ISO TS 22595-1-2006 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/TS 22595-1:2006 — Dentistry — Plant area equipment — Part 1: Suction systems. Technical specification giving recommended guidelines for performance and test procedures for dental suction equipment installed in the plant/technical area (suction machines, amalgam separators, filters, valves, pipes, fittings and exhaust requirements), with focus on the performance at the suction line connection point.

Abstract

ISO/TS 22595-1:2006 applies to dental suction equipment located in the plant area that provides suction for dental equipment specified in ISO 10637. It provides recommended performance criteria and test methods for suction machines, amalgam separators and associated components (filters, valves, piping, fittings and exhaust). The specification is limited to performance at the suction line connection point and references applicable electrical and safety standards for related equipment.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (ISO record: stage 95.99).
• Publication date: September 2006 (Edition 1, 2006‑09).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), technical committee ISO/TC 106/SC 6.
• ICS / categories: 11.060.20 (Dentistry; dental equipment and instruments).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2006).
• Number of pages: 18 pages (technical specification).

Scope

This technical specification covers performance recommendations and test procedures for plant‑area dental suction systems used to supply suction to dental treatment units. It addresses components such as suction machines, amalgam separators, filters, valves, pipes and fittings, and exhaust arrangements. The document is limited to evaluation of performance at the suction line connection point and does not replace device‑specific medical device standards where those apply.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of suction equipment and amalgam separators (operation mode, electrical protection class, installation location).
• Performance requirements for suction machines (vacuum levels, capacity, continuous vs intermittent operation).
• Test procedures and verification methods for system performance at the suction line connection point.
• Requirements for amalgam separators, filters and wastewater handling (materials resistant to corrosion, sizing of wastewater lines, provisions to prevent backflow).
• Piping and fittings: sizing guidance, material selection and installation considerations to maintain performance and hygiene.
• Exhaust and ventilation requirements for plant/technical areas housing suction equipment.
• References to applicable electrical and safety standards for associated equipment (e.g., IEC and ISO device/installation standards).
• Installation, maintenance and inspection recommendations to ensure continued compliance and safe operation.

Typical use and users

Used by dental equipment manufacturers, dental facility engineers, clinic managers, hospital estates teams, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies for specifying, testing and commissioning centralized suction/plant systems. Also used by service and maintenance personnel to verify suction performance, and by regulatory or procurement teams when specifying plant‑area dental infrastructure.

Related standards

Relevant documents commonly referenced alongside ISO/TS 22595-1:2006 include ISO 10637 (dental equipment requirements for dental units and chairs), and international electrical/safety standards referenced for devices and installations such as IEC 60335‑1, IEC 61010‑1, IEC 60601‑1 and IEC 60204‑1. National and regional plumbing, wastewater and infection‑control regulations are also typically applicable. Users should check current editions and any newer ISO/TC 106 publications for updates or replacements.

Keywords

ISO/TS 22595-1, dentistry, plant area equipment, suction systems, suction machines, amalgam separator, filters, piping, fittings, vacuum performance, test procedures, dental infrastructure, wastewater, backflow prevention

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/TS 22595-1:2006 is a technical specification covering performance recommendations and test procedures for dental suction systems and associated plant‑area equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers suction machines, amalgam separators, filters, valves, pipes, fittings and exhaust requirements, with tests and performance criteria limited to the suction line connection point.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of dental plant equipment, dental clinic engineers and facility managers, test laboratories, maintenance teams and procurement or regulatory authorities involved in specifying or verifying central suction systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO bibliographic record lists ISO/TS 22595-1:2006 as Withdrawn (stage 95.99). Users should verify current national or international guidance and check with their national standards body or ISO for any replacement publications or updated guidance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The document is titled as Part 1 (plant area suction systems). Other parts or related documents addressing different aspects of dental equipment may exist under ISO/TC 106; users should search the ISO catalog or consult their national standards body for related parts or successor documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Dental suction, suction systems, amalgam separator, suction machine, plant area equipment, vacuum performance, test procedures, piping, filters, backflow prevention.