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Vacuum Plumbing Layout Recommendations Power Vac “G”

Power Vac (Std)
Classic Series Wet Ring
Power Max
Intended Use Special Tools:
To provide general dental vacuum plumbing layout recommendations per industry standards. Installation should be conducted by none
qualified dental/plumbing professionals.
Language of origin: English
Limitations of Recommendations
This Midmark document is designed to provide general vacuum plumbing recommendations commonly used in the dental industry. Midmark does not have
expertise in building construction or detailed information about a specific buildings construction. Therefore, Midmark is unable to provide recommendations for
specific pipe and fitting locations.
Equipment Alert
Vacuum systems must be installed per local plumbing and electrical codes.
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Vacuum Plumbing Specifications
Power Vac “G” Intake (Suction) Line Single Models G3, G5, G7 Twin Models G6, G10, G14
Type PVC Sch 40 Pipe Recommended - for Main Trunk and Branch Lines
Line Size Refer to: "Site Requirement Layout", located in this document.
Pump Termination 1 1/2” 2”
Power Vac “std” Intake (Suction) Line Single Models P3, P5, P7 Twin Models P6, P10, P14
Line Size Refer to: "Site Requirement Layout", located in this document.
Pump Termination 1 1/2” 2”
Wet-ring Intake (Suction) Line Single Models CV3, CV5 Twin Models CV6, CV10
Line Size 1“ Hose 1 1/2” hose
Pump Termination 3/4” NPT connection 1 1/4’” NPT connection
Power Max Intake (Suction) Line Model PM2 Model PM3 Model PM4
Type Type K or L Copper Tubing - *Note: Do Not use compression fittings for vacuum lines.
Line Size 1” 1 1/4” 1 1/4”
Operatory Termination 5/8” OD copper
Number of Users Vacuum line pipe size

* Device/Conditions User Rating
(See Note) (inches)
High-volume Ecavuation (HVE) 1
1 3/4
Saliva Ejector 1/2
2 3/4
Hand Wash Station 1
3 1
Nitrous Oxide Scavenger 1/2
4 1
Main Vacuum line 50 ft. (15m) 1
5 1 1/4
Branch Vacuum Line 50ft. (15m) beyond 1
6 1 1/4
main line
7 1 1/2
8 1 1/2
* NOTE: 9 1 1/2
The number of devices and/or plumbing conditons 10 2
will add to the total number of users. 11 2
12 2
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Below floor or at floor level plumbing
General Recommendations

• Vacuum Piping to be Type M Copper or Schedule 40 PVC per product specs and local code.
• Main trunk lines must have a minimum slope of 1/4 inch per 10 feet towards the pump.
• Use “drain,waste and vent”(DWV), or 45 deg. elbows.
• Down size the main trunk line after every few junction boxes or branches in order to maintain sufficient suction in operatoires farthest from
the vacuum.
• Every 50 feet of main trunk line should be considered a user.
• Attempts should be made to limit branch lines, orient main trunk lines below junction boxes or cabinets.
• Some applications may require the main trunk line to be split, attempts should be made to equalize flow in both directions.
• Always stagger branch lines from main trunk, do NOT use 4-way cross fittings.
• Large applications may require multiple vacuums and dividing the operatoires into zones in order to maintain sufficient suction.
Power Vac (“G” / “STD”) specific recommendations
• 6 feet maximum height from main trunk line to the pump.
• When using in an oral surgery environment we recommend using the surgical operatory recovery room packages to collect everything and
prevent build up/clogs in the lines and vacuum tank.
Wet-ring specific recommendations
• 4 feet maximum height from main trunk line to the pump.
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Below Floor - Sample Plumbing Layout
Line Termination at Vacuum Pump To Junction Box / Inlet (Branch Plumbing)

To Vacuum Pump Inlet
45° Elbows Floor Level
Riser Pipe - 24” Max. / 10” Min.
Main Line
Main Line From Operatories 3/4” PVC
Centerline
Of Floor Reducer Bushing
Level Piping
Low Restriction Trap (6” Max.)
1 1/2”
Equipment
Room
12’
Main
Trunk Line
6’
1 1/2” 1 1/4” 1” 3/4” Optional
Clean Out
3/4”
Branch Line “Typical”
12’
AA2252
Equipment Alert
When performing positive pressure leak tests to validate plumbing installation, verify vacuum systems are not connected to office piping.
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Below Floor - Sample Plumbing Layout (Split Trunk Line)
Optional
Clean Out
Additional Recommendations
In certain situations it is necessary to split the main
trunk line in different directions. When doing this take
into consideration the potential volume on each line
and size them accordingly. Use 45 deg. fittings flow-
1”
ing back towards the vacuum.
1 1/4”
Branch Line
“Typical”
3/4”
1 1/2”
1 1/4” 1”
Optional
Clean Out
2”
2”
Main
2” Trunk Line
Equipment
Room
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Below Floor - Large Application, Multiple Pump, Multiple Zones Color Page
Optional
3/4”
Optional Optional
Clean Out 3/4” Clean Out Clean Out
3/4”
All Branch Lines 3/4”

“Typical” 3/4”
3/4”
3/4”
ZONE 3
ZONE 2
ZONE 1
3/4”
1”
1”
1”
1 1/4”
1 1/4”
1”
3/4”
1 1/4”
1 1/2”
Main
Trunk Line
1 1/4”
1 1/2”
Equipment 1 1/2” 1 1/2” 1”
2”
Room
Optional
2” 1 1/2” Clean Out
Main
Trunk Line
Large applications may require multiple vacuums and dividing the operatoires into zones in order to maintain sufficient suction. Attempts should be made
to equalize flow in both directions and size plumbing according to potential volume.
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At Floor Level - Sample Plumbing Layout (Split Trunk Line)
Optional
Clean Out
In certain situations it is necessary to run the main
trunk line at floor level along the wall. When doing this
3/4”
follow the recommendation for plumbing below floor
level. Avoid running lines through doorways and other
traffic areas.
1”
1”
Main
Trunk Line Branch Line
1 1/2” “Typical”
1 1/4”
Optional
1 1/4” 3/4” 1” Clean Out
Equipment
Room
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Overhead Plumbing
General Recommendations

• Main trunk lines must have a minimum slope of 1/4 inch per 10 feet towards the pump.
• Use “drain,waste and vent”(DWV), or 45 deg. elbows.
• Down size the main trunk line after every few junction boxes or branches in order to maintain sufficient suction.
• Attempts should be made to limit branch lines, orient main trunk lines in close proximity to the vertical vacuum lines
• Some applications may require the main trunk line to be split, attempts should be make to equalize flow in both directions.
• Micro Mini Muffler / Vacuum Relief Valve (VRV) to be Installed at top of vent line in each operatory.
• Each Micro Mini Muffler / Vacuum Relief Valve VRV is considered 1/2 of a user.
• Maximum height of riser to the main trunk line trap is 10 feet. (A loss of 1” hg per 18” of rise limits height of trunk line.)
• It may be necessary to upgrade to the next size vacuum for systems with over head plumbing depending on the office size and usage.
• All risers need to be plumbed into the top of the main trunk line through a trap.
• We do not recommend combining overhead pluming with below floor plumbing due to the different performance characteristics.
• When using in a oral surgery environment we recommend using the surgical operatory recovery room packages to collect everything and
prevent build up/clogs in the lines and vacuum tank.
• Operation efficiencies must be considered I.E.: holding vacuum tips open longer in operatory’s to allow flow up walls to help prevent gurgling
in plumbing
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Overhead plumbing - Sample Plumbing Layout Equipment Alert
Subfloor plumbing is preferred. Operatory
utilization to be modified to allow flow up walls.
77005027 Micro Mini Muffler / VRV Up size pump as per number of operatories. At least 1/2
to be Installed at Top of Vent Line 3/4” Inverted user per VRV and 8 ft. riser. More than 8 ft. riser requires
in Each Operatory to Keep Air Flow P-Trap more pump capacity.
Pushing Liquids Up the Wet Line
After HVE or SE is Closed
Use 45 0 Y’s and
elbows only
All Vertical Vent Lines are 1/2”
Installed with VRV Above Inverted
P-Trap. Allows Air Into System to
Minimize Gurgling in Vacuum Lines
VRV is 1/8” MPT a 1/8” FPT fitting
will need to be soldered to the top
Scavengers Should of the 1/2” vent line.
1 1/4”
be Installed on the
Vent Line to Prevent
Backflow of Fluids
Into Scavenger 1 1/2”
Optional
1”
Clean Out
3/4”
1/2”
Trunk Lines: Follow Sizing
Guide Under Floor Installation
and Add One User
1/2”
All Vertical Wet

lines are 1/2”
Vacuum Piping to be Type M or Schedule 40 PVC Maintain a 1/4”
Slope per 10 feet of Piping (toward pump). Always Stagger Branch
Lines From Main Trunk, Do Not Use 4-way Cross Fittings.
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Overhead plumbing - Sample Plumbing Layout (Split Trunk Line)
Scavengers Should
be Installed on the
77005027 Micro Mini Muffler / VRV Vent Line to Prevent
to be Installed at Top of Vent Line Backflow of Fluids
in Each Operatory to Keep Air Flow into Scavenger
Pushing Liquids Up the Wet Line
After HVE or SE is Closed 1”
1 1/4”
Use 45 0 Y’s and
All Vertical Vent Lines are 1/2” elbows only
Installed with VRV Above Inverted
P-Trap. Allows Air Into System to
Minimize Gurgling in Vacuum Lines
Equipment Alert
1 1/2” Subfloor plumbing is preferred. Operatory
1” Up size pump as per number of operatories. At least 1/2
user per VRV and 8 ft. riser. More than 8 ft. riser requires
more pump capacity.
3/4” Inverted
P-Trap 3/4”
Optional
Clean Out
1/2”
All Vertical Wet
lines are 1/2” Trunk Lines: Follow Sizing
Guide Under Floor Installation
and Add One User
1/2”
1/2”

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Oral Surgery Plumbing Recommendations
General Recommendations (Power Max)

• A Surgical Operatory Recovery Package is required for all Power Max applications.
• All liquids and solids should be collected in the Surgical Canister and disposed of per local codes prior to reaching the vacuum lines.
• Down size the main trunk line after every few junction boxes or branches in order to maintain sufficient suction.
• Attempts should be made to limit branch lines, orient main trunk lines close junction boxes or cabinets.
• Some applications may require the main trunk line to be split, attempts should be make to equalize flow in both directions.
• There is no loss of suction when overhead pluming is used in conjunction with the Surgical Operatory Recovery Package due to no liquids or
solids moving through the vacuum lines.
Power Vac (“G” / “std”) specific recommendations

• When using in a oral surgery environment we highly recommend using the surgical operatory recovery room packages to collect everything
and prevent build up/clogs in the lines and vacuum tank.
• When electing not to use the Surgical Operatory Recovery Package and collecting waste in the Power Vac collection canister, thorough line
cleaning should be done after every procedure and the end of the day. The collection tank will also need rinsed periodically. When using the
Power Vac style vacuum in this application the lines will have to be constructed with “drain,waste and vent”(DWV), or 45 deg. elbows (follow
Overhead or Through the Floor specifications previously stated in this guide).
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Oral Surgery - Sample Plumbing Layout (Split Trunk Line)
Equipment Alert
Subfloor plumbing is preferred. Operatory
Upsize pump as per number of operatories. At least 1/2 user
per VRV and 8 ft. riser. More than 8 ft. riser requires more
pump capacity.
1 1/4”
Equipment
Room
Main
Trunk Line At Each Termination
“Surgical Operatory
Recovery Package “
5/8” Branch
Line “Typical”
1 1/4” 1”
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Vacuum Plumbing Layout Recommendations Power Vac “G”

Number of Users Vacuum line pipe size

• Use “drain,waste and vent”(DWV), or 45 deg. elbows.

• Every 50 feet of main trunk line should be considered a user.

Power Vac (“G” / “STD”) specific recommendations

• 6 feet maximum height from main trunk line to the pump.

Wet-ring specific recommendations

• 4 feet maximum height from main trunk line to the pump.

Line Termination at Vacuum Pump To Junction Box / Inlet (Branch Plumbing)

All Branch Lines 3/4”

• Use “drain,waste and vent”(DWV), or 45 deg. elbows.

• Every 50 feet of main trunk line should be considered a user.

All Vertical Wet

Vacuum Piping to be Type M or Schedule 40 PVC Maintain a 1/4”

• Every 50 feet of main trunk line should be considered a user.

Power Vac (“G” / “std”) specific recommendations

Vacuum Piping to be Type M or Schedule 40 PVC Maintain a 1/4”

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