Maintenance; Battery Care; Battery Replacement; Battery Disposal - DENTSPLY Smartlite iQ Manual De Funcionamiento E Instrucciones De Uso

4. Error Code E4: The SmartLite IQ unit has been designed with
internal performance monitoring to assure optimal performance
of the LED at all times. Error code E4 indicates the LED is not
performing optimally.
NOTE: If the E4 code is obtained, contact DENTSPLY Caulk
Professional Services at 1-800-532-2855 ext. 249.
Customers outside the USA should contact their nearest
DENTSPLY location, as listed in back of this manual.
NOTE: If any of these conditions persist, contact DENTSPLY
Caulk Professional Services at 1-800-532-2855 ext. 249.
Customers outside the USA should contact their nearest
DENTSPLY location, as listed in back of this manual.

MAINTENANCE

Battery Care

Under normal use there is no special care required for the battery.
However, if the unit is in storage for an extended period of time
and disconnected from a power source, it is recommended that
the handpiece be recharged at least once per year.

Battery Replacement

Replacement batteries are available through your authorized
DENTSPLY distributor. Use only replacement battery specified by
DENTSPLY.
1. To replace the battery, open the battery door located in the
handle of the handpiece (Figure 10). To open the battery door,
squeeze with thumb and forefinger on sides of the battery door
and pull outward (Figure 11).
Figure 11
2. To remove the battery, gently pull battery plug out of the receptor
and replace with new battery (Figure 12). Do NOT remove the
protective foam from the new battery.
NOTE: Allow new battery to charge for at least 2-hours prior to
3. If the battery is changed or otherwise disconnected from the

Battery Disposal

The battery used in the SmartLite IQ unit may be disposed of
through normal refuse-disposal channels per local regulations. IN
ORDER TO AVOID INJURY OR CHEMICAL HAZARD, DO NOT
DESTROY OR TAMPER WITH THE BATTERY PACK.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

Curing Probe Care

• The use of clear (non-opaque), non-powdered barriers is accept-
• The curing probe may be disinfected using an EPA registered
Figure 10
• Any adherent contaminants such as cured resin materials on the
• Always protect ends of the light probes from abrasive materials.
• It is recommended that probe performance be verified regularly
NOTE: If debris cannot be removed or if the probe is damaged
Squeeze here and
pull to access battery

Handpiece and Charging Base Care

• Disconnect the power supply plug from the charging base prior
• Keep the curing probe installed in the handpiece when
9
Note battery
wire position
Figure 12
first use.
handpiece for any reason, the curing mode selection will be lost
and the unit will revert to the default settings.
able and does not affect the curing capability of the curing light.
surface disinfectant, carefully following the instructions provided
by the disinfectant solution manufacturer. Water based disinfec-
tant solutions are preferred. Alcohol or glutaraldehyde based
solutions may be harmful and may discolor plastic materials of
the handpiece. Use of alcohol or glutaraldehyde based disinfec-
tant solutions will void the SmartLite IQ unit warranty. Probes
may also be autoclaved or dry heat sterilized (see manufacturers
instructions for sterilizer/autoclave).
light probe should be removed with a rigid plastic or sharp metal
instrument to ensure proper light transmission and curing of VLC
materials. Take care not to scratch the polished ends of curing
probes.
Should the polished ends become marred or scratched, light
transmission and curing performance will be diminished.
using the built in radiometer on the charging base unit.
(chips, scratches, etc.) it is recommended that the curing
probe be replaced.
to cleaning.
disinfecting the unit.