Storage
After sterilizing the handpiece, keep it in the sterilization
pouch and store in a dark and cool place.
• Sterilization by class B cycles.
• Sterilization temperature is
135℃ o
r less.
• The cap and body are made of resin. They may become deteriorated if they are
sterilized in an autoclave many times.
• After autoclave sterilization, the cap, body, and slide knob are subject to discoloration,
which does not have a negative effect on performance.
• The slide knob can be autoclave100 times and is expendable supplies.
• Dry naturally if the temperature for drying process is to exceed 135
℃
.
• If damage occurs to the Sterilization pouch, discard and sterilize again using a new
pouch.
Sterilization (
Fig.5-12
)
A. Insert the handpiece in a sterilization pouch and seal it.
B. Autoclave for 3 min. at
134℃
and dry for 15 min.
Sterilization with autoclave is pemitted up to 250 times.
Fig.5-12
Vacuum Handpiece and Saliva
Ejector Handpiece
Assembly before sterilization (Fig.5-11)
Vacuum Tip/Vacuum Handpiece/Saliva Ejector
Handpiece
can be autoclave. Vacuum handpiece and
saliva ejector
handpiece have to assemble before autoclave.
When assembling the vacuum handpiece, align the two
surfaces; a
flat
surface of the cap and the surface of the
sliding groove of the body. Then, slide the cap into the
body straight.
* Do not insert it twisted.
Fig.5-11
Assembly before
sterilization
(
Vacuum Handpiece)
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Caution when assembling
vacuum handpiece before
sterilization
Align the
two surfaces
After assembly
Cap
Body
Insert the cap
straight
down
Complete insertion
with two surfaces
tightly aligned
Confirm both surfaces aligned