Maintenance
Titanium Control Base
The Vacuum Lever O-rings require weekly
lubrication to operate at peak efficiency.
Remove the Titanium Control Base from
the Power Hose. To remove the Vacuum
Levers, push the levers to the "off" position
and keep pushing gently until each lever
pops out, or gently pry them out. Coat
the O-ring by applying a small amount of
the Dow 111 O-ring Lubricant provided in
the O-ring Maintenance Kit. Apply an
additional amount to the Titanium
Control Base retainer rings as well.
Reattach the Vacuum Levers to the
Titanium Control Base (Figure 8 and 9).
Figure 8. Vacuum Levers
Retainer Ring
Figure 9. Titanium Control Base
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O-ring
Power Hose
Clean the inside of the Power Hose
regularly according to frequency of use to
prevent the accumulation of biofilm. Start
by vacuuming water through the Power
Hose. Then vacuum a dental hose cleaner
through the hose per manufacturer's
instructions. The vacuum hose cleaner
should be non-foaming, deodorizing,
anti-microbial, and able to dissolve organic
debris. Most enzymatic cleaners with a pH
between 6 and 8 are acceptable. Do not
use disinfectants as a vacuum hose
cleaner. If further disinfection is necessary,
consult your vacuum manufacturer for
recommendations.
To lubricate the Power Hose O-ring,
remove the Titanium Control Base from
the Power Hose. The black O-ring is
located approximately 13 mm (½ inch)
down the inside of the blue fitting at the
head of the Power Hose. (Figure 10) Swab
the O-ring with the Dow 111 O-ring
lubricant provided in the O-ring
Maintenance Kit.
O-ring
Figure 10. Power Hose