Gnatus Syncrus G3 User manual

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PRESENTATION OF MANUAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Technical Name: Odontological cuspidor

Brand: Gnatus

Trade Name: Syncrus G3 Water Unit

Manufacturer/ Distribuitor:

GNATUS - EQUIPAMENTOS MÉDICO-ODONTOLÓGICOS LTDA. Rod. Abrão Assed , Km 53+450m - Cx. Postal 782 CEP 14097-500 Ribeirão Preto - S.P. - Brasil Fone +55 (16) 2102-5000 - Fax +55 (16) 2102-5001 C.N.P.J. 48.015.119/0001-64 - Insc. Est. 582.329.957.115 www.gnatus.com.br - gnatus@gnatus.com.br

Technical Duties: Gilberto Henrique Canesin Nomelini CREA-SP: 0600891412

Registration ANVISA nº: 10229030062

ATTENTION

For greater safety:

Read and understand all the instructions contained in these

Instructions for Use before installing or operating this Equipment.

Note: These Instructions for Use must be read by all the operators

of this Equipment.

INDEX

PRESENTATION OF MANUAL .......................................................................... 02

IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 04

- Indication of Equipment .................................................................................. 04

- Principles and fundamentals applied to the product functioning .............................. 04

- Description of Equipment ................................................................................. 05

MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CONSUMPTION ....... 07

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 11

- Technical features of the Delivery Unit and its accessories ..................................... 11

- Standards applied ........................................................................................... 12

- Electromagnetic emissions ................................................................................ 13

- Dimensions .................................................................................................... 16

- Packing symbols ............................................................................................. 18

- Product symbols ............................................................................................. 18

- Content of accessible and non-accessible demarcations ....................................... 19

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 19

EQUIPMENT OPERATION ................................................................................ 20

PRECAUTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS ............................................ 25

- Transportation, storage and operation ................................................................ 25

- Sensitivity to environmental conditions in normal situations of use ......................... 25

- Precautions and warnings “during the installation” of equipment ............................ 25

- Recommendations for the dental equipment maintenance. .................................... 26

- Precautions and warnings “during the use” of equipment ...................................... 26

- Precautions and warnings “after” the use of equipment ........................................ 26

- Precautions and warnings during the “cleaning and disinfection” of equipment ......... 27

- Precautions in case of alteration in the functioning of equipment ............................ 27

- Precautions to be adopted against foreseeable or uncommon risks,

related to the deactivation and abandoning of equipment ........................................ 27

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION.............. 28

- Additional procedures for reuse ......................................................................... 28

- Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 28

- Disinfection .................................................................................................... 28

- Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................... 31

- Corrective Maintenance .................................................................................... 31

UNFORESEEN EVENTS – SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS .......................................... 32

WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT ............................................................................ 34

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................ 34

IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT

Dear Customer

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Please, read it and keep this with you.

Indication of Equipment

This equipment is for dental use use only. It must be operated and utilized by specialized

professional (certied professional, according to the legislation of the country) and following

the instructions of the manual. The operation of the equipment required, for the professional, the utilization of correct instruments and it should to be in perfect conditions of the use, and to protect the professional, the patients and others, in the eventual danger situation.

Principles and fundamentals applied to the product functioning

Auxiliary waste collector unit, has suctors which suction is caused by venturi system or vacuum pump with compressed air.

Identication

Technical Name: Odontological cuspidor Trade Name: Water Unit Syncrus G3 Brand: GNATUS

Illustrative image.

IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT

Description of Equipment

Water unit for dental use, for auxiliary works as water supply source and waste collection from spitter bowl and sucking devices; ambidextrous (serves right and left-handed users), attached to the chair, * actuated by optical sensor.

The frame is manufactured with steel structure, ABS injected body with anti-UV protection. Smooth high glossy paint, epoxy-based, cured in an oven at 250° C, with phosphate treatment resistant to rust, corrosion and cleaning chemicals.

Upper body of the unit conveniently located for better spitting position. Can be turned 60º, prioritizing ergonomics and allowing approach of the assistant.

Ceramic bowl spittoon, deep and easily removable for hygiene and asepsis, supplied with strainer drain for solids retention.

Smooth hoses, rounded, soft and exible, without grooves or striations and quick connect

coupling that easily without the need for tools.

Stainless steel pipe to feed the water bowl, removable and autoclavable.

Has a debris lter easy to clean and disinfection.

Valve for water regulation in the tub and glass feeder.

* Electrical commands with timer for activating the water in the tub and glass feeder and

* Electrical controls for Bio-System drive and water heating in the triple syringe.

Automatic selection of tips through individual pneumatic valves, allowing light handling.

Suckers with automatic individual drive easy to use, they provide an excellent operating

performance, allow professionals to work with better visualization of the operative eld and

reduce the risk of contamination by aerosol and greater patient comfort.

* High power electric Suckers with individual low voltage drive, provide lightness and accuracy in the drive.

* Triple syringe swivel spout, removable and autoclavable.

* Arm Reach: terminal support with wide horizontal movement that enables optimal

approach to the surgical eld and excellent accessibility to the various resources available.

Optimizes work prioritizing the ergonomics and biosafety.

Translucent water tanks for syringe * and * spray tips and chlorinated water * Bio- System.

ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Quality system, ensuring that products are manufactured within standard procedures.

Products manufactured according to the RDC 16/13 - National Health Surveillance Agency – ANVISA resolution.

*Curing Light

Product Features:

Designed to carry out curing resin material through a curing process. The wavelength of 440nm - 460nm associated with high energy emitted by Curing Light enables the multifunctionality of this device.

It has high power LED with efcient coupling and optical distribution, providing speed

and security procedures. Ensures proper photo-activation of materials without wasting light.

The LED system of this machine has long service life, equivalent to 36 million 10-second

cycles without loss of power and efciency in the photo activation.

The reduced weight of the pen and its anatomical design ensure a more comfortable and practical professional work.

Operation control with display and buttons on the pen itself.

Programmable operating time.

- 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 90 seconds with sound signal (beep) every 10 seconds.

* Optional

IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT

- Shows the elapsed time and the end of the operation.

- No special optical lters.

- Low power consumption.

- Low cost of replacement.

The cold light does not emit heat as conventional bulbs - Low temperature light polymerizes the resin without damaging the tooth pulp and prevents thermal expansion problems.

- The forced ventilation system, transmitting unpleasant noise is not necessary.

- High strength piece

Conductive light removable tip, made of high strength polymer and easy maintenance

- Suitable for single bleaching or up to three teeth.

Swivel eye protection - Ensures full protection without compromising the visual eld.

*Bicarbonate jet SET/ Hand Jet

Product Features:

See Owner's Manual – Hand jet

* Optional

MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CONSUMPTION

The contents of this page are of an informative nature, the equipment being able to differ from that illustrated. So, upon acquiring the product check the technical compatibilty between equipment, coupling and accessories.

21 22 23

Unit without coupling arm reach "Tips support embedded in the unit”

01 - Triple syringe

02 - Access Cover

03 - Front Handle

04 - Vacuum pump sucker

05 - Venturi type sucker

06 - Arm reach

07 - Sucker Filters 08 - Bio-System tank

09 - Water tank 10 - Bowl water drive

11 - Syringe water heating

drive 12 - Glass Water supply

* Optional

13 - Bowl 14 - Drain cover 15 - Water tank tubing 16 - Glass feeder 17 - Glass feeder tubing 18 - Cabinet body 19 - Bio-System Drive

20 - Adjust water ow for Glass feeder 21 - Adjust water ow for the bowl

22 - Water selector valve - tank / network

23 - Master valve - releases / blocks water ow

24 - Quick coupling for air outlet

25 - Quick coupling for water outlet

26 - Optical Sensor

MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CONSUMPTION

05 06

0807 09

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MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CONSUMPTION

01. Terminals:

Borden terminal (TB) Midwest Terminal (TM)

The drawing illustrates all optional items (page

08). Therefore, your equipment will consist only of the chosen items selected during your purchase option.

The use of any part, accessory or material

not specied or provided

in these instructions is of entire responsibility of the user.

Fiber Optic Terminal (FO) Electric micro motor Terminal (MME)

02. Curing Light + 3 teeth tip

03. Pedal tub water drive to actuate the water

supply to the bowl or to the glass feeder

04. Bicarbonate spray set (Hand jet)

05. Coupling arm reach for up to 5 tips

06.Coupling arm reach for up to 3 tips

07. Triple syringe with fully metal body or

injected thermoplastic handle "optional heater set"

08.Triple syringe with fully injected

thermoplastic body "optional heater set"

09.Optical sensor to actuate the water supply

to the bowl

10.Suckers:

Venturi sucker Large sucker for Vacuum Pump Small sucker for Vacuum Pump

Cleaning brush sucker Cannula sucker Note: Suckers available with all-metal body

11. Bio-System Drive

12.Water selector valve - tank / network

13.Master Valve (system that allows cutting the

ow of water and air to the ofce.)

14. Intra oral Camera set

15. Water bowl manufactured with injected

material

* Optional

MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CONSUMPTION

Units may be made composed by :

Optional Acronyms

1 BV sucker 1 Venturi sucker

1 Venturi sucker + 1 BV sucker 2 Venturi suckers 2 BV suckers 1 Syringe + 1 Venturi sucker 1 Syringe + 1 BV sucker 1 Syringe + 1 Venturi sucker +1 BV sucker 1 Syringe + 2 Venturi sucker 1 Syringe + 2 BV sucker 1 Syringe + 1 Photo +1 Terminal High Speed + 1 Terminal micro motor

+ 1 Venturi sucker 1 Syringe +1 Photo + 1 Terminal High Speed + Terminal micro motor +

1 BV sucker Curing Light Arm reach Intra Oral Camera Complete equipment

TBV TV

2T 2 TV 2T BV S TV S TBV 3T 3T V 3T BV 5T

5T BV

OPTI ALC CAM FULL

Identication label "responsible eld to identify the product conguration."

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical features of the Delivery Unit and its accessories General

Classication of Equipment as per ANVISA:

Class II

Classication of Equipment as per standard IEC 60601-1:

Protection against Electric Shock - Type B and Class I Equipment (IEC 60601-1)

Power Supply

Inlet air pressure 60-80 PSI ±2 Voltage in equipment (coming from dental chair) 12V~ e 24 V~

Other specications

Net weight (complete version) 15 Kg Gross weight (complete version) 21 Kg Venturi suction system – Maximum vacuum

220 mm/Hg

Venturi suction system – Volumetric displacement 30 l/min Capacity of water reservoir (Water / Bio-System*) 1000 ml* ou 800 ml*

Specications of Curring Light

Power 5,2VA Light source 1 LED Active medium Semicondutor Led (InGaN)

* Optional

1111

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wavelength 440nm - 460nm Timer 90 seconds Timer alarm sound alarm with beep every 10 seconds and 4 beeps at the end of the cycle Activation Through the hand-piece button Light conductor Made out of special polymer, rotational, removable and reuse sable. Hand-piece body ABS injected

The materials used to produce the equipment are Biocompatible.

Pay attention while using this equipment together with other movable equipment, in order to avoid collisions.

Standards applied:

NBR 60601-1:1997 - Equipamento Eletromédico- Parte 1: Prescrições gerais para segurança; NBR ISO 14971:2004- Medical devices - application of risk management medical devices; NBR ISO 9687: 2005 - Dental equipment - graphical symbols; EN ISO 13485-2003 - Quality systems - medical devices; IEC 60601-1-2:2007 - Compatibilidade Eletromagnética.

Use of different cables, transducers and accessories from those specied may result

in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Electromagnetic Emissions

Guidelines and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity

The is madeto be used in the electromagnetic environments specified below. The

equipment

client or the user ofthe must be sure that it is usedin such environment.

equipment

Immunity

test

RF conducted IEC 61000-4-6

RF radiated IEC 61000-4-3

ABNT test level NBR IEC 60601

3 vrms 150 kHz up to 80 MHz

3 V/m 88 MHz up to 2,5 GHz

Level of

compliance

3 Vrms

3 V/m

Electromagnetic Environment

It is advisable that portable and mobile RF communication equipment is not used near any part of the equipment, including cables, with a separation distance less than the one recommended, calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.

Recommended separation distance:

d=1,2 P√

d=1,2 P80MHz thru 800MHz d=2,3 P 800 MHz thru2,5MHz

Where Pis the nominal maximum power of output of the transmitter in watts (W), as per themanufacturer of thetransmitter, anddisthe recommended separation distance in meters (m).

It is advisable that the fiel intensity from theRF, transmitteras determined by means of electric inspection on-site, ªis less than the level of compliance in each frequancy range .

There maybe interference near the equipment marked with the following symbol:

√ √

Directives

NOTE 1 At 80MHz and 800MHz, the highest frequency range applies.

NOTE 2 These directives may not be applicable in every situation. The electromagnetic transmission is affected by the absorption and reflection of structures, objects and people.

The field intensities set by the fixed transmitters, such as radio base stations, telephones (mobile phone, wireless) land mobile radio, amateur radio, AM and FM radio transmissions and TV transmissions can not be predicted with accuracy. Due to the RF fixed transmitters is recommended to install an electromagnetic inspection at the local in order to evaluate the electromagnetic environment. If at the place where the equipment is be using the field intensity level exceeds the conformity level for the RF above, is recommended to observe if the operations are normal. Whether abnormal operations are observed, additional procedures shall be necessary such as reorientation or replace the equipment.

Whether above the frequencyrange of 150kHz to 80 MHzis recommended a field intensity belowthan 3

V/m.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Electromagnetic Emissions

Guidelines and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity

The is made to be used in the electromagnetic environments specified below. The

equipment

client or the user ofthe must be sure that it is usedin such environment.

equipment

Immunity

test

Electrostatic

discharge(ESD)

IEC 6100-4-2

Quick electric

transitory phases /

train of pulses

(”Burst”)

IEC 61000-4-4

Surges

IEC 61000-4-5

Reduction,

interruption

and variance of

voltage in

power supply

input lines

IEC 61000-4-11

Magnetic field in

frequency of

power supply

(50/60Hz)

IEC 61000-4-8

NOTE Ut is the a.c. power supply voltage before the application of the test level

ABNT Test level NBR IEC 60601

± 6 kV Contact ± 8 kV Air

± 2 kV in power supply lines

± 1 kV in input / output lines

± 1 kV lines (s) to lines (s)

± 2kV lines (s) to ground

<5%

(>95% drop in ) for 0,5 cycle 40% (60% drop in t)

for 5cycles 70% (30% drop in ) for 25 cycles <5% (>95% drop in ) for 5s

3 A/m

Level of

compliance

± 6 kV

Contact

± 8 kV

Air

± 2 kV in power supply lines

± 1 kV in input / output lines

± 1 kV lines (s) to lines (s)

± 2kV lines (s) to ground

<5%

(>95% drop in ) for 0,5 cycles 40% (60% drop in ) for 5cycles 70% (30% drop in ) for 25 cycles <5% (>95% drop in ) for 5s

0,3 A/m

Electromagnetic environment

Directives

Floorsshouldbewooden, concreteorceramic. If the floor is covered with synthetic material, the relative humidityshouldbe at least 30%

It is advisable that the qualityof the power supply should be that of hospital or typical commercial environment

It is advisable that the qualityof the power supply should be that of hospital or typicalco mmercial environment

Therecommended power supplyqualityisthe same as

used forcommercial or hospital environment. If is required acontinuous use during energy supplyoutages, it is recommendedthatthe equipmentbefeed by an uninterruptible power supply or abattery.

If an imagedistortion occurs, maybenecessary placethe equiomentfar from thesupply frequencyortoinstalla magneticarmour. The frequency magneticfield shall be measuredatthe installmentplace to assure that it is lowenough.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Electromagnetic Emissions

Recommended distances between portable and mobile RF

communication equipments and the equipment

equipment

The is made to be used in an electromagnetic environment in which RF disturbances are controlled. The client or the user of the may help preventing electromagnetic interference by keeping a minimal distance between mobile and portable RF communication equipment (transmitters) and the ,as recommended below,in accordance with the maximal voltageoutput of the communicationequipment.

equipment

Transmitter Maximum

Output (W)

0,01 0,12 0,12 0,23

0,1 0,38 0,38 0,73

1 1,2 1,2 2,3

10 3,8 3,8 7,3

100 12 12 23

For transmitters withamaximum nominal outputpower not listed above, the recommended d separation distance inmeters (M) can bedetermined using anequation applicable to thefrequency of the transmitter, where Pis the transmitter maximum nominal output in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, is applied the separation distance for the higher frequency range.

NOTE 1

These guidelines may not apply to all situations.The absorption and reflection from structures,

NOTE 2

objects andpeople affectthe electromagnetic propagation.

Separation distance according to transmitter frequency (M)

150 kHz to 80 MHz

d= 1,2 p

√

80 kHz to 800 MHz

d= 1,2 p

√

800 kHz to 2,5 GHz

d= 2,3 p

√

Eletromagnetic emissions

The is made to be used in the electromagnetic environments specified below. The

equipment

client or the user ofthe must be sure that it is used insuch environment.

Emission test Compliance

RF emissions ABNT NBR IEC CISPR 11

equipment

Group 1

Eletromagnetic environment - Guide

This equipment uses RF energy only for internal functions. However,its emissions are too lowand it's unlikelyto cause any interferenceinthe equipments next to it.

RF emissions ABNT NBR IEC CISPR 11

Emissions of harmonics IEC 61000-3-2

Fluctuation of Voltage / Emissions of flicker

IEC 61000-3-3

Class B

Class A

As per

This equipment is proper to be used in all establishments; including domestic settings and those directlyconnecttoa public low voltage distribution which feeds domestic buildings.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (mm)

Equipment with coupling "reach arm"

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (mm)

Equipment without coupling "reach arm "

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Packing symbols

It determines the maximum quantity of boxes which can be stacked during transportation and storage “as per packaging”.

Packing to be transported and / or stored with the harrows up.

Packing to be transported and / or stored with care (should not suffer drop and neither receive impact).

Product symbols

Careful : It indi cates an important instruction for the operation of the product. Not following it can cause dangerous malfunctioning.

Note: It indi cates useful information for operation of the product.

Packing to be transported and / or stored avoiding humidity,

rains and wet oor.

The packing must be stored and transported away from direct sun light exposure.

Temperature limit for the packing to be stored or transported.

High-speed with FO

Curring Light

Triple syringe

Important: It indicates an instruction of safety for operation of the product. Not following it, can lead to serious danger to the patient.

Landing (in many parts of the equipment) indicates the condition of being landed.

B type equipment

Warning - Consult the manual

BV ejector

Ejector type Venturi

Bicarbonate Jet

Water heating activation

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product symbols

Bowl’s water ow

Bowl water flux regulation

Key switch water supply network/reservoir

Bio-System.

Cup lling

Cup holder water ux

regulation

Master valve (key for water cut)

Authorized representative in the European Community

Content of accessible and non-accessible demarcations

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT

The installation of this equipment requires specialized technical assistance (Gnatus).

These information also make part of the Manual of Installation and Maintenance of the equipment that can be found with the authorized Gnatus technician.

- This equipment shall only be able to be unpacked and installed by a Gnatus authorized technician, under penalty of losing the warranty, as only (s)he has the information, suitable tools and training required to execute this task.

- Gnatus bears no responsibility for damages or accidents caused by poor installation

executed by a technician not authorized by Gnatus.

- Only after the equipment has been installed and duly tested by the authorized technician

representing Gnatus, will it be ready to start work operations.

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EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Control Panel

01 - Water triggering in the Bowl

02 - Water triggering in the cup holder

03 - Water triggering heating syringe

WARNING:

To set the time of water ux in the cup holder,

press the "water in the cup holder" button (02) for 3 seconds (it will produce a long beep and the

LED will ash).

Upon reaching the desired time, press again

the button "Water in the cup holder" (02). The

ux time is recorded. To set the time of the water ux in the bowl, press the "Water in the bowl" button (01) for 3 seconds (it will produce one long beep and the LED will ash). Upon reaching the desired time, press again "Water in the Bowl" (01). The ux time is recorded.

The settings "Water in cup holder" and "Water in the bowl" have a water ux timeout, 1

minute for the water in the cup holder and 4 minutes for the water in the bowl.

When turning the key "triggering heating water syringe" (03), the LED will turn on (A) starting the heating of syringe water. The temperature must remain around 40º C. To turn off the "trigger water heating", press (03) again.

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Water supply to the bowl is driven by the "optical sensor *"

Water supply is done automatically through the optical sensor (B) by simply approaching the patient, providing greater convenience in operation.

Optical sensor positioning for right or lefthanded

The water unit is designed in order to meet the left or right hand users, with ease of installation of the "optical sensor set" on both sides, without loss of functionality in any case. At the time of installation by authorized technician from Gnatus, inform desired position (right or left handed). He will make necessary adjustments.

Ejectors operation

The ejectors (both BV and Venturi) start working automatically when retired from the

tips support the BV ejectors feature suction ow

adjustment , and its regulated moving the lever located at the ejector up or down.

* Optional

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Terminal Drive

Progressive pedal * (g.01.)

For the operation of rotary instruments,

remove support the instrument to be used, actuate on the foot control (C).

Progressive pedal with water blocking

system for hand pieces * (g.02.)

For the operation of rotary instruments,

remove support the instrument to be used, actuate on the foot control (C).

To actuate the water of hand pieces locking

system, turn the key (D) Off to unlock. Return to starting position to block.

Pedal Chip Blower * (g.03.)

For the operation of rotary instruments,

remove from the support the instrument to be used, operate the foot control by moving the lever (A) with your feet.

The power (supply air) can be controlled by

the operator with more or less pressure on the pedal lever (A).

The "chip-blower" system allows air ow release

with the turbine stopped (air function).

Pressing the button (B), will trigger air to the tips.

Pressing the key (B) and moving the lever to the right (A) together, will trigger turbine high speed air and water (spray).

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

Adjustment of Spray of “TB/TM high and low rotation terminals”*

The adjustment is made via a valve positioned in the terminal. Turn it in a clockwise direction to reduce the spray and in a counter- clockwise direction to increase it.

Note: As the “TB” double terminal does not have a spray this adjustment is not required.

* Optional

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EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Replacement of the standard of cannula coupling

If there is the necessity of using the cannula (A) in the BV suctor, make the replacement of the cannula coupling, as the procedure below:

• Remove the coupling (B) by unscrewing it

from.

• Screw the coupling (C) in the aspirator BV

set and attach the coupling tube.

Coupling of tube

The curve of the coupling of the cannula was designed for better handling, but can also be cut at the location indicated with the aid of a knife.

Use of 3-Way Syringe*

Press button (A) for water to come out, (B) for air to come out or both simultaneously to obtain a spray.

Water Heating*:

When you turn on the key "hot water activation" (D), LED will light (C), starting to heat water from the syringe. Temperature should remain about 40 °C. To turn off the "water heating activation" function, press key (D) again.

* Optional

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Curing Light Activation *

- Select application time, press time selection button (01), which values are: 10s (standard mode), 20s, 60s, 80s and 90s.

- To initiate a polymerization cycle, press the timer trigger (02), which generates a short beep every 10 seconds and a 4 beeps at the end of cycle.

- To interrupt a polymerization cycle just activate the timer trigger again (02).

IMPORTANT:

- Keep the light conductor tip (03) at least 2mm away from the restoration.

- Keep the light conductor (03) always protected by an expendable PVC lm, which must

be changed for every patient. This procedure protects the light conductor from scratches and other residues.

- Use the polymerization time recommended by the compound resin manufacturer and always perform restorations in incremental layers with a maximum thickness of 2mm.

WARNING:

- Never aim the blue light beam towards the eyes;

- Use the eyesight protection (04);

- In order to protect the eyes, the eyesight protection (04) lters only the blue light

used for the resins polimerization, and it allows ambient light to pass through.

Water ow adjustment

01 - Cup ller adjustment 02 - Bowl ush adjustment

To regulate the bowl ush and cup lling water

ow, use the bowl ush adjustment (02) and the cup ller ow adjustment (01), to increase ow, turn it

anticlockwise, to decrease, turn in clockwise.

02 03

Regulation of the water selecting valve*

To regulate this kind of water feeding, please use the selecting valve (03) to select the feeding through the reservoir and turn around in the clockwise sense. To select the feedign through the net, turn around counter clockwise sense.

* Optional

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EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Master Valve*

The master valve is a safety device that aims to block / release the entry of water to the dental set. It is of utmost importance to have interrupted the water supply to the dental set in the end of the working day, which can be done through the key (ON/OFF - 04).

How to provision the reservoirs Water - Syringe/Handpieces

Remove the reservoir (B) uncoiling it on clockwise and make the replacement of water. After the replacement put it back coiling on anticlockwise.

Always use ltered water or aseptic products.

Bio-System*

Remove the reservoir (A) uncoiling it on clockwise and make the replacement. Use a chlorinated water solution 1:500

Preparing the solution:

From a solution of hypochlorite of sodium at 1%, a solution of chlorine at 500 p.p.m. is prepared.

How to prepare the solution: Take 25ml of hypochlorite of sodium at 1% and dilute it in 500 ml of water (1 to 20). Such solution should be prepared daily.

IMPORTANT: Follow this proportion strictly to avoid damages in the equipment and to

have an efcient result in the disinfection.

Bio-System*

Remove hanpieces from terminals. Take terminals to

bowl or water unit’s sink.

Open the terminal’s spray valves completelly.

Press the Bio-system key for some seconds, to disinfect

the equipment’s components internally with disinfectant.

Then, press the command pedal for some seconds to

rinse, in order to eliminate the disinfectant residues that could have remained.

Important: Repeat this procedure before working day

and after each patient.

Bicarbonate Jet "Jet Hand"

For further information, please see the Jet Hand manual which comes with the product.

* Optional

PRECAUTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS

Transportation, storage and operation

This equipment must be transported and stored observing the following directions:

- Avoid falls and impacts;

- Keep it dry, do not expose it to rain, water drops or wet oor;

- Keep it away from water and direct sunlight, and in it original wrapping;

- Don’t move it over irregular surfaces, protect it from rain and observe the maximum

stack quantity specied in the packaging;

- Transportation and storage temperature range: -12°C to 50°C.

- Ambient temperature range recommended by Gnatus +10 ° C to +35 ° C.

The Equipment maintains its condition of safety and efcacy, provided that it is

maintained (stored) as mentioned in this instruction of use. Thus, the equipment will not lose or alter its physical and dimensional features.

Sensitivity to environmental conditions in normal situations of use

The equipment has been planned not to be sensitive to interference such as magnetic

elds, external electrical factors, electrostatic discharge, pressure or variance of pressure,

provided that the equipment is installed, maintained, clean, preserved, transported and operated as per this instruction for use.

The equipment must not be used in proximity to or stacked with other equipment. If the use in proximity or stacking is necessary, the equipment should be observed to verify

that it works normally in the conguration in which it will be used.

Precautions and warnings “during the installation” of equipment

- The equipment should only be installed by Gnatus authorized technical assistance or

technicians.

- Position the unit in a place where it will not get wet.

- Install the unit in a place where it will not be damaged by the pressure, temperature,

humidity, direct sunlight, dust, salts, or sulfur compounds.

- The unit should not be submitted to inclination, excessive vibrations, or blows (including

during transportation and handling).

- This equipment was not planned for use in an environment where vapors, anesthetic

mixtures inammable with air, or oxygen and nitrous oxide can be detected.

- Before the rst use and/or after long interruptions from work such as vacations, clean

and disinfect the equipment; eliminate air and water deposited in the internal hoses.

These information also make part of the Manual of Installation and Maintenance of the equipment that can be found with the authorized Gnatus technician.

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PRECAUTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS

Recommendations for the dental equipment maintenance

Your Gnatus equipment has been designed and developed according to the standards of modern techology. Similarly to other kinds of equipment, it requires special care, which is many times neglected due to several reasons and circunstances.

Therefore, here are some important reminders for your daily routine. Try to follow these simple rules, which will save you a lot of time and will avoid unnecessary expenses once they start making part of your working procedure.

Precautions and warnings “during the use” of equipment

- The equipment should only be operated by duly enabled and trained technicians (Dental

Surgeons, Capacitated Professionals)

- If any maintenance should be required, only use services of the Gnatus Authorized

Technical Assistance.

- The equipment has been manufactured to handle both continuous and intermittent

operation; so follow the cycles described in these Instructions for Use.

- Although this equipment has been planned in accordance with the standards of electromagnetic compatibility, it can, in very extreme conditions, cause interference with other equipment. Do not use this equipment together with other devices very sensitive to interference or with devices which create high electromagnetic disturbance.

- Do not expose the plastic parts to contact with chemical substances, use in the routines of dental treatment, such as: acids, mercury, acrylic liquids, amalgams, etc.

- Avoid the light conductor terminal touch with the resin to be polymerized.

- While using the Curing Light verify that the output of the light pen has no residues that may obstruct the light beam.

Bicarbonate Jet:

- It is not advisable to use this equipment in patients who have serious renal or respiratory

alterations, or who undergo hemodialysis. These cases should be followed be followed by a doctor.

- We recommend the use of a mask and goggles for applying the bicarbonate jet.

- Avoid leaving sodium bicarbonate in the container for long periods without use.

The effect of residual humidity in the air may alter the properties of the powder and

cause blocking.

Gnatus shall not be responsible for:

- Use of the equipment differing from that for which it is intended.

- Damages caused to the equipment, the professional and/or the patient by the incorrect installation and erroneous procedures of maintenance, differing from those described in these Instructions for use which come with the equipment or by the incorrect operation of it.

Precautions and warnings “after” the use of equipment

- Turn off the main switch of the dental set when it is not in use for an extended period

of time.

- Always maintain the equipment clean for the next operation.

- Do not modify any part of the equipment. Do not disconnect the cable or other

connections without need.

- After using the equipment, clean and disinfect all the parts which may be in contact

with the patient.

- Upon noticing irremovable stains, splits or cracks in the light conductor or in the eye

protector, replace the damaged components.

PRECAUTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS

Precautions and warnings during the “cleaning and disinfection” of equipment

Unidad:

- Before cleaning the equipment, turn off the main switch.

- Avoid spilling water, even accidentally, or other liquids inside the equipment, which could cause short circuits.

- Do not use microabrasive material or steel wool when cleaning, or employ organic solvents or detergents which contain solvents such as ether, stain remover, gasoline etc.

Filters and drains:

- To prevent infection risks, use protective gloves during amalgam collecting vessel

replacement and when handling lters and drains. Dispose wastes and contaminated

products in biological waste.

Curring Light:

- The equipment and the light conductor cannot be placed in the oven or autoclaves.

- The conductor can’t be immersed in solvents or substances that contain acetone in its composition.

Bicarbonate Jet:

For further information, please see the Jet Hand manual which comes with the product.

Precautions in case of alteration in the functioning of equipment

- If the equipment has any abnormality, check if the problem is related to any item listed in the topic of unforeseen events (failures, causes and solutions). If it is not possible to resolve the problem, turn off the equipment, remove the power supply cable from the socket and contact your representative (Gnatus).

Precautions to be adopted against foreseeable or uncommon risks, related to the deactivation and abandoning of equipment

In order to avoid environmental contamination or undue use of the Equipment after it has become useless, it should be discarded in the suitable place (as per the local legislation of the country).

- Pay attention to the local legislation of the country for the conditions of installation

and disposal of residue.

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Additional procedures for reuse

The equipment can be reused in undetermined, i.e. unlimited, quantities, only needing

to be cleaned and disinfected.

Cleaning

Important: In order to execute cleaning or any type of maintenance, ensure that the

equipment is disconnected from the electrical network.

The cleaning procedure below should be executed at the start of the working day and after each patient. Always turn off the main switch before executing the procedures of daily maintenance.

To clean the equipment, we recommend the use of “BactSpray

(Reg nº MS: 3.2079.0041.001-5) or any other similar product:

Active component: Benzalkonium chloride (tri-quaternary

ammonium)

Solution 50%................................................. 0.329%

Chemical composition: Butyl Glycol, Decyl polyglucose, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Nitrate, Essence, Deodorized Propane / Butane, demineralized Water.

For more information concerning cleaning procedures, see manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING:

- In order to prevent risks and damages to equipment, make sure

that the liquid does not enter into the unit.

- The application of other solvent-based cleaning products or sodium hypochloride isn’t recommended, because they may damage the equipment.

- This product can also be used for cleaning and disinfection of the water tank unit.

NOTE: The registration at the Ministry of Health of the “BactSpray” is executed separately from the product described in this manual, as the “BactSpray” is not manufactured by Gnatus.

Disinfection

Use clean and soft cloth dampened in alcohol 70% to disinfection of the equipment. Never use corrosive disinfectants or solvents.

Note: Use gloves and other systems of protection, during the disinfection.

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION

Clearing the suction system

Using Vacuum Pump (BioVac II or IV):

Gnatus suggests performing a daily suction of the clearance and disinfectant solution, avoiding the risk of cross contamination and increasing equipment service life. To perform the disinfection of your equipment we recommend the use of the “Sugclean” (MS Reg. No.:

31.080.003-2) product.

• Indication: It is indicated for clearance of sucker and hose suction system. It is important to perform the suction solution in all suction terminals, which it is also important to be open. Then, remove suckers from hose for asepsis (Fig.A).

• Preparing the Solution: Add “Sugclean” 30mL in 1 liter of water. Aspirate the solution with maximum power of the suckers, and also put the liquid in the water unit bowl.

In the rst use of “Sugclean” product, we suggest adding

60mL of concentrated product in 1 liter of water during the rst

5 days in order to remove accumulated residues.

• Composition:

• Active Drug: Phosphoric Acid 13.6%

• Excipients: Isopropyl Alcohol, Acidulant, Dye and Thickener.

Warning: do not use foaming product. NOTE: The registration at the Ministry of Health of the

“Sugclean” is executed separately from the product described in this manual, as the “Sugclean” is not manufactured by Gnatus.

Fig.A

Using Vacuum Pump (BioVac Sec):

CAUTION: For internal cleaning of Suction pipelines of the Pump Vacuum BioVac Sec, the use of "Sugclean" product or any similar product is not allowed; use only the recommended mixture below:

• After each patient leaves, perform the suction of 250 ml of clean water in each totally

open suctor;

• At the end of the working Day, perform the suction of the 250 ml mixture of bleach

mixed with 250 ml of clean water (proportionally divided in each used suctor); Then, remove suckers from hose for asepsis (Fig.A).

WARNING:

• Never use foamy products in the suction (deep cleaner, detergents, oaters, etc), this

procedure may damage the internal parts of the dry vacuum pump’s engine;

• Never use the bleach solution for external cleaning of any equipment, because this

mixture is highly corrosive and may damage metal parts.

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Triple syringe

Only the syringe tip is autoclavable (A). The other pieces must

be cleaned using a piece of cotton wool and alcohol 70% vol. Never use a hot air sterilizer.

Reservoirs

It’s highly recommended the cleaning of the water reservoirs,

using chlorinated water solution 1:500 (as described previously).

Cleaning of the sucker and lters

After the suction of the solution through the

suctor, take the lid (01) and the lter (02) and

wash them in running water.

01 02

Cleaning of the drain

Pull the drain (03) with a tweezer, clean

and disinfect it.

Warning: Always use protection gloves

when manipulating lters and drainages.

Discard waste and contaminated products

in biological waste containers.

Basin cleaning

In order to obtain better results in the clean the

bowl in your water unit, we strong recommedn the use of the product “Easy-Off Bang” or similar, nº Reg. MS: 3.00227-0.

Chemical composition: Glycolic Acid, Maleic

Anhydride, Citric Acid, Ethoxyled Fatty Alcohol, Essence and Water.

Apply the “Easy-Off Bang” in the water unit bowl

along with a smooth cloth up to clean it.

If you want additional information regarding

cleaness, please look at the instructions from the product.

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION

Curring Light

The light conductor cleaning and the optical protector must be done using only neutral

soap and cotton. To the exterior of the pen use neutral soap or alcohol 70% vol.

Never use any other chemical based product than previous mentioned, because along

the time these products attack the surface of the instrument.

Never immerse the instrument in disinfection baths.

Bicarbonate Jet "Jet Hand"

For further information, please see the Jet Hand manual which comes with the product.

Preventive Maintenance

The equipment must suffer routinely measurements, following the current legislation

of the country.

But, never with a period superior to 3 years. For protecting your equipment, look for a Gnatus’ technical assistance for periodic reviews

as preventive maintenances.

Corrective Maintenance

Gnatus states that the supplying of the circuits’ diagram, Part lists or any other information that permits the technical assistance by the user, can be requested, since previously agreed between the buyer and Gnatus.

In case of the equipment presents any abnormality; check if the problem is related to some of the listed items under the item Unpredictable (situation, cause and solution). If it’s not possible to solve the problem, shutdown the equipment and call Gnatus’ technical assistance.

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UNFORESEEN EVENTS – SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS

Upon coming across any problem in operation, follow the instructions below to

check and repair the problem, and/or get in touch with your representative.

Problem Probable cause Solution

Water Unit

- Ejector without suction.

-Handpiece with low speed. -Inlet pressure below speci-

- Insufficient air pressure from compressor.

-Vacuum pump is turned off.

-Filter clogged with particles.

-Filter lid misplaced.

-Chair fuse burned.

-Chair’s main switch is turn off.

ed (80 PSI).

-Adjust air ow.

-Turn on the vacuum pump.

-Remove and clean lter.

-Remove lid and place it correctly.

-Turn off the chair from mains power and request a Technician presence.

-Turn on chair’s switch.

-Adjust inlet pressure (80 PSI).

-No water from handpiece spray.

-Handpiece is not working. - Compressor disconnected. -Plug the compressor in.

-No water from syringe. -Reservoir run out of water.

- Bowl’s water ow and cup lling are not operating.

-When Bio-system is operated no disinfectant come from handpiece terminals.

- Insufficient air pressure from compressor.

-Reservoir run out of water.

-Closed terminal.

-Compressor disconnected.

- Lack of water

- Water valve is closed

- Power cut

- Chair fuse burned.

-Chair’s main switch is off or terminal box is disconnected.

-Bio-system reservoir run out of water.

- Chair fuse burned.

-Main or chair switch is off

-Adjust air ow.

- Put ltered water in reser- voir.

- Open terminal.

-Put ltered water in reservoir.

-Plug compressor in.

- Check the water supply

- Open the water valve

- Check the energy supply

- Turn off the chair from mains power and request a Technician presence.

- Switch the main switch on or connect the terminal box

-Put disinfectant in the reservoir.

- Turn off the chair from mains power and request a Technician presence.

-Switch main/chair switch on.

UNFORESEEN EVENTS – SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS

Problems Probable cause Solution

- There is no water ow in the

tank when the patient gets closer (optical sensor).

- Damaged-sensor.

- Distance between the patient to the upper sensor larger than 300mm.

- Request assistance by GNATUS Technician.

- Get closer to the sensor (less than 300 mm).

- Dirt on the lens sensor.

- Chair fuse is burnt

Curring Light

-Equipment’s not working.

-Equipment is not polymerizing resins.

Bicarbonate Jet - Refer to Owner's Manual of Jet Hand (available for viewing

-Power cut.

-Chair’s fuse burned.

-Resin is not appropriate for LED’s photopolymerizer wave length range.

-Resin residues in light cable.

and downloading via www.gnatus.com.br/manuais)

- Clean the sensor lens.

- Turn off the power supply to the chair and request

asistance by the Technician.

-Check power supply.

-Turn off the chair from mains power and request a Technician presence.

-Get the indicated resin for the photopolymerizer’s wave length range, one with contains photoinitiators based on camphorquinone.

- Clean the light cable.

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EQUIPMENT’S WARRANTY

This equipment is covered by the warranty terms and norms contained in the Warranty

Certicate that accompany the product.

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS

Among the care you have to take with your equipment, the most important is regarding of

the spare parts replacement.

To ensure the lifetime of your device, only replace original spare parts from Gnatus. They have

the assurance of the standards and technical specications required by the Gnatus representative.

We call your attention to our authorized resellers’ chain. Only this chain will keep your

equipment constantly new, because it has trained technical assistant and specic tools for the

correct maintenance of your device.

Whenever you need, demand the presence of a Gnatus’ technician from the nearest resale,

or ask through the Attendance Service GNATUS: + 55 (16) 2102-5000 / SAC: 0800-7015-054.

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