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11.2 Weekly Maintenance: Cavitron®
Select™ SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler
with Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir
System
1. Remove Cavitron®Insert from Handpiece.
2. Turn the System OFF.
3. Detach Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Scaler from
Reservoir System.
4. Detach Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle from Pump (see
Section 6 for complete instructions).
5. Empty entire contents of Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle.
6. Replace empty Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle to Pump.
7. Carefully lock Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle into Cavit-
ron®Select™ Reservoir Pump.
8. Connect Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Scaler to Cavitron®Select™
Reservoir System (see Section 6 for complete instructions).
9. Turn the System ON.
10. Hold the Handpiece (without the Cavitron®Insert installed)
upright over a sink or drain.
11. To air purge the water line, operate the Cavitron®Select™
SPS™ Scaler for at least 30 seconds. (is will eliminate uid
to prevent it from settling in the Cavitron®Select™ SPS™
Scaler for extended periods of time. is may also help
decrease the chance of bio-lm formations in the
Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ water lines.)
12. Turn the System OFF.
13. Prepare a 1:10 hypochlorite (NaOCL) solution by mixing
1 part 5.25% sodium hypochlorite with 10 parts tap water.
14. Remove cap and pour this 1:10 solution into the Cavitron®
Select™ SPS™ Reservoir Bottle. Do not overll with solution
(see Section 3.3 for complete instructions).
15. Securely replace cap on Bottle.
16. Turn the System ON.
17. Hold the Handpiece (without the Cavitron®Insert installed)
upright over a sink or drain.
18. Operate the Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Scaler for at least
10 seconds.
19. Turn the System OFF.
20. Leave the unit undisturbed for at least 10 minutes, BUT FOR
NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES to allow sodium hypochlo-
rite solution to disinfect the system. As a suggestion, place a
sign which states that the System is being disinfected and
should not be used.
21. Unscrew cap and discard disinfectant solution.
22. Fill Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle with tap or distilled
water. Do not overll with liquid (see Section 3.3 for
complete instructions).
23. Turn the System ON.
24. Operate the Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Scaler for at least
60 seconds.
25. Turn o system. Detach Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ scaler from
Select™ Reservoir System.
26. Detach Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle from Pump
(see Section 6 for complete instructions).
27. Autoclave Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle.
NOTE: ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE FLUSHED FROM THE
SYSTEM BEFORE IT IS READY FOR PATIENT USE.
11.3 Water Line Filter Maintenance
When the water line lter becomes discolored, the lter should
be replaced to prevent reduced water ow to the Cavitron®Select™
SPS™ System. A 10-pack of replacement lters is available by
ordering Part Number 90158 from your local DENTSPLY®
distributor.
1. Verify the system is turned o.
2. Disconnect the water supply hose from the dental oce
water supply. If a quick-disconnect connector is attached to
the end of the hose, relieve the water pressure by pressing the
tip of the connector in an appropriate container and drain
the water.
3. Grasp the ttings on either side of the lter disk and twist
counterclockwise. Remove the lter section from either side
of the water hose.
4. Install the replacement lter onto the water hose ttings.
e lter should be positioned to match up with the correct
hose tting.
5. Hand tighten the two hose ttings in a clockwise direction.
Reconnect the water supply hose, operate the unit to bleed
the air and test for leaks.
11.4 Pump Lavage Filter Maintenance
When the pump lavage lter becomes discolored, the lter
should be replaced to prevent reduced water ow to the Cavitron®
Select™ SPS™ System. A 10-pack of replacement lters is available
by ordering Part Number 90191 from your local DENTSPLY®
distributor.
1. Empty the contents of the Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir bottle
and disconnect it from the pump.
2. Remove the old lter and discard.
3. Insert the small end of the new lter until lter is seated.
11.5 O-Ring Maintenance
Before placing Cavitron®Inserts into the handpiece, perform-
ing the following steps will increase the O-ring life on Cavitron®
Inserts:
• Fill entire handpiece with water.
• Lubricate O-ring (black or green rubber material) with water.
• Gently twist the insert down into the handpiece until the insert
is fully seated in place.
Section 11: System Care cont'd
Section 11: System Care
11.1 Daily Maintenance
Start-Up Procedures at the beginning of the day (Cavitron®Select™
SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler):
1. Open the manual shut-o valve on the dental oce water
supply system.
2. Turn the System ON using the Power Control knob (see
illustration in Section 7). Verify the Power Indicator Light
is lighted.
3. Connect a freshly sterilized handpiece to its matching cable
connector. Set the Power Control knob to full power.
4. Set the Lavage Control on Handpiece to maximum.
5. Hold the Handpiece (without the Cavitron®Insert installed)
upright over a sink or drain. Activate the Foot Control and
ush the water line for at least 2 minutes.
6. Place a sterilized Cavitron®Insert into the Handpiece. Set the
Power and Lavage Control knobs to your preferred
operating position.
Start-Up Procedures at the beginning of the day (Cavitron®Select™
SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler with Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir System):
1. Carefully lock Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle into Cavit-
ron®Select™ Reservoir Pump.
2.
Fill Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle with tap, distilled water,
or medicament. Replace Cavitron®Select™ Bottle cap.
3. Connect Cavitron®Select™ Scaler to Cavitron®Select™ Reser-
voir Pump and Bottle (see Section 6 for complete instruc-
tions).
4. Turn the System ON using the Power Control knob (see
illustration in Section 7). Verify the Power Indicator Light
is lighted.
5. Connect a freshly sterilized handpiece to its matching cable
connector. Set the Power Control knob to full power.
6. Set the Lavage Control on the Handpiece to maximum.
7. Hold the Handpiece (without the Cavitron®Insert installed)
upright over a sink or drain. Activate the Foot Control and
ush the water line for at least 2 minutes.
8. Place a sterilized Cavitron®Insert into the Handpiece. Set the
Lavage Control on the Handpiece and Power control knobs
to your preferred operating position.
Between Patients (Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler):
1. Remove all ultrasonic inserts and handpiece used. Clean
and sterilize inserts and handpiece and clean and disinfect all
the surfaces of the cabinet, power cord, handpiece cable and
foot control and cable assembly as instructed in the Cavitron
Systems Infection Control Procedure booklet (#81158). To
maintain sterility of the Steri-Mate® handpiece, store it in the
steam sterilization pouch until needed.
2. Connect a freshly sterilized handpiece to its matching cable
connector. Hold the Handpiece over a sink or drain and
ush the water line of the unit as above at maximum water
ow for 30 seconds.
3. Place a freshly sterilized insert into the handpiece.
* NOTE: Water-based disinfection solutions are preferred. Some
alcohol-based disinfectant solutions may be harmful and may
discolor plastic materials.
Between Patients (Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler with
Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir System):
1. Follow steps 1–2 listed in Between Patients (Cavitron®Select™
SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler).
2. With the power OFF, unscrew cap and ll Cavitron®Select™
Reservoir Bottle with tap, distilled water, or medicament.
3. Do not overll Bottle with liquid into the neck of the Bottle.
Securely screw cap back on Bottle.
4. Place a freshly sterilized insert into the handpiece.
Shut-Down Procedures at the end of the day (Cavitron®Select™
SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler):
1. Turn the System OFF.
2. Remove all ultrasonic inserts and handpiece used. Clean
and sterilize inserts and handpiece and clean and disinfect all
the surfaces of the cabinet, power cord, handpiece cable and
foot control and cable assembly as instructed in the Cavitron
Systems Infection Control Procedure booklet (#81158). To
maintain sterility of the Steri-Mate® handpiece, store it in the
steam sterilization pouch until needed.
3. Close the manual shut-o valve on the dental water supply
system.
Shut-Down Procedures at the end of the day (Cavitron®Select™ SPS™
Ultrasonic Scaler with Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir System):
1. Remove Cavitron®Insert from Handpiece.
2. Turn the System OFF.
3. Detach Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Scaler from Reservoir Pump
and Bottle.
4. Detach Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle from Pump
(see Section 6 for complete instructions).
5. Empty entire contents of Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle.
6. Replace empty Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle to Pump.
7. Carefully lock Cavitron®Select™ Reservoir Bottle into Cavit-
ron®Select™ Reservoir Pump.
8. Connect Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Scaler to Cavitron®Select™
Reservoir System (see Section 6 for complete instructions).
9. Turn unit ON.
10. Hold the Handpiece (without the Cavitron®Insert installed)
upright over a sink or drain.
11. To air purge the water line, activate foot control to operate
the Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Scaler for at least 30 seconds.
(is will eliminate uid to prevent it from settling in the
Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ System for extended periods of time.
is may also help decrease the chance of bio-lm forma-
tions in the Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ water lines.)
12. Follow steps 2–3 listed in Shut-Down Procedures at the end of
the day (Cavitron®Select™ SPS™ Ultrasonic Scaler).
It is recommended that you perform the following maintenance
procedures.