The document provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning and maintaining a dental isolation adapter. It describes disassembling the device by removing the mouthpiece, control head, vacuum levers, and separating the upper and lower halves of the control head. It then explains cleaning the suction channels, inspecting and lubricating the o-rings, and reassembling the device by reattaching the vacuum levers, control head halves and control head to the coupler. The goal is to properly disinfect between patients to avoid cross-contamination.

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HOW TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR
DENTAL ISOLATION ADAPTER

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Step One: Disassembly

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After Each Patient, Remove the Mouthpiece
from the Control Head and Safely Dispose of It.
Re-use of the mouthpiece can
result in the transmission of
infectious pathogens
SINGLE-USE MEANS SAFE.
Mouthpieces are single-use only
to eliminate the risk of patient
cross contamination.

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4 Remove the Control Head from the HVE Coupler
Grasp the HVE Coupler
and pull the Control Head
straight off.
DO NOT BEND

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5 Cap the End of the HVE Hose with the Suction Line Plug
Suction Line Plug

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6 Remove the Vacuum Levers from the Control Head
Remove the Vacuum Levers by
rotating the levers to the off
position.
Keep pushing gently until each lever
pops out.

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7 Separate the Upper and Lower Halves of the Control Head
Pull the two halves apart
from the Vacuum Lever
retainer rings.

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8 Your Adapter Is Now Properly Disassembled
Control Head Upper
Right Vacuum Lever
Control Head Lower
Left Vacuum Lever

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Step Two: Cleaning

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Three Control Heads Are Provided So One Is Always
Ready When You Need It
One on the chair, one in the autoclave, and one ready for your next patient.

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Vacuum
Channels
Double End Tube Brush
Clean the Suction Channels
Using the provided Double End Tube Brush and a neutral pH (6.5-7.5) enzymatic cleaning solution,
remove biomatter and debris from the suction channels. After cleaning, rinse with tap water and dry.

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Step Three: Sterilization

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Follow the sterilization
recommendations provided
in the Instructions for Use
Before Use on a Patient, Sterilize All Components

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14 Before Use on a Patient, Sterilize All Components
Place components into an
autoclave pouch and sterilize in
a steam autoclave using these
validated sterilization cycles.
Cycle Temperature Min. Exposure Time Min. Drying Time
Standard 132 °C / 270 °F 15 min 15 min
Prevacuum 132 °C / 270 °F 4 min 20 min
Prevacuum 134 °C / 273 °F 3 min 20 min

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Step Four: Lubrication and Reassembly

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16 Inspect the Vacuum Lever O-rings for Damage
If the O-rings shows signs of cracking,
breakage, or crusty build-up that can
not be completely cleaned with a wet
cotton swab, the O-ring will need to
be removed and replaced.
If properly maintained and lubricated,
the O-ring can last for many months or years.

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17 If Necessary, Remove the O-ring from the Vacuum Levers
Using a probe with a point,
pinch and slide the O-ring to
one side to create a small loop.
Slide the O-ring off.
Insert the probe point under
the O-ring.

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18 Replace the O-ring on the Vacuum Levers
Roll the O-ring onto the end of the
Vacuum Lever valve barrel and into
the groove.
O-rings in place.

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19 Lubricate the Vacuum Lever O-rings
Coat the O-ring by applying a small
amount of the Dow 111 O-ring
Lubricant provided in the O-ring
Maintenance Kit.
THE VACUUM LEVER O-RINGS REQUIRE
REGULAR LUBRICATION TO OPERATE AT
PEAK EFFICIENCY.

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20 Reattach the Upper and Lower Halves of the Control Head
Push the two halves
together.

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21 Reattach the Vacuum Levers
Right Vacuum Lever
Left Vacuum Lever
Check the inside of the Vacuum Lever
for L (Left) or R (Right) placement.
Push each Vacuum Lever
into the corresponding
Vacuum Lever retainer ring.

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22 Reattach the Control Head Directly onto the HVE Coupler
Grasp the HVE Coupler
and push the Control
Head straight down.
Press firmly in place.

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