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Category: Tech Tips
Tech tips to make it easy to maintain, repair, or upgrade Vaniman equipment.
VIDEO: How To Install the Internal Post Filter on a Vaniman Dust Collector
This video tutorial walks you through installing an additional internal filter in some of our dust collector models, including the Vanguard Platinum 2X.
VIDEO: How to Set Up a SandVac & SandStorm 2
We’ve sold a lot of sandblasters over the years, along with a lot of dust collectors, and to this day, one of the most popular combinations is the SandStorm 2 dental sandblaster with a SandVac dust collector.
Sandblaster Nozzle Size Chart for Sandblasting Applications
There’s a reason Vaniman’s sandblasters offer different nozzle sizes — and why all our sandblasting nozzle tips are changeable.
VIDEO: How to Replace a StoneVac HEPA Cartridge
All our StoneVacs use the same style of HEPA cartridge to provide their incredibly fine filtration. Here’s how to replace it with a new one.
Filter Bag Replacement for Dust Collectors (The Importance of Proper Maintenance)
The most common dust collector maintenance area missed by dental labs is the regular replacement of filter bags. Here’s why that matters.
VIDEO: How to Replace a Vaniman Dust Collector Motor
This video tutorial walks you through replacing a motor for Vaniman’s lineup of small dust collectors.
VIDEO: How to Set Up and Operate the Vaniman SandStorm Professional
This tutorial walks you through proper setup and usage of the Vaniman SandStorm Professional, a microabrasive sandblaster with a built-in dust fan and filter for light use.
What is the Pre-Filter Cyclone Accumulator?
The Accumulator is Vaniman’s very own cyclone pre-filter. Read how it works here.
VIDEO: How to Change the StoneVac Dust Bin Bag
Need a little assistance with swapping out your StoneVac dust bin bag? This video shows a quick demonstration for how to do it.