standard specifies requirements for mobile, self-contained high and low volume dental suction equipment.