Morita DENTA PORT ZX, Operation Instructions Manual

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Operation 2018-10-21
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■ Sterilization
Autoclave the file holder, contrary electrode, and long file holder after use for each patient.
Recommended temperature and time:
+134°C (273.2°F), 6 minutes minimum with a sterilization pouch.
Minimum drying time after sterilization: 10 minutes.
or
Recommended temperature and time:
+121°C (249.8°F), 60 minutes minimum with a sterilization pouch.
Minimum drying time after sterilization: 10 minutes.
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To prevent the spread of serious, life-threatening infections such as HIV and hepatitis B, the file
holder, long file holder, and contrary electrode must be autoclaved after each patient’s treatment has
been completed.
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The file holder, long file holder, and contrary electrode are extremely hot after autoclaving; do not
touch until they cool off.
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Do not sterilize the components by any method other than autoclaving.
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Autoclaving and drying temperatures must never 135°C (275°F). Excess temperature could
cause the contra angle to malfunction or could cause discoloration.
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Take the file out of the file holder or long file holder before autoclaving.
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Clean everything throughly before autoclaving. Any chemicals or foreign debris left on components
could cause them to malfunction or could cause discoloration.
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Do not leave the file holder, long file holder, and contrary electrode in the autoclave.
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For sterilizing files, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.