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Safety notes
Be aware of the following general safety notes and the special safety notes in other
chapters of these Directions for Use.
Safety alert symbol.
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2.1 Warnings
Never modify SmartLite
mise safety and effectiveness.
2.1.1 SmartLite
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• Always make sure SmartLite
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to avoid accidental aspiration (press SmartLite
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rect position; see
• Always make sure light aperture is not covered by SmartLite
and
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• Do not try to remove LED tip from handpiece as they are permanently connected.
• The LED tip is rotatable by 330°. Do not attempt to fully rotate the LED tip.
• Do not use the device as a tissue retractor, as this may damage the connection
between LED tip and handpiece.
• Do not use a damaged device, e.g., if, among others the glass cover of the LED tip is
scratched, broken or missing.
• The SmartLite
spare shields included in the package or available as refill (see also [6.1 Accesso-
ries]).
• Only authorized technicians should repair the handpiece or battery pack.
2.1.2 Charging base
• Low voltages are present inside the charging base (12 V DC). Do not open charging
base when connected to power source. Use only under dry conditions. Do not use if
the charging base or handpiece is wet. Avoid short circuit between contact pins inside
the charging base. Only authorized technicians should repair the charging base.
• Do not use for voltages different from the range indicated on the charging base.
• Note: Unplug power connector
connector from the charging base.
• Always make sure the charging base is placed offside the dental unit and only
touched with clean/disinfected gloves to prevent from exposure to spatter or spray of
body fluids.
• Always make sure handpiece is completely reprocessed and thoroughly dry before
inserting it into the charging base.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury.
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or any of its equipment. Any modification may compro-
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handpiece
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Shields will wear over time. Exchange defect shield against
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Shields
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for details).
from power source before disconnecting power
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are securely fixed to SmartLite
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Shield firmly into cor-
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Shields (see
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