KERR Elements 8:1 User manual

Instructions for use
elements™ 8:1

Manufactured for:
Kerr Corporation
1717 West Collins Avenue
Orange CA 92867
U.S.
+1-800-KERR-123
www.kerrdental.com
Manufacturer:
KaVo Dental GmbH
Bismarckring 39
88400 Biberach
Germany
www.kavo.com
Distributed by:
Kerr Australia Pty. Limited
Unit 6, 12 Mars Road
Lane Cove West, New South Wales 2066
Australia
[phone]
Importer
Ormco B.V.
Basicweg 20 NL-3821 BR
Amersfoort, The Netherlands
PN: 077-1115
03/2021
Rev. C

Table of contents
1 User instructions ................................................................................................................ 5
2 Safety.................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Infection hazard ............................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Improper use ................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Technical condition ........................................................................................................ 8
2.4 Accessories and combination with other equipment........................................................... 9
2.5 Qualification of personnel ............................................................................................... 9
2.6 Service and repair ......................................................................................................... 10
3 Product description ............................................................................................................11
3.1 Purpose – Intended use ................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Symbols on product and rating plate ............................................................................... 13
3.4 Transportation and storage conditions ............................................................................. 14
4 Startup and shut down.......................................................................................................15
5 Operation............................................................................................................................ 16
5.1 Attaching the medical device .......................................................................................... 16
5.2 Removing the medical device.......................................................................................... 16
5.3 Inserting the dental bur or diamond grinder ..................................................................... 16
5.4 Removing the milling tool or diamond grinder................................................................... 18
6 Checking for malfunctions and troubleshooting ................................................................19
6.1 Check for malfunctions................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 19
6.2.1 Replacing the O-rings on the motor coupling......................................................... 19
7 Reprocessing steps in accordance with ISO 17664 ...........................................................21
7.1 Preparations at the site of use......................................................................................... 21
7.2 Manual Reprocessing ..................................................................................................... 21
7.2.1 Manual external cleaning .................................................................................... 21
7.2.2 Manual internal cleaning ..................................................................................... 21
7.2.3 Manual external disinfection ................................................................................ 22
7.2.4 Manual internal disinfection ................................................................................. 23
7.2.5 Manual drying.................................................................................................... 23
7.3 Automated reprocessing................................................................................................. 24
7.3.1 Automated internal and external cleaning and internal and external disinfection ....... 24
7.3.2 Automated drying .............................................................................................. 24
7.4 Care products and systems - Servicing ............................................................................ 25
7.4.1 Servicing with KaVo Spray ................................................................................. 25
7.4.2 Servicing with KaVo QUATTROcare PLUS .............................................................. 25
7.4.3 Care with KaVo SPRAYrotor................................................................................. 26
7.4.4 Servicing with KaVo QUATTROcare ...................................................................... 27
7.5 Packaging ..................................................................................................................... 27
7.6 Sterilisation................................................................................................................... 28
7.7 Storage ........................................................................................................................ 28
8 Tools and consumables ......................................................................................................29
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9 Terms and conditions of warranty .....................................................................................30
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Instructions for use elements™ 8:1
1 User instructions
1 User instructions
Dear User
Congratulations on purchasing this Kerr Endodontics product. By following the
instructions below you will be able to work smoothly, economically and safely.
KaVo and elements 8:1 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of KaVo
Dental GmbH.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Kerr Customer Care
For repairs, please contact your local dealer or Kerr Customer Care directly:
Toll-free: +1-800-KERR-123
Homepage: www.kerrdental.com
Email: [e-mail]
Target group
This document is for dentists and dental office staff.
The section on startup is also intended for the service staff.
General marks and symbols
See Chapter on User Instructions/Hazard Levels
Important information for users and service technicians
Action request
CE mark (European Community). A product bearing this mark meets
the requirements of the applicable EC directive.
Medical device, labelling of medical devices
Can be steam-sterilised at 134 oC -1 oC / +4 oC (273 oF -1.6 oF / +7.4
oF)
Thermodisinfectable
Information on the packaging
Follow instructions for use
Please note the instructions for use
Caution
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