
Prophy Star 3 Handpiece.................................................................................. 264422
Cleaning Brush ................................................................................................ 203043
Rear Seal, 4-Line (Package of 3)...................................................................... 202897
DentaLube II ..................................................................................................... 262539
Rubber Grips (Package of 4) ............................................................................ 264441
Nosepiece......................................................................................................... 264434
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: LOW POWER
Cause: Air leak at motor
Correction: Replace rear seal. StarDental Part #202897
(Refer to 'Rear Seal Replacement')
Cause: Debris buildup
Correction: Refer to Cleaning
Cause: Faulty angle
Correction: Replace angle
Cause: Air pressure too low
Correction: Verify proper handpiece air pressure
Cause: Crimped Tubing
Correction: Straighten tubing inside and outside of tubing delivery head
Cause: Brittle rear seal
Correction: Replace rear seal. StarDental Part #202897
(Refer to 'Rear Seal Replacement')
PROBLEM: PROPHY ANGLE SLIPS IN CHUCK
Cause: Insufficient clamp load between chuck and drive stem of
prophy angle
Correction: Replace faulty prophy angle with a prophy angle that meets ISO
standards for drive stems
Cause: Build up of debris in chuck
Correction: Clean chucking mechanism
Refer to Cleaning Prophy Star 3 Chuck
PROBLEM: PROPHY ANGLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
Cause: Angle is out of balance
Correction: Install new prophy angle
NOTE: If a problem persists, contact dealer for further assistance; or contact
StarDental Technical Service at 1-866-DTE-INFO.
CAUTION It is the responsibility of the user to use only FDA compliant sterilizing equipment and accessories
that are capable of meeting the manufacturers recommendations below.
CAUTION Do not exceed 135°C
Do not use: • dry heat sterilizer • cold sterilizers • ultrasonic cleaners • hand soaps
• surface sprays • surface wipes • chemical disinfectors
• surgical milk • detergents • immersion techniques
• sterilizer bags containing disinfectants
LIMITS ON REPROCESSING Repeated processing has minimal effect on these attachments. End of life is normally
determined by wear and damage due to use.
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING Clean and sterilize handpiece as soon as practical before first use and after each patient.
CONTAINMENT AND
TRANSPORTATION:
It is recommended that handpieces are reprocessed as soon as is reasonably practical
following use.
PREPARATION FOR
CLEANING:
Remove handpiece from dental unit tubing; remove angle from handpiece. No further
disassembly is required.
CLEANING - AUTOMATED: Washer-disinfectors are not recommended.
CLEANING - MANUAL: Cleaning chuck:
Insert round end of brush (FIG.9), StarDental Part #203043, straight into chuck and withdraw.
NOTE: Do not rotate brush while inserting or removing. After
removing brush, tap nose of chuck to expel debris.
CAUTION Do not adjust or disassemble the handpiece.
Handpiece: Remove debris from external surfaces using a
small brush and isopropyl alcohol. Dry thoroughly. Repeat after each patient.
LUBRICATION: The Prophy Star 3 Handpiece is LubeFree and therefore requires no lubrication.
At times, debris from the delivery system’s drive air tubing collects in the handpiece. This
build up may cause sluggish operation. To ease, place 1 drop of DentaLube II, StarDental
Part #262539, into the drive air tube, and operate the handpiece for 15 seconds.
DISINFECTION: Use steam sterilization exclusively for complete sterility as outlined below.
MAINTENANCE: See 'Cleaning' above
The Prophy Star 3 Handpiece should be routinely maintained, checked for corrosion, worn parts,
etc. and should be replaced on an as needed basis.
INSPECTION & FUNCTION
TESTING:
See Installation, Operating Recommendations, and/or Troubleshooting sections of this
manual.
PACKAGING: Single: A standard sterilization packaging material must be used. Ensure that the pack is
large enough to contain the item without stressing the seals.
In sets: Handpieces may be loaded into dedicated instrument trays or general purpose
sterilization trays. Ensure that cutting edges are protected and do not exceed the tray
manufacturer’s limit per tray. Wrap the trays using appropriate packaging materials and
methods.
WRAPPED INSTRUMENT
STERILIZATION:
Gravity Type Autoclave: Pre-Vacuum Autoclave:
• Minimum of 15 minutes at 132° C • Minimum of 4 minutes at 132° C
• Minimum of 30 minutes at 121° C
Do not exceed 135° C
DRYING: Dry the handpiece for 30 minutes minimum using the sterilization dry cycle and allow the
handpiece to cool to room temperature in bag prior to use. If moisture is present, increase
your sterilizer dry cycle appropriately.
STORAGE: Store in bag after sterilization until ready to use.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Do not exceed the sterilizer manufacturer’s guidelines for load capacity. Use only paper or
paper/plastic bags.
MANUFACTURER CONTACT: See first or last panels of this manual.
CLEANING BRUSH
U.S.A.
StarDental®
Instruments
CLEANING AND STERILIZATION
FIG. 9
DESCRIPTION ITEM NUMBER
REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS & ACCESSORIES
ALWAYS INSIST ON STARDENTAL PARTS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE.
LIMITED WARRANTY
O-Rings, Seals, and Rubber Grips are specifically excluded from this warranty.
DENTALEZ warrants the Prophy Star 3Handpiece for 2 years from the date of purchase*.
Please note the following additional terms of our warranty policy:
• Warranty covers manufacturing defects only and does not cover defects resulting from abuse, accidents, misuse, improper
handling, cleaning, care or maintenance or the failure to follow or observe our operating/use, maintenance and/or installation
instructions. Damage resulting from the use of chemicals, cleaners, disinfectants or sterilization is not covered under this
warranty nor is normal wear and tear. Failure to use authorized parts or an authorized repair facility voids this warranty.
• Liability is limited to repair or replacement of the defective part(s) or products at our sole discretion. All other liabilities, in
particular liability for damages, including, without limitation, special, exemplary, consequential or incidental damages are
excluded
• THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.NO EMPLOYEE, REPRESENTATIVE
OR DEALER IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR TO GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY.
*Provided conditions in warranty are met.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please visit the website below to register your StarDental product. This will ensure proper registration and prompt and accurate
service should any of your purchases need evaluation or repair during the warranty period.
StarDental Products: www.DENTALEZ.com/warranty
FOR NEW PRODUCTS, MANUALS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION, CALL
1-866-DTE-INFO OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE @ WWW.DENTALEZ.COM
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT RETURNING PRODUCT TO DENTALEZ INC.
Anyone wishing to return any DENTALEZ Inc. product to a DENTALEZ facility MUST obtain the proper RETURN AUTHORIZATION
NUMBER from the Customer Service Department. The RA Number must appear clearly marked on both the outside and inside of
the returned product carton. When calling for a return authorization number you will be asked to provide the following information:
To Obtain A
Return Authorization
Number Call
1-866-DTE-INFO
1. Product Name, Model Number or Part Number
2. Serial Number of Product
3. Dealer Return Purchase Order Number
4. Reason For Return
5. Copy of Invoice Showing Purchase
Items will be evaluated. Return Authorization Number is not a guarantee for credit.Your cooperation with this procedure will
help us expedite processing of any returns.