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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the DDS 7000 Dry Heat Sterilization System. We appreciate your
commitment to safe sterilization and effective patient care. The DDS 7000 Dry Heat Sterilizer is a
convection type unit, designed for the sterilization of un-bagged orthodontic instruments that can
withstand temperatures of up to 420ºF(215ºC). The DDS 7000 System is programmed to rap-
idly increase load temperature to 374ºF (190ºC), maintain this temperature for an effective and
complete kill in three (3) minutes and then quickly cool the load for immediate handling. Optimum
results are achieved with the Dry Heat method by uniform load distribution. Your DDS 7000 is
equipped with a unique rack system for sterilizing hinged instruments. This design guarantees equal
spacing of instruments and racks in the sterilization chamber and greatly simplifies loading, han-
dling, and dispensing of all instrumentation. Since no moisture, pressure, or chemicals are used in the
DDS 7000 sterilization cycle, your valuable instruments are protected from rust, corrosion, and dulling
of cutting edges. The design includes a safety interlock switch on the door to prevent access to the
chamber until the load has been properly cooled. Dentronix is confident that you will find this sys-
tem easy to integrate into your office procedures, as well as simple to use by all staff members. The
following operating instructions have been written to familiarize you with the principles of Dry Heat
Sterilization and the specific operating procedures for the DDS 7000. It is imperative that you read
these operating procedures carefully before operating your unit.
NOTE: The DDS 7000 Sterilizer has been manufactured for specific and safe operating procedures
as contained in this manual.
CAUTION!
Never use the DDS 7000 for other uses. i.e. sterilization of bagged instruments or
use of cassettes, as a warming chamber or heating device, for the preparation of
food or other items. If you are unsure of your unit’s correct usage, please contact
your sales representative or the Dentronix Customer Service Hotline.
Questions? Please call the Dentronix Sterilizer Repair Hotline – 800-523-5944 (ext.
8925) in U.S. and Canada or 330-916-8925 or e-mail [email protected] or fax 330-
645-8758 so that we can help you maximize the full capabilities of the DDS 7000 System.
Please record your Serial Number here for more efficient customer service:
