Instructions for use ELECTROmatic M/C and PM/PC
10 Troubleshooting
Malfunction Cause Remedy
Maximum speed not
reached.
Supply pressure
changed strongly.
▶ Repeatedly push the foot control down as far
as it will go.
ð The motor starts-up during this process. The
automatic calibration increases the speed con-
tinuously up to the maximum pressure.
Kink or leak in supply
hose.
▶ Remove the kink and check for damage!
▶ In case of damage/leakage, replace the supply
hose.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
Motor and/or handpiece
are sluggish.
▶ Replace or repair handpiece.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
LUX light is red. Incorrect LED poles.
▶ Rotate LED or replace it, if applicable.
LUX light is not on. LED defective.
▶ Replace the LED.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
Motor hose is defective.
▶ Replace motor hose.
Device is defective.
▶ Replace the control unit.
▶ If error persists, notify the service engineer.
SAFEdrive icon flashes
yellow.
SAFEdrive alert.
Motor is overloaded.
Also refer to: Chapter
on Protection Function
SAFEdrive
▶ If a handpiece from a third-party manufacturer
is used, deactivate SAFEdrive or use a high-
speed handpiece from KaVo.
▶ If you use a high-speed handpiece from KaVo,
relieve the handpiece of its load for at least 2
seconds, i.e. lift it off the tooth.
▶ As soon as the motor reaches maximum speed
again and the SAFEdrive icon turns yellow,
continue working as usual making sure to use
intermittent mode as the operating mode.
See also:
2 3.6 Technical specifications of the ELECTRO-
matic, Page 24
2 6.6 Protection function SAFEdrive (PM/PC
only), Page 56
SAFEdrive icon flashes
red.
SAFEdrive error.
The motor is stopped
automatically.
Motor is overloaded.
Also refer to: Chapter
on Protection Function
SAFEdrive
▶ If a handpiece from a third-party manufacturer
is used, deactivate SAFEdrive or use a high-
speed handpiece from KaVo.
▶ If you use a high-speed handpiece from KaVo,
remove the handpiece from the mouth of the
patient and proceed as follows:
▶ Carefully check the handpiece head for:
- Temperature
- Damage
- Ease of operation
▶ The motor can be restarted if there is no dam-
age or overheating evident. To do so, press
the foot control again.
▶ Service the handpiece.
▶ If damage or overheating is evident, replace
the handpiece or have it repaired.
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