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manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of
this equipment could result.
• This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic gas mixture (when used along with air
or oxygen).
Clinical Precautions
• Although the following precautions may be common sense to the
experienced user of ultrasonic scalers, they bear repeating in the
interest of safety, and the management of unnecessary risk.
• Ultrasonic scalers should only be used by trained, dental
professionals.
• Use of appropriate personal protection equipment and high-
volume intraoral suction is strongly recommended when operating
this device, to avoid exposure to contaminated aerosols.
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DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT WATER FLOWING.
Water
flow through tip during use must always be enough to cool
handpiece and insert.
• Do not allow prolonged contact of insert tip with lips, cheek,
tongue, or other soft tissues. Insert tips are sharp and should be
used carefully.
• Handpiece and inserts supplied along with the unit are not
sterile and needs to cleaned and sterilized in autoclave by the
user prior to the first use and before each use, as specified on
the insert package instructions and in Infection Control
procedure specified in this instruction manual.
• To keep heat generation to minimum, use the lowest scaling
power that is effective.
• Before using the insert in the oral cavity, adjust water mist by
varying the POWER & WATER settings.
• For patient comfort, use a generous flow of water as a coolant,
lubricant, and debris flush.
• If patient is new to ultrasonic scaling, explain to them what to
expect. When done properly, the patient should not experience
any uncomfortable heat. If patient experiences excessive heat,
adjust POWER and WATER controls accordingly, or examine
inserts for wear or damage.
• Do not test a scaler tip on your fingers while operating, as this is
not a valid test of how scaling feels to the patient. If you touch
the tip, it will feel uncomfortably hot to your fingers.
• Hold the handpiece in a comfortable pen-grasp. Elevated heat
may be felt if the lighted handpiece is gripped where the insert
meets the handpiece.
• Keep the long axis of the insert tip parallel to the long axis of the
tooth to wipe deposits from the tooth with a light, brushing
stroke with the side of the insert. Do not gouge the tooth with
the point of the tip.
• Excess pressure will not improve scaling efficiency and may
cause overheating of the tooth and pain to the patient. Keep the
scaler insert in motion always, using repeated gentle strokes to
remove all tenacious deposits.
• Occasionally pause during scaling by removing foot from pedal
to evaluate deposit removal. Exercise caution near ceramic or
resin restorations, as they can fracture if stressed.
Inserts
Magnetostrictive Inserts for the Turb scaler are available
separately and are not included with the basic scaler unit. The unit
is designed to work with all Parkell and other market-leading 30KHz
inserts. Brand new inserts may fit very tightly in the handpiece
initially and may be inserted and removed more easily by using a
slight twisting motion, and by lubricating the insert “O” ring with
water. Old, worn, or blunt inserts will perform poorly, generate
excess heat, and should be replaced when necessary.
Installing Your Scaler
• Parkell Turb System is designed to rest on a level
surface. Be sure the unit is stable. This will assure that an
accidental pull on the handpiece or corded foot pedal does not
cause the unit to fall onto the floor.
• The scaler requires access to a source of drinking-quality water
and a grounded electrical outlet.
• Locate the control unit such that it can be easily disconnected
form the mains power line in case it needs to be disconnected
for any reasons. Disconnection form the mains power line can
be accomplished by removing the power cord from the wall
plug, removing the power cord from the in-line “power supply
adapter” or by removing the 2.5 mm metal plug connector from
the back of the scaler.
• Install the scaler where control panel and foot pedal will be easy
to reach during scaling procedures.
• The rear of the unit requires access so the water filter may be
changed periodically without difficulty.
• The device and its separate power adapter generate a minimal
amount of heat. Avoid covering them to allow normal cooling.
Water Connection
Before plugging in the device, connect the scaler’s water line to a
drinking-quality water supply (15-35 psi optimal), free of sediment.
An external, office-wide water filter is recommended to minimize
frequent changes of the device’s in-line water filter.
The male quick-connect that comes on the
end of the water hose is the standard fitting
presently used in the dental industry. If you
are replacing a scaler that uses an Adec-
type or other type of connection, remove
the old fitting from the unit hose and attach
it to the new water line. Check for leaks at all
hose and filter connections before use, and
tighten if necessary.
Controlling the Water Flow
Observing the arrow printed on the
control panel, turn the water control
counter- clockwise to increase the flow,
or clockwise to decrease water flow. If
water does not flow through the insert
when the foot pedal is depressed, the
water passage in the scaling insert may
be clogged.
Electrical Connection
The scaler must only be powered via the power supply assembly
that is supplied with the device by Parkell. Power supply provided
by Parkell is a Medical-Grade, IEC 60601 compliant, TUV approved
