Shofu Sublite V User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sublite V. The instructions mentioned below
provide necessary information on successful operation, daily maintenance
and safe use of this unit.
Please read the instructions carefully before use to attain maximum benets
during function and ensure durability of this unit.
Kindly keep this manual for your future reference.
Notes
• No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form
by any means.
• Some information in this document might become inconsistent with the
product due to product improvement.
• The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
• All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this
document. However, should you notice an omission or any questionable
item in this document, please feel free to notify SHOFU Dental.
• In case of missing pages or disorder, please contact our local dealer or
SHOFU Dental for replacement.
• SHOFU Dental will repair replace the main unit and its system in case of
trouble within the warranty period. However, we do not assume any
responsibility for subsequent damages arising from the failure of the unit.
INDICATIONS
Temporary curing of light-cured indirect composite resin, to retain the desired
shape during the fabrication of the restoration.
• The temporarily cured material has to be cured in the light-curing unit
designated for each material to ensure optimal polymerization.
• The Sublite V is not recommended for light curing Opaque material.
1. Safety information
It is important to understand the following terms to use this product safely.
WARNING AND CAUTION
Important safety information is mentioned under “Warning” or “Caution”.
Denitions are as follows.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor / moderate injury or damage of property.
This sign indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in burns.
NOTES AND REFERENCES
Notes and references used in this manual are shown below.
Note
Indicates that potential malfunctions may occur if the description is ignored.
Reference
Supplementary information to facilitate better operation.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Warning
• Ensure earthing of terminal outlet and power socket. Electricity leak in the
main unit might cause electric shock or re.
• Keep away from sources of ignition to avoid re or explosion.
• Protect from liquid or high humidity to avoid electrical leak, electric shock
or re.
Caution
• Use within the rated supply voltage to avoid re or electric shock.
• Use one outlet supplying necessary power exclusively for this unit to avoid
overloading the circuit. If power supply is insufcient, the outlet will
overheat and might result in re or electric shock.
• Use at room temperature (5-40 °C / 41-104 °F). Ensure that there is no
condensation to avoid short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not use in a dusty area. Ensure that power plug is free of dust and
connected securely to the outlet. Dust particles if exposed to electric
sparks may cause re.
• Place the unit on a at and sturdy table that withstands the weight of the
unit. Leave a gap of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from all sides and 30 cm
(12 inches) from the top of the machine. If adequate space is not provided
for release of heat, the machine will overheat leading to smoke or re.
Sublite V
Light curing sub-unit for dental laboratory
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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2. Package and Part Names
MAIN UNIT
ACCESSORIES
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5
2
8
1
3
4
6
1 Main switch ( : ON / : OFF)
2 Pilot lamp
3 Inlet
4 One-touch switch
5 Cooling fan
6 Fuse case
7 Cover
8 Light guard
9 Halogen lamp
10 Power cord (for AC125V model or AC250V model)
11 Instructions for Use
12 Adapter
* 10 Power cord: Only one power cord (exclusively designed for either
AC125V model or AC250V model )is provided.
* 12 Adapter: For use in Japan only.
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11 12
10
AC 125V type AC 250V type
OPERATION
Warning
• Never touch the power plug with wet hands to avoid electric shock.
• Never expose the unit to any liquid to avoid electric shock, electric leak
or re.
Caution
• Do not look at the light directly to avoid harm to the eyes.
• Unplug the power cord gently, avoid grasping the cord as it may damage
the insulation resulting in electric shock, injury or burn.
• Never damage / reprocess or apply unnecessary force on the power cord
or place any heavy objects on the power cord. A damaged power cord
may cause an electric shock or re.
• Never fail to turn off the unit after cooling down the unit with the fan for
3 minutes. Unplug the unit if it is not to be used for a long period to avoid
injuries or skin burn.
• Do not touch the heat-resisting-lter located in front of the lamp and its
surrounding area, to avoid injury or burn.
• Do not place hands too close to the area where light is intense, to avoid
burn.
• Always operate with heat-resisting-lter in place. Do not use broken glass
lter as it cannot prevent the lamp glass from scattering when it breaks for
some reason and also be harmful to the eyes due to exposure to light.
• Do not block, touch or stop the cooling fan. The interior of the unit will not
be adequately cooled and may create a re hazard. Do not touch or insert
objects into the fan while in operation to avoid injury.
• In case of any smoke or unusual smell, immediately discontinue use to
avoid electric shock or re.
• Do not use the unit if it falls off the table. Halogen lamp and light guard etc.
might be damaged which can cause injury. This may also result in smoke
or re.
• Do not use for any purpose other than specically outlined in the
“Indications” in these instructions for use.
MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS
Warning
• When checking, cleaning or replacing lamp and fuses, always turn off and
unplug the unit. Leave the unit off for at least 10 minutes to ensure that the
unit has cooled completely to avoid electric shock, burn, re or injury due
to damage to lamp.
• Never disassemble, repair or overhaul except to replace lamp and fuses.
Improper assembly or repair may cause the unit to malfunction and pose
the risk of electric shock or re.
• Use only designated lamp and fuses. Using lamp and fuses other than
those specied for the unit may cause injury, electric shock or re due to
malfunction of the lamp or circuit.
• Hold the socket rmly while installing or replacing the lamp to avoid
electric shock or re.

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Lamp socket
Lever
Lamp holder
Halogen lamp
Note
• Use only designated lamp. Use of lamp other than the one designed
specically for Sublite V may result in insufcient curing, lament
burnout or explosion of bulb.
• Do not touch the bulb and the mirror with bare hands to avoid
adhesion of sebum. If the bulb is contaminated with any type of oil or
sebum, the bulb might explode due to high temperature while the unit
is being operated.
• Handle the lamp carefully. Any direct impact including a fall will
shorten the life of the lamp.
6. Rex the cover with the two screws.
CONNECTION OF POWER CORD
1. Make sure that the power outlet is compatible with the unit
(refer to Table 1).
2. Turn off the unit.
3. Insert the connector into the inlet at the back of the body and plug the
power cord into a ground terminal outlet.
Reference
The adapter provided is for use in Japan only.
Table 1: Supply voltage and power cord for each model
* When using with AC127V, prepare compatible power cord.
Inlet
Connector
AC 125V type
or
AC 250V type
Model Supply voltage Power cord
AC 125V AC 110-120V AC 125V type
AC 127V *
AC 250V AC 200-240V AC 250V type
3. Installation and Connection
LOCATION
• Place the unit in a clean, dry, well-ventilated room to ensure safe use of
the unit.
• The optimal environment (temperature and humidity) is specied under
section “8. Specications”.
• Place the unit on a at and sturdy table. Leave a gap of at least 20 cm
(8 inches) from all sides and 30 cm (12 inches) from the top of the
machine. Do not place any objects around the inlet.
INSTALLAION OF LAMP
1. Turn off and unplug the unit.
2. Loosen the 2 screws that x the cover 1. Gently pull up the cover as
directed by arrow 2.
3. Remove protective cushion from the lamp socket.
4. Carefully insert the lamp terminal into the socket 3.
5. Pull down the lever 4and insert the lamp 5as directed by arrows.
30cm
(12in)
20cm (8in)
20cm
(8in) 20cm
(8in)
2
1
Cover

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4. Remove the restoration from the curing area and release switch after
temporary curing is complete.
Reference
Kindly refer to the recommended duration for temporary light-curing of
SHOFU’s “SOLIDEX” and “CERAMAGE”.
5. Leave the fan running for 3 minutes after light curing, to ensure that the
unit cools down completely before switching off the unit.
Table 2: Recommended duration for temporary curing
(SOLIDEX and CERAMAGE)
Operation Time
Temporary light-curing of C&B composite resin
(Cervical, Body, Incisal etc.) 5 seconds or more
Temporary light-curing of owable composite resin 5 seconds or more
Temporary light-curing of stain 5 seconds or more
3. Position restoration within the curing area. Check the position through the
light guard.
4. Directions for Use
BASIC OPERATION
1. Turn on the unit 1. The pilot lamp is on and cooling fan starts operating.
2. Hold the restoration and gently press the one-touch switch as shown in the
gure 2.
Bulb lights up slowly (soft start function) and light-cures for approximately
5 seconds.
Reference
To light-cure for over 5 seconds, keep pressing the switch. However,
irradiation can continue for approximately 20 seconds, after which the
lamp switches off automatically.
ADJUSTMENT OF LIGHT GUARD
1. Loosen the two screws that x the light guard 1.
2. Adjust the position of light guard as directed by the arrow 2.
3. Rex the screws at the desired position.
Note
Never position the restoration too close to the bulb to avoid burns and
under curing due to adhesion of resin to the heat-resisting lter.
1
2
Power switch
One-touch switch
2
2
1
Light guard
Screw

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5. Maintenance and Checks
BULB LIFE
Total irradiation time of the bulb is approximately 160 hours. However, this
is just a rough estimate and cannot be guaranteed. Bulb life varies
depending on the conditions of use (handling of the unit and lamp, frequency
and duration of each curing, etc.).
REPLACEMENT OF LAMP
1. Turn off and unplug the unit. Leave for a minimum of 10 minutes and
make sure that the unit has completely cooled down.
2. Pull up the cover on top as mentioned under section “3. Installation and
Connection – Installation of lamp”.
3. Pull up the lamp holder lever as directed by arrow 1
and remove the lamp 2.
Detach the socket from the lamp 3.
4. Place the new lamp and replace the cover as mentioned in procedures 4-6
under section “3. Installation and Connection – Installation of lamp”.
REPLACEMENT OF FUSE
1. Turn off and unplug the unit.
2. Remove the screw at the back of the unit using a athead screwdriver.
3. Replace old fuses with new ones.
4. Replace the screw onto the fuse case in the reverse order of
procedure 2.
MAINTENANCE
Do not use organic solvents including benzene and thinner. Dilute a neutral
detergent with water and soak a soft cloth with it. Squeeze out the excess
detergent from the cloth and gently wipe the unit.
Note
Hold the socket rmly and pull out carefully from the lamp.
Note
Use only designated lamp (refer to “9. Consumables”).
Note
Please refer to “8. Specications” for the specication of fuse.
1
2
3
Lamp
socket
Lever
OK NO
Fuse

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6. Troubleshooting
7. EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer:
SHOFU Inc.
Head Ofce
11 Kamitakamatsu-Cho, Fukuine Higashiyama-Ku
Kyoto 605-0983 Japan
Product:
Sublite V
The product Sublite V has been built and tested according to the following
relevant EU norms and specications.
Standard:
Safety: EN61010-1:2001
EMC: EN61326-1:2006, EN55011:2007 + A2:2007 (Group 1, Class A)
EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
EN61326-1:2006 (Table 2)
EC Directive:
Safety: LVD 2006/95/EC
EMC: EMC 2004/108/EC
Authorized representative in EU:
SHOFU Dental GmbH
Am Brüll 17, 40878 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone: [phone] / 86 64-0
Fax: [phone] / 86 64-65
Homepage: www.shofu.de
8. Specications
Model SSBLV-1
Rated supply voltage AC100-127V / 200-240V±10%, 50/60Hz
Power supply 175/330VA
Lamp JCR 110V 150W/S
Fuse Time-lag, AC250V 1.6A x2
Dimensions 112 mm (w) x 210 mm (d) x 252 mm (h) /
4.4 in. (w) x 8.3 in. (d) x 9.9 in. (h)
Weight approx. 2.5 kg / approx. 5.5 lb
Operating conditions Temperature: 5-40 °C / 41-104 °F
Humidity: 30-80%
Altitude: up to 2,000 m
Pollution degree: 2
Overvoltage category: II
Indoor use only
Storage conditions Temperature: 0-40 °C / 32-104 °F
Humidity: 10-85%
Specications above may be changed without prior notice due to product improvement.
9. Consumables
Halogen lamp (JCR 110V 150 W/S)
10. Warranty
This product has undergone strict inspection before shipping.
Should this product, under normal operating conditions, prove defective
within one year from the date of purchase, it will be repaired free of charge
by SHOFU Dental, except for the halogen lamp.
Problem Cause Solution
Pilot lamp does not
light up after power
switch is turned on.
Blowout of fuse. Replace with new
fuse.
Halogen lamp does
not work even though
the one-touch switch
is pressed with the
pilot lamp on.
Socket is not
connected properly to
the lamp.
Attach socket properly
to the lamp.
Lamp lament is burnt
out.
Replace with a new
lamp.
Improperly placed
cover.
Place the cover
properly.
SHOFU INC. Singapore Branch 10 Science Park Road, #03-12 The Alpha, Science Park ll, Singapore 117684
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SHOFU DENTAL GmbH Am Brüll 17, 40878 Ratingen, Germany (www.shofu.de)
SHOFU INC. 11 Kamitakamatsu-cho, Fukuine, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0983, Japan