B.A. International BA720K, BA720S, BA720W, BA720B, BA720N Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the air polisher “ULTIMATE BA720K / BA720W / BA720S / BA720B / BA720N / BA720M”. For optimum performance of your ultimate polisher, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before use. Mishandling of this instrument may cause mechanical trouble and accidents during treatment.

Keep this instruction manual for future reference.

* ULTIMATE BA720K / BA720W / BA720S / BA720B / BA720N / BA720M is indicated as “polisher” in this instruction manual.

Roto Quick® is a registered trademark of W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH, Austria. Sirona® is a registered trademark of Sirona Dental Systems GmbH, Germany.

Mach® and Phatelus® are registered trademarks of NAKANISHI INC., Japan.

1. PREFACE

are as follows. To avoid dangers, observe the

instructions preceded by these words.

CONTRAINDICATION AND RESTRICTION

This indicates exemptions from responsibilities such as improper use and excess of design limit.

DANGER

: This indicates potential direct dangers that may cause serious injuries, death, property damages such as total loss

CAUTION

: This indicates potential indirect dangers that may cause serious injuries, death, property damages such as total

ATTENTION

: This indicates potential dangers that may cause light to middle injuries, property damages such as partial loss of

the instrument or loss of computer data.

2. CAUTIONS FOR USE

CONTRAIND ICATION AND RESTR ICTION

1. Non-eligible patients

1) Never use this product on patients

-- on a low salt diet (due to hypertension, hypernatremia, edema, pregnancy toxemia, etc.),

-- having a serious ulcer in digestive organs,

-- having a renal dysfunction,

-- having cardiac dysfunction,

-- having asthma or chronic pulmonary disease,

-- having electrolyte abnormality due to hypochloric alkalosis.

2) Avoid using this product on patients below, other than those stated in above 1):

-- having an intraoral injury or disease,

-- having allergies,

-- wearing contact lenses.

3) Depending on the patient’s physical condition, allergy symptoms or stomatitis may occur. In such a case, stop using this product.

2. Usage

2) Never dismantle or modify this product.

3) In case of trouble, do not attempt to repair. Return to dealer for repair.

4) In case of deterioration or malfunction, do not use this product.

5) Do not use this product when in an unmaintained condition.

6) To operate this instrument correctly and safely, keep the instruction manual.

7) Use sodium hydrogen carbonate powder for dental prophylaxis only. Other powder (for example, alumina powder) will cause

8) Do not reuse the powder.

10) Never spray into the subgingival, root canal, or extraction socket. It can cause accidental symptoms such as emphysemas.

11) Never spray directly into the intraoral soft tissues (gingiva, mucosa). It can cause accidental symptoms such as surface damages.

12) This product must not be repaired by the user in case of malfunction. Contact your dealer for repair.

3. INTENDED USE

This product is intended to remove dental plaque, stain, and discoloration from tooth surface etc. by dental professionals during dental treatment.

4. CHARACTERISTICS

1) The compact handpiece form allows easy movement between dental units and takes up little space for storage.

2) The quick-disconnect system permits easy replacement with turbines and immediate use. No need for cumbersome installation and allows easy integration into your treatment system.

3) The contra-angled head rotates 360 degrees, allowing excellent access to all areas.

4) The detachable head allows easy maintenance in case of powder clogging.

5) Driven by compressed air and water from the dental unit, polisher neither effects other medical devices and is not effected by electromagnetic waves.

5. DELIVERY PACKAGE

are included in the package. If something is missing, contact your dealer immediately. No powder is included in the delivery package.

Contents

ULTIMATE BA720K/W/S/B/N/M

Cleaning wire 1 Head o-ring (spare) 1 Powder seal (spare) 1 Instruction manual 1

6. PRODUCT COMPONENTS

7. HOW TO USE

7.1 Before use

CAUTION

Do not impact this product (dropping, for example). If the polisher gets an impact, stop using and ask your dealer for inspection and repair of the main body and the powder cap together. If the main body and/or powder cap has got a crack (including a small crack invisible to the naked eye) through an impact, the main body may break and cause accidents.

ATTENTION

2) When using other products which are compatible (such as peripheral devices and instruments) to this product, observe instructions for use of such devices or instruments.

1) Opening the package

Clean with alcohol and sterilize in an autoclave according to instructions in “9. CLEANING AND STERILIZATION”.

ATTENTION

2) Do not lubricate this product. Lubricant will be mixed into the compressed air and cause powder clogging.

4) Checking your air compressor

containing moisture. For drainage and regular maintenance of your compressor, please refer to your air compressor’s instruction

7.2

1) Preparation of polisher

(a) If polisher is connected to a turbine hose, disconnect it from the turbine hose. (b) Attach the head and powder cap to the chamber unit according to “7.3 Attaching head” and “7.4 Attaching powder cap”.

2) Connection (for BA720K/W/S/B/N)

(a) (b)

attached. (If you don’t have a pressure gauge, consult with your dental dealer.)

(c)

3) Connection (for BA720M)

(a)

each connection. (If you don’t have a pressure gauge, consult with your dental dealer.)

4) Air pressure setting

(a) Turn off the water supply of your dental unit. Direct polisher

to your cuspidor and depress your foot control to activate the dental unit.

(b) Adjust the air pressure of the unit until the gauge shows 0.25

to 0.4 MPa (about 2.5 to 4.1kgf/cm

adjustment.

CAUTION

disconnected or powder being scattered.

2) Never pull the handpiece out of your coupling while polisher is in operation. T his may cause injury due to disconnection of the polisher (for ULTIMATE BA720K or BA720S).

3) Never release your coupling from the handpiece while polisher is in operation. This may cause injury due to disconnection of the polisher (for ULTIMATE BA720W, BA720B or BA720N).

4) The head and powder cap must not be detached during operation. This may cause injuries due to instrument becoming disconnected, or powder scattering.

5) The air pressure at the coupling must be set within 0.25 to 0.4 MPa (about 2.5 to 4.1kgf/cm

). Excess air pressure will damage tooth surface and cause patient pain. It may also cause trouble during use such as injuries due to instrument damage, or powder scattering.

7.3 Attaching head

1) Polisher must be disconnected from a turbine hose of dental unit when attaching and detaching the head. If it is connected,

2) damaged.

3) If water, oil, or powder adheres to head or inside the chamber unit’s coupling, wipe off with a cotton swab or dry cloth.

4) Align the head to the thread of the chamber unit’s coupling, turn the head in the direction of the arrow in the illustration until it stops.

7.4 Attaching powder cap

* Water due to sterilization must be expelled

powder yet.

1) The powder cap must be attached or detached when polisher is not connected to a turbine hose. If connected, detach from the turbine hose.

2) If water, oil, or powder adheres to inside chamber unit, powder cap, or powder seal, wipe off with a dry cloth.

3) groove of chamber unit shown in the illustration.

4) Turn the powder cap in the direction of the arrow in the

cap lies within the range of the mounting position mark. In case the triangle symbol lies outside of the mounting position mark, replace your powder seal with new one according to “10.4 Replacement of powder seal”.

CAUTION

and may cause injuries or powder scattering.

3) Remove powder remaining in/on the screw threads of the main body, powder cap, and sealing surface of the powder seal.

which may cause powder scattering.

4) Before each use, check if the screw threads of the main body and powder cap have any damage such as wear, crack,

deformation, etc. If the main body or powder cap has a damage, do not use and ask your dealer for repair together.

5) If the triangle symbol on the powder cap lies outside of the mounting position mark while the polisher is in use, this may

cause trouble like crack, damage or premature wear of the threads of the main body and powder cap.

ATTENTION

Remove water, oil, or powder remaining in/on the head, coupling of chamber unit, powder chamber, and powder cap. Otherwise, the powder will get damp and cause clogging.

7.5 Connecting to dental unit

1) Cleaning of coupling and turbine hose

(a)

BA720M). Remove with a dry cloth if remains.

* When a handpiece (air turbine, air scaler, etc.) is detached, water and oil remain at the joint.

Remove the water and oil without fail.

(b)

ATTENTION

Remove water or oil remaining inside of your coupling (for BA720K/W/S/B/N) or on your Midwest 4-hole turbine hose (for BA720M) and those on the joint of the chamber unit. Otherwise, the powder will become damp and cause clogging.

2) Connection (for BA720K/W/S/B/N)

(a) Connect a coupling (separately sold)

compatible with your polisher to your turbine hose.

(b) Insert your coupling on your turbine hose into

the joint of polisher until you hear a locking

turbine hose has no slack.

the illumination switch of your dental unit.

3) Connection (for BA720M)

(a) Align the backend of the handpiece and

connector holes of your Midwest 4-hole turbine hose.

(b) Hold the polisher at the joint. Rotate the ring

slack.

CAUTION

body and such parts, or powder scattering.

ATTENTION

To avoid shortening the life of the light source (light bulb) of your coupling, turn off the illumination of your dental unit when using this product.

7.6 Water removal in channels (idle run)

2) Direct the nozzle to your cuspidor. Depress your foot control without water supply from the dental unit. Run for 1 minute to remove water remaining in the channels of polisher.

ATTENTION

Run polisher for 1 minute without powder before use. If water remains inside of the main body, powder will become damp and cause clogging.

7.7

1) powder.

2) Detach the powder cap by turning in the direction of the arrow in the illustration above.

4) If water, oil, or powder remains inside of powder chamber or powder cap, remove it with a dry cloth.

5) Fill sodium hydrogen carbonate powder not exceeding 15 g into the powder cap.

* The powder must be placed into the powder

cap. Take care not to spill the powder over the thread of the powder cap. If the powder is spilt over the thread, wipe it off with a dry cloth. Filling too much powder will make the powder adhere to the powder seal and cause premature wear of the powder seal or incomplete sealing.

6) Hold the chamber unit downward and the powder cap upward as shown in the illustration. Turn the powder cap in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

7) of the mounting position mark. If the triangle symbol on the powder cap lies outside of the mounting position mark, replace your powder seal with a new one according to “10.4 Replacement of powder seal”.

CONTRAIND ICATION AND RESTR ICTION

1) Use sodium hydrogen carbonate powder for dental prophylaxis only. Other powder (for example, alumina powder) will cause

2) Do not reuse the powder.

CAUTION

cause injuries or powder scattering.

3) Remove powder remaining in/on the screw threads of the main body, powder cap, and sealing surface of the powder seal.

which may cause powder scattering.

4) Before each use, check if the screw threads of the main body and powder cap have any damage such as wear, crack,

deformation, etc. If the main body or powder cap has a damage, do not use and ask your dealer for repair together.

5) If the triangle symbol on the powder cap lies outside of the mounting position mark while the polisher is in use, this may

cause trouble like crack, damage or premature wear of the threads of the main body and powder cap.

ATTENTION

1) Remove water, oil, or powder remaining in/on the head, coupling of chamber unit, powder chamber, and powder cap.

Otherwise, the powder will get damp and cause clogging.

4) Always use dry compressed air and dry powder. Use of air and powder containing moisture or oil will cause powder

clogging.

7.8

1) Connect your polisher to your coupling and then to your turbine hose (for BA720K/W/S/B/N) or to your Midwest 4-hole turbine hose (for BA720M) according to “7.5 Connecting to dental unit”.

2) Direct the nozzle to your cuspidor.

3) Depress the foot control of your dental unit one or two

-- air, water, and powder are sprayed,

-- no leak of air, water, and powder from polisher.

4) If you have trouble, refer to “11. TROUBLE SHOOTING”. For water supply adjustment, use the water volume control of your dental unit.

CAUTION

attachment will invite injuries due to fall of the body and such parts, or powder scattering.

ATTENTION

7.9 Treatment

1) Patient, operator, and assistant protection

(a) Operator and assistant must be wear protective eyewear and anti-dust mask. (b) Protect the patient’s face (other than oral cavity) with towels or protective eyewear.

* If the patient wears contact lenses, the patient must remove them before treatment.

CAUTION

1) When using, the operator and assistant(s) must wear protective eyewear and anti-dust masks full-time. If the powder gets

into your eyes, wash your eyes with water and consult an eye doctor.

2) During a treatment with polisher, protect the patient with towels or protective eyewear so that the powder does not enter

mucous membranes (eyes, nose, tracheae) other than intraoral.

2) Spraying

Make your vacuum suction system ready to remove scattered powder. Direct the nozzle to tooth surface and depress your foot control to start spraying.

* The prevention ability of tooth against discoloration is decreased after cleaning. Instruct the patient

not to smoke or have foods or beverages with strong coloring effect such as tea and coffee for two or three hours after treatment.

○ ○ Keep distance of 2 to 5 mm from the tooth surface. ○ Spray from gingival margin to occlusal surface. Suction the spray with your vacuum suction system and avoid soft tissues.

○ When cleaning a large area, spray while moving the nozzle minutely. ○ The powder may be sprayed for a few seconds after releasing your foot control due to the residual pressure within the powder

chamber. Collect the powder with your vacuum suction to avoid damaging soft tissues.

○ Have the patient wash out his/her mouth as needed or after treatment.

Powder seal (spare)

Head o-ring (spare)

Cleaning wire

ULTIMATE BA720K

ULTIMATE BA720W

ULTIMATE BA720B

ULTIMATE BA720S

ULTIMATE BA720N

ULTIMATE BA720M

Head coupling

Nozzle

Head o-ring

Chamber unit coupling

Head

Powder cap

Chamber unit

Grip

Joint

Powder seal

Powder pipe

Powder chamber

Powder stirring cap

Mounting position mark

Triangle symbol

Air pressure

0.25 to 0.4 MPa

Remove water, oil, and powder.

Confirm the o-ring of the head is not damaged.

Remove water, oil, and powder.

Enlarged sectional view

Groove

Powder seal

Mounting position mark

Triangle symbol

Remove water and oil.

Coupling Turbine hose

Turbine hose

Stop water supply. Idle run for 1 min.

Remove water, oil, and powder.

Fill the powder into the powder cap.

Confirm the powder stirring cap is attached in place.

Place the powder into the powder cap.

Mounting position mark

Triangle symbol

Spray for about 1 sec. 1 or 2 times.

2 to 5 mm

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Air Polisher

BA720K / BA720W / BA720S / BA720B / BA720N / BA720M

CONTR AIN D ICATION AND REST R ICTIO N

1. Non-eligible patients

1) Never use this product on patients

-- on a low salt diet (due to hypertension, hypernatremia, edema, pregnancy toxemia, etc.),

-- having a serious ulcer in digestive organs,

-- having a renal dysfunction,

-- having cardiac dysfunction,

-- having asthma or chronic pulmonary disease,

-- having electrolyte abnormality due to hypochloric alkalosis.

2) Avoid using this product on patients below, other than those stated in above 1):

-- having an intraoral injury or disease,

-- having allergies,

-- wearing contact lenses.

3) Depending on the patient’s physical condition, allergy symptoms or stomatitis may occur. In such a case, stop using this product.

2. Usage

1) Never spray into the subgingival, root canal, or extraction socket. It can cause accidental symptoms such as emphysemas.

2) Never spray directly into the intraoral soft tissues (gingiva, mucosa). It can cause accidental symptoms such as surface damages.

CA U TIO N

1) during use may cause injury due to instrument becoming loose or powder being scattered.

2) Avoid prolonged continuous use. Have the patient wash out his/her mouth enough as needed.

3) Do not put this product close to heat. It will cause damage on the body and malfunction, and may cause injury or powder scattering during use.

4) To avoid infection, wear suitable protective wears such as mask, gloves and eyewear when using.

ATTE NTIO N

2) Do not spray directly to restorations such as crowns. It may scratch restorations.

3) Collect the sprayed powder with your vacuum suction system while using.

4) The powder may be sprayed for a few seconds after releasing your foot control due to the residual pressure in the powder chamber. Collect the powder with your vacuum suction system to avoid damaging soft tissues.

5) Take care so that the patient does not swallow too much powder.

6) The tooth cuticle is removed during the cleaning procedure and the prevention ability of tooth against discoloration is decreased. The tooth cuticle will be re-created by protein contained in saliva. To avoid discoloration, instruct the patient not to smoke or have foods or beverages with strong coloring effect such as tea and coffee for two or three hours after treatment.

3) Turning the head

Rotate the head by turning the grip. The head rotates 360 degrees.

CA U TIO N

The head must be rotated by holding and turning the grip, not the head. Otherwise the head will loosen and this may cause injuries or powder scattering during use.

7.10 Other remarks on use

1) Disconnecting from the turbine hose

(a) Detach the handpiece according to the instruction manual

of your coupling (for BA720K/W/S/B/N).

* When reconnecting, clean the coupling, turbine hose and

inside of chamber unit’s joint in advance referring to “7.5 1) Cleaning of coupling and turbine hose”.

(b) Hold the polisher at the joint. Rotate the ring nut to detach

the handpiece (for BA720M).

* When reconnecting, clean your turbine hose and inside of

chamber unit’s joint in advance referring to “7.5 1) Cleaning of coupling and turbine hose”.

2) Detaching head

(a) The head must be attached or detached when polisher is not

connected to a turbine hose. If polisher is connected to a turbine hose, disconnect it from the turbine hose.

(b) Turn the head in the direction of the arrow in the illustration

and detach.

unit’s coupling in advance referring to “7.3 Attaching head”.

3) Detaching powder cap

(a) The powder cap must be attached or detached when polisher

is not connected to a turbine hose. If polisher is connected to a turbine hose, disconnect it from the turbine hose.

(b) Hold polisher keeping the powder cap downward. Turn the

powder cap in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to detach. Detach the powder cap above your cuspidor, as the powder in the powder chamber may scatter when the

powder cap is released. (c) Discard the leftover powder in the powder cap. (d)

clean the inside of powder chamber and powder cap

ATTE NTIO N

The leftover powder must be discarded after treatment. When the powder gets damp, it will cause clogging.

8. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS

8.1 Regular maintenance and checks

* Perform maintenance and checks as follows before sterilization and after clinic hours without fail.

ATTE NTIO N

To use safely, check and maintain this product daily after clinic hours according to the instructions in “8. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS”.

1) Powder disposal

Detach the powder cap referring to “7.10 3) Detaching powder cap”. Taking care of powder scattering, discard the leftover powder.

ATTE NTIO N

The leftover powder must be discarded after treatment. When the powder gets damp, it will cause clogging.

2) Removal of remaining powder within polisher

(a) Attach the emptied powder cap to the chamber unit. (b) Connect polisher to your turbine hose referring to “7.5 2)

Connection (for BA720K/W/S/B/N)” or “7.5 3)

Connection (for BA720M)” according to the model you

use. (c) Direct the nozzle to your cuspidor. Depress your foot

control without water supply from the dental unit. Run for

1 minute to remove the powder remaining within the

channels of polisher. (d) Disconnect polisher from your coupling or from your

turbine hose.

3) Cleaning and disinfection

(a) Remove the head and powder cap from the chamber unit. (b) Scrub the chamber unit, head and powder cap in every part using a tooth brush thoroughly under warm running water at

< 38°C (100.4°F). (c) (d) Remove remaining water by blowing air with a three-way syringe. (e) Wipe the chamber unit, head and powder cap in every part with disinfectant alcohol.

ATTE NTIO N

1) Do not use ultrasonic cleaners to clean this product. This will cause malfunction or damage.

2) Remove powder remaining inside and on the surface of polisher before every sterilization and after each treatment. The

powder is easy to adhere and remain in the powder chamber and thread, powder seal and thread of the powder cap. Clean these parts in particular carefully. If the powder gets damp, it will cause clogging and powder adherence.

4) Water draining

(a) Attach the powder cap and head to the emptied chamber unit. (b) Direct the nozzle to your cuspidor. Blow air into the joint of chamber unit with a three-way syringe to drain the water

channels.

ATTE NTIO N

1) Drain polisher before every sterilization and once a day after clinic hours.

2) Do not lubricate this product. Lubricant will be mixed into the compressed air and cause powder clogging.

5) Checking your air compressor

Check your air compressor referring to “7.1 4) Checking your air compressor”.

8.2 Cleaning at troubles in air and powder spray

In case of trouble in air and powder spray, clean each part of polisher. Cleaning must be done when polisher is disconnected from the coupling on your turbine hose.

1) Powder stirring cap cleaning (if the center hole of the stirring cap is clogged with powder)

(a) Remove powder adhered on the center hole of the

powder stirring cap with a cotton swab or dry cloth.

(b) Clean the center hole with the attached cleaning wire to

remove the powder blocking the center hole.

(The cleaning wire does not pass through the center hole.)

2) Head cleaning

(a) Remove the head from the chamber unit. (b)

nozzle and center hole of the coupling. Remove powder remaining within the channels using the cleaning wire.

(c)

three-way syringe to remove powder remaining inside.

(d) If water, oil, or powder remains in the head, remove with

a cotton swab or dry cloth.

3) Chamber unit cleaning

(a) Detach the head and powder cap from the chamber unit. (b) Loosen the powder stirring cap from the powder pipe by

turning in the direction of the arrow in the illustration and detach it.

powder remaining in the pipe.

(d) Blow air into the powder pipe of the nozzle with a

three-way syringe to remove powder remaining inside.

(e) If powder remains inside coupling of the chamber unit,

remove with a cotton swab or dry cloth.

(f) If water, oil, or powder remains inside chamber unit or in

the powder cap, remove with a cotton swab or dry cloth.

(g) Attach the powder stirring cap to the powder pipe by

turning in the direction of the arrow in the illustration.

9. CLEANING AND STERILIZATION

9.1 Cleaning and disinfection

Clean polisher according to “8.1 Regular maintenance and checks 1) to 4)” before sterilization.

CA U TIO N

To avoid infection, wear suitable protective wears such as mask, gloves and eyewear when using.

9.2 Sterilization

1) Sterilizability

Polisher (head, chamber unit, and powder cap) and cleaning wire are sterilizable in autoclave.

2) Sterilization (Sterilization must be done after every patient.)

(a)

powder remains in the powder chamber.

(b) Put the chamber unit (with head and powder cap detached) into a

sterilization bag and seal it.

tray to avoid direct contact with sterilizer’s inner chamber surface, and put into the autoclave. The maximum sterilization temperature is 135°C (275°F). Sterilize at 134°C (273°F) for 3 minutes. Follow your local regulation for sterilization.

CA U TIO N

1) Sterilization must be done after every patient in order to prevent direct and cross infection.

2) To avoid infection, wear suitable protective wears such as mask, gloves and eyewear.

ATTE NTIO N

1) To avoid trouble and damage on the product, follow the instructions in “9. CLEANING AND STERILIZATION” when

sterilizing.

2) Polisher is autoclavable up to 135°C (275°F). Sterilize at 134°C (273°F) for 3 minutes. Follow your local regulations for

sterilization.

3) Do not sterilize with powder remaining in the powder chamber.

4) Do not sterilize polisher with instruments on which some medicine or chemical agent remains.

5) Do not immerse polisher in disinfectant liquids.

6) Do not use alkaline disinfectant and oxidized water (hard acid water or super acid water) for disinfection.

7) Dry heat sterilizers generate high heat that exceeds the maximum sterilization temperature of polisher. Do not use in order

to avoid mechanical trouble or damage to polisher.

8) Depending on the conditions of your sterilizer or sterilizing methods, this product may discolor.

9) The chamber unit is made from a synthetic material and may rarely get minute scratches due to autoclave sterilization.

3) After sterilization

9.3 Storage

low temperature and moisture.

ATTE NTIO N

1) For storing of this product, follow the instructions in “9.3 Storag e”.

2) The chamber unit and head must be dried completely before storage. If water remains, discoloration, rust, or powder clogging will occur.

3) Store and take care of polisher properly to keep it out of reach of persons other than dental professionals.

4) Do not store polisher in a place where it may be exposed to water.

5) Keep polisher in a place where it is not affected by barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, ventilation, strong sunshine, dust, salt or sulfurous air.

6) Keep polisher in places without vibration or shock.

7) Do not store polisher in a place where chemical agents are kept or some gas exists.

10. REPLACEMENT OF CONSUMABLE PARTS, DISPOSAL

* For disposal of used consumables, see “10.5 Disposal”

10.1 Replacement of head

The nozzle of the head will wear out with use. A broadened

will be recovered by replacement of the head (separately available). Attach the head properly according to “7.3 Attaching head” when replacing. * The entire head must be replaced, not only the nozzle.

10.2 Replacement of head o-ring

In case the o-ring at the coupling of the head is damaged or worn or, air, water, or powder leaks from the joint, replace the used o-ring with the provided head o-ring (spare). Attach the o-ring properly in place. Do not damage the surface of the o-ring when replacing.

10.3 Replacement of powder cap

The transparency of the powder cap will lower with use and may result in decreased visibility inside the powder cap. In case you cannot see powder in the powder chamber, replace the powder cap (separately available). Attach the powder cap properly according to the instructions in “7.4 Attaching powder cap” when replacing it.

10.4 Replacement of powder seal

In case the powder seal attached into the thread of the powder chamber is damaged or worn or, air or powder leaks between the powder cap and powder seal, replace the used powder seal with the provided powder seal (spare). Follow the procedure below: If powder or something remains in the groove of the powder chamber, in which the powder seal is attached (see the illustration below), remove it with air from a three-way syringe. Clean the groove and attach the powder seal properly so that the powder seal fully seats in the groove (see the illustration below). Do not damage the surface of the powder seal when replacing.

CA U TIO N

When replacing o-rings and powder seal, be careful about the correct mounting location and direction. Incorrect mounting may cause injuries due to disconnection of the head or powder cap, powder scattering, leakage of air, water, or powder during use.

10.5 Disposal

Dispose of this product according to your local rules and regulations.

11. TROUBLE SHOOTING

If this product does not operate as stated in this manual, check your problem according to the list below. If your trouble is not corrected, or if your trouble is not listed below, contact your dealer.

CONTR AIN D ICATION AND REST R ICTIO N

This product must not be repaired by the user. In case of malfunction, contact your dealer for repair.

Symptoms Possible causes Countermeasures

1) No powder spray. Low cleaning

* The center hole of the powder stirring cap is

clogged with powder.

* Powder clogging within the channels.

* The powder stirring cap is not attached properly.

* No air supply. * Low air pressure at the coupling. * The control system of the dental unit does not

work.

* Clean the powder stirring cap according to “8.2

1) Powder stirring cap cleaning”.

* Clean the head and chamber unit according to

“8.2 2) Head cleaning” and “8.2 3) Chamber unit cleaning”.

* Attach the powder stirring cap properly

according to “8.2 3) Chamber unit cleaning”. * Set coupling pressure between 0.25 and 0.4 MPa. * Set coupling pressure between 0.25 and 0.4 MPa. * Check the control system using other handpiece

or three-way syringe.

2) No water. * Water supply system of your dental unit is shut off.

* Water does not reach turbine hose.

* Water channels of polisher is clogged. * O-ring(s) on your coupling is/are damaged.

* Activate the water supply system of your dental

unit.

* Check the water supply system of your dental

unit. * Ask your dealer for repair. * Replace the o-ring(s) on your coupling

(separately sold).

3) Leak (air, water, and powder) from powder chamber coupling.

* The o-ring in the head is worn or damaged.

Attaching head”.

* Replace with the attached head o-ring according

to “10.2 Replacement of head o-ring”.

4) Air and/or powder leak from near of the powder chamber.

* The powder seal is not properly attached in the

powder chamber.

* The powder seal is worn or damaged.

* Powder adheres to the sealing surface (of the

powder seal and/or powder cap).

Attaching powder cap”.

* Attach the powder seal properly according to

“10.4 Replacement of powder seal”.

* Replace with the attached new powder seal

according to “10.4 Replacement of powder seal”.

* Fill the powder into the powder cap properly

5) Water leak from around the coupling on the turbine hose.

* O-ring(s) on your coupling is/are damaged (For

ULTIMATE BA720K, BA720W, BA720S or BA720B).

* O-ring(s) on the joint is/are damaged (for

ULTIMATE BA720N).

* Replace the o-ring(s) on your coupling

(separately sold).

* Replace the o-ring(s) on the joint (separately

sold).

6) Water leak from around the turbine hose.

* Seal on your joint is damaged (for BA720M). * Replace the seal on your joint (separately sold).

7) Polisher cannot be connected to your coupling.

* Polisher is not compatible with your coupling.

* The light cover at the front of the coupling is

loose (if you use coupling with light).

* Use polisher compatible with your coupling

according to “7.5 Connecting to dental unit”.

* Turn the light cover at the front of the coupling

12. SPECIFICATIONS

ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

Product name

ULTIMATE BA720K ULTIMATE BA720W ULTIMATE BA720S

Connection

Roto Quick® coupling Sirona® Quick coupling

Powder consumption volume

4g/min (at coupling air pressure 0.4MPa)

Coupling air pressure

0.25 to 0.4MPa (36 to 58psi, 2.5 to 4.0bar, 2.5 to 4.1kgf/cm

)

Air consumption volume

10L/min (at coupling air pressure 0.4MPa)

40ml/min (at coolant water pressure 0.2MPa)

Length

201mm (7.9inch) 200mm (7.9inch) 196mm (7.7inch)

Weight (without powder)

142g (5.0oz.) 136g (4.8oz.) 137g (4.8oz.)

ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS

Product name

ULTIMATE BA720B ULTIMATE BA720N ULTIMATE BA720M

Connection

Mach®/Phatelus® coupling Midwest 4-hole

Powder consumption volume

4g/min (at coupling air pressure 0.4MPa)

Coupling air pressure

0.25 to 0.4MPa (36 to 58psi, 2.5 to 4.0bar, 2.5 to 4.1kgf/cm

)

Air consumption volume

10L/min (at coupling air pressure 0.4MPa)

40ml/min (at coolant water pressure 0.2MPa)

Length

196mm (7.7inch) 208mm (8.2inch) 207mm (8.1inch)

Weight (without powder)

133g (4.7oz.) 144g (5.1oz.) 143g (5.0oz.)

13. COMPONENT PARTS

REF 3170251 Cleaning wire

REF 3162031 Head

REF 3162121 Powder cap

REF 3162222 Powder stirring cap

REF 3162861 O-ring set for powder pipe

REF 5011112 Head o-ring

REF 5013034 Powder seal

Chamber unit

REF 5012022 4-hole seal

REF 5012012 2-hole seal

REF 3162851 Joint cover

REF 3162871 Joint o-ring set

ULTIMATE BA720M only

ULTIMATE BA720N only

360-rotation

Powder cap downward and unfix. Discard the leftover powder.

Stop water supply. Idle run for 1 min.

Blow air.

Other models

Air

BA720M

Air

Center hole of powder stirring cap

Cleaning wire

Blow air

Remove water, oil, and powder.

Blow air

Sterilizable in autoclave

Nozzle

Head

Head o-ring (spare)

Leak

Powder seal (spare)

Leak

Engage powder seal fully in the groove of chamber unit.

Enlarged sectional view

Groove

Powder seal

Made in Japan

B.A. International BA720K, BA720S, BA720W, BA720B, BA720N Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual