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INSTALLING THE SCALER
Locate the device where the control panel will be easy
to reach during scaling procedures, and where the
water filter at the rear of the unit may be periodically
changed without difficulty. The scaler requires
access to a grounded electrical outlet and an optional
connection to a source of drinking-quality water from
the building water supply. Alternatively, the unit may
receive fluid exclusively from the internal bottle supply
WATER CONNECTION
If the clinician chooses to operate the Integra on city
water, before plugging in the device, they should
connect the scaler’s water line through the included
filter disk to a drinking-quality water supply (15-35 psi
optimal), free of sediment, at room temperature. An
external, office-wide water filter is recommended to
minimize frequent changes of the device’s in-line water
filter. The male quick-connect that comes on the end
of the water hose is the standard fitting presently used
in the dental industry. If you are replacing a scaler that
uses an Adec-type or other type of connection, remove
the old fitting from the unit hose and attach it to the
new water line. Check for leaks at all hose and filter
connections before use, and tighten if necessary.
USING THE INTERNAL FLUID
SUPPLY BOTTLES
The Parkell Integra is equipped with two internal
bottles which can supply the fluid that flows through
the handpiece for cooling and lavage during use. The
bottles may be filled with drinking-quality water, or
diluted with anti-microbials at a ratio of 4 parts water
to 1 part chlorhexidine or mouthwash. If fluids other
than water are used in the bottles, the system should
be flushed with plain water after each use.
To fill the bottles:
1. Open the Integra cover. You will see two bottles, with
the bottle-lock holding them in place.
2. Using finger and thumb, gently squeeze the two
retaining lugs of the bottle-lock and remove it
from the unit.
3. Remove the bottles from the unit. Unscrew and
remove the caps from them.
4. Fill the bottles up to the fill line marked on the side.
5. Replace the caps on the bottles, making sure they
are screwed on all the way.
6. Replace the bottles in the rear of the Integra, making
sure they are standing upright in the base of the unit.
7. Replace the bottle-lock over the bottles. Look for
the word “Top” on the bottle-lock to make sure it
is in correctly. As before, using finger and thumb,
squeeze the two retaining lugs and
gently press the bottle-lock down.
Release the lugs. They should
locate into the side of the clear
cover and hold the bottles firmly
in place.
8. Completely close the Integra lid. If not
fully closed, the unit will not be able to draw fluid
from the bottles.
9. Monitor the fluid level in the bottles regularly during
use and refill as required. A constant fluid flow is
necessary for correct operation of the Integra
during scaling.
Foot Pedal
Power
External water
flow regulator
External water
connection
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Bottle-Lock
(DO NOT DISCARD)
Apply lubricant
to both ‘O’ rings.
The lid must be closed completely for the unit to function
correctly with the internal fluid system. If the lid does not
close completely or it sticks, then the two black ‘O’ rings
on the underside of the cover may be dry and require a little
lubrication. Apply a very thin layer of Vaseline to each ‘O’
ring with a Q-Tip. Just a thin layer is all that is necessary.
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