Battery-Low Signal; Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilisation; Disassembly; Light Guide - Cleaning And Disinfection - Kulzer Translux Wave Instrucciones De Uso

7.5

Battery-low signal

When after frequent use the battery charge drops to the minimum level, the Translux Wave microprocessor permits
another few cycles in any curing mode, without re-charging the battery.
This condition is signalled at the end of each cycle by " 2 beeps ".
Battery icon is blinking green. Charge the battery!
At the end of a few cycles the remaining battery charge does not allow any further exposure cycle.
This condition is signalled by " 2 beeps ".
Battery icon is blinking green. Charge the battery!
8

Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation

DISCONNECT FROM MAINS
Before carrying out the cleaning and disinfection procedures disconnect the charging base from the electrical
power source!
WARNING
Control of infections
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The light guide and the protective light cone are delivered in NON STERILE condition and must be cleaned,
disinfected and sterilised (steam) before being used for the fi rst time as well as before every use.
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Do not sterilise the hand piece and the charging unit!
Do not sterilise the battery!
8.1

Disassembly

Remove the protective light cone from the light guide.
Remove the light guide: Rotate the light guide slightly and pull it out from the hand piece.
8.2 LIGHT GUIDE – Cleaning and disinfection
CAUTION
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to clean the light guide, since they could scratch the surface of the
light guide and thus decrease light transmission.
Do not use cleaning / disinfectant agents containing organic, mineral and oxidising acids, hydrogen peroxide,
chloride, iodine, bromide and solvents.
1) Immediately after use, any possible residue, such as composite material, must be removed from the end surface
of the light guide. Any polymerised composite should be removed by using ethanol and a plastic spatula or soft
nylon brush may help in removing the material residue.
2) Disinfect the light guide with a clean, soft lint free cloth dampened with a mild disinfectant solution, featuring a mild
pH (pH 7), according to the manufacturer's specifi cations. Allow the disinfectant solution to dry.
8.2.1 LIGHT GUIDE – Inspection before the sterilisation
Before proceeding with the sterilisation process, carefully check the light guide for damaged surfaces, discolouration
and contamination.
WARNING
Do not use a damaged light guide. If damage is apparent, replace the light guide with a new one.
If the light guide is still contaminated, repeat the cleaning and disinfection procedure.
8.3 PROTECTIVE LIGHT CONE – Cleaning and disinfection
CAUTION
Do not use cleaning / disinfectant agents containing organic, mineral and oxidising acids, hydrogen peroxide,
chloride, iodine, bromide and solvents.
Clean and disinfect the protective light cone with a soft cloth wetted with a mild disinfectant solution, featuring
a mild pH (pH 7), according to the manufacturer's specifi cations. Allow the disinfectant solution to dry.