Cleaning The Filters - Satelec ProphyMax Manual De Uso

6. Maintenance
Cleaning and disinfecting the device
The casing of the Prophy Max as well as the cords should be
cleaned and disinfected every day, using alcohol or
disinfectant dental wipes.
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
of ultrasound systems
In the rear of the handpiece an irrigation circuit waterproof
o'ring (1.15x1) is accessible and visible thanks to a groove
of the rear socket. This allows for easy replacement of the
o'ring in the case of damage or wearing. You can replace it
yourself or have it done. After a number of
disconnections/connections and/or sterilizations, it is
recommended to lubricate this o'ring with dental
instrument quality lubricant to maintain its efficiency and
avoid internal leakage.
Without an irrigation kit
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1. Separate the Suprasson handpiece (ref. 53)
from the cord (ref. 55) by pulling, without
turning.
2. Unscrew the tip (ref. 52) from the Suprasson
handpiece.
3. Clean and sterilize the Suprasson
and tip after each use.
With an irrigation kit
It is imperative that all parts in contact with the solution
should be carefully rinsed after treating each patient as
follows:
1. Disconnect the irrigation line from the kit.
2. Immerse it in clean water.
3. Press the pedal for one minute to rinse the
Sterijoint (ref. 54), the Suprasson
(ref. 53) and the tip (ref. 52).
4. Disconnect the irrigation line from the
Sterijoint, and discard.
5. Disconnect the Sterijoint unit (ref. 46),
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Suprasson
from the cord.
6. Take out and empty the reservoirs.
7. Disinfect them.
8. Sterilize the reservoirs and the Sterijoint in an
autoclave.
9. Clean the motor and peristaltic pump with
alcohol every day.
Cleaning the polishing system
It is imperative that the powder circuit is purged before any
cleaning takes place.
The powder drum
Carefully empty the drum of powder if the device is not to
be used for several hours (overnight for example). Residual
dampness of the air alters the powder's properties.
To clean the powder drum, unscrew the cap, empty the
powder into a waste bin or suck out the residue using the
dental chair's suction system.
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The ProphyPen handpiece
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handpiece After each use, unscrew the ProphyPen handpiece nozzle
(ref .20) and clean in an ultrasound tank for 10 minutes
(fragments the powder), dry well and sterilize the nozzle and
ProphyPen handpiece in an autoclave.

Cleaning the filters

The water filter
Cleaning the water filter must be done in relation to the
hardness index of the water. Proceed as follows:
1. Shut off the water at the tap on the water
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handpiece
supply side and purge the circuit.
2. Set the on/off button to the "O" position and
unplug the mains lead.
3. Unscrew the two parts of the filter (ref. 57 and
59) using two 10mm open-ended spanners.
handpiece (ref. 47) and tip (ref. 44)
4. Extract and replace the cartridge (ref. 58).
5. Reassemble by reversing the operation,
retightening the two parts of the filter (ref. 57
and 59).
The air filter
When water is present, purge by turning the black screw (ref.
33) clockwise.
To stop the purge, turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Replacing the fuses
1. Set the on/off button to the "O" position (ref.
60) and unplug the mains lead (ref. 61).
2. Insert the end of a screwdriver (ref. 62) in the
slot to open the protective cover.
3. Replace the fuses (ref. 63) with fuses of the
same type and value.
4. Push the fuse holder back into its housing.
Fan
1. Check regularly that the fan is free from dust.
2. Clean if necessary by gentle blowing after
having disconnected the mains supply (ref. 34).
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