Planmeca Sovereign Classic, User Manual

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NOTE
When you place the suction tube cleaning holder back in the cuspidor after
cleaning, make sure it is pushed firmly into its position in the cuspidor.
30.6 Suction system
NOTE
Dry the suction tube holders and the tube bushings properly after cleaning.
Wet surfaces might disturb suction tube recognition.
30.6.1 In the morning
Steps
1. Perform suction flushing. For instructions, see section "Suction flushing"
on page 220.
2. Wipe the suction handpieces with Planmeca approved surface
disinfectant.
30.6.2 After each patient
Steps
1. Remove the used aspirating tips.
2. For hygienic and operational reasons, empty one glass of water (100 -
200 ml) with each suction tube by aspirating water and air through the
suction handpiece. Do this even if only the saliva suction tube has been
used.
3. Wipe the suction handpieces with Planmeca approved surface
disinfectant.
4. Wipe the suction holder / Flexy-holder, including the tablet holder, with
Planmeca approved surface disinfectant.
Results
NOTE
Do not use a spray disinfection solution for the suction arms and holders.
NOTE
Clean the tablet according to the instructions given by the manufacturer.
30.6.3 After each working day
Steps
1. Disinfect the suction system by running Suction cleaning, see section
"Suction cleaning" on page 223.
2. When the suction system has been rinsed, disinfect the suction
handpieces in a washer-disinfector at 93°C, then optionally autoclave
them at 134°C.
30 Cleaning and disinfection
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