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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTION
The components and devices of the elements™ IC have not been disinfected
or sterilized prior to shipping. Please perform the necessary cleaning and
disinfection steps prior to patient treatment.
GETTING STARTED
Initial Set-Up
1
a. Remove the device(s), Charging Base, transformer and wall cords from
their packaging.
b. Connect the female end of the power cord into the transformer.
Then plug the ends into the wall socket and the Charging Base.
c. Place the Downpack and Backfill devices into the Charging Base and
confirm they are firmly seated.
Charging the Devices
2
a. Once the devices are firmly seated, the indication lights on the
Charging Base will be either orange or blue.
b. The light will be orange when the battery is charging and will turn blue
when the battery is fully charged.
Blue
means the unit is fully charged
Powering the Devices
3
a. To power on the device(s),
press the On/Off Power button.
Set Temperature Mode
4
a. Devices come with two preset temperature modes. The following table
shows their function and default temperature settings:
Setting
Description
Gutta-Percha
For use with
gutta-percha
Custom
For use as
an additional
preset
b. Press the Mode button to toggle
to the appropriate preset.
For instructions on changing the
default temperature for a preset,
see "Changing Temperature Presets"
in the ADVANCED SETTINGS section.
Powering Off Device(s)
5
Both devices will automatically shut down
after approximately 5 minutes. If the
device is seated into the charging dock, the
Downpack device will automatically shut
down after approximately 5 minutes and
the Backfill device will automatically shut
down after approximately 7 minutes. To
manually turn off the device, hold down the Power button for approximately
2 seconds. The device will generate an audio signal to indicate it is powering
down. Upon any power off of the Backfill device, the motor will automatically
retract for a few seconds to relieve the pressure on the cartridge.
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Orange
means the unit is charging
Default Temp.
Temp. Range
170°C (Backfill)
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200°C (Downpack)
200°C
100°C - 230°C
(Backfill)
140°C - 400°C
(Downpack)
Hold 2 Seconds
DOWNPACK DEVICE
Installing the Heat Plugger
1
a. Align the hex nut to slide into one of six positions available.
b. Push the heat plugger until it is fully seated.
2
Activating the Downpack Device
Activate the Downpack device by depressing and holding the Ring switch.
The heat plugger will heat instantly and a light under the Ring switch will
illuminate.
The heat plugger
will be hot
WARNING:
NOTE:
• To avoid overheating, the heat plugger will remain heated up to a
maximum of approximately 4 seconds regardless of how long the
button is depressed.
• Indicated temperature is the temperature the tip of the heat plugger
reaches after activation in air. When the tip contacts other materials, its
temperature may decrease depending on the nature of the contact.
PRECAUTION
The heat pluggers must be autoclaved between every patient to prevent
cross-contamination. See the instructions in the CLEANING, DISINFECTION
AND STERILIZATION section.
BACKFILL DEVICE
Inserting Elements Gutta-Percha Cartridge
1
a. Insert the large end of the Elements gutta-percha Cartridge
into the device and rotate a quarter turn clockwise (CW) until it
engages.
WARNING
Do not touch the cartridge needle within one
minute after the device is turned off to avoid
potential burn risk. Do not touch the cap of the
Backfill device within 7 minutes after the device is
turned off to avoid potential burn risk.
How To Tell When the Backfill is Ready for Use
2
a. Once powered on, the Backfill device will automatically
begin to heat. The LED on the device will indicate whether or
not the device is ready for use.
Flashing Light:
Device is still heating
and is NOT ready
for use.
Activating the Backfill Device
3
Manual Run Mode:
a. Hold down the
Ring switch to
engage motor.
b. Release Ring
switch to stop.
NOTE:
Before placing the cartridge needle in the canal, activate the motor until
material extrudes out of the needle. If the motor is stopped before the
cartridge is empty, the plunger will retract slightly to prevent excess material
from discharging from the needle. Once the plunger reaches the end of the
stroke, the cartridge is empty and the plunger will automatically retract.
Max temp.
setting: 400°C
90° CW
Max temp.
setting:
230°C
Max temp.
60°C/140°F
Steady Light:
Device is fully heated
and ready for use.
Continuous Run
Mode:
a. Double-Click the
Ring switch engage
CR mode.
b. Press the Ring
switch once to stop.
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