Pre-Installation Guide

A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout

Contents
Glossary of Terms..................................................................................................1
General Guidelines............................................................................................... 2 1" Branch
PVC Fitting Examples........................................................................................... 2 All Locations
Main Trunk Line Sizing......................................................................................... 3
Main Trunk Line Sizing Example......................................................................... 4 1.5"

Below Grade Details for Branch Connection to Main Trunk............................. 5

Overhead Details for Branch Connection to Main Trunk................................... 6
Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Scavenging...........................................................................7

Note

1.5"
This document contains recommendations for facility vacuum piping
layout. This guide is to serve as a reference only. A-dec makes no claim
to knowing local codes, local installation practices or specific facility
construction. A-dec does not guarantee performance.

2"

1.5"
2"
2" 1.5"
2.5"

1" Branch
All Locations

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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide
Glossary of Terms
Air Velocity - Velocity refers to how fast the air is moving in a pipe, in distance, per
unit of time. Dry Vacuum systems use air velocity to move liquids and solids through
the piping system.
Backflow - An unwanted flow of suction liquid in the reverse direction. Prevented by
proper piping design.
Below Grade - Piping that is below ground level either buried in a slab or in a
basement.
CFM - Cubic Feet per Minute (cu ft/min). Unit that represents the flow of air.
Cleanout - A plumbing cleanout provides a convenient place to access a building’s
vacuum piping system to clear clogs and debris.
Double 45° - Using (2) 45° fittings to create a “sweep” 90°.
Dry Vacuum - A type of vacuum generating equipment that does not use water
during operation.
DWV - Pipe fittings designed specifically for Drain, Waste, and Vent applications.
These are the only type of fittings accepted for use in a vacuum system.
HVE - A High Volume Evacuator is a suction device that draws a large volume of air
over a period of time. Flow requirement is approximately 1 user.
InHG / "HG / Inches of Mercury - Inch of mercury is a unit of measurement for
vacuum. It is widely used in the dental industry. It is the vacuum level required
to vertically lift a column of mercury 1 inch (25.4 mm) in height at the standard
acceleration of gravity.
Inverted P-Trap - Branch lines connecting to overhead trunk tie into the top of the
trunk to prevent backflow.
Junction Box - Connection box for all utilities to dental delivery unit. Generally floor
or wall mounted. Details provided by equipment provider.
NFPA99 - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) establishes criteria
for levels of health care services or systems based on risk to the patients, staff,
or visitors in health care facilities to minimize the hazards of fire, explosion, and
electricity. Dental Vacuum piping is covered under NFPA99 Level 3.
Nitrous (N2O) Scavenging - A scavenging system, simply defined, is a means to
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Glossary of Terms
collect and remove excess gases to prevent them from being vented back into the
operating room. Flow requirement is approximately 1.5 CFM or 1/2 user.
Treatment Rooms- A highly specialized space configured to deliver dental treatment
to patients while supporting all associated tasks performed by the dentist and
auxiliaries.
Overhead - Vacuum piping system where the main trunk is suspended from the
ceiling and runs above treatment rooms.
PVC Pipe - Abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride. White plastic pipe commonly used for
plumbing and drainage.
Slope - Has the same meaning as pitch. It is generally accepted that 1/4" per 10' of
pipe run is the minimum for proper slope on a Dental Vacuum Piping System.
SE (Saliva Ejector) - A narrow tubular device providing suction to draw saliva, blood,
and debris from the mouth of a dental patient in order to maintain a clear operating
field. Flow requirement is approximately 1/2 User.
Sweep - DWV elbows are usually long-radius (“sweep”) types. To reduce flow
resistance and solid deposits when the direction of flow is changed, they use a
shallow curve with a large radius of curvature.
Trunk - In a complete Dental Vacuum Piping System, the main supply lines, the
“trunks,” provide suction to the general area where it will be used. Smaller-diameter
tubing, the “branch” lines, provide connections to the point of use.
Wet Vacuum - Wet dental vacuum systems use water to create vacuum pressure.
They require a lot of water to operate.
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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide General Guidelines

General Guidelines PVC Fitting Examples

• Vacuum piping to be PVC or Type M copper per local code. Drain Waste Vent Wye
• Main trunk lines and headers to have a minimum slope of 1/4" per
10'.
• For main trunk lines longer than 50', increase in pipe size. Drain Waste Vent Offset Wye
• No split wye on main trunk lines, use only a branch wye.
• Branch lines should be of equal length, where possible.
• Use DWV piping and fittings.
Drain Waste Vent Sweep 90° Elbow
• If DWV fittings are not available, use double 45° elbow.
• Do NOT use tee, 4-way cross, or short elbow connectors.
• Do NOT use standard PVC 90° elbows.
Standard PVC Double 45° Elbows to Make 90°

Cleaning Vacuum Lines

Use only dental-specific vacuum line cleaner made for dry vacuum
systems. Use only a non-foaming cleaner. No other cleaning agents,
such as ultrasonic fluid, should be used in your vacuum lines.
Do Not Use

NOTE  Failure to comply with vacuum line cleaning

guidance can decrease vacuum performance, including a Tee
complete loss of vacuum. Problems arising from the use of
proper cleaning agents can affect the warranty.

4-Way Cross

Short Elbow

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 A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide Main Trunk Line Sizing

Main Trunk Line Sizing

IT IS THE ARCHITECT/CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY Main Trunk Sizing
THAT ALL CODE RESTRICTIONS & CLEARANCES ARE MET. NEW WALLS TO BE CONSTRUCTED
Number of Treatment Minimum Size of Line
Rooms
4 1.5"
THIS PLAN IS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF SPECIFICATION AND
INSTALLATION OF THE DENTAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY HENRY

8 2"
SCHEIN DENTAL. THE SPACE PLANNING AND CONCEPTUAL

1" Branch DESIGN HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY OTHERS AND THE IDEAS
HEREIN ARE NOT NECESSARILY RECOMMENDED BY THE HENRY
SCHEIN INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO .
TM

All Locations 12 2.5"

LOCKERS
CLOSET/ FUTURE
TRE. ROOM

16 3"
STAFF

For offices designed with more than 16

FUTURE WALL LOUNGE
REF.

treatments rooms, with extra large length runs

TRE. TRE.
ROOM 3 ROOM 1

I.T.
2" WASHER/
DRYER
or multiple branch trunk lines, contact A-dec
CLOSET
Customer Service for piping size and layout
CAD/CAM MILL
LAB
advisement.
HYG.
ROOM 4

HENRY SCHEIN EQUIPMENT REP: ADAM BRIDGEFORD

DR. MONTY BULZOMI
TRE.
ROOM 4 ADA
A

Calculating Sizing
STERILIZATION
GLASS WALL • Sizing applies to Overhead and Below Grade
layouts.
1.5"

MECHANICAL
HYG.
ROOM 3

REST
RESTROOM

MECHANICAL
• Using table above, count the number of
EXISTING
WOMEN'S
OME
G

treatment rooms starting with the furthest from

RESTROOM
RES

Nitrous Scavenging to be
Separate 3/4" Branch into
the Mechanical Room.
KID'S

Main Trunk at Each Location AREA

HYG.
CONSULT. BUSINESS
• Every 4 Chairs, step up in size.
OFFICE

1" Branch ROOM 2

All Locations • Route Main Trunk for equal branch lengths (as
much as possible, see #5 Branch in example.
Extending slightly will not significantly impact
EXISTING
G

performance).
MEN
MEN'S
CHECK-OUTT
Pipe Legend: RESTROOM
RES

3”
• Reduce to 1.5" in Mechanical Room.
1.5"

HYG. WALL MTD. 2.5”

ROOM 1 COMPUTER
USABLE SQ FT:
2”
3363
IMAGING
PRIVATE
OFFICE
1.5” • Dual Vacuum: 2" connection
SCALE:
in mechanical
1” Branch
room.
ALCOVE

3/4” Branch for N20 NTS

DATE:
• Optional: Add cleanout access at end of header.
02/13/2019
Plumber to choose access method.
DESIGNED BY:
DMS/TJH
PROJECT #:
P:\_ALL CENTERS\Fargo\Bulzomi, Monty\BULZOMI-1H c 2019 by HENRY SCHEIN, INC. 19-0252

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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide Main Trunk Line Sizing Example

Main Trunk Line Sizing Example Main Trunk Sizing

Number of Treatment Minimum Size of Line
Rooms
4 1.5"
1" Branch
All Locations 8 2"
12 2.5"
1.5"
16 3"
For offices designed with more than 16
Pipe Legend: treatments rooms, with extra large length runs
3” or multiple branch trunk lines, contact A-dec
2.5” Customer Service for piping size and layout
2”
1.5” advisement.
1” Branch
3/4” Branch for N20

Multi-Branch
1.5"

• Join Branch Trunk with Main Trunk using only

DWV fittings.
• Using the table above, count the number of
treatment rooms starting with the furthest from
2"

the mechanical room. Each Branch has its own

1.5"

count, adding to the total.

2"

• Every 4 chairs, step up in size.

• Route Main Trunk and Branch Trunks for
equal branch lengths (as much as possible;
2" extending slightly will not significantly impact
1.5"
performance).
2.5"
• Single Vacuum: Reduce to 1.5" in mechanical
room.
1" Branch
All Locations • Dual Vacuum: 2" connection in mechanical
room.
• Optional: Add cleanout access at the end of the
header. Plumber to choose access method.

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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide Below Grade Details for Branch Connection to Main Trunk

Below Grade Details for Branch Connection to Main Trunk

Rules for Below Grade Piping
• Vertical connection to Vacuum system to be at
45° angle.

B • Complete piping system to be sloped

1/4" per 10' towards mechanical room.

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1/4" per 10' towards the (C rvic
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mechanical room.

45°Vertical Rise from Main Trunk

to Vacuum System.
Detail B
Scale 1:5 45° Vertical Rise
from Main Trunk to
Vacuum System

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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide Overhead Details for Branch Connection to Main Trunk

Overhead Details for Branch Connection to Main Trunk

A
Sloped 1/4"/10'
DWV Fittings Towards Vacuum Pump

Pitch towards
the vacuum. 1/2" PVC
10' Max

Floor B

DETAIL A DETAIL B Rules for Overhead Piping

• Overhead Main Trunk height must be kept
as low as possible.
• Vertical Branch must be 1/2" PVC.
• Branch must connect into Main Trunk per
All turns to be DETAIL A. Use DWV fittings and do not tee.
two 45° elbows.
• Operators must be trained to allow air to
move liquid before closing HVE/SE.

Use overhead riser to

connect to header.
(Inverse P-trap
to prevent backflow.)

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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Scavenging

Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Scavenging

Rules for Nitrous Oxide Scavenging

• Must have a separate branch dedicated to N2O Scavenging
• Applies to Below Grade or Overhead piping

Below Grade Piping Overhead Piping

General Dental Suction Branch

Main Trunk Line

N2O Connection Branch

General Dental Suction Branch

N2O Connection Branch

Main Trunk Line

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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Scavenging

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A-dec DV Dry Vacuum Piping Layout Pre-Installation Guide Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Scavenging

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