8 Maintenance
allow water or other cleaning liquids to enter the unit interior since these may
cause short-circuits or corrosion. The unit should be cleaned after every usage.
CAUTION! Clean the dust off the unit regularly. The unit might overheat if excess
dust is gathered on the cooling grilles.
Unit surfaces:
All surfaces can be wiped clean with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent, e.g.
soapy water. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning agents or polishes on this equipment.
Positioning light covers:
The positioning light covers are made of clear plastic. Use a soft cloth dampened with
a mild detergent, e.g. soapy water. NEVER use abrasive cleaning agents or polishes to
clean the covers.
Surfaces that the patient touches:
All surfaces and parts that the patient touches or comes into contact with must be
decontaminated after each patient. Use a disinfectant that is formulated specifically
for decontaminating dental equipment and use the disinfectant in accordance with the
instructions supplied with the disinfectant. All items and surfaces should be dried before
next usage.
NOTICE! Wear gloves and other protective equipment during decontamination
process. In accordance with the instructions supplied with the cleaner.
WARNING! Do not use any disinfecting sprays since the vapor could ignite
causing injury.
Decontamination techniques for both the unit and the room must comply with all laws
and regulations within the local jurisdiction.
Examples of cleaning agents that can be found in disinfectant products which are
allowed or prohibited when cleaning the unit:
Allowed: Methanol (metyl alcohol), Soap, Isopropyl alcohol, distilled water.
Not allowed: Benzene, Chlorobenzene, Acetone, Acetic ether, agents containing phenol,
paracetic acid, peroxide and other oxygen-cleaving agents, sodium hypochlorite and
iodine-cleaving agents.
Autoclave:
Some removable parts in contact with the patient may be autoclaved. These parts are:
bite forks, bite blocks and chin supports.
If autoclaving is performed for these items, disinfection by alternate methods is not
needed.
Steam sterilization:
Recommended parameters for sterilizable parts are:
● Gravity-displacement steam sterilization:
"Flash" sterilization:
Temperature: 270 F (132°C)
Exposure time: 3 minutes
● Prevacuum steam sterilization:
"Flash" sterilization:
Temperature: 270 F (132°C)
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