Be Smart, Be Compact!
Smart Apex Locator
Model : AL-DF10
Apex Locator
User manual
Eng
Kor
Be Smart, Be Compact!
Smart Apex Locator
Model : AL-DF10
Apex Locator
User manual
Eng
Contents
1. Introduction
- Features
- Application
2. Safety Information
- Symbols
- Notes and reference
- Installation and Connection
- Operation
- Maintenance
3. List of Components
4. Parts identification
5. Installation
6. How to use
7. Maintenance
8. Trouble Shooting
9. Specification
10. Accessories
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11. Warranty
12. Warranty card
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Introduction1
Thank you for purchasing the device. The instructions described below have been designed to provide the
necessary information for the successful operation, daily maintenance and safety for the use of this device.
Features
- Color OLED screen
- Compact size
- Chargeable battery
- W.L.S (Working Length Select) function
- Linkable with smart device (Android OS / Bluetooth support only)
Description
This unit can be used to detect the apex of root canal.
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Safety information2
It is important to understand the following information to use this product safely.
Symbols
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
Warning
Caution
Notes and References
Notes and References used in this manual are shown below.
Reference
serious injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor/moderate injury or in damage of property
Indicates that potential malfunctions may occur if the description is ignored.
Note
Supplementary information to facilitate better operation.
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Safety information2
Installation and Connection
Warning
- The adapter should be disconnected from the device before connecting the power
cable to prevent an electric shock.
- Keep away from source of ignition to avoid fire or explosion.
- Protect the device from any liquid to avoid electric shock or functional error.
- Place the device on a flat and stable surface. Do not drop device to avoid internal
defect that may cause overheating or fire.
- Do not place the electric cord near a gas burner or sources of heat. Should the
cord catch on fire, replace with the new one to avoid short-circuit.
Caution
- Do not use or leave the unit in areas of high temperature or exposed to direct
sunlight, internal circuit defect may cause overheat or fire.
- Securely connect the dust-free power plug to the outlet.
- Use this device ventilated areas. Overheating may cause fire.
- Do not touch the terminal areas of device with finger or conductive objects,
such as metal wire or safety-pin. It may electric shock or fire.
- Do not use any accessories other then supplied. It may cause fire or device malfunction.
- Make sure the cable, file hook, lip hook, and etc are securely plugged for each and
device. A poor connection can prevent measurement.
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Safety information2
Operation
Warning
- Do not plug the power cord with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock.
- In case of fluid leak from battery or partial discoloration/deformation of the device,
immediately discontinue use.
- Connect the cord to device when charging. Wrong directed placing may cause
malfunction, explosion, or fire.
In case of partial discoloration of device, immediately turn off the device and repair it.
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In case battery fluid contacts the eye, immediately flush with copious amount of clean
water and seek medical attention.
- Do not use this product on a person with a pacemaker as it may cause malfunction
of the pacemaker.
- Accurate canal measurement is not always possible depending on the shape and
condition of the tooth as well as a decline in the equipment’s performance.
- Do not use damaged accessories (file hook, probe cord, or etc.).
An accurate measurement can not be made with damaged accessories.
- A rubber dam should be used when performing endodontic treatment.
Check the device operation before each patient. If the indicators in the display do not
all appear normally, the device may not be able to make an accurate measurement.
In this case, stop using the instrument and have it repaired.
- The measured figure on the display does not correspond to any actual distance and
should only be used as estimates.
- Never connect this device to any device not approved by manufacturer.
- Never use the device if the battery power indicator is flashing on and off.
The device may not function properly if the battery power is low.
- In some case such as a blocked canal, a measurement cannot be made.
- Always check the measurement with an x-ray. In some cases, an accurate
measurement cannot be made because of the canal shape, unusual cases, or poor
performance of the device.
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Operation
Warning
- Stop using the instrument immediately if you sense something odd or abnormal while
taking a measurement.
- Do not use the device ultrasonic scaler with the lip hook attached to the patient.
Electric noise from the scaler could interfere with canal measurements.
- Autoclave file hook and lip hook after each patient.
On charging, it cannot make accurate measurement. Do not use the device on charging.
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- Do not use or leave the unit in areas of high temperature or exposed to direct sunlight.
Caution
- Disconnect the power cord by grasping the power plug to avoid injuries or burns.
- Avoid damage or use of unnecessary force on the power cord and device.
This may cause an electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
- Should battery fluid contact the skin or clothes, immediately wash it off with copious
amount water to avoid skin damage.
- Turn off the device, when don’t use it.
- Do not use this product for any purpose other than dental use.
- This device is not water prove. Be careful the device from the wet or liquid.
In case of malfunction due to this case, it is not covered by warranty.
- Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a dentist (for U.S.A.).
- Blocked canals cannot be accurately measured.
- This device must not be connected to or used in combination with any other apparatus
or system. It must be used as an integral component of any other apparatus or system.
Manufacturer will not be responsible for accident, equipment damage, bodily injury or
any other trouble which results from ignoring this caution.
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Safety information2
- Illumination devices such as fluorescent lights and the Film viewer which use an
inverter can cause the device to operate erratically. Do not use the device near
devices such as these.
- Electromagnetic wave interference could cause this device to operate in an abnormal,
random and possibly dangerous manner. Cellular phone, transceivers, remote controls
and all other devices which transmit electromagnetic waves located inside the building
should be turned off.
- Do not let the file touch the gums. This will cause the meter to jump to Apex.
- If the canal is extremely dry, the meter may not move until it is quite close to the apex.
If the meter does not move, try moistening the canal with oxydol or saline.
- Occasionally the meter will make a sudden and large movement as soon as the file is
inserted into the root canal, but it will return to normal as the file is advanced down
towards the apex.
- The lip hook could cause an adverse reaction if the patient has an allergy to metals.
Ask the patient about this before using the lip hook.
- Take care that medicinal solutions such as formalin cresol or sodium hypochlorite
do not get on the file hook or the lip hook. These could cause an adverse reaction
such as inflammation.
- Always clip the file hook to the upper part of file shaft, near the handle.
The metal and plastic part of the file hook can be damaged if they are attached to the
file’s cutting part or the transition to the cutting part.
- Use files and reamers with plastic handles only. If the file has a metal handle,
electrical leakage will occur when the handle is touched by fingers and it will prevent
an accurate root canal measurement. Even if the file handle is made of plastic,
make sure not to touch the metal part of the file with finger.
- Do not drop the device to avoid malfunction
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Maintenance
Warning
- Use only accessories supplied from manufacturer to avoid fluid leak, explosion,
or malfunction.
- Do not disassemble or overhaul the device.
Unusual performance may cause injuries, electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
- Be careful from any liquid when cleaning.
Caution
- Do not use solvent (containing orange oil, ethanol or acetone) when clean the device.
- User must be in charge of operation, maintenance and check.
- Do not autoclave the probe cord.
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List of components3
Please check the contents described below when removing the contents from the original packaging.
Main body
Probe cord
File hook Lip hook
User ManualAdapter & cable
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Parts identification4
Probe jack
Power switch
Battery indicator
OLED screen
Volume button
Setting button
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Charging port
(Micro USB)
Probe cord
Lip hook
File hook
Installation5
File hook
Probe cord
Lip hook
1. Connecting the probe cord
- Make sure the probe cord plug is securely plugged into the probe jack.
A poor connection can prevent measurement.
Note
- Do not drop anything on or bang the probe cord plug after it has been inserted
into the probe jack.
Insert the probe cord completely into the probe jack
on the upper side of device carefully.
Insert file hook and lip hook into the probe cord.
- It doesn’t matter connect the file hook and lip hook any female connector.
Reference
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2. Checking the function
- To save battery, turn off the device when don’t use it
Note
Lip hook
Turn on the power switch. The display will appear on
OLED screen with beep sound.
Check that the probe cord is properly plugged in the jack.
And check that the file hook and lip hook are properly
connected to the probe cord.
Then Touch metal part of the file hook with the lip hook.
Check that all the meter bars on the display light up.
Warning
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File hook
Check the device operation before each patient. If the indicators in the display do not
all appear normally, the device may not be able to make an accurate measurement.
In this case, stop using the instrument and have it repaired.
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3. W.L.S. setting
Set the W.L.S. by pushing the setting button shortly.
The W.L.S. is shown little number. W.L.S. setting is not
changeable even device is turned off.
Reference
- Can adjust the number from 0.0 ~ 1.0.
- The W.L.S. is can not be set beyond the Apex.
- The W.L.S. is memorized even the device is turn off.
- The beep cycle is shorter as the file is closed for W.L.S.
- Initial W.L.S. is 0.0 (Apex)
* The measured figure is on W.L.S. the beep sound cycle
is every 0.2 sec. If it is beyond of W.L.S.
make Bee~~ sound.
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Warning
Never connect the device to any device not approved by manufacturer.
1. Operation display and buttons
Bluetooth
- Connect: Blue
- Disconnect: White
Meter
The meter reading does not correspond to any actual
Warning
distance and should only be used as estimates.
Sound
Battery indicator
- On charging:
- Full charged:
- Need to charge:
* If the battery voltage is too low, the device turns
off with “LOW BATTERY” message.
W.L.S. point
Measured figure
Sound button
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Setting button
Short click : W.L.S. point change from 0.1 to 1.0.
Long click : Bluetooth On / off
File hook
Press
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2. Operation
Lip hook
1) Turn the device on.
2) Hook the lip hook in the corner of the patient’s mouth.
3) Clip the file hook to the metal shaft of the file.
- Press in direction of arrow with the thumb.
- Clip file.
- Release thumb.
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2. Operation
File or Reamer
Metal part of
file holder
GOOD
BAD
Handle
Cutting part
and transition
to cutting part
Do not clip
onto this part!
# 1
Warning
- Always clip the file hook to the upper part of file shaft,
near the handle. The metal and plastic part of the file hook
can be damaged if they are attached to the file’s cutting
part or the transition to the cutting part.
- Use files and reamers with plastic handles only.
If the file has a metal handle, electrical leakage will occur
when the handle is touched by fingers and it will prevent
an accurate root canal measurement. Even if the file
handle is made of plastic, make sure not to touch the
metal part of the file with finger.
- Do not use damaged file hook. An accurate measurement
can not be made with a damaged file hook.
- Clip the file as shown in illustration #1 to the left, if the
file is in the position shown in illustration #2, it may not
make a correct measurement and the file hook could
be damaged.
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4) Determine the working length.
- The beep sound is changed as measured figure.
* The working length will differ somewhat depending on
each individual tooth. This discrepancy must be judged
by the dentist as he works on the tooth.
Note
Reference
Make sure to take x-ray to check the results.
The beep sound is changed as measured figure.
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3. Root canals not suitable for electronic measurement
Accurate measurement cannot be obtained with the root canal conditions shown below.
There may be cases other than these where an accurate measurement cannot be made.
Root canal with a large apical foramen
Root canal that has an exceptionally large apical foramen
due to a lesion or incomplete development cannot be
accurately measured; the results will show shorter
measurement than the actual length.
Root canal with blood, saliva or a chemical
solution overflowing from the opening
Clean
If blood, saliva, or a chemical solution overflows from the
opening of the root canal and contacts the gums, this will
result in electrical leakage and an accurate measurement
cannot be obtained. Wait for bleeding to stop completely.
Clean the inside and opening of the canal thoroughly to
get rid of all blood, saliva and chemical solutions and
then make a measurement.
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Build-up
Broken crown
If the crown is broken and a section of the gingival tissue
intrudes into the cavity surrounding the canal opening,
contact between the gingival tissue and the file will result
in electrical leakage and an accurate measurement cannot
be obtained. In this case, build up the tooth with a suitable
material to insulate the gingival tissue.
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Branch
Fracture
Fractured tooth
Leakage through a branch canal
Fractured tooth will cause electrical leakage and an
accurate measurement cannot be obtained.
A branch canal will also cause electrical leakage.
Re-treatment of a root filled with gutta-percha
The gutta-percha must be completely removed to eliminate
its insulating effect. After removing the gutta-percha, pass a
small file all the way through the apical foramen and then
put a little saline in the canal, but do not let it overflow
the canal opening.
Gutta-Percha
Crown
Crown or metal prosthesis touching gingival
tissue
Accurate measurement cannot be obtained if the file touches
a metal prosthesis that is touching gingival tissue.
In this case, widen the opening at the top of the crown so
that the file will not touch the metal prosthesis before taking
a measurement.
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Debris
Pulp
Caries
touches
gums
Cutting debris on tooth Pulp inside canal
Thoroughly remove all cutting debris on the tooth.
Thoroughly remove all the pulp inside the canal;
otherwise an accurate measurement cannot be made.
Caries touching the gums
In this case, electrical leakage through the caries infected
area to the gums will make it impossible to obtain an
accurate measurement.
Blocked canal
The meter will not move if the canal is blocked.
Open the canal all the way to the apical constriction
to measure it.
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Blocked
Extremely dry canal
If the canal is extremely dry, the meter may not move
until it is quite close to the apex. In this case, try
moistening the canal with oxydol or saline.
Too Dry
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4. Reading and radiography
Sometimes the device meter reading and the x-ray image will not correspond.
This does not mean that device is not working properly or that the x-ray exposure is failure.
* Occasionally, the actual apical foramen does not correspond exactly.
The actual apical foramen may be located up towards the crown. In these case, the x-ray image will
seem to indicate that the file has not reached the apex.
X-ray Tube
X-ray Film
Apical foramen is located
up towards the crown.
* Depending on the angle of penetration of the x-ray beam, the apex may not appear correctly, and the
position of the apical foramen may appear to be located differently than it actually is.
5. After using the device
GOOD
BAD
- Do not pull directly on the cords when connecting or disconnecting the probe and
file hook. Always grip the connectors to connect and disconnect cords.
Note
- Do not wrap the probe cord around the body of the main unit.
1) Turn the device off
2) Disconnect the probe cord and other cords or cables.
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6. Charging
Connect the AC adapter cable to charging port (Micro USB)
- Charging time is around 0.5 ~ 1 hour with AC adapter.
Reference
- Charging is possible with USB power from the PC.
At this case, the charging time is around 1 ~ 2 hours.
Warning
- On charging, it cannot make accurate measurement. Do not use the device on charging.
7. Connect android device
* If user has android device (mobile or tablet), can use the device to see bigger screen by bluetooth connection.
1) Download “Dr’s Finder” app from App store.
(Fine with “drsfinder”)
3) Select the device. And it will be linked.
2) Launch the “Dr’s Finder” app.
Select device. Standby to use.
The reaction measure figure would be delayed as the android device environment.
Note
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Maintenance7
Sterilization
1. Autoclaveable components
- File hook
- Lip hook
Recommended temperature and time: 135C (275F), 6 minutes minimum with a sterilization pouch.
Minimum drying time after sterilization: 10 minutes
Warning
Autoclave file hook and lip hook after each patient.
- Do not sterilize in any way other than autoclave.
- Autoclave and dry at 135℃, but do not exceed that temperature.
- The file hook and lip hook must be thoroughly washed and cleaned before autoclaving.
- Any chemical or foreign debris left on instruments could cause them to malfunction or
could cause discoloration.
Note
- It is highly recommended that instruments be autoclaved in a sterilization pouch
(wrapped) or similar device.
- Do not autoclave probe cord.
- Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to disinfect files.
2. Disinfect surface of main unit and probe cord
- Clean the device gently with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
- Do not use solvents or any liquid when clean the device. The device is not waterproof.
- Do not use sharp or pointed tool to clean, as they may damage or scratch the device.
- Remove restorative material gently with plastic spatula. Avoid using sharp tools to clean the main unit.
Warning
- In case change battery, please contact local dealer or Good Doctors.
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Trouble shooting8
If the device not works normally, please refer to the following points.
Problem Check points Response
No power Check the battery power Charge the battery
Cannot make a
measurement.
Check cord connection.
Check probe cord,
file hook for broken wire.
Check that all connections are
properly secured.
Touch the lip hook to the file hook to
check probe cord conductivity.
No sound. Check if sound is turned off Turn the sound on.
Cannot W.L.S. Does the button work? Switch may be broken.
Display does not
appear.
Measured figure is
unstable.
Measured figure
overreacts or is
too sensitive.
(Measurements
are too short.
Poor accuracy.
Erratic results.)
Check the battery power. If it is not battery power problem,
Is lip hook making good contract
with oral mucosa?
Is the file hook dirty?
Is blood or saliva overflowing
from the opening of the crown?
Is the canal filled with blood,
saliva or chemical solutions?
Is the tooth surface covered with
cutting debris or chemical solutions?
Is the file touching the gingival tissue?
Is there pulp tissue left inside
the root canal?
the OLED may be malfunctioning.
Make sure the lip hook makes
good contact with the oral mucosa.
Clean the file hook.
If blood or other fluids overflow
the canal, the current will leak to the
gums and the meter will jump to apex.
Clean the canal, canal opening and
tooth crown thoroughly.
The meter bar may suddenly swing
when it breaks the surface of fluids
inside the canal, but it will return to
normal as the file is advanced down
toward the apex.
Clean entire tooth surface.
This will cause the meter bar to suddenly
jump all the way to the “APEX”.
Accurate measurements cannot be
obtained if a large amount of pulp
tissue is left inside the root canal.
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Trouble shooting8
Measured figure
does not move
at all or only when
the file tip is
close to the apical
foramen
Is the file touching a metal
prosthesis?
Are proximal surfaces infected
with caries?
Are there lateral canals or is
the tooth fractured?
Does a broken crown allow
leakage of electric current?
Is there lesion at the apex?
Is the file hook broken or dirty?
Is the canal blocked?
Is the apical foramen very large
and open?
Is the canal extremely dry?
Touching a metal prosthesis with the
file allows a flow of current to gingival
tissue or periodontal pocket and will
cause the meter to jump to the “APEX”.
Current can flow through the caries
infected area to the gums and prevent
and accurate measurement from
being made.
The meter bar may jump to “APEX”
when it reaches the opening of a lateral
canal of the opening of a fractured
tooth that allows the current to flow
to the gingival tissue.
Build up an insulating barrier to
stop the leakage.
A lesion can destroy the apical foramen
through absorption and an accurate
measurement cannot be obtained.
Replace or clean the file hook.
Open the passage all the way through
the apical constriction first and then
take the measurement.
If the apical foramen is large or wide
open and not completely formed,
the measured figure will suddenly jump
when the file tip gets close to the apex.
Moisten the canal with oxydol or
a saline solution.
* If the user is unable to inspect the device himself or if the device fails to work properly after being
adjusted or after parts are replaced, contact local dealer or manufacturer.
- How to check the serial number. S/N : AF 08140211
Reference
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Specification9
Equipment Class
Model:
Trade name:
Power supply:
Safety:
EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compliance):
Protection from electric shock:
Protection from ingress of liquids:
Operation, transport, and storage condition for the main unit
Operation conditions
Ambient temperature range:
Relative humidity:
Atmospheric pressure range:
Transport and storage conditions
Ambient temperature range:
Relative humidity
Atmospheric pressure range
Additional Information
Main unit
File hook
Lip hook
Probe cord
AC adapter
Length / Weight
Length
Length
Length
AL-DF10
Dr’s Finder
3.7V Lithium-polymer
IEC60601-1
IEC60601-2
Type BF
IXPO (ordinary equipment)
+10C ~ +40C / 50F ~ 104F
30 ~ 80 RH % without condensation
800 ~ 1060 hPa
-10C ~ +70C / 14F ~ 158F
8~80 RH% without condensation
700 ~ 1060 hPa
Approx. 55 x 85 x 21 mm / Approx. 56 g
Approx. 200 mm (included hook tip)
Approx. 65 mm
Approx. 1.3 M
5V 1A
Symbol
SN
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This device conforms with the European Directive, 93 / 42 / EEC which
includes the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility
This symbol is appixed to fulfill the requirements of EU Directive 2002/92/ED
Article 11. This equipment cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste within the European Union. Follow local regulations for disposal.
Serial number
SN OO OO OOOO
Month / Year / Lot No.
Attention,
consult accompanying documents.
Specification9
Type BF applied part
(File hook, Lip hook)
Prevent by wet.
Do not device on place where
get direct sunshine.
Transport and storage temperature.
Authorized representative in the European Community
Accessories10
Manufacturer
This box is paper recyclable.
Fragile item
No hooks
File hook
Lip hook
Probe cord
Warranty11
This product is only shipped after strict inspection. Should the product incur any problems under normal use
conditions within on year form the date of purchase, the repair will be free of charge. However, repair of
accessories (File hook, Lip hook, Probe cord, batteries, or transportation costs) are not covered by the
warranty. For more information refer to the 12. Warranty card.
Good Doctors Co., Ltd.
EC REP Gruneworld GmbH
Georg-Weiss-Weg 9, 53125 Bonn, Germany
TEL: +49(0)288/7077695 FAX: +49(0)288/7077696
Website: www.gooddrs.de
333 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, Korea
(#203, 2Dong, Gwangju Techno Park Sauphwa,
Daechon-dong) (Zip code : 500-706)
Tel: +82 62 602 7928 Fax: +82 62 602 7426
E-mail : info@gooddrs.com Website : www.gooddrs.com
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< Assurance details >
1. If there is any defect of manufacturer or product
has any fault itself within the assurance period,
it will be replaced with the same product.
2. Below cases are not effective for the free refund.
- Malfunction and damage according to user’s carelessness.
- Malfunction and damage according to natural disaster such
as fire, earthquake and flood etc.
- Malfunction and damage according to user’s intention or accident.
- Malfunction and damage according to using incompaible product.
3. The manufacturer does not accept any liability resulting misuse.
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We guarantee the quality df the product as follows
Name of product :
Name of model :
Customer information
- Office name :
- Office phone :
Distributor
- Dealer name :
Assurance period
- Date of purchase : from , , 20
Good Doctors Co., Ltd.
#208, B-Dong, 283 Bupyeong-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, Korea (Woolim Lions Valley, Cheongcheon-dong) (Zip code : 403-911)
Tel: +82 32 424 6325 Fax: +82 32 424 6326
Product is for 1 year except accessories.
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