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WARNING: In order to mitigate the
risk of cross-contamination between
patients, disinfection and sterilization
of handpieces must occur after each
dental procedure. Refer to the
handpiece manufacturer’s instructions
and recommendations for sterilization
or disinfection procedures.
through the handpiece tubings. The need for this is
normal use, which can lead to stagnation and the potential
and end of each day. This may be done with or without
handpieces installed, but having handpieces on the
required.
NOTE: Some models may not come equipped
with the handpiece control head. Refer only to
the sections of this manual that pertain to your
particular unit.
CARE OF THE UNIT
Asepsis Automatic Control
Control Head and Arm
The control head and post can be cleaned with a solution
of mild detergent and warm water. A variety of surface
disinfectants are available for use in dental treatment
rooms. Some of these can cause discoloration of painted,
plated or anodized surfaces with repeated use. This can
be minimized by careful adherence to the disinfectant
manufacturer’s instructions and by frequent washing with
soap and water.
IMPORTANT: Do not use powdered cleansers,
scouring pads or abrasive scrubbers on any of the
painted, plastic or metal surfaces of this dental unit.
To remove dried-on material, use a soft-bristled
brush and a solution of mild detergent.
Handpiece Flush — Daily Maintenance
The weekly cleaning procedure should be performed at
least once a week, preferably at the start of the week
before treating patients. If the unit is to be stored for
any length of time, perform the weekly maintenance
routine immediately before and after storage.
1. Purge the unit with air.
2. Flush the system with disinfectant solution:
a. Turn the unit off. Empty the water bottle,
replacing the water with cleaning solution (see
Disinfectant Solution, page 13).
b. Hold the handpiece tubings and syringe
over the cuspidor or other suitable container.
Turn the unit on, wait a few moments, then
control until a continuous stream of solution is
running through the system.
3. Allow the disinfectant to remain in the unit for 10 to
Solution is used up.
4. Purge the unit with air:
a. Hold the handpiece tubings and syringe over a
container. Turn the unit on, wait a few
Allow adequate time for fresh water to make its way through the entire system and displace all standing water.
The American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control can provide additional recommendations
solutions in the self-contained water system.
and foot control until all Solution is purged from
the system.
b. Turn the unit off. (If the unit will be stored,
stop here)
5. Fill with clean water:
a. With the unit turned off, remove the empty
disinfectant bottle. Replace with clean bottle and
water.
b. Hold the handpiece tubings over a suitable
container. Turn the unit on, wait a few moments
Replace handpieces and do the same with the syringe.
The unit is now ready for use.
Weekly Maintenance
Handpiece Oil Collector:
Replace the 2 x 2 gauzes with clean gauzes in the
handpiece oil collector every 90 days or more often if
handpieces are oiled frequently.