Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Obtura III MAX! Please read the entire manual prior to
using this unit. Here are some useful tips that will aid your usage of the Obtura III MAX:
When you are ready to practice with your Obtura III MAX, you should become familiar with its components.
After attaching the needle and thermal protector, turn the Obtura III MAX on and set it to operating temperature.
It takes the unit approximately 120 seconds to reach the highest operating temperature of 200°C. The high
temperature setting will improve gutta percha flow, especially when used in the cold practice block (sold
separately). Begin by filling the plastic practice blocks with gutta percha per the instructions included. Use
condensers to condense the material void free. We recommend the Obtura Spartan S-Kondenser (available in 3 sizes).
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The soft silver applicator needles are designed to conduct heat to insure
even at the needle tip; however,
as the needle tip cools between uses, you should express 3 cm of gutta percha to pre-heat the tip just prior to
use. The needles are bendable to fit the tooth, however, they may break if they are repeatedly bent or if they are
bent at the needle attachment point. Always use the Multi-Tool to bend the needle. Do not kink the needle, as
any restriction will impede flow. After a few practice sessions, proper needle bending will be easily accomplished.
Obtura applicator needles are designed for one use only.
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Do not loosen or remove the blue plastic Heater Nut. The Heater Nut is fastened to the gun with a set-screw;
removal of the heater nut will cause damage. The Heater Nut must be kept tightly fastened in order to secure the
heater to the handpiece when expressing gutta percha.
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The stand for the handpiece may be positioned by itself or it may be attached to the bottom of the control
unit. The stand can be attached to either side of the control unit with four phillips-head screws that are fastened
to the bottom of the stand (see page 3 for further details).
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The cord to the handpiece can extend from the front or rear of the unit. If a front exit is desired, gently press the
handpiece cable into the tracks on the bottom of the unit, to exit either on the left-front or the right-front (page 3).
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Cleaning the Obtura III MAX is simple but very important; just follow the directions in this manual (page 6)
or on the provided laminated cleaning instruction card. If your Obtura III MAX is cleaned on a regular basis it
will provide years of reliable service. If you do not clean your unit, it may become clogged 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. Here are some useful tips that will aid your usage of the Obtura III MAX:
Thank you for purchasing the Obtura III MAX. We believe it is a beneficial instrument that will enhance
your practice. We are continually striving to improve our products and services. If you have any questions or
suggestions, we would appreciate hearing from you. We are also interested in seeing any X-rays you may have
of interesting cases. Feel free to contact us at: 1-800-344-1321 (or 1-877-485-3556 in Canada); we welcome the
opportunity to speak with you. Also, visit our website at: www.obtura.com.
System Description
The Obtura III MAX is intended for use by professionally-qualified dentists, endodontists and dental clinicians to heat
gutta percha and to place it into the previously prepared root canals of human teeth, in order to provide quick and
complete obturation of the root canal.
There is a minimum level of understanding and background assumed in the descriptions and instructions found
in this manual; if at any time you feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to properly operate your Obtura III MAX
unit, immediately cease use and call Obtura Spartan for assistance. We value safety first and foremost.
The Obtura III MAX features an interchangeable plug-in handpiece. Any Obtura III MAX handpiece will work with
any Obtura III MAX base unit. However, the Obtura III MAX handpiece cannot be retrofit to the Obtura III or any
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OVERVIEW
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
HEATED
GUTTA PERCHA
SYSTEM
GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION
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IEC 60601-1-2:2007 (Ed 3.0)
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions
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.
Emission test
Compliance
Electromagnetic environment
– guidance
RF emission
CISPR 11
Group 1
The Obtura III Max Heated Gutta Percha System uses RF
energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF
emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any
interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions
CISPR 11
Class B
The Obtura III Max Heated Gutta Percha System is
suitable for use in all establishments, including domestic
establishments and those directly connected to the public
low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings
used for domestic purposes.
Harmonic emissions
IEC 61000-3-2
IEC 61000-3-2 class A
Voltage fluctuations/flicker
emissions
IEC 61000-3-3
Complies
EMC Table
