Waterpik WP-480 User manual

Waterpik® Water Flosser
Model WP-480
Irrigador bucal Waterpik®
Modelo WP-480
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www.waterpik.com

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Important Safeguards 3
Product Description 5
Getting Started 8
Cleaning and Troubleshooting Your Waterpik® Water Flosser 11
Limited Two-Year Warranty 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical products, especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
• Donothandlechargerwithwethands.
• Donotplacechargerinordropchargerinto
waterorotherliquid.
•Donotuseanextensioncordwiththecharger.
• Checkthechargerfordamagebeforetherst
useandduringthelifeoftheproduct.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or
injury to persons:
• Donotplugthisdeviceintoavoltagesystemthatisdifferentfromthe
voltagesystemspeciedonthedeviceorcharger.
• Donotusethisproductifithasadamagedchargerorplug,ifitisnot
workingproperly,ifithasbeendroppedordamaged,orthechargerhas
beendroppedintowater.ContactWaterPik,Inc.oryourlocaldistributor
whichcanbefoundatwww.waterpik.com.
• Donotuseabatterypackwhichhasbeendamaged,cracked,orisopen.
• Donotdirectwaterunderthetongue,intotheear,noseorotherdelicate
areas.Thisproductiscapableofproducingpressuresthatmaycause
seriousdamageintheseareas.
• Donotdirectwaterintothenoseorear.Thepotentiallydeadlyamoeba,
Naegleria fowleri,maybepresentinsometapwaterorunchlorinatedwell
waterandmaybefatalifdirectedintotheseareas.
• Usethisproductonlyasindicatedintheseinstructionsoras
recommendedbyyourdentalprofessional.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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• OnlyusetipsandaccessoriesthatarerecommendedbyWaterPik,Inc.
• Donotdroporinsertanyforeignobjectintoanyopeningsontheproduct.
• Keepchargingunitawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donotusethisproductoutdoorsoroperatewhereaerosol(spray)
productsarebeingusedorwhereoxygenisbeingadministered.
• Removeanyoraljewelrypriortouseofthisproduct.
• Donotuseifyouhaveanopenwoundonyourtongueorinyourmouth.
• Ifyourphysicianadvisedyoutoreceiveantibioticpremedicationbefore
dentalprocedures,youshouldconsultyourdentistand/ormedical
professionalbeforeusingthisinstrumentoranyotheroralhygieneaid.
•Avoidcontactingthemetalcontactsonthechargerorbatterypackwith
anymetalobject.
• Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisproductisusedby,onornear
childrenorinvalids.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywith
theappliance.
• DonotattempttouseWaterFlosserwithoutsupplieddiverter.
• Donotusethisproductformorethan5minutesineachtwo-hourperiod.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Metal Contacts

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Tip
Tip Eject
Button
FRONT BACK
Hose Inlet
Power Switch:
Off/Low/High
Power Handle
Battery Pack
Charge
Indicator Light
Battery Pack
Charger
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Tip Cover
Metal Contacts
Metal Contacts
Hose

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Classic Jet Tip BEST FOR
Tongue Cleaner BEST FOR
General Use
Fresher Breath
Replace Every 6 Months
Plaque Seeker
®
Tip BEST FOR
Toothbrush Tip BEST FOR
General Use
Bridges
Crowns
Implants
BEST FOROrthodontic Tip
General Use
General Use
Braces
BEST FORPik Pocket
™
Tip
Periodontal Pockets
Furcations
Replace Every 3 Months
Charger
Water Pik PN 20014242
Hose Replacement
NOTE: All tips not included in all models.
Replacement tips, attachments, and parts may be purchased online at www.waterpik.com, or by phone from
Water Pik, Inc. at 1-800-525-2774. To find detailed information about tips, other accessories, and product usage
please visit our website at www.waterpik.com.

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Large Nut
Pivot Ball
Pivot Ball
Filter Screen
Showerhead
Mounting Threads
Showerpik® Bracket
Showerpik® Diverter Valve/
Bracket Assembly
Washer
Showerpik®
Hose Outlet
Showerpik® Hose
Showerpik® Hose
Diverter Valve
Attachment
Diverter Valve
Adjustable Wrench
(not included)
Shower Pipe

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Installation
1. Removecurrentfixedmountshowerheadorhandheldshowerhead
bracketfromshowerpipeleavingonlytheshowerpipe.Remove
anyleftoverpipetaperesidue.Ensurethatthewasherfromtheold
showerisnotconnectedtothepipe.Useathinutensiltocheck
insidethepipeforwashersuchasapencilorscrewdriver.
Do not use your fingers.
2. Removelargenutfromdiverter
valveandremovepivotball.
NOTE: Thelargenutanddiverter
valvehavealefthandedthreadand
loosen when the large nut is turned
clockwiseasviewedfromthe
backofthediverter.(2)
3. Placelargenutovershowerpipe
with threaded end facing you
(narrowendtowardwall).(3)
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GETTING STARTED
4A
Tighten
4B
Tighten
Tighten
4. Threadpivotballontoshowerpipe
andhandtightenclockwisetoa
snugfit.(4A)Useanadjustable
wrench or pliers to tighten an
additional¼–½turn.(4B)
IMPORTANT: Donotovertighten.
5. Attachthedivertervalveby
hand tightening the large nut
tothethreadedbackofthe
divertervalve.(5)
NOTE: Thelargenutanddiverter
valvehavealefthandedthreadand
tighten when the large nut is turned
clockwiseasviewedfromthefront
ofthediverter.
3
2Loosen
Do NOT use pipe tape.

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8. Attachyourfixedmountshowerheadorhandheldshowerheadbrackettothe
threadsoftheShowerpik®diverterjustastheshowerheadhadpreviously
beeninstalledontheshowerpipe.
NOTE:Showerheadattachmentsmayvaryfrompicturesabove.
Adjusting angle of Showerpik® Bracket:
TheShowerpik
®
bracketanglecanbeadjustedupor
downbyrotating.Donotforce.Ifbracketrotatesdown
onitsown,callWaterPik,Inc.customerservice.
6. Hose Attachment to Diverter Valve:
Locateridgedhoseconnectionend.Lineupthenotchesonthedivertervalve
with the raised areas inside the hose nut and insert then turn ¼turntolock
intoplace.(6A)
To Showerpik
®
Power Handle:
Hand tighten hose end to the hose
inletonthebackoftheShowerpik
®
powerhandle.(6B)
7. Ifshowerheadordivertervalve
becomeslooseduringuse,re-tighten
largenutasdescribedinstep5.
6A
1/
4 turn
6B
Tighten

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Preparation and Use
RefertotheQuickStartGuideforproperuseinstructions.
When Finished
Turnunitoff.
Tip Cover
Thetipcovertsoverthetopofthetipandsnapsintoplace
aroundthetopofthepowerhandle.
TIP USAGE
Pik Pocket™ Tip
ThePikPocket™tipisspecicallydesignedto
deliverwateroranti-bacterialsolutionsdeepinto
periodontalpockets.
TousethePikPocket™tip, set the unit to the
lowest pressure setting. Placethesofttip
againstatoothata45-degreeangleandgently
placethetipunderthegumline,intothepocket.
Turntheunitonandcontinuetracingalongthegumline.
Tongue Cleaner Tip
Tousethetonguecleanertip,settolowestpressure
setting,placetipinthecenter/middleofyourtongue
abouthalfwaybackandstarttheWaterFlosser.
Pullforwardwithlightpressure.Increasepressure
asyouprefer.
Orthodontic Tip
Tousetheorthodontictip,gentlyglidetip
alonggumline,pausingbrieytolightlybrush
area between teeth and all around orthodontic
bracket,beforeproceedingtothenexttooth.
Toothbrush Tip
Placethetoothbrushtipinmouthwith
the brush head on the tooth at the
gumline.Thetoothbrushtipcanbe
usedwithorwithouttoothpaste.TurntheWaterFlosseronsothewater
owsthroughthetip.Usinga light pressure (bristlesshouldnotbend)
massagethebrushbackandforthwithveryshortstrokes–muchlikeyou
wouldwithamanualtoothbrush.