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20. Post-use Maintenance
After each patient maintain the product as follows.
WARNING
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Immediately after a treatment, the handpiece should be cleaned, lubricated and sterilized. Failure to
properly maintain the handpiece may lead to overheating, causing burn injuries or product failure.
CAUTION
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Do not use the following fluids to wipe, immerse or clean the product; strong/super acid water,
strong acid/alkaline chemicals, chlorine-containing solutions, solvents such as benzine or thinner.
20-1 Preparation
1) Wear a eye protection, a mask and gloves to avoid infection.
2) Remove the bur.
3) Disconnect the handpiece from the motor.
20-2 Cleaning
Manual Cleaning (External Surface)
1) Remove dirt and debris on the handpiece surface using a brush under running water (at 38°C or less).
Do not use a wire brush.
2) Wipe off the moisture on the surface using absorbent cloth.
CAUTION
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If water comes inside the handpiece, blow air into the rear of the handpiece using an air syringe and
remove the remaining water.
Automatic Cleaning (External and Internal Surfaces) (Only for FX65m)
Use a thermo-disinfector in accordance with ISO 15883 (EN ISO 15883).
Refer to the thermo-disinfector manual.
CAUTION
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After washing with thermo-disinfector and prior to lubrication, dry the product until all internal
moisture is thoroughly removed. Thermo-disinfector moisture remaining inside the product could
reduce the effect of lubrication and could cause corrosion inside of the product.
20-3 Disinfection
Manual Disinfection (External Surface)
Wipe the surface with cloth soaked in disinfectant solution such as alcohol.
Automatic Disinfection (External and Internal Surfaces) (Only for FX65m)
Use a thermo-disinfector in accordance with ISO 15883 (EN ISO 15883).
Refer to the thermo-disinfector manual.
20-4 Lubrication
NSK PANA SPRAY Plus / PANA SPRAY
Apply NSK PANA SPRAY Plus / PANA SPRAY every time after each use and/or before autoclaving.
1) Attach the Spray Nozzle into the Spray Port nozzle on the can.
2) Insert the Spray Nozzle into the rear of the handpiece. Hold the handpiece and spray for approximately
2-3 seconds. Apply lubricant until it expels from the handpiece head for at least 2 seconds (Fig. 15).
