NSK automatic handpiece cleaning and lubrication system
When using NSK automatic handpiece cleaning and lubrication system, refer to the system instructions.
WARNING
• I f blood infiltrates inside a handpiece, an automatic handpiece cleaning and lubrication system may
not totally clean the internal handpiece components, which may lead to internal blood coagulation.
Coagulated blood inside the handpiece may cause handpiece failure and overheating, causing burn
injuries. To avoid the risk, NSK recommends to immediately lubricate those handpieces with PANA
SPRAY Plus / PANA SPRAY.
13-5 Sterilization
Sterilize the product by autoclave sterilization. After each patient sterilize as noted below.
1) Insert into an autoclave pouch. Seal the pouch.
2) Autoclavable under the conditions below.
Autoclave for more than 20min. at 121°C, or 15min. at 132°C, or 3min. at 134°C.
3) The handpiece should remain in the autoclave pouch until required for use.
CAUTION
• B e sure to clean and lubricate the handpiece prior to autoclaving. If blood remains on the internal
surface it can become clotted and cause product failure.
• D o not autoclave the product with other instruments even when it is in a pouch. This is to prevent
possible discoloration and damage to the product from chemical residue on other instruments.
• D o not heat or cool the product too quickly. Rapid change in temperature could cause damage to the
product.
• T o avoid product failure, do not use a sterilizer whose temperature exceeds 138°C during use
including the dry cycle. The chamber temperature of some type of sterilizers may exceed 138°C.
Contact the sterilizer manufacturer for detailed information.
• K eep the product in suitable atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, ventilation, and sunlight.
The air should be free from dust, salt and sulphur.
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• D o not touch the product immediately after autoclaving as it will be very hot and must remain in a
sterile condition.
• A utoclave sterilization is recommended for the product. The validity of other sterilization methods is
not confirmed.
NOTICE
• N SK recommends Class B sterilizers as stated in EN 13060.
14. Replacing the Cartridge
1) Detach the shank by turning it counter clockwise and remove the head from the shank (Fig.16).
CAUTION
• A fter removing, do not hold the shank upside down as it could cause the internal parts to drop.
2) Insert the wrench firmly into the rear of the handpiece head until it stops, as shown in Fig. A-1.
3) Tightly hold the FX wrench as illustrated in Fig. B then pull the drive shaft straight out in the direction of
the arrow (Fig. B).