Changing The Battery - parkell Gentle Pulse D624MS Instructions D'utilisation

AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION
• Precision Probe Set (Stock No. D636. See Figure 2)
2 Autoclavable stainless steel tooth probes for testing small
or difficult-to-access labial or lingual surfaces or accessible
crown margins.
CLEANING, INFECTION CONTROL AND GENERAL
CARE OF THE GENTLE PULSE
• D o not autoclave the Gentle Pulse Power Unit, as this will
cause damage to it.
• T he Gentle Pulse Power Unit incorporates sophisticated electronic circuitry, and should
not be directly sprayed with or soaked in disinfectant. The device may be disinfected by
wiping it with a damp cloth sprayed with an EPA-approved high-level surface disinfectant
and dried with a paper towel. Follow the protocol specified by the disinfectant manufacturer for
surface disinfecting.
• The Tooth Probes, Lip Clip and Wire Assembly may be sterilized in any conventional steam
autoclave (270°-275°F / 132°-135°C for 15 minutes for gravity displacement and 4 minutes for
prevacuum cycle; or use the manufacturer's recommended procedure if different).
• Autoclaving does not remove debris that may have accumulated. To assure adequate
sterilization, wash the autoclavable components by hand or in an ultrasonic cleaner, using
warm, soapy water before autoclaving.
• A void dropping the Power Unit or subjecting it to physical shock.
• To maintain battery life, unit should be switched off when not in use. Battery should be
removed if unit is to be stored unused for more than 30 days.
• The indicator light blinks continuously in normal use. If it fails to blink when the unit is switched
on or during use, it is likely that the battery is exhausted. Remove the old battery and replace
it as explained in "Changing the Battery" instructions.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

(REFER TO FIGURES 1 AND 3)
The Gentle Pulse Power Unit (8) comes with a 9-volt
alkaline battery installed at the factory. To replace a weak
battery, remove screw (1) and carefully lift off the stainless
steel sheath (2) by gently pulling it upwards from the body
(3). The replacement battery (Duracell
equivalent 9-volt) should be snapped onto the connector
(4), which is designed to be attached in only one way.
Insert the battery so the front end attached to the connector is placed forward into the opening as
shown, taking care to position the ribbon (5) properly. Slight pressure on the bottom of the battery
will help it to slide home. Replace the sheath (2) and tighten screw (1) gently.
NOTE: Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable
environmental laws.
PRIOR TO PERFORMING PULP VITALITY TESTING
• Standard infection control protocol should be followed during pulp testing by wearing
disposable rubber, vinyl or nitrile gloves. When wearing gloves, you must complete the circuit
by using the autoclavable Lip Clip wire assembly, which is included in the Gentle Pulse kit.
To use, plug one end of the wire assembly onto the pin (Figure 1, Item 11) on the side of the
Gentle Pulse, and insert the Lip Clip into the other socket. Place a small amount of toothpaste
on the lip to enhance electrical conductivity, and place the Lip Clip over the patient's
toothpaste-coated lip, making good contact with the oral mucosa.
• R emember that to accurately diagnose the condition of the tooth, pulp testing must be
performed on a patient who has not been anaesthetized or received gas analgesia. Make sure
to use the Gentle Pulse tester BEFORE you administer local anaesthesia or gas analgesia.
No. MN1604 or
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Figure 2
Precision Labial Probe
Precision Lingual Probe
Figure 3
(4) Connector
(5) Ribbon