PRE-STERILIZATION

1. Clean external surface of handpiece by wiping with a damp toothbrush or paper towel. Do NOT run under water. Wipe dry after cleaning.
2. Insert bur into chuck.
   (Disregard steps 3 − 8 if you have a MaintenanceFree or MaintenanceFree Ceramic Turbine)
3. Spray cleaner into drive air line for 2-3 seconds.
4. Rotate the bur back and forth between your fingers to loosen any debris inside the handpiece head.
5. Operate handpiece over a paper towel to purge used lubricant and debris.
6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 until expelled fluid is completely clear.
7. Operate handpiece until all cleaner has been expelled.
8. Wipe external surface with a dry towel to remove expelled fluid.
9. Sterilize handpiece according to manufacturer’s instructions.

POST-STERILIZATION

1. Allow sterilized handpiece to cool gradually to room temperature.
   (Disregard steps 2 − 4 if you have a MaintenanceFree or MaintenanceFree Ceramic Turbine)
2. Verify that the bur is securely in the chuck.
3. Apply 2 drops of lubricant into drive air line, or spray lubricant into drive air line for 2-3 seconds.
4. Operate handpiece for 30 seconds over a paper towel to expel excess lubricant from the handpiece.
5. Wipe external surfaces with a dry towel.
6. Handpiece is ready for use.

PUSH BUTTON CHUCK MAINTENANCE

Twice a week

1. Remove bur from handpiece
2. Place 2 drops of handpiece oil into the chuck
3. Insert bur into the handpiece.
4. Run handpiece over a paper towel at 35 psi to expel excess lubricant.
   If your push button chuck is stiff, after step 2 hold the chuck open and work the bur in and out to flush out debris.

EXTERNAL MAINTENANCE

• Never use any type of cold sterile, alcohol, or disinfectant on your handpiece.
• Do NOT submerge handpiece in running water or ultra sonic cleaner.

1. To remove debris from the outside of the handpiece, use a damp toothbrush, then use a dry paper towel
   to wipe off the outside of the handpiece. Discard the paper towel in a biohazard bin.
2. Clean toothbrush with a cold sterile wipe or in an ultrasonic cleaner for 1 cycle.
3. Rinse toothbrush thoroughly in water before repeating the cleaning process.
4. To sterilize, see Pre-Sterilization instructions (on front page).
5. Check sterilizer temperature. It should be no higher than 276°F (135°C).

OTHER HELPFUL TIPS

• Air pressure should be set to 30 − 35 psi. If running MaintenanceFree turbines, air pressure should be set to 40 − 42 psi.
• Always insert bur completely into chucks.
• Never depress the push button to stop the bur.
• Avoid dropping the handpiece.
• Do NOT use cold sterile, alcohol or disinfectant on your handpiece.
• Check sterilizer temperature. It should be no higher than 276°F/135°C
• Before using handpiece or applying a load, be sure to run it for 10 − 15 seconds.
• Use The Smart Cleaner™ to remove clogs from water lines.