Error
Cause
Ongoing beeps are
The charge contacts are wet.
emitted and the yellow
LED is flashing fastly
when the handpiece
is put into the charger.
The yellow LED of the The battery is defective.
charger flashes.
The green LED of
Power outlet carries
the charger fails to
no voltage.
light up, even though
the power cable is
connected to a power
outlet.
Charger is defective.
The light intensity is
too low.
Maintenance and Care
Replacement of the Battery
Never place the handpiece in the charger without the
battery inserted in the handpiece.
Use 3M ESPE batteries only. The use of other
manufacturer batteries or non-rechargeable or primary
batteries is a potential hazard and may damage the
device.
Rotate the lid at the lower end of the handpiece
counterclockwise until it hits the stop, and then
remove the lid.
Push a small spatula or similar aid between the
cylinders of the battery until the snap-lock releases
so that the battery protrudes slightly from the
handpiece body.
Remove the battery from the handpiece.
Solution
Dry the charge contacts.
Do not bend the pins during
drying.
Replace the battery.
Use a different power
outlet.
Have the charger repaired.
Clean the light guide and
the protecting glass in the
light guide mounting hole
(please refer to "Cleaning
the Light Guide").
Push the (replacement) battery into the handpiece
proceeding along the direction shown by the arrow
until the battery locks into place.
Replace the lid and close by rotating clockwise.
Insert the handpiece into the unit to completely
charge the new battery for its first use.
- The yellow LED of the charger illuminates after
approximately 2 seconds; please see also "LED
Display of the Charger". The battery charging
process is complete once the yellow LED is
turned off.
- Note: Several cycles of charging and discharging
may be necessary before the optimum cure time
per charge is obtained.
Handpiece/Battery Care
Do not use any other chargers as this may damage
the battery.
The battery must not be immersed in water or
thrown into open fires. Please see also "Safety,
Section 5. " .
Cleaning the Light Guide
The light guide can be steam autoclaved. Do not
sterilize by chemical means or hot-air.
The light guide should be regularly wiped clean
with a soft cloth. The spots of dried liquid should
be wiped off the ends of the device especially
before and after steam sterilization.
Adhering polymerized composite should be
removed with alcohol. A plastic spatula may help
in removing the material.
- To protect the surface of the device from
scratching, do not use any sharp or pointed tools.
The protecting glass in the light guide mounting
hole can be cleaned with a dry cotton bud.
Cleaning the Charger, Handpiece, Table Holder
and Glare Shield
For disinfection of all components of the device,
spray the disinfection agent onto a 4 x 4 gauze and
proceed to disinfect the device. Birex SE, DisCide
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