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C. Health hazards - Must be read!!!
The Degulux
®
soft-start illuminates with extrem
intensely. Never aim the light directly at un-
protected soft tissue (mucous membranes or
gingiva), as this may cause injury or irritatation.
Do not aim the light at eyes. Limit the action of
the light to the area being treated.
During prolonged light curing procedures,
light reflected from the tooth surface may injure
eyes. Use the antiglare device (eye protecting
filter, order No.: 59221100) supplied with the unit
or suitable safety glasses, which shield effec-
tively against blue spectrum light. Sunglasses
are not suitable!
The Degulux
®
soft-start must not be used on pa-
tients, or by operators, with a heart pacemaker
who have been advised to be cautious when us-
ing small electric appliances.
Anyone with a history of retinopathy should
consult their eye specialist before operating
this unit. Use the Degulux
®
soft-start extremely
carefully and comply with all the necessary safe-
ty precautions (including wearing suitable, light
filtering safety glasses).
Anyone who has had a cataract operation may
be especially sensitive to light and should be
advised against undergoing treatment with a
Degulux
®
soft-start unless adequate safety pre-
cautions are taken such as wearing safety glass-
es which filter out blue/violet and ultra-violet light.
Do not use the Degulux
®
soft-start on patients
with a history of photobiological reactions,
(including patients with Urticaria solaris or ery-
thropoietic protoporphyrie) or those currently
undergoing treatment with photosensitizing
pharmaceuticals (including 8-methoxypso-
rals or dimethyl chlorous tetracycline).
D. Safety precautions
Before installing this unit, read the operating
instructions carefully. Always adhere strictly
to these operating instructions.
We assume no liability whatsoever for damage
caused due to this unit having been used for pro-
cedures other than those described in these op-
erating instructions.
Before connecting this unit, check that the volt-
age range on the rating plate of the Degulux
®
soft-start coincides with the mains voltage
where it is to be connected.
Do not open this unit. There are dangerously
high voltages inside the base unit. Only autho-
rized technicians are allowed to repair this unit.
Safeguard this unit against moisture to prevent
short-circuiting and damage to it.
Only operate the Degulux
®
soft-start with origi-
nal spare parts and accessories. This is the only
way of attaining the performance quoted and en-
suring safe operation.
This unit must not be used in an atmosphere
which may lead to an explosion.
For safety reasons, the lamp may only be
switched on with the cone fitted.
When replacing defective components as de-
scribed in these operating instructions, only fit
original DENTSPLY components. We assume no
liability whatsoever for damage due to the use of
other manufacturer‘s components.
To avoid electric shocks, do not insert objects
into the unit - except for proper replacement of
components as described in these instructions.
The unit must be switched off and unplugged be-
fore replacing the lamp. The lamp may be hot.
Do not touch the lamp if it is hot.
If the unit is moved from a cold area to a warm
area, condensation may create dangerous con-
ditions. Therefore, the unit should not be ope-
rated until it has attained room temperature.
Install the unit where the air can circulate freely.
The ventilation slots in the handpiece must not
be covered.
If, for any reason whatsoever, it is assumed that
the safety of this unit is impaired, cease ope-
rating it and mark it to prevent other people
operating it inadvertently. This unit may be
unsafe to use if, for example, it does not function
as described or it has been damaged visibly.
