An autoclave is recommended for sterilization.
• Before sterilization, clean the surface of the contra angle handpiece.
• Lubricate the contra angle handpiece, and then make a trial run.
• Remove the contra angle handpiece from the motor.
• Put the contra angle handpiece into a sterilization pouch when using
a vacuum type autoclave. Do not combine it with other instruments
in the same pouch.
• Autoclave the contra angle handpiece at 121 degrees C for 20 min-
utes or 134 degrees C for 15 minutes.
Removal
• Turn union nut counterclockwise with fingers.
• Pull the head out.
Connection
• Insert transmission gear into the head, and then rotate it with fingers
so that the gear of the transmission gear engages with that of the
head.
• Engage crown of head with that of shank and then turn the union
nut clockwise
Note: In case of latch type, remove the head after swinging the latch
out.
Important
This contra angle handpiece is a result pf precision engineering and
cannot be dismantled. For service and repair, always sent it to either
BA International Ltd. or an accredited BA certified service centre with-
out dismantling it.
• BA handpiece with this symbol can be cleaned and disinfect-
ed in a thermo washer disinfector.
• Follow manufacturer’s operating instructions including cau-
tion, warning, etc. in use.
Sterilization
Warning
• Never use dry heat sterilization, cold sterilization, etc.
• Never autoclave the contra angle handpiece together with others in
a sterilization pouch.
Installation of Contra Angle Handpiece onto
Motor
Service and Repair