5-8 Mounting the Tip
1) First, lightly screw in the Tip with by hand. (Fig. 15)
2) Match the square shape of the Tip with the hole of the Tip Wrench, then insert the Tip into the hole. (Fig. 16)
3) Rotate the wrench in the (clockwise) direction, (Fig. 17 and 18) until it makes a click sound and cannot rotate any
further.
* To remove the Tip, rotate the wrench in the (counter-clockwise) direction shown in Fig. 17 and Fig. 18.
When attaching or removing a Tip, which is longer than the Tip Wrench, be careful that the protruding Tip
does not cause an injury.
CAUTION
Do not use a Tip which has been damaged, bent or corroded as it will be weakened and may break while
in use.
To avoid bending of the Tip thread or disengaging of the Tip, always make certain that the Tip is inserted
at the correct angle and firmly tightened.
If debris is found on the Tip thread clean the Tip immediately so as to avoid possible weak vibration
Do not attempt to sharpen or bend the Tip as this may cause the Tip to break during operation, or the
vibration may be weakened.
When Tip become worn vibration may weaken or the Tip may suddenly break. If a weak Tip is detected
replace with a new one.
Tips need to correctly inserted and tightened using the Tip Wrench. If the Tip is not tightened sufficiently
vibration may be weak.
When inserting a Tip always wear surgical gloves and ensure the Tip, Handpiece and Tip Wrench are in an
hygienic condition.
Before connecting or disconnecting the Handpiece Cord or Irrigation Tube make sure to remove the Tip
first to avoid injury by the Tip.
Tip Wrench will wear with frequent use time and may need annual replacement.
Use only genuine NSK Tips. Other brand Tips may cause malfunction, damage or injury:
- Poor vibration when an incompatible thread has been forcibly fitted.
- The patient may swallow pieces of broken non genuine Tips.
- Damage or premature wear of the Handpiece thread.
Loosen
Fig. 15
Tighten
Fig. 17
12
Fig. 16
Tighten
Loosen
Fig. 18