3M Unitek Ortholux Luminous Curing Ligh User manual

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Fast Curing Cordless LED Light
Instructions For Use
Ortholux™Luminous Curing Light

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Ortholux™Luminous Curing Light
Fast-Curing Cordless LED Light
Table of Contents Page
Safety 2
Glossary of Symbols 3
Product Description 4
Fields of Application 4
Technical Data 4
Charger 4
Handpiece 5
Charger and Handpiece 5
Transport and Storage Conditions 5
Installation of the Unit 5
Factory Settings 5
Initial Steps 5
Charger 5
Light Guide/Handpiece 5
Removing and Inserting the Light Guide
from/into the Handpiece 5
Inserting the Battery 6
Battery Charging 6
Operating Status Display of the Charger 6
Power Level Display of the Handpiece 6
Operation 7
Activating the Handpiece 7
Selection of Exposure Time 7
Activating and Deactivating the Light Emission 7
Tack Cure Function 7
Recommended Cure Techniques with
3M Unitek Adhesives 7-8
Sleep Mode 8
Measurement of Light Intensity 8
Acoustical Signals - Handpiece 8
Troubleshooting 9-10
Maintenance and Care 10
Inserting/Removing the Battery 10
Handpiece/Battery Care 10
Cleaning the Light Guide 10
Cleaning the Charger, Handpiece, and
Eye Shield 10
Storage of the Handpiece during Extended
Periods of Non-Use 10
Disposal 10
Customer Information 11
Warranty 11
Limitation of Liability 11
3M Unitek Service Centers 12
Safety
PLEASE NOTE!
Prior to installation and start-up of the unit, please read
these instructions carefully!
As with all electrical devices, the proper function and safe
operation of this unit depend on the user’s compliance with
the standard safety procedures as well as the specific safety
recommendations presented in these Instructions for Use.
1. The unit must be used in strict accordance with the
following Instructions for Use. The manufacturer
assumes no liability for any damage resulting from
the use of this unit for any other purpose.
2. Prior to start-up of the unit, ensure that the operating
voltage stated on the rating plate is compatible with
the available main voltage. Operation of the unit at a
different voltage may damage the unit.
3.
Position the unit so that the power plug is accessible at
all times. The power plug is used to turn the unit on and
off. To disconnect the charger from the main voltage,
remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.
4. Use supplied 3M Unitek charger. The use of any
other charger can result in damage to the battery.
5.
The Ortholux™Luminous Curing Light must be aimed
away from the eyes in order to avoid serious health
consequences due to irradiation of the eyes. Use the
eye shield. Exposure must be restricted to the area of
the oral cavity in which clinical treatment is intended.
6. CAUTION! In cases where the Ortholux Luminous
Curing Light will be used outside of the oral cavity
additional eye protection may be needed. The
reflected light from curing surfaces when not
confined to the oral cavity may be more intense than
intra-orally. It is recommended that protective orange
glasses be worn by everyone in close proximity of
the extraoral curing in addition to the use of the eye-
shield on the light.
7.
CAUTION! The Ortholux Luminous Curing Light
generates high intensity light. High intensity light
always involves the production of heat. The light
emitted should be aimed directly above the material
to be cured - exposure of the soft tissues (gingiva,
oral mucosa, and skin) to high-intensity light should
be avoided as such exposure may cause damage
or irritation. If applicable, cover such areas. If
exposure of soft tissues cannot be avoided, adjust
the polymerization process to the light level, e.g., by
shortening the polymerization times or increasing the
distance between the light guide exit and the material
to be cured. When utilizing the light in Extended
Mode (15s), do not keep the light in one position.
Longer exposure in the region of the pulp can lead
to injury or irritation of the pulp, which is why the
specified exposure times must not be exceeded.

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8. Ortholux Luminous Curing Light may be operated
only with the supplied light guide or 3M Unitek
replacement light guide. The use of other light
guides may result in a reduction or increase in the
light intensity. The product’s warranty does not
cover any damage resulting from the use of third-
party light guides.
9. Condensation resulting from the unit being
transferred from a cold to a warm environment may
be a potential risk. Hence, the unit should be turned
on only after it is completely equilibrated to ambient
temperature.
10. In order to avoid electric shock do not introduce
any objects into the unit with the exception of
replacement parts handled in accordance with the
Instructions for Use.
11. Use only genuine 3M Unitek parts when replacing
defective components as directed in these
Instructions for Use. The product’s warranty does
not cover any damage resulting from the use of
third-party replacement parts.
12. Should you have any reason to suspect the safety
of the unit to be compromised, the unit must be
taken out of operation and labeled accordingly
to prevent third parties from inadvertently
using a possibly defective unit. Safety may be
compromised, e.g., if the unit malfunctions or is
noticeably damaged.
13. Keep solvents, flammable liquids, and sources
of intense heat away from the unit as they may
damage the plastic housing of the charger, the
seals, or the cover on the operating buttons.
14. Do not operate the unit in the proximity of
flammable mixtures.
15. Do not allow cleaning agents to enter the unit as
this may short-circuit the unit or cause potentially
dangerous malfunction.
16. Only service centers authorized by 3M Unitek may
open the unit housing and repair the device.
17. Ortholux Luminous Curing Light must not be used
for patients, or by users, with heart pacemaker
implants who have been advised to be cautious with
regard to their exposure to small electrical devices.
18. Do not use Ortholux Luminous Curing Light
for patients with a history of photobiological
reactions (including individuals with urticaria
solaris or erythropoetic protoporphyria) or who are
currently on photosensitizing medication (including
8-methoxypsoralen or dimethylchlorotetracycline).
19. Individuals with a history of cataract surgery may
be particularly sensitive to the exposure to light
and should be discouraged from exposure to the
Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unless adequate
safety measures, such as the use of protective
goggles to filter blue light, are undertaken.
20. Individuals with a history of retinal disease should
seek advice from their ophthalmologist prior
to operating the unit. In operating the Ortholux
Luminous Curing Light, this group of individuals
must take extreme care and comply with any and
all safety precautions (including the use of suitable
light-filtering safety goggles).
21. This unit has been developed and tested in
accordance with the relevant EMC regulations
and standards. It is in conformity with legal
requirements. Since various factors such as power
supply, wiring, and the ambient conditions at the
place of operation can affect the EMC properties
of the unit, the possibility that, under unfavorable
conditions, there will be EMC disruptions cannot be
completely excluded. If you should notice problems
in the operation of this or other units, move the unit
to a different location.
22. Prior to each use of the unit ensure that the emitted
light intensity is sufficient to safely guarantee
polymerization. Use the light testing area integrated
into the charger for this purpose.
Glossary of Symbols
Attention, Consult Accompanying
Documents
Type B Equipment -
Protection against electric shock
Class II Equipment - double insulated
Establishes that the product conforms to all
applicable legal requirements
NRTL approval applies only to
USA version PN 704-460
Battery power level
Icon to identify electric and electronic
devices. The unit must be collected and
disposed of separately.
Temperature limitation
Humidity limitation
Atmospheric pressure limitation

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Product Description
Ortholux Luminous Curing Light, is a high-performance
light source for intraoral polymerization of orthodontic
adhesives. It consists of a charger and a cordless
handpiece powered by a rechargeable battery.
The charger is designed for use on a table and cannot
be wall-mounted.
The light source is a high-performance light-emitting
diode (LED). The emitted light covers the light
wavelengths between 430 and 480 nm.
Settable exposure times:
• 3, 6, 9, or 12 seconds.
• Extended mode (15 seconds)
• Tack cure mode (1 second)
The charger is equipped with an integrated light
intensity testing area.
The unit is shipped with an 8 mm diameter light guide.
It is not permissible to use light guides from other
manufacturers.
The handpiece is equipped with a sleep mode to minimize
the unit’s energy consumption. The handpiece switches
to sleep mode once it is placed in the charger or if left
unused for approximately 5 minutes outside the charger.
NOTE: Do not discard these Instructions for the
duration of product use.
Fields of Application
• Polymerization of light-curing orthodontic
adhesives with photoinitiators in the
wavelength range of 430-480 nm.
The high intensity light output of the Ortholux
Luminous Curing Light allows for faster curing
times than other available curing lights. Refer to
the table under Recommended Cure Techniques
with 3M Unitek Adhesives.
- Though the majority of light-curing orthodontic
adhesives are responsive in this range of
wavelengths, you may wish to contact the
manufacturer of the material in question.
Technical Data
Charger
Operating voltage: 100 - 127 V 50/60 Hz
230 V 50/60 Hz (see rating
plate for factory-set voltage)
Power input: Nominal consumption
0.045 A (230 V)
0.1 A (100-127 V)
Dimensions: Length: 170 mm
Width: 95 mm
Height: 50 mm
Weight: 650 g
Light guide
Handpiece
Charger
Power cord
Eyeshield

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Classification: Protection class II,
Handpiece
Power supply: lithium-ion battery, nominal
voltage 3.7 V
Utilizable wavelength
range: 430-480 nm
Wavelength peak: 455 nm +/- 10 nm
Light intensity (between
400 and 515 nm): 1600 mW/cm2(independent
of battery power level)
Light emission area: typically 42 mm2
(optically active)
Intermittent
operation:
1 minute on, 15 minutes off
(ambient temperature of 40°C)
typically 7 minutes operating time
at ambient temperature (23°C)
Total exposure time
with new, fully
charged battery: typically 60 minutes
Dimensions: Diameter: 28 mm
Length: 270 mm
Weight: 250 g (including light guide)
Charger and Handpiece
Time to charge
empty battery: approximately 2.0 hours
Operating temperature: 10°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F)
Relative humidity: 30% to 75%
Atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Total height with
handpiece inserted in
the charger: 180 mm
Transport and Storage Conditions:
Ambient temperature
range: -20°C to +40°C /
-4°F to +104°F
Relative humidity: 30% to 75%
Atmospheric
pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Subject to technical modification without prior notice.
Installation of the Unit
Factory Settings
The factory settings of the unit are as follows:
•
When first turned on the unit is in Extended Mode,
i.e. only the Power level LED is lit on the hand piece.
Initial Steps
Charger
• Please ensure first that the voltage stated on the
rating plate corresponds to the existing main supply
voltage. The rating plate is attached to the bottom
of the charger.
• Place the charger on a level surface.
• Connect the power cable of the charger to the
power supply.
- The green LED on the charger showing that the unit
is ready for operation comes on. This shows that
the unit is ready for operation; please refer to the
section ”Operating Status Display of the Charger.”
Light Guide/Handpiece
• Never place the handpiece in the charger without
the battery inserted in the handpiece!
• Place the eye shield on the front of the unit.
• Autoclave the light guide prior to first use.
• Insert the light guide firmly into the handpiece.
Removing and Inserting the Light Guide
from/into the Handpiece
• The light guide has a magnetic holder. Remove the
light guide from the handpiece by pulling it towards
the front.
• Attach the light guide to the handpiece until it is
firmly in place.

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Insert the battery:
• Remove the protective cap from the battery
and keep with the unit packaging.
• Slowly insert the battery with the thread side
towards the metal housing into the handpiece
until it stops. Screw the battery clockwise by hand
until the seal is pressed firmly against the metal
housing. The unit will not function properly if the
battery is not screwed in completely!
• Iftheunitdoesnotfunctionproperly,remove
the battery and reinsert it as described above.
Power Level Display of the Handpiece
Battery Charging
• The unit contains a powerful lithium-ion
rechargeable battery. The battery does not have any
memory effect and can therefore be recharged at
any time by placing it in the charger (see “Power
Level Display of the Handpiece” below).
• Alternatively, the battery in the unit can be replaced
by a spare battery (available separately) which has
been charged.
• Place the handpiece on the charger for approximately
1.5 hours before the first use, in order to charge the
new battery completely for the first time.
- The status LED showing the operating status of
the charger flashes green during the charging
operation; see below “Operating Status Display
of the Charger.”
Operating Status Display of the Charger
Status LED
Steady green light
Flashes green
Steady red light
Flashes alternately red and green
Handpiece/battery outside the charger
Charger ready for operation
n/a
Charge contact pins are wet
Malfunction in the charger
Handpiece/battery in the charger
Charging has been completed
Battery is being charged
Charge contact pins are wet
Problem during charging
Status LED showing
operating status
Power Level LED
Operating status
Power Level LED
Steady green light
Steady red light
Flashes red
Handpiece outside the charger
Battery is charged, handpiece ready for operation
Warning for low battery capacity, remaining capacity
adequate typically for 20 3-second cycles
Battery fully discharged, exposure cycle will be
completed or, if in extended mode, stopped
Handpiece in the charger
Not possible, handpiece is in sleep mode
Not possible, handpiece is in sleep mode
Problem in charging, battery is defective
or cannot be charged
Operating status
Seal

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• For Extended Mode, an acoustical signal is emitted
every 3 seconds for a total of 15 seconds.
• If desired, press the START button to stop the light
emission before the set time is over.
Tack Cure Function
Hold down the START button to activate the Tack Cure
function regardless of the set Exposure Time. The unit
emits a single one-second light pulse which allows for
a short exposure to tack cure brackets. The light will
return to standard operation when the START button is
no longer depressed.
Recommended Cure Techniques with
3M Unitek Adhesives
• Rotate the light guide into the desired position
for polymerization.
• For most 3M Unitek adhesives, reference the table
below for recommended cure technique.
• For other 3M Unitek adhesives not specifically
mentioned, please refer to the adhesive Instructions
for Use.
• If using other light cure adhesive systems, consult
the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions.
• The light guide tip should be placed approximately
1-2 mm above the appliance and pointed
perpendicular towards the tooth surface.
Operation
Activating the Handpiece
If the Power Level LED is off, briefly press the START
button to activate the hand piece. The Power Level LED
will come on and a short audible signal is emitted. The
hand piece is now ready for operation; the handpiece
displays the latest set exposure time setting.
Selection of Exposure Time
Press the TIME button to cycle through the following
settings from left to right. Press the TIME button again
to go back to 3s settings from the Extended Mode.
Caution! High intensity light always involves the
production of heat. When utilizing the light in
Extended Mode (15s), do not keep the light in
one position. Longer exposure in the region of the pulp
can lead to injury or irritation of the pulp, which is why
the specified exposure times must not be exceeded.
Activating and Deactivating the
Light Emission
Briefly press the START button to activate the light
emission for the Exposure Time set as described above.
•
Once the emission has begun, the active Exposure
Time LEDs will count down every 3s with an acoustical
signal indicating the elapsed time, except for the
Extended Mode. When the emission is completed, the
Exposure Time LEDs will return as set before.
• Example with 12s Exposure Time setting:
START button
Power Level LED
TIME button
LEDs showing
exposure times
3s 6s 9s 12s Extended
Mode (15s)
Beginning
of Emission
3 sec
Elapsed
6 sec
Elapsed
9 sec
Elapsed
End of
Emission
ON Signal 1 beep 2 beeps 3 beeps
OFF Signal
Appliance Adhesive
Ortholux™
Luminous
Curing Light
Metal
Brackets
Transbond™XT Adhesive,
Transbond™PLUS Color
Change Adhesive,
APC™II Adhesive
Coated Brackets,
APC™PLUS Adhesive
Coated Brackets
3 seconds mesial x
3 seconds distal
Ceramic
Brackets
3 seconds through
the bracket
Buccal Tubes
(direct bond)
6seconds mesial x
6 seconds occlusal
Lingual
Retainers Transbond™LR Adhesive
3 seconds mesial x
3 seconds distal
Molar
Bands
Transbond™Plus
Band Adhesive 12 seconds
(3 seconds
per cusp)
Unitek™Multi-Cure Glass
Ionomer Band Cement
Indirect Trays
(Metal Brackets
)
Transbond™Supreme
LV Adhesive
6 seconds mesial
x 6 seconds distal
through the tray
Indirect Trays
(Ceramic
Brackets)
6 seconds through
the bracket
and tray

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• The recommendations are applicable with 100%
light output intensity, measured at the intensity test
area on the charging base.
• A technique tip for faster light curing of metal
brackets is to position the light guide interproximal
to two brackets. In order for the bracket to fully
cure, both sides of the bracket must be exposed to
the light.
- Keep the light guide clean at all times to
obtain full light intensity. Cured primer/
adhesive on the light guide will reduce the
intensity resulting in incomplete cure.
- Damaged light guides substantially reduce
the light intensity and must be replaced
immediately,sharpedgesmaycause
serious injury!
NOTE: Holding the light away from the tooth, moving
the light guide and turning the light guide tip at an
angle may cause incomplete cure of the material.
Sleep Mode
Once the handpiece is placed in the charger, all
internal functions and LEDs are automatically turned
off as the handpiece switches to sleep mode. This
reduces the power consumption of the battery to a
minimal level. Outside the charger, the handpiece
is also switched to sleep mode if it is not used
for approximately 5 minutes. See “Activating the
Handpiece” to wake up the unit.
Measurement of Light Intensity
The light intensity of the Ortholux Luminous Curing
Light handpiece can only be reliably determined
using the light intensity testing area on the Ortholux
Luminous Curing Light charger! The circular testing
area is located below the Status LED on the charger.
Measurements carried out using other units will
produce incorrect results due to the different
light sources and the varying arrangement of the
components of the units.
NOTE: The light intensity is independent of the
battery charge level.
Caution!
• Clean the testing area with a damp cloth.
• Without applying pressure, place the light guide
on the testing area such that the light-emitting
opening of the light guide is flush with the
testing area.
• Activate the lamp by pressing the START button.
-
The number of illuminated LEDs on the
charger is indicative of the measured light
intensity: 5 LEDs = 100%, 4 LEDs = 90%, 3
LEDs = 80%, 2 LEDs = 70%, 1 LED = 60%.
• If the light intensity is below 80% (fewer
than3LEDsareON),checkthelightguide
and handpiece for contamination or defects
.
• Remove and clean the light guide of any
contamination. Replace a defective light guide
with a new light guide. If the measures described
above do not result in any improvement, call
3M Unitek Customer Service.
Acoustical Signals - Handpiece
An acoustical signal is emitted
• every time a button is pressed
• every time the light is turned ON or OFF
• 1 time after 3 seconds exposure time, 2 times
after 6 seconds, 3 times after 9 seconds
Exception: in Extended Mode; an acoustical
signal is emitted every 3 seconds
• every time the sleep mode is terminated by
pressing the START button.
A 2 second-error signal is emitted, if
• the handpiece overheats
• the battery lacks sufficient charge
The acoustical signals from the handpiece can
be turned off (except for the 2-second error signal).
Put the handpiece in sleep, e.g., by setting it in the
charger. Take the device from the charger; press
the TIME button, then press the START button. This
changes the sleep mode of the handpiece back to
active and the status “Acoustical signals activated”
to “Acoustical signals deactivated”. The acoustical
signals can be reactivated by following the
same procedure.
Testing area
LEDs showing
light intensity

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Error Cause
• Solution
The LED showing the
operating status in the charger
flashes alternately red and
green. The handpiece is in the
charger.
Malfunction during charging.
• Remove and re-insert the
battery to reset the unit.
• The battery is damaged.
• Replace the battery.
The LED showing the
operating status in the
charger does not come
on although the plug has
been connected to an
electrical outlet.
Power outlet carries no
voltage.
• Use a different power
outlet.
Charger is defective.
• Have the charger
repaired.
The light intensity is too low. • Clean the light guide
and the protecting
glass in the light guide
mounting hole (please
refer to “Cleaning the
Light Guide”).
The LED showing the
operating status in the charger
flashes alternately red and
green. The handpiece is not in
the charger.
Charger is defective.
• Unplug and plug in the
charger to reset.
• Have the charger
repaired.
During light emission in
extended mode, an error
signal sounds for 2 seconds,
the emission is stopped,
and the handpiece changes
to sleep mode.
The handpiece has become
overheated in the course
of use. The handpiece can
be used again once it has
cooled down.
• Allow the handpiece to
cool down.
- Immediately after the
temperature control
has turned off the
handpiece, it must cool
down a minimum of 1.5
minutes in the air before
a new light emission can
be started.
- The handpiece can
be used again, once
pressing the START
button successfully
activates the light.
-
During the cooling-off
period immediately after
the acoustical signal
has gone off, 2 minute
cooling-off time in the air
typically corresponds to
1 minute operating time.
The light emission does not
start when the START button
is pressed; an error signal
sounds for 2 seconds.
The handpiece has become
overheated in the course
of use. The handpiece can
be used again once it has
cooled down briefly.
• Allow the handpiece to
cool down.
- The handpiece can
be used again, once
pressing the START
button successfully
activates the light.
- During the cooling-off
period immediately after
the acoustical signal
has gone off, 2 minute
cooling-off time in the air
typically corresponds to
1 minute operating time.
The power level display of
the handpiece flashes red
while the handpiece is in
the charger.
Charging problem. The
battery is defective or at the
end of its useful life.
• Remove and re-insert the
battery to reset the unit.
• Replace the battery.
The handpiece has not been
used for a long time and
now it cannot be turned on.
There is not enough charge
in the battery to turn on the
handpiece.
• Place the handpiece
in the charger and
re-charge the battery.
The power level display of
the handpiece flashes red.
The ongoing exposure is
interrupted (light off signal
is emitted) followed by
a 2 second-error signal;
the handpiece switches to
“sleep” mode and resists
further activation.
The battery lacks sufficient
charge.
• Place the handpiece
in the charger and
re-charge the battery.
The charge level display
on the handpiece glows
red steadily.
The remaining battery
charge is adequate only
for typically 20 3-second
exposure cycles.
• Place the handpiece
in the charger and
re-charge the battery.
Error Cause
• Solution
Troubleshooting

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sterilization, the spots of dried liquid should be
wiped off the ends of the device.
• Adhering polymerized material should be removed
with alcohol, a plastic spatula may help in removing
the material.
- Do not use any sharp or pointed tools for
cleaning in order to protect the surface of the
unit from scratching.
• The protective glass of the handpiece can be
cleaned with a soft and fluff-free cloth.
CleaningtheCharger,Handpiece,and
Eye Shield
• To disinfect all components, spray the disinfectant
on a towel and use it to disinfect the unit. Do
not spray the disinfectant directly on the
handpiece or the charger.
- Disinfection agents must not enter the unit!
• Dry residual disinfectants on the charger, the
handpiece and the eye shield with a soft and fluff-
free cloth, as they damage the plastic components.
• Clean the charger, the handpiece and the eye
shield with a soft cloth and, if required, a mild
cleaning agent.
-
Solvents or abrasive cleaners may not be used in
any case, as they damage the plastic components!
- Cleaning agents must not enter the unit!
- Make sure that charge contact pins remain dry
and are not contacted by metallic or greasy
parts. Do not bend the charge contact pins
during drying. Wet charge contact pins will
cause an operating error (malfunction message:
the LED showing the operating status of the
charger flashes red).
Storage of the Handpiece during
Extended Periods of Non-Use
• If the handpiece is not to be used for an extended
period of time (e.g., during vacation) fully
charge the battery prior to departure or keep the
handpiece inserted in the operational charger.
A safety switch within the battery prevents a
total discharge.
• Discharged or nearly discharged batteries must be
recharged as soon as possible.
Disposal
Your new unit contains a powerful lithium-ion
rechargeable battery. Dispose of defective batteries
and units in accordance with local legal regulations!
Maintenance and Care
The Ortholux Luminous Curing Light is maintenance-
free with the exception of cleaning the light guide and
replacing batteries as needed. The light output should
be checked on a regular basis, i.e. daily, using the
integrated light intensity testing area on the charging
base. See the information contained in this chapter
to secure problem-free operation. There are no user
serviceable parts on the unit. If the unit malfunctions
and the trouble shooting steps above do not remedy the
situation, call 3M Unitek Customer Service.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Never place the handpiece in the charger without the
battery inserted in the handpiece!
Use 3M Unitek batteries only! The use of other
manufacturer batteries or non-rechargeable batteries/
primary batteries is a potential hazard and may
damage the unit.
• Remove the battery from the handpiece by turning
it counter-clockwise as shown. (Page 6)
• Insert the (new) battery into the handpiece and turn
it clockwise until the seal is firmly pressed against
the metal housing.
• Place the handpiece in the charger for 1.5 hours in
order to fully charge the new battery for the first time.
- The LED showing the operating status on the
charger flashes green; see also “Operating
Status Display of the Charger.”
Handpiece/Battery Care
• Use only the 3M Unitek charger which is provided
with the unit; failure to do so could lead to damage
to the battery!
• Do not immerse the battery in water or incinerate!
Please also observe the chapter on ”Safety.”
Cleaning the Light Guide
The light guide can be autoclaved.
Do not sterilize by chemical means or hot-air!
• The light guide should be regularly wiped clean
with a soft cloth. Especially before and after steam
Error Cause
• Solution
The LED showing the
operating status in the
charger glows red steadily.
The charge contact pins in
the handpiece or the charger
are wet.
• Dry the charge contact
pins. Be careful not to
bend the flexible
charge contact pins in
the charger.

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Customer Information
No person is authorized to provide any information
that deviates from the information provided in this
instruction sheet.
Warranty
3M Unitek warrants this product will be free from
defects in material and manufacture for a period of
two years from date of purchase. 3M UNITEK MAKES
NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. User is responsible
for determining the suitability of the product for
user’s application. If this product is defective within
the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M
Unitek’s sole obligation shall be repair or replacement
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration – electromagnetic emission
The Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment
specified below. The customer or the user of the Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit should assure that
it is used in such an environment.
Emissions test
Co mpliance
Electrom agnetic environme nt - guidance
RF emissions
CISPR 11
Group 1
The Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit uses RF energy only
for its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very
low and are not likely to cause any interference in
nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions
CISPR 11
Class B
Harmonic emissions
IEC 61000-3-2
Class A,
Voltage fluctuations /
flicker emissions
IEC 61000-3-3
Complies
The Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit is suitable for use in
all establishments, including domestic establishments and
those directly connected to the public low-voltage power
supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic
purposes.

Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user of the Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit should assure that it is used in
such an environment.
Immunity test
IEC 60601
test leve l
Co mpliance level
Electrom agnetic environment -
guidan ce
Electrostatic
discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-2
± 6 kV contact
± 8 kV air
± 6 kV contact
± 8 kV air
Floors should be wood, concrete or
ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
synthetic material, the relative humidity
should be at least 30 %.
Electrostatic
transient / burst
IEC 61000-4-4
± 2 kV for power
supply lines
± 1 kV for input/output
lines
± 2 kV for power
supply lines
± 1 kV for input/output
lines
Mains power quality should be that of a
typical commercial or hospital
environment.
Surge
IEC 61000-4-5
± 1 kV differential
mode
± 2 kV common mode
± 1 kV differential
mode
± 2 kV common mode
Mains power quality should be that of a
typical commercial or hospital
environment.
Voltage dips, short
interruptions and
voltage variations
on power supply
input lines
IEC 61000-4-11
< 5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT)
for 0,5 cycle
40 % UT
(60 % dip in UT)
for 5 cycles
70 % UT
(30 % dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
< 5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT)
for 5 sec
< 5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT)
for 0,5 cycle
40 % UT
(60 % dip in UT)
for 5 cycles
70 % UT
(30 % dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
< 5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT)
for 5 sec
Mains power quality should be that of a
typical commercial or hospital
environment. If the user of the Ortholux
Luminous Curing Light unit requires
continued operation during power mains
interruptions, it is recommended that
the Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit
be powered from an uninterruptible
power supply or a battery.
Power frequency
(50/60 Hz)
magnetic field
IEC 61000-4-8
3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should
be at levels characteristic of a typical
location in a typical commercial or
hospital environment.
NOTE UT is the a. c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user of the Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit should assure that it is used in such
an environment.
Immunity test
IEC 60601 test
level
Co mplian ce
level
Electromagnetic environment -
guidance
Conducted RF
IEC 61000-4-6
Conducted RF
IEC 61000-4-3
3 Vrms
150 kHz to 80 MHz
3 V/m
80 MHz to 2,5 GHz
10 V
3 V/m
Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment should be used no closer to any
part of the Ortholux Luminous Curing Light
unit, including cables, than the recommended
separation distance calculated from the
equation applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter.
Re comm ended separatio n distance
80 MHz to 800 MHz
800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
where pis the maximum output power rating
of the transmitter in watts (W) according to
the transmitter manufacturer and dis the
recommended separation distance in metres
(m).b
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site
survey,a should be less than the compliance
level in each frequency range.b
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
equipment marked with the following symbol:
NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
aField strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land
mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically
with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic
site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the Ortholux Luminous
Curing Light unit is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Ortholux Luminous Curing
Light unit should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional
measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit.
bOver the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 10 V/m.

Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment and the Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light unit
The [EQUIPMENT or SYSTEM] is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF
disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Ortholux™ Luminous Curing Light unit can help
prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment (transmitters) and the Ortholux Luminous Curing Light unit as recommended
below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment
S
eparation distance according to frequency o f transm itter
m
Ra ted maximum
output of
transmitter
W
150 kHz to 80 MHz
80 M Hz to 8 00 MHz
800 MHz to 2,5 G Hz
0,01 0,04 0,12 0,40
0,1 0,11 0,38 1,26
1 0,35 1,20 4,00
10 1,11 3,79 12,65
100 3,50 12,00 40,00
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in metres (m)
can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power
rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects and people.