iCare System Care and Maintenance Instructions

Care & Maintenance instructions 1. Preparation • Remove handpiece from tubing • Remove bur • Do not submerge handpiece in any solution

2a. Automatic cleaning and disinfection using a thermo/washer disinfector • Always ensure that handpieces are placed on the correct adaptors • Cleaning agent pH level must be between 2.5-10.5 • Rinse cycle must be activated OR (if automatic method is not available see 2b below)

2b. Manual cleaning using tap water, brushes and cloths • Clean handpiece under cold or tepid running water using a soft to medium brush

6. Packaging • Pack in accordance with current applicable standards/legislation if using a B or S type autoclave. If using an N type autoclave, pack AFTER sterilisation.

7. Sterilisation • Sterilise in a steam steriliser (autoclave) at a temperature not exceeding 138°C in accordance with current applicable standards. Always remove from autoclave as soon as cycle is complete.

8. Storage • Store handpieces protected from dust, dirt and microorganisms, ideally in an upright position (head up) • Handpieces MUST be stored dry • Always comply with expiry dates of sterilised items in accordance with current applicable standards/legislation

3. Inspect • Inspect handpieces for debris and repeat above process if necessary

4. Drying • The drying procedure is normally part of the cleaning programme of the thermo/washer disinfector alternatively dry manually using a tissue

PANA SPRAY Plus Nozzles Always choose the right one for your handpiece

5a. Automatic lubrication using NSK iCare • Check machine is connected and working correctly • Connect handpiece to correct port • Select appropriate cycle (refer to NSK iCare user manual) • Use air cycle as required • Always lubricate straight handpieces with closed chuck and blanking piece inserted • Always complete steps 2,3,4,5 in quick succession • Lubricate the Chuck Mechanism by using the chuck cleaning function on the iCare

5b. Manual lubrication using NSK PANA SPRAY plus • Select correct nozzle for handpiece (see list below) • Shake spray can • Keep spray can in upright position • Insert nozzle into handpiece • Always lubricate straight handpieces with closed chuck and blanking piece inserted • Spray handpiece for 2-3 seconds holding a clean tissue over the head end • Check tissue for debris and if oil is not running clean repeat process until handpiece is clean and free of debris • Lubricate chuck mechanism using PANA SPRAY plus with tip nozzle weekly • Always complete steps 2,3,4,5 in quick succession

KV Nozzle – Z090-051 For KaVo® MULTIflex Coupling SR Nozzle – Z090-052 For Sirona® Quick Coupling BA Nozzle – Z090-053 For Bien-Air® Unifix® Coupling WH Nozzle – Z090-054 For W&H® Roto Quick® Coupling For Phatelus Air Motor Heads – M070-090 To be used with P183-090 QD Nozzle – Z096-090 For QD Couplings Standard E-Type Nozzle – Z019-090 For E-Type attachments NSK Surgical Head Nozzle – Z114-090 For E-Type attachments and surgical heads: SGM-I, SGMS-I and SGQ-H Endo-Mate Head Nozzle – Z256-090 For ENDO-MATE DT, TC, TC2 & TASKAL Wizard heads Tip Nozzle – Z020-201 For Borden 2/3 and Midwest 4 hole turbines and Borden 2/3 and Midwest 4 hole air motors and chuck mechanism NSK Nozzle – P183-090 For high speed instruments which attach to NSK Flexi Quick Coupling

PURGE out excess lubricant from the handpiece after manual lubrication

Call NSK on 1300 44 33 21 (Australia) or 0800 44 33 21 (New Zealand) for more information or contact your Preferred Authorised Dental Dealer Product Information | Technical Support 1300 44 33 21 (Australia) or 0800 44 33 21 (New Zealand) Email: [email protected] www.nskoceania.com.au