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Tacking Tip (See Fig. 5)
Use a tacking tip to direct the light to cure only a small amount of
product (approximately 2mm radius). Align the wide end of the Tacking
Tip with the Lens Cap and use moderate pressure to push into place.
To avoid the possibility of the Tacking Tip falling off during use, make
certain that it is tightly and properly attached on the lens cap.
Cure Times
Due to the variation in VLC (visible light cured) materials, curing times
will differ. Review manufacturer product instructions for recommended
curing times.
ALWAYS bench test new materials before use in vivo.
Curing Test Rings
DenMat recommends the following steps when using the enclosed
curing test rings for this purpose:
a. Fill the 2mm deep well of the test ring and level material.
b. Position the light transmitting element perpendicular to and
approximately 2mm-5mm above the top surface of the ring.
• With Flashlite LED lights (all models) start with
10-second exposures.
• With Sapphire PAC lights (all models) start with
5-second exposures.
• For all other curing lights; halogen, LED and other refer to
the manufacturer instructions. A minimum of 10-30 seconds
is recommended.
c. Use a dental probe to scrape test the hardness of the top
and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface should be as hard
as the top surface.
d. If the bottom surface is not completely cured repeat steps (b) to (c).
Repeat until the bottom surface is completely cured.
e. Maintain a log including material, shade and associated curing
exposure time. Use the log to monitor system performance.
Note: If a cavity preparation is deep, curing exposure times must also
be increased due to beam divergence and angular placement of the
light transmitting element to the restoration. An incremental filling
technique is recommended and each increment should be fully cured
prior to applying additional layers.
Instruction Manual
WARNING: Rated for non-continuous operation
Note:
The Tacking Tip is disposable and should be replaced after every use.
Duty Cycle
Flashlite Magna 4.0 – Intermittent use of 10-20 second curing times
with twice the cooling time.
Flashlite 2.0 – Intermittent use of 10-20 second curing times with
twice the cooling time, or continuous for maximum of 2 minutes
curing with twice the cooling time.
The Flashlite LED Curing Light produces several audible signals
including:
•
Flashlite Magna 4.0 Timing Beeps
Audible beeps will occur every five seconds during operation. After
20 seconds a long beep will sound and the light will automatically
shut off.
• Flashlite Magna 4.0 Audible Indicators
10 slow beeps — low battery warning
25 fast beeps — overheat alarm
• Flashlite 2.0 Timing Beeps
Audible beeps will occur every 10 seconds during operation: 1 beep
indicates 10 seconds, 2 beeps indicates 20 seconds, etc. The system
counts up to 6 beeps indicating 60 seconds and then repeats
starting with 1 beep. Unit will only shut off after manual press of
power button.
• Flashlite 2.0 Audible Indicators
10 slow beeps — low battery warning
25 fast beeps — overheat alarm.
Lens Cap (See Fig. 2)
The lens cap should be inspected prior to each use for blemishes,
scratches, cracks or foreign substances that may impair the optical
output of the Flashlite LED Curing Light. It is recommended that the lens
cap be replaced every 2-4 weeks.
Barrier Sleeve
To provide optimum protection, a clean plastic barrier sleeve should be
used for each new patient.
Light Shield
To help block reflected light, the light shield can be attached to the
Flashlite LED Curing Light by assembling the shield over the tip and
sliding into place.
