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3.0
MAINTENANCE
3.1
Cleaning and Sterilizing
3.1.1
Care and Cleaning Precautions
1.
Never immerse handpieces or attachments.
2.
Never clean handpieces with liquid or
chemical disinfectants.
3.
Never
clean handpieces in an ultrasonic
cleaner or combination washer/sterilizer.
4.
Never sterilize or immerse the regulator in
any solution.
5.
Steam sterilize only (except regulator).
Follow instructions starting on page 21.
6.
Do not lubricate any of the handpieces or
accessories.
3.1.2
Cleaning Instructions
NOTE:
Care should be taken to keep the
nose of the handpieces pointed down while
cleaning and rinsing.
1.
Remove attachments and accessories from
the handpiece.
2.
With the hose attached, thoroughly scrub
the handpiece and attachments with a soft
brush and mild detergent. For attachments,
use a nylon brush or pipe cleaner and clean
the insides thoroughly. Remove all traces of
blood, coagulated material, stains, etc.
DO
NOT IMMERSE
handpieces or
attachments in soap solution or rinse water.
3.
Keeping the nose of the handpiece pointed
downward, and with the hose still attached,
rinse under running water to remove all
traces of soap. Flush the surfaces free of tap
water with distilled water to prevent metal
discoloration.
4.
Shake the handpiece and attachments free
of water and wipe the surfaces with a clean,
lint-free towel.
5.
Clean the cutting surfaces of reusable
blades and bits with a mild detergent and a
brush. Examine the cutting surfaces to
ensure complete removal of any blood,
bone chips, etc. Rinse off all traces of soap
with running water. DO NOT IMMERSE.
6.
Detach the hose prior to sterilization.
