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TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

Obtura Spartan warrants that all products sold by the company are of high quality materials and workmanship. 
The Obtura III MAX is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from date of 
purchase. Obtura Spartan’s liability and customer’s sole remedy in the event of any claimed defect shall be limited 
to repair or replacement of the item at Obtura Spartan’s option. All parts or components are warranted for two (2) 
full years, excluding consumable items such as plunger seals, needles and cleaning accessories. This warranty does 
not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse of the item. 

All consequential damages are excluded. This warranty is given in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or 
implied, including any warranty of manufacturability or fitness for use. Failure to clean the instrument according 
to the instructions in this manual may void the warranty. 

To obtain warranty service, the customer must return the instrument (shipping charges pre-paid) to the factory or 
an authorized service center with a written explanation of the claim. To obtain warranty service, the instrument 
must be received within 2 years from date of purchase.

To register for your Obtura III MAX two-year warranty, please take a moment to fill out the registration card 
included in your clear plastic introductory packet.

SAFETY INFORMATION

1.

Please read the operator’s manual in its entirety before using the Obtura III MAX.

2.

To avoid explosion hazard, do not use the Obtura III MAX in the presence of flammable materials.

3.

Do not allow heated parts to come in contact with soft tissue. All handpiece components attached to the heating

 

chamber are hot and may cause burns if used improperly. During normal use, the handpiece is not intended

 

to

 

contact the patient. Always use a thermal protector for added protection in the event of accidental patient

 

contact. In addition, the use of a rubber dam will increase protection.

4.

Do not abuse the handpiece cable. Ensure that the handpiece cable and power supply cable are free from cuts,

 

nicks or other damages.

5.

Place the main control unit within sufficient proximity to the patient so as not to disrupt operation by reaching

 

too

 

f ar with the handpiece.

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.

This Obtura system complies with current Electromagnetic Compatibility standards (IEC 60601-1-2). However,
the user should ensure that any possible electromagnetic interference does not present an additional risk of

 

interfering with or damaging the device or any other electronic devices in the vicinity.

 (See pages 15-18).

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.

The Obtura System does not use RF energy to function. Therefore, it is not likely to cause any interference in

 

nearby electronic equipment.

 (See pages 15-18).

8.

The Obtura system should only be used with the provided cables and accessories. Use of other cables or
accessories has the potential to damage the device or affect compliance to EMC standards.

9. Cables and Accessories:

• Handpiece Cord - Max length 8’, IEC 60601-1
• Power Cord - Max length 8’, IEC 60601-1

10. Requirements of cables and accessories:

• 2-wires unshielded cable - 1.5m, AC/ DC Adapter Type: FW7555M/12
• Obtura Handpiece shielded cable - 2m, Handpiece Attachment/Detachment

Disclaimer: Obtura Spartan does not assume any responsibility or liability for incorrect diagnosis or failed procedures due 
to operator error or equipment malfunction. Clinicians who are not familiar with the techniques or intended uses of this 
product should attend courses and receive training on the subject prior to use.

To ensure continued compliance with EC Directives and safety, use only the power supply included with 
this product or supplied by Obtura Spartan, PN  823-711.

WARRANTY       

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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

HEATED

 GUTTA PERCHA 

SYSTEM

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GUIDANCE AND MANUFATURER'S DECLARATION

Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity 

The Obtura III Max Heated Gutta Percha System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified 

below. The customer or the user of the Obtura III Max Heated Gutta Percha System should assure that it is used in 

such an environment. 

Immunity test 

IEC 60601 

Test Level 

Compliance Level 

Electromagnetic environment 

– 

guidance 

Electrostatic 
discharge (ESD) 

IEC 61000-4-2 

± 6 kV contact 

± 8 kV air 

± 2, 4, 6 kV contact 

± 2, 4, 6, 8 kV air 

Floor should be wood, concrete or 
ceramic tile. If floors are covered 
with synthetic material, the relative 
humidity should be at least 30 %. 

Electrical fast 
transient/burst 

IEC 61000-4-4 

± 2 kV for power 
supply lines 

± 1 kV for 
input/output lines 

± 2 kV for power supply lines 

± 1 kV for input/output lines 

Mains power quality should be that 
of a typical commercial or hospital 
environment. 

Surge 

IEC 61000-4-5 

± 1 kV line(s) to 
line(s) 

± 2 kV line(s) to 
earth 

± 1 kV line(s) to line(s) 

± 2 kV line(s) to earth 

Mains power quality should be that 
of a typical commercial or hospital 
environment. 

Voltage dips, short 
interruptions and 
voltage variations on 
power supply input 
lines 

IEC 61000-4-11 

<5 % 

U

T

 

(>95 % dip in 

U

T

) for 

0.5 cycle  

40 % 

U

T

  

(60 % dip in 

U

T

for 5 cycles  

70 % 

U

T

  

(30 % dip in 

U

T

for 25 cycles  

<5 % 

U

T

  

(>95 % dip in 

U

T

) for 

5 sec 

100 % dip in 

U

T

 

for 0.5 cycle  

60 % dip in 

U

T

 

for 5 cycles 

30 % dip in 

U

T

 

for 25 cycles 

100 % dip in 

U

T

 

for 5 sec 

Mains power quality should be that 
of a typical commercial or hospital 
environment. If the user of the 
Obtura III Max Heated Gutta Percha 
System requires continued 
operation during power mains 
interruptions, it is recommended that 
the Obtura III Max Heated Gutta 
Percha System be powered from an 
uninterruptible power supply or a 
battery. 

Power frequency 
(50/60 Hz)  
magnetic field 

IEC 61000-4-8 

3 A/m 

3 A/m 

Power frequency magnetic fields 
should be at levels characteristics of 
a typical location in a typical 
commercial or hospital environment. 

NOTE     

U

T

 is the (AC) mains voltage prior to application of the test level. 

Summary of Contents for III MAX

Page 1: ...ATOR S MANUAL Welcome to the Your essential guide to our clinically advanced Heated Gutta Percha System 2260 Wendt Street Algonquin IL 60102 800 344 1321 www obtura com 2011 Obtura Spartan 57412G 10 1...

Page 2: ...supplied by Obtura Spartan only This equipment contains no electrical parts serviceable by the user Environmental Conditions Symbol SN PN M Symbol Description Description Ambient Temperature 10 C to...

Page 3: ...ha System is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the Obtura III Max Heated Gutta Percha System can help prev...

Page 4: ...equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance d 1 2 P d 1 2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 2 3 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the...

Page 5: ...ies Use of other cables or accessories has the potential to damage the device or affect compliance to EMC standards 9 Cables and Accessories Handpiece Cord Max length 8 IEC 60601 1 Power Cord Max leng...

Page 6: ...and difficult to move the plunger due to a buildup of old hardened gutta percha Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Obtura III MAX Please read the entire manual prior to using this unit H...

Page 7: ...cause irritation of the respiratory tract y nausea dizziness or headache Product has a low order of acute oral toxicity but ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea vomiting and gastrointestinal...

Page 8: ...ge from the previously set temperature to the new set point temperature Note preset memories are saved even during power failure The Obtura III MAX requires approximately 120 seconds to heat from ambi...

Page 9: ...t for the gutta percha to come up to full operating temperature before attempting to express material that is too cool will require much more pressure or may be impossible to pass through a small diam...

Page 10: ...ol unit case via a standard power supply connector Frequently Asked Questions Q How often should the unit be cleaned A The Obtura III MAX should be cleaned at the end of each day or procedural session...

Page 11: ...pring loaded pawl moves the shaft forward The heater assembly is directly connected to the handpiece shell providing a straight through path for gutta percha warming it in the process 10 ERROR CODES M...

Page 12: ...that bushing rotation ceases To install the handpiece bushing slide it in the opening at the rear of the handpiece diagram K and turn clockwise until resistance is felt The handpiece bushing should b...

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