6.5. Suction tubes
Suctionstartsbytakingthetubeotheboard.Toadjustsuction,usethe
slider ( a ) located on the tube handpiece.
NOTE: when the tube is put back in place, suction stops approxi-
mately 2 seconds later. This is done to dry the suction tubes.
Removing the suction tubes.
WARNING!
Always wear gloves to prevent contact with infected material when
removing the suction tubes.
Removethesuctiontubesfromtheconveyorttingsbyturningandtwisting
thetubetting.Detachthesuctiontubesfromtheholdersbyturningand
twistingthetubetting.
WARNING!
Never directly grasp the suction tube.
Cleaning the suction tubes.
Asthedentalunitsmaybeequippedwithdierentsuctionsystems(liquid
ringorwet, air)carefullyfollowtheinstructionsprovidedbythesuction
system manufacturer when disinfecting the system regarding the product
tobeused,timesanddirectionsforuse.
WARNING!
For cleaning of the suction system, it is recommended to use STER
3 PLUS (CEFLA s.c.) diluted in a 6% solution (equivalent to 60 ml of
product in 1 litre of water).
Disinfection.
• Cannula holder terminals: steam aut
• Suction tubes: soak to cold sterilize.
WARNING!
Never use procedures in which the temperature goes over 55 °C with
the tubes.
Maintenance.
Periodically lubricate the O-rings of the cannula holder terminals (see
Paragraph 9.4.) using S1-Protective Lubricant for O-Rings (CEFLA s.c.).
Note about biocompatibility.
Only suction tubes supplied with the dental unit and there after original
replacementtubescan beused.The suctiontubesmustcomplytothe
standard ISO 10993.
ISOLITE suction tube.
ForISOLITEsuctiontubeoperation,pleaserefertothespecicusein-
structions given by the manufacturer.