Disinfection in an ultrasonic bath
NOTICE
Malfunctions in the handpiece due to
improper handling during cleaning or
disinfecting
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The handpieces of the Vector must
only be cleaned or disinfected in a suit-
able container in an ultrasonic bath.
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The handpieces must NOT be fully
submerged in fluid.
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Place the removable parts of the handpiece
(Scaler cover, light conductor), tool kit Scaler
(without instruments) in the ultrasonic bath for
the required reaction time, so that all parts are
covered.
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Clean all accessible external surfaces and inter-
nal surfaces below the surface for 5 minutes
with a sterile cleaning brush until all visible con-
taminants have been removed.
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Place instruments in small parts baskets into
the ultrasonic bath.
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Place the handpiece without covers in a con-
tainer with fluid. The drive mechanism of the
handpiece must not lie in the fluid (malfunc-
tion). Therefore observe instructions concern-
ing maximum fluid level for the Scaler hand-
piece.
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Place container with the handpieces in the
ultrasonic bath with a suitable carrier.
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Rinse handpieces through at least 3 times
using a 20-ml disposable pipette.
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Remove all rinse adapters.
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Screw Scaler instruments onto the rinsing
adapter one after another and rinse through
each of the instruments at least 3 times using a
20-ml disposable syringe.
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Comply with the cleaning agents' action times
specified by the manufacturer.
Final rinse
After the action time prescribed by the manufac-
turer:
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Rinse all components under running water for
at least 1 minute (temperature < 20 °C).
Usage
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