6.
UNIT OPERATION:
Handpieces -
Connect the proper high-speed and low-speed
handpieces to their appropriate connector. Switch the handpiece
selector tog-gle to the desired handpiece. Depress foot control
for operation.
3-Way Air/Water Syringe -
Depress the right button for air
operation, and the left button for water operation. Depressing
both buttons will create a mist. The syringe features quick-
change autoclavable tips: To remove a tip, press on the locking
collar surrounding the tip socket and pull the used tip straight out
of the socket (see Fig 3). To insert a new tip, press locking collar
and push tip into socket as far as it will go. Release collar and
gently tug on tip before using to ensure that tip is securely locked
into socket.
Optional Saliva Ejector
- Remove the saliva ejector valve from
its holder and insert a standard saliva ejector tip. Turn the low
vacuum toggle switch ON. Waste from the vacuum system will
collect in the attached plastic bottle. When the waste container is
3/4 full, it must be emptied to prevent a back-up in the system.
Optional HVE System
- Remove the vacuum hose from its
holder and insert a standard oral evacuator tip. Depress the
button switch on the side of the HVE valve for vacuum. Waste
from the vacuum system will collect in the attached plastic bottle.
When the waste container is 3/4 full, it should be emptied.
DEPRESS LOCKING
COLLAR
FIG. 3
CLEANING:
Syringe Tip Sterilization:
1. Remove contaminated syringe tip.
2. Remove all visible signs of contamination before
autoclaving.
3. Autoclave tip at 132° C (270° F) for ten minutes.
4. Sterilize between each patient use.
NOTE:
Since only the tips can be autoclaved, it is recommended
that the Air/Water Syringe be bagged with a disposable, single-
use plastic sleeve between each patient use.
Saliva Ejector
- The valve assembly on the saliva ejector snaps
apart at the swivel. After each use, the vacuum system should
be cleaned by running clean water or vacuum system cleanser
through the evacuator hose.
HVE System
- After each use, the high volume evacuator
system should be cleaned by running clean water or a vacuum
system cleanser through the evacuator hose.
Vacuum System Waste Bottles
- Waste from the vacuum
systems will collect in their respective plastic waste bottles.
When the waste containers are 3/4 full, they should be emptied.
After each use, the vacuum systems should be cleaned by
running clean water or a vacuum system cleanser through the
evacuator hoses.
CAUTION:
Use only NON-foaming cleansers
in the vaccum lines.Thoroughly clean the waste bottles.
Water Lines -
Disinfect the water lines weekly. Prepare a 1:10
bleach solution (1 part household bleach to 10 parts water).
Remove water reservoir and discard residual water. Replace
empty water supply tank and air purge all waterlines. Fill water
supply tank with bleach solution. Run bleach solution through
all lines. Allow bleach solution to stand in lines for 10 minutes.
Remove water supply tank and discard bleach. Flush water
supply tank and all lines thoroughly with clean water. Air purge
and leave lines dry until next clinical use.