Maintenance.

Before operating a handpiece and/or component, always carefully read and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Prior to sterilization, clean the handpiece with a handpiece cleaner by dropping a few drops in the drive air hole and running the handpiece until all debris has been flushed. A brush and warm water may be used to clean the outside of a handpiece before sterilization.

Sterilzation of handpieces is the most necessary part of your anti-contamination procedure. Sterilize the handpiece in a chemical vapor or steam sterilizer at or below 275º F. After sterilization, allow handpiece to cool completely and lubricate the handpiece with handpiece lubricant.

• Do not ever lube a hot handpiece.
• Never wash, spray, or immerse any handpiece in cold sterilant or chemical disinfectants. This may damage or corrode some metals.
• The handpiece turbine should never be removed for cleaning.
• Proper air-pressure regulation is the most critical aspect of proper handpiece operation. Get a proper handpiece input-air pressure test gauge, and a manufacturers' recommended PSI Chart.
• Make certain that the dry-cycle for steam-claves completes to prevent rust in your tools/turbines.
• The quick disconnect connections may be cleaned with alcohol and a cotton applicator. Do not use cold sterilants as they may damage O rings.
• The fiber optic surfaces may be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol on a cotton applicator.
• Cleaner/lubricant should be sprayed or dropped ONLY into the drive air tube at the base of the handpiece, which leads to the turbine. The exhaust hole does not connect to the turbine. The drive air tube is the smaller of the two larger tubes, and is usually the shorter one.
• Always run the handpiece with a bur in place for 20 seconds after lubrication to expel any excess lubricant.
• Contra angles should be detached and taken apart for lubrication about once a week.
• Never tighten any manual chuck without a bur in place, or you may damage the chuck.