Acteon Air Max - Monitoring and Routine Maintenance

9 Monitoring and routine maintenance
The only preventive maintenance the medical device requires is:
l Monitoring of accessories
l Routine cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
l Cleaning
Check the cleanliness of the handpiece nosepiece. It must be clean, smooth and corrosion-free. The nozzle must fit
easily and firmly inside it.
Before and after use, check the medical device and its accessories entirely for any problems. This is necessary to
detect any electrical isolation fault or damage. If necessary, replace damaged parts.
Pay attention to the following points:
l the condition of the Prophypen handpiece cord seals
l the condition of the Prophypen handpiece nozzle
l the condition of the seal of the powder container lid
The cords must remain supple, with no rigid parts. The cord connectors must be dry, rust-free and with no cuts or
deformation.
9.1 Cleaning the air circuit
9.1.1 Performing preventive cleaning
Preventive cleaning must be carried out each time the AIRMAX medical device is used.
Wear safety goggles.
1. Disconnect the handpiece cord.
2. Place the handpiece connector end of the cord above a sink or kidney dish.
3. Remove the nozzle from the handpiece.
4. Fill the syringe with liquid compatible with the cleaning powder.
5. Inject the liquid into the handpiece shaft, through the front end of the handpiece.
6. Check that the liquid comes out of the connector side.
Devices that use sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate powders are cleaned with a 4% acetic acid
aqueous solution such as C
2
H
4
O
2
molecular formula spirit vinegar or diluted lemon juice.
The Classic and Pearl powders are cleaned using a 4% acetic acid aqueous solution.
9.1.2 Replacing the air filter
If there is water in the air filter, proceed as follows:
1. Purge the air filter by turning the black screw clockwise.
2. Check that there is no water left in the air filter.
3. Stop the purge by turning the black screw anti-clockwise.
9.1.3 Replace the air filter
The air filter must be inspected once a year and replaced in the event of corrosion or clogging.
Proceed as follows:
1. Stop the medical device (position O).
2. Unplug the electric power supply.
3. Shut off the air supply.
4. Disconnect the air supply pipe from the device.
5. Unscrew the two filter sections.
6. Proceed with the replacement.
7. Check that the spray works correctly and that there is no leakage.
A damaged or blocked cartridge must be replaced.
9.2 Clean the water filter cartridge.
The water filter cartridge must be cleaned regularly. The water filter must be replaced every six months.
To clean the water filter cartridge, follow the steps below:
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