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Acadia™ Amalgam Separator

1. Why is it important for my practice to install an Amalgam Separator?
2. Can Acadia be installed with wet & dry vacuum systems?
3. Does Acadia meet ISO Standards – and will it meet the requirements mandated by my state?
4. Does Acadia meet Canadian ISO Standardsk?
5. What is the installation process for Acadia?
6. Will I need any extra space for Acadia?
7. Is Acadia available in different models to accommodate my practice size?
8. Does Acadia require any regular maintenance?
9. How will I know when to change my filter?
10. Are there any accessories for Acadia?
11. Is there any potential risk when changing the filterm?
12. What are the recycling procedures for Acadia?
13. Does Acadia come with a warranty?

1. Why is it important for my practice to install an Amalgam Separator?

Dental offices are a major factor in the release of harmful materials such as metals, into the environment through sewer systems. Daily waste from dental offices include amalgam which is composed of metals such as silver and mercury. By installing Acadia, your practice will prevent the release of these heavy metals into the environment.

2. Can Acadia be installed with wet & dry vacuum systems?

Acadia is compatible with both wet and dry vacuums. The installation processes remains the same regardless of vacuum type.

3. Does Acadia meet ISO Standards – and will it meet the requirements mandated by my state?

Acadia meets ISO 11143 standards. We recommend checking your state government website to find out what mandates or recommendations have been set by your state.

4. Does Acadia meet Canadian ISO Standards?

Canada requires 95% removal of mercury from dental amalgam release or compliance with ISO 11143 standards. Acadia exceeds these requirements .

5. What is the installation process for Acadia?

We have designed Acadia for quick and easy installation. No special plumbing, wiring or electrical power required. Multiple inlet connections rotate separately to match your plumbing and allow connections from above or on either side. Simply install Acadia in line between your operatories and vacuum pumps. Installations will typically take less than one hour, and your dealer will provide a service technician to install Acadia for you.

6. Will I need any extra space for Acadia?

Acadia’s compact size enables it to be installed in utility rooms with a restricted amount of space. Multiple mounting configurations allow Acadia to be wall-mounted or free-standing. You and your service technician will determine the best installation for your amalgam system.

7. Is Acadia available in different models to accommodate my practice size?

Acadia was designed to accommodate multiple practice sizes. A single, conveniently sized model can accommodate up to ten operatories.

8. Does Acadia require any regular maintenance

Acadia requires very little maintenance. We recommend checking the Inlet Filter weekly on the same schedule as your Chairside filter in the operatory. Besides the annual filter change, this is the only regular maintenance. Something we recommend for peak vacuum performance and overall system efficiency is regular cleaning of your vacuum lines with a pH-balanced Evacuation System Cleaner, such as CleanStream™.

9. How will I know when to change my filter?
Acadia Amalgam Separator has the capacity for up to ten operatories. For most practices up to this size, an annual filter change is recommended. The clear design allows you to easily view the fill line, identify when Acadia is 90% full. At that time you will have approximately two-weeks to change the filter

10. Are there any accessories for Acadia?

Air Techniques also offers the Acadia Alert. It features automatic monitoring of Acadia’s and activates an audible alarm along with visual LED indicators to pinpoint when it’s time for a filter change..

11. Is there any potential risk when changing the filter?

Performing the recommended annual filter change is a safe and simple process outlined in Acadia’s Operation Manual. We would recommend taking normal preventive hygiene measures as you would normally in your practices.

12. What are the recycling procedures for Acadia?

With each filter sold, Air Techniques will provide prepaid shipping and the necessary packaging for the filter to be sent to a certified recycler).

13. Does Acadia come with a warranty?

Acadia Amalgam Separator comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty