4.7 Handpiece cord
The cord is only compatible with Ultradent Products Inc. handpieces .
The cord ensures irrigation circulation and electrical connection between the medical device and the
Ultrawave™ handpiece.
4.8 Light indicator
The light indicator is designed to provide information about the status of the device.
When the light indicator is illuminated, the medical device is on and ready to use.
4.9 Irrigation flow configuration button
The irrigation flow configuration button starts and stops the irrigation function as well as adjusts the irrigation
flow.
The irrigation flow configuration button is not designed to be removed.
4.10 Adjusting the irrigation
Adjust the irrigation flow using the irrigation flow configuration button. This adjustment depends on the tip and
the treatment.
As work habits, feedback and professional training differ from one professional to another, the user must make
sure that the irrigation flow is perfectly adapted to the treatment to be carried out to avoid burning the
treatment area.
4.11 Initiating irrigation
The medical device must be set to minimum power depending on the required irrigation flow rate. Press the
pedal until a spray appears.
4.12 Air inlets
Air inlets ensure correct ventilation of the control unit. Leave them uncovered to allow air to circulate.
4.13 Connection to water system
The supply pipe connector is used to connect the medical device to the domestic water distribution system.
The connector is extended by a pipe to which a filter is attached. The filter needs to be cleaned and/or
replaced regularly as specified in the chapter Replacing the water filter page 19.
The water quality must meet the criteria required to perform dental treatments.
4.14 Control pedal
The ON/OFF type pedal is used by the practitioner to operate the medical device.
Pressing the pedal automatically activates the handpiece ultrasounds, and the irrigation function if it is not in 0
position.
The control pedal equipped with its cord cannot be disconnected. Its weight and antislip pad ensure good
stability.
4.15 Activating ultrasounds using the pedal
To activate the ultrasounds on your medical device, press the control pedal.
4.16 Cleaning the irrigation system
After installation and before first use, at the end of the day and following a period of prolonged non-use of the
medical device, it is important to clean the irrigation system.
When the irrigation system has been cleaned, perform the following operations:
1. disconnect the handpiece and refer to the handpiece cleaning, disinfection and sterilization protocols by
Ultradent Products Inc. J12949;
2. clean and disinfect the medical device as indicated in the chapter Cleaning and disinfection of the
medical device page 9
3. follow the instructions for accessory cleaning, disinfection and sterilization protocols as outlined in the
documents [J81009] and [J02009].
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