section. The removed curing probe may be cleaned by scrubbing
with hot water and soap or detergent. Any adherent contaminants
such as cured resin materials on the light probe should be
removed with a rigid plastic or sharp metal instrument to ensure
proper light transmission and curing of VLC materials. Take care
not to scratch the polished ends of curing probes.
•Always protect ends of the light probes from abrasive materials.
Should the polished ends become marred or scratched, light
transmission and curing performance will be diminished.
• The curing probe exposed to splatter or spray of body fluids or
that may have been touched by contaminated hands, or oral
tissues, should be steam autoclaved, 134°C, 3 minutes minimum.
Alternatively, the curing probe may be disinfected with a hospital-
level disinfectant. Acceptable disinfectants are those that are
EPA-registered as tuberculocidal. Iodophors, sodium hypochlorite
(5.25%), chlorine dioxide and dual or synergized quaternary
ammoniums are approved disinfectants. Do not immerse curing
probe in disinfectant. Disinfect the probe by spraying or wiping.
Spraying with glutaraldehyde is not recommended. Water-based
disinfectant solutions are preferred. The disinfectant manufacturer’s
directions should be followed properly for optimum results.
• Use of alcohol or glutaraldehyde based disinfectant solutions
will void the SmartLite iQ2 unit warranty.
• It is recommended that probe performance be verified prior to
next use using the built-in radiometer on the base/charger unit.
NOTE: If debris cannot be removed or if the probe is damaged
(chips, scratches, etc.) it is recommended that the curing
probe be replaced.
Handpiece and Charging Base Care
• Disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet and
charging base prior to cleaning.
• Keep the curing probe installed in the handpiece when
disinfecting the unit.
• Prior to disinfection, thoroughly wipe all surfaces and the
disconnected power supply plug, clean with a damp towel (with
mild detergent if needed). Properly discard used towel.
• Handpiece and/or charging base exposed to spatter or spray of
body fluids, or touched by contaminated hands or oral tissues,
should be disinfected with a hospital-level disinfectant.
Acceptable disinfectants are those that are EPA-registered as
tuberculocidal. Sodium hypochlorite (5.25%), chlorine dioxide
and dual or synergized quaternary ammoniums are approved
disinfectants. Do not immerse units in disinfectant. Disinfect the
units by spraying disinfectant solution onto a paper towel and
wiping or wiping with impregnated wipes. Do not spray
disinfectant directly onto the units or allow solution to penetrate
the casing. Spraying with glutaraldehyde is not recommended.
Some phenolic-based agents and iodophor-based products may
cause surface staining. Agents containing organic solvents such
as alcohol may tend to degrade the plastic surfaces. The
disinfectant manufacturer’s directions should be followed
properly for optimum results. Water-based disinfectant solutions
are preferred.
• Use of alcohol, phenolic, iodophor or glutaraldehyde based
disinfectant solutions will void the SmartLite iQ2 unit warranty.
• DO NOT immerse unit in water or disinfectant. Wipe – do not
spray – solution (with curing probe in place) onto plastic parts.
Prevent liquids from entering openings on unit.
• Reconnect the power supply plug to the power outlet and the
charging base unit when the cleaning and disinfection process is
completed.
Protective Light Shield Care
• Remove the light shield from the curing probe prior to cleaning
and/or disinfection.
• The light shield may be cleaned by scrubbing with hot water and
soap or detergent. The light shield exposed spatter or spray of
body fluids or that may have been touched by contaminated
hands, or oral tissues, should be disinfected with a hospital-level
disinfectant. Acceptable disinfectants are EPA-registered as
tuberculocidal. Sodium hypochlorite (5.25%), phenolics and dual
or synergized quaternary ammoniums are approved disinfectants.
Disinfect the light shield by spraying with or immersing hospital-
level disinfectant for the contact time recommended by the
disinfectant manufacturer for optimum results. Spraying with
glutaraldehyde is not recommended. Agents containing organic
solvents, such as alcohol, should be avoided, as they may tend
to dissolve the plastic. Water-based disinfectant solutions are
preferred.
• The disinfectant manufacturer’s directions should be followed
properly for optimum results.
• ollowing disinfection, thoroughly rinse and dry the light shield
before storage. Autoclaving the light shield is not recommended.
WARRANTY
This product is designed for use in a dental office and this warranty
is not applicable to other uses. DENTSPLY warrants this product
against defective materials and workmanship for a period of twenty
four (24) months from the date of purchase. In the event of such a
defect, DENTSPLY will repair or replace the product or necessary
parts therein, at its discretion, and such repair or replacement
shall be the sole remedy of this warranty. This warranty extends
only to the original purchase and is subject to these conditions:
1. iberoptic curing probes are excluded from this warranty.
2. The unit must not be subjected to abuse, improper installation
or application, nor repair service by other than trained
DENTSPLY service personnel.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR LIMITED, WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THIS DESCRIPTION. DENTSPLY neither
assumes, nor authorizes any person to assume for it, any other
liability in connection with the sale and use of this product.
DAMAGES ARE LIMITED STRICTLY TO REPLACEMENT O THE
PRODUCT. DENTSPLY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY OR
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
ROM ITS USE.
Claims covered by this warranty will be honored when this warranty
is presented within 30 days from discovery of defect.
During the warranty period, DENTSPLY International reserves the
right to repair or replace this product.
SERVICE
or product service please contact DENTSPLY Caulk customer
service at 1-800-532-2855 ext. 57249. Customers outside the
USA should contact their nearest DENTSPLY location, as listed in
back of this manual.
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