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CLEANING AND STERILISATION
CAUTION: To disinfect the device and/
or its accessories, it is recommended the use
of water-based disinfectant solutions with a
neutral pH (pH7).
DO NOT USE as disinfectants:
• Alcohol-based disinfectant solutions;
• Peracetic acid, Formaldehyde,
Gluteraldehyde based products or other
equivalent solutions/products;
• very alkaline products (pH > 9);
• Products containing sodium
hypochlorite;
• Products containing hydrogen peroxide;
• Products containing abrasive substances;
• Very acid products (pH < 4);
• Products containing aldehyde, amine
and/or phenols
Phase
Chapter
I
8.1
Preparation
II
8.2
Manual cleaning with enzymatic detergent
Phase
Chapter
III
8.3
Manual cleaning with enzymatic detergent and running water
Accessories (Scaler Handpiece, Scaler Nose Cone, Inserts, Torque Wrench)
Phase Chapter
8.4.1
Manual cleaning
IV
8.4.2
Automatic cleaning
V
8.5
Check cleaning
Drying and
VI
8.6
lubrication
VII
8.7
Sterilisation
NOTE: Repeated reconditioning has a
minimal effect on the devices and their
accessories. The end of the service life of the
accessories is generally determined
CLEANING AND STERILISATION
Machine Core Unit, Pedal, End Part of Cord
Tank and Cap
Scaler
Procedure
Handpiece
Manual cleaning with
Enzymatic Detergent
Thermal-disinfector with detergent
Visual inspection with Lens 2.5x
Drying
Packaging, Sterilisation and Storage
• Acetone;
• Methylethylketone;
since they may discolour and/or damage the
materials of the device and its accessories.
The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any
damage caused by the substances mentioned
above. In case of damage caused by those
substances, the Warranty will be void.
This table is purely indicative. For the complete
cleaning and sterilisation procedures of the
individual parts, refer to the paragraphs
indicated in the table.
CAUTION: Methods not considered in the
table below must not be used.
Procedure
Procedure
Scaler
Nose
Inserts
Cone
Immersion into enzymatic
detergent
Ultrasonic Cleaning
by wear or damage resulting from use.
Mectron guarantees the integrity of its
sterilisable scaler handpieces for up to 250
reconditioning cycles.
Torque wrench
Drying and
Lubrication
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