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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.
Controlling Water Flow
Observing the arrow printed on the control panel,
turn the water control counter-clockwise to increase
the flow, or clockwise to decrease water flow. If
water does not flow through the insert when the foot
pedal is depressed, the water passage in the scal-
ing insert may be clogged.
Electrical Connection
The scaler must only be powered via the Trans-
former Assembly that is supplied with the device
by Parkell.
1. Plug the round transformer power cord connec-
tor into the back of the scaler, with the arrow on
the plug on top.
2. Plug the transformer into a grounded electrical
outlet. Stepping on the pedal will activate the
scaler.
Use of Autoclavable
Sheaths and
Ultrasonic Inserts
1. The TurboSENSOR handpiece
is provided with the autoclavable
handpiece sheath attached.
Prior to use, the sheath should
be sterilized. To remove it, hold
the handpiece at the base with
one hand and turn the sheath
counter-clockwise with the
other, taking care not to twist the
hose. The sheath will unscrew
and slip off.
2. To replace the sheath, gently
thread it onto the handpiece
clockwise, until there is no gap
between the two. Take care not
to damage or dislodge the
O-ring. Do not overtighten.
Turning On the Scaler and
Controlling Power Output
The unit does not have a traditional on/off switch.
The foot pedal turns the unit on when depressed,
and off when released.
The pedal should be
placed where it will not accidentally be pressed
when the device is not in use.
The TurboSENSOR gives you two ways to adjust
the scaling power, by using the Power Control Knob
for normal operation, or by depressing the Foot
Pedal to enter the “Turbo Mode”.
Use the Power Control Knob
to set the initial scaling power
for the procedure at hand.
Turn the knob in a clockwise
direction to increase the
power, or counterclockwise
to decrease the power.
• Usually, the Power Control Knob is set at the
“Medium” setting to start. When the foot pedal is
slightly depressed to the first position, the insert
will begin vibrating at Medium power.
• If the Power Control Knob is set for the “Perio”
setting, the “Perio” light will illuminate, and the
tip will vibrate at a much a lower power than a
traditional scaler when the foot pedal is
depressed. This permits very subtle adjustments
in tip power, meaning that relatively large move-
ments of the knob within the Perio mode of oper-
ation will produce small increases in power. This
allows more comfortable debridement for sensi-
tive patients.
• When the “Perio” light is not illuminated, tip ampli-
tude reacts more dramatically to knob adjustment
for high power calculus removal.
Use the “Turbo Mode” for short-term increases in
power during scaling. Fully depress the foot pedal
to the floor using increased foot pressure and the
yellow “Turbo” light will illuminate. This will instantly
boost scaling power to a point midway between the
current setting and the scaler’s maximum power.
• Engaging the Turbo feature at a low power setting
causes a significant boost in power.
• Engaging the Turbo feature at high power will
produce very little change.
•
Since water flow is not affected by “Turbo Mode”,
extended procedures may require a water adjust-
ment.
• Partially lifting your foot off of the pedal will return
the scaler to normal, “non-Turbo” mode.
Note that whenever you fully release the foot pedal,
the green “on” light on the front panel will turn off
along with the yellow “Turbo” light. This change may
take several seconds.
Clinical Suggestions on
Tooth Scaling
• To prevent any potential injury to the patient, ultra-
sonic scalers should be used by trained, licensed
professionals only.
