A-dec Warm Air Tooth Dryer User manual
Copyright © 2004 A-dec Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
85.0674.00
2004-01
Rev. L (04213)
About the
Warm Air
Tooth Dryer
Your tooth dryer allows you to quickly prepare the tooth surface using warm,
nearly dry air. As the compressed air passes through the tube, it separates into
two distinct swirling air streams – one warm, one cold. The warm air flows out
gently from the tip orifice, while cold air is exhausted.
Operating
Temperature
The tooth dryer air temperature will be affected by changes in air pressure: an
increase in air pressure will cause an increase in temperature; likewise, a decrease
in air pressure will cause a decrease in temperature. Be aware that the handpiece
pressure gauge on the control system indicates tooth dryer air pressure.
Tubing
Considerations
Never connect the dryer to tubing previously used with a dental handpiece. Oil
residues in the handpiece tubing will contaminate the dryer internally which may
reduce or block air flow. In addition, oil residues blowing out of the dryer may
seriously contaminate the work surface. If you suspect that the tooth dryer has
been contaminated internally with oil residue, follow the steps in the table.
Table 1 Steps for Internal Cleaning of Tooth Dryer
The instrument will air dry within several minutes. If it is necessary to use the
instrument immediately after cleaning, dry it out on its own dedicated handpiece
tubing by operating for 10 to 15 seconds before using.
Step Action
1
Remove the dryer from the handpiece tubing.
2
While holding the dryer over a sink, pan, or towel, use an electronics
degreaser to flush it out.
3
Spray the cleaner into the exhaust air port for 5 to 10 seconds, then
shake the instrument to force out any remaining degreaser.
Use only
electronics cleaner
Exhaust Port
A-dec Warm Air Tooth Dryer
Quick Start Guide
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Care
Instructions
The exterior of the tooth dryer must be cleaned. Handpiece cleaning solutions
which are not corrosive to aluminum (check the product label before using) may
be used to wipe the external surfaces of the tooth dryer. Avoid bleach and
peroxides. Be sure to thoroughly remove all cleaning solutions.
Do not allow cleaning solution to enter the dryer via its tip orifice or air supply
and exhaust ports. Cleaning solution may become trapped internally causing
blockage of air flow by dried solution, and even internal corrosion.
If you suspect that the dryer has cleaning solution trapped internally, follow
the internal cleaning instructions. To prevent corrosion of the instrument’s
connecting threads by trapped cleaning solution, remove the dryer from its
handpiece tubing before wiping.
Do not use dry heat sterilization. Sterilize tooth dryer handpiece using steam
autoclave or chemicial vapor (275°F [135°C] maximum temperature), four
minutes at temperature.
For recommended asepsis instructions, refer to your A-dec Equipment Asepsis
Owner’s Guide, A-dec Publication No. 85.0696.00.
Repair
Information
The tooth dryer contains no field or user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to take
the dryer apart, doing so may disturb the internal calibration and result in
improper operation.
Attempts to disassemble or service the tooth dryer will void the warranty.
85.0674.00
2004-01
Rev. L (04213)
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