KaVo ELECTROmatic C, Instructions For Use Manual

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Instructions for use ELECTROmatic M/C and PM/PC
6 Operation | 6.6 Protection function SAFEdrive (PM/PC only)
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If the SAFEdrive icon flashes yellow, relieve the handpiece of its load for at
least 2 seconds, i.e. lift it off the tooth.
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The motor reaches maximum speed again and the SAFEdrive icon turns yel-
low again.
▶ As soon as the motor reaches maximum speed again and the SAFEdrive
icon turns yellow, continue working as usual making sure to use intermit-
tent mode as the operating mode.
See also:
2 3.6 Technical specifications of the ELECTROmatic, Page 24
If the exposure to the load persists for more than 10 seconds, the stage,
"SAFEdrive error", is reached:
▪ The motor is stopped automatically.
▪ The SAFEdrive icon flashes red.
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If a handpiece from a third-party manufacturer is used, deactivate SAFEd-
rive or use a high-speed handpiece from KaVo.
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If an automatic motor stop signals that the "SAFEdrive error" status is evid-
ent, remove the handpiece from the mouth of the patient and proceed as
follows:
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Carefully check the handpiece head for:
- Temperature
- Damage
- Ability to rotate the dental bur
▶ The motor can be restarted if there is no damage or overheating evident.
To do so, press the foot control again.
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When you continue working make sure not to touch the cheek with the
handpiece head and, in particular, with the press-button.
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If damage or overheating is evident, replace the handpiece or have it re-
paired.
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