Engler POLI-X - Prophy Angle Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

PROPHY ANGLE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The prophy angle is a precision engineered dental device. all gear and shaft assemblies are made of high grade
stainless steel which must be kept free of debris. If cleaned and lubricated correctly will provide long, trouble-free
service. The manufacturer recommends replacing prophy angles at least every 3 to 4 months depending on use.
Prophy angles may vary. Use the following instructions accordingly.
DAILY CLEANING AND LUBRICATION:
1.) Remove prophy angle from low speed
handpiece.
2.) Discard used rubber cup.
3.) Remove head cap by turning
counterclockwise to unscrew the knurled nut
with the wrench provided.
4.) Wash the cap and head cavity thoroughly with
a toothbrush in a bowl of warm soapy water.
5.) Rinse thoroughly with running water and
shake off excess water.
6.) DO NOT attempt to dry this part with paper or
cotton towels / swabs or gauze. Any particles
left on the gears will keep them from turning
properly. Use only alcohol to speed the drying
process and / or a blow dryer to thoroughly dry
the angle.
7.) Lubricate by placing one drop of mineral oil on
the gears of the head cap and a drop inside
the gear cavity.
8.) Being careful not to cross-thread, reassemble
the prophy angle and wipe off all excess oil.
Place a new rubber cup onto the head cap and
confirm that the gears are meshing properly by
rotating the cap – it should turn easily. If not,
remove and try again.
DO NOT use the wrench, only finger tighten.
9.) Slide the prophy angle onto the handpiece and
lock the handpiece.
1.) Remove prophy angle from low speed handpiece.
2.) Discard used rubber cup.
3.) Use the wrench to remove the cap from the head.
4.) Turn clockwise to unscrew the head (top portion)
from the body (bottom portion).
5.) Place the cap, head and body into a bowl of hot
soapy water.
6.) Wash thoroughly with a toothbrush.
7.) Rinse well with running water and shake off. DO
NOT attempt to dry these parts with paper or
cotton towels / swabs or gauze. Any particles left
on the gears will keep them from turning properly.
Use only alcohol to speed the drying process
and / or a blow drier to thoroughly dry the angle.
8.) Lubricate by placing one drop of mineral oil on
each gear (see diagram).
9.) Being careful not to cross-thread, reassemble the
prophy angle and wipe off all excess oil.
Place a new rubber cup on the onto the cap and
confirm that the gears are meshing properly by
rotating the cap – it should turn easily. If not,
remove the cap and try again.
10.) Slide the prophy angle onto the handpiece and
lock the handpiece.
GEARS
(OIL HERE)
WRENCH
HEAD
CAP
BODY
HEAD
CAVITY
GEARS
CAP
WRENCH
CAP
KNURLED
NUT