Handpiece Maintenance / Lubrication Procedure
Cautions
- DO NOT USE CHEMICAL DISINFECTANTS, ABRAISIVE CLEANERS, ANTIBACTERIAL SOAPS, OR LYSOL AS A CLEANER DO NOT SUBMERGE IN LIQUIDS DURING CLEANING
- DO NOT USE ULTRASONIC CLEANERS OR DEVICES
- DO NOT PLACE HANDPIECES INTO ANY OIL BATHS
- DO NOT OPERATE OR RUN HANDPIECE WITHOUT A BUR IN THE CHUCK. ALWAYS FULLY INSERT BUR IN CHUCK.
- DO NOT EXCEED 275°F (135°C) WHEN AUTOCLAVING, CHEMICLAVING, OR USE EXTENDED/UNUSUAL PERIODS OF TIME (SUCH AS OVERNIGHT).
Highspeed Handpieces
IMPORTANT: This supplement is intended as a convenient reminder of limited product information only. For complete product and maintenance information, see instruction booklet.
1. Clean and Dry
KEEP HEAD OF THE HANDPIECE UP IN VERTICAL POSITION
Scrub handpiece with soft brush and 70% alcohol to remove debris
OBSERVE ALL CAUTIONS LISTED
Towel dry handpiece thoroughly
2. Lubricate and Operate
Using a well-shaken can of handpiece conditioner with lube nozzle, attach handpiece and apply conditioner for two seconds over a towel or sink. With bur in place, run handpiece at full speed without water for 45 seconds to expel excess conditioner. Dry exterior of handpiece with a towel.
3. Insert into Bag and Sterilize
Remove bur, bag handpieces individually and autoclave or chemiclave per manufacturer’s instructions.
DO NOT exceed 275°F (135°C)
After the sterilization cycle please remove pieces when they’re completely dry to cool off. Do not use any handpiece while it’s HOT or WARM.
Caution: Handpiece may be too hot to handle!
4. Clean Fiber Optics
When handpiece is cool to the touch, gently clean fiber optic light transmiting surfaces on both ends of handpiece with cotton swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
Slowspeed Handpieces
1. Remove Attachments
Remove attachment from air motor. Remove heads from contra angle/straight attachments. Remove all burs, prophy cups, etc. from heads and straight attachments.
2. Clean and Dry
KEEP HEAD OF THE HANDPIECE UP IN VERTICAL POSITION
Scrub handpiece with soft brush and 70% alcohol to remove debris
OBSERVE ALL CAUTIONS LISTED
Towel dry handpiece thoroughly
3. Lubricate
Apply handpiece conditioner to all lowspeed heads, attachments, and motors. Follow specific instructions detailed in instruction booklet. It is not necessary to lube motors or straight handpieces marked “No Lube Required.”
4. Insert into Bag and Sterilize
Insert all components into autoclave bag and load into autoclave/chemiclave.
DO NOT exceed 275°F (135°C)
After the sterilization cycle please remove pieces when they’re completely dry to cool off. Do not use any handpiece while it’s HOT or WARM.
Where to Apply Lubricant
Highspeed Handpieces
Slowspeed Handpieces
MHR Lubricant Drops
To maintain your handpieces, we recommend the use of MHR Lubricant Drops instead of spray.
$25
