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Section 4: Infection Control
4.1 Infection Control Information Reference Booklet
For your convenience, an Infection Control Information
reference booklet has been included with your Cavitron
BOBCAT Pro Ultrasonic Scaler. Additional booklets can
be obtained by calling Customer Service at 1-800-989-8826 or
717-767-8502 Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
(Eastern Time). For other areas, contact your local DENTSPLY
representative.
4.2 General Infection Control Recommendations
• As with all dental procedures, the use of universal
precautions (i.e., wearing a face mask, eyewear or face
shield, gloves and protective gown) is recommended.
• For maximal operator and patient safety, carefully
follow the Infection Control Information procedures
detailed in the booklet accompanying your ultrasonic
scaler.
• As with high-speed handpieces, and other dental
devices, the combination of water and ultrasonic
vibration from your Cavitron BOBCAT Pro Ultrasonic
Scaler, will create aerosols. With proper technique,
much of the aerosol dispersion can be effectively
controlled and minimized. Please carefully follow the
procedural guidelines in this manual regarding the use
of your ultrasonic scaler.
• A 0.12% chlorhexidine pre-rinse (ORISTM) is
recommended prior to starting any dental procedure.
4.3 Water Supply Recommendations
It is highly recommended that all dental water supply
systems conform to applicable CDC (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention) and ADA (American Dental
Association) standards, and that all recommendations be
followed in terms of flushing, chemical flushing, and
general infection control procedures. See sections 5.2 and 9.
Section 5: Installation Instructions
5.1 General Information
If the installation of your Cavitron BOBCAT Pro Ultrasonic
Scaler is performed by someone other than trained
DENTSPLY Distributor personnel or DENTSPLY Service
Technicians, care should be taken to observe the following
requirements and recommendations.
5.2 Water Line Requirements
• The Systemʼs water supply line is factory installed.
Do not disconnect it from the ultrasonic scaler.
• Incoming water supply line pressure to the ultrasonic
scaler must be 25 psi (172kPa) minimum to 60 psi
(414kPa) maximum. If your dental water systemʼs
supply line pressure is above 60 psi, install a water
pressure regulator on the water supply line to your
Cavitron BOBCAT Pro Ultrasonic Scaler.
• A manual shut-off valve on the dental water system
supply line should be used so that the water can be
completely shut-off when the office is unoccupied.
• A filter in the dental water system supply line is
recommended so that any particles in the water supply
will be trapped before reaching the ultrasonic scaler.
• After the above installations are completed on the
dental water supply system, the dental office water line
should be thoroughly flushed prior to connection to the
ultrasonic system.
• After flushing system verify there are no leaks.
5.3 Electrical Requirements
Refer to Section 11: Specifications.
5.4 Unpacking the System
Carefully unpack your Cavitron BOBCAT Pro Ultrasonic Scaler
and verify that all components and accessories are included:
1. Cavitron BOBCAT Pro Ultrasonic Scaler with factory
installed water supply line, handpiece assembly and
foot control assembly.
2. Detachable AC Power Cord set.
3. Efficiency Indicators for Cavitron Inserts.
4. Literature Packet.
5. Cavitron Ultrasonic Inserts (quantity optional).
5.5 System Installation
• The BOBCAT Pro is designed for both horizontal and
vertical placement on a level surface.
• Be sure unit is stable and resting on four feet.
• Placing unit in direct sunlight may discolor plastic
housing.
