COMMON CLEANING METHODS
NOTE: During cleaning, dirt will come off like a cloud and the water will gradually become murky. This is
debris being removed from the instruments and indicates the instruments are being cleaned.
Cleaning Method:
1. Put the items to be cleaned in the recommended container. Add your instrument cleaning solution.
We recommend OPTIM 28 Instrument Cleaner. Make sure you follow the instrument cleaning
solution instructions for use.
2. Place the container in the tank directly. Add water to a level between MIN and MAX at least half
inch or 13mm above the bottom of the container but, not over the container.
3. Turn the power switch on. Touch Time key to set the timer to 10 minutes. Consult your cleaner
and/or instrument Directions for Use for proper time. Press Start/Stop key twice to start cleaning.
Ultrasonic waves will penetrate the container and clean the items.
Selection of the container:
1. Plastic containers – Soft and will absorb 30% - 40% of ultrasound waves, reducing the cleaning effect
2. Aluminum containers – Absorbs ~20% of ultrasonic energy.
3. Glass beakers – Absorb ~5-10% of ultrasonic energy
4. Stainless steel containers – Absorbs ~8% of ultrasonic energy.
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A. Regular cleaning
Use filtered water for best results. You may add an
instrument cleaning solution. We recommend
OPTIM 28 Instrument Cleaner. Please ensure you follow
its instructions for use.
Suitable Locations:
Dental and medical offices and labs.
Cleaning Method:
1. Place dirty items into basket and set basket
inside the tank.
2. Add water to the tank covering the area to be
cleaned, keeping within the lines of MIN and
MAX.
3. Turn the power switch on. Press Time key to set
the timer. Consult your cleaner and/or instrument
instructions for use for proper time.
Press Start/Stop key twice to start cleaning.
B. Indirect Cleaning
Put the items in a separate container.
Clean items using ultrasonic waves to penetrate the
container.
Suitable Locations: Medical and dental instrument
sterilization rooms. Different applications use different
fluids to be used inside the container.
1. Small instruments such as burs and files. Keep
them separate from main instrument cleaning.
2. Instruments that use a different solution such as
cement remover.
3. Instruments that use corrosive solution such as
a disinfectant that's corrosive. Avoid contacting
the plastic housing with corrosive solutions.
4. Multiple patients' dentures or impressions.
Disinfect the container after each patient.