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Problem Probable Cause Solution
During operation, no liquid
flows out from the insert.
The peristaltic pump tube is
not of the correct size.
use original Piezosurgery/
Mectron spare parts, only.
The insert is clogged.
Unscrew the insert from
the handpiece and unclog
the insert water passage
by blowing compressed air
through it. If the problem
persists, replace the insert
with a new one.
The handpiece is clogged.
Contact the Piezosurgery
Inc.’s Service Centre.
The liquid irrigation bag is
empty
Replace the empty bag with
a new one full.
The air inlet on the spike has
not been opened.
Open the air inlet on the
spike.
The irrigation kit is not
correctly installed.
Check the irrigation kit
connections.
The device is working
properly but the pump works
with difficulty.
Excessive pressure of the
peristaltic pump impeller on
the tube.
Check that the tube in the
peristaltic pump has been
correctly inserted.
(Refer to Chapter 4.5 on
page 14 )
The pump is working
properly, but when it stops,
liquid flows out from the
handpiece.
The peristaltic pump cover is
not closed properly.
Check that the peristaltic
pump cover is closed
properly.
(Refer to Chapter 4.5 on
page 14 )
Poor performance
The insert is not correctly
screwed onto the handpiece
Unscrew the insert and screw
it back correctly by using the
Mectron torque wrench.
(Refer to Chapter 4.8 on
page 17 and Chapter 4.9
on page 19 )
Broken, worn or deformed
insert.
Replace the insert with a new
one.
Table 4 – Troubleshooting quick guide