Frequently Asked Questions - DENTSPLY Clamus DUAL Manual

FLOW - Delivery plunger does not retract:
• Shut device off, and then turn back on.
• Press the
• Press the activation cuff to move the plunger forward then press the
button.
FLOW - Motor stops turning:
• The cannula may have been placed too firmly in the canal, replace the
cartridge.
• Reduce the pressure applied to the cannula.
• Check to make sure the cartridge nut has not been over-tightened.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the smallest EHP? What is it made from?
• The black EHP is a 40/.03, which is the smallest size in the Calamus
The EHPs are stainless steel.
How hot can a tip get?
• A tip can reach 400°C. The heat can be adjusted as low as 100°C, the default
temperature for the Pack handpiece is 200°C.
What is the normal PACK power setting?
• The maximum heat setting should only be used only when searing off gutta-
percha or an obturator. For warm vertical compaction or any other downpack
technique, we recommend starting at 200°C.
How long will an EHP last?
• It depends on how well the EHP is care for. The life of an EHP will be reduced by:
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Running it for long periods of time.
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Working constantly at maximum temperatures.
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Bending or putting too much mechanical force on the EHP.
• The EHPs should be used only to transfer heat – not to exert manual force!
• TDS recommends that a manual plugger be used when manual force is
necessary.
• All tips will gradually lose their heating efficiency over time. This is strongly
dependent on the user and will vary.
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Can the Calamus
• The Calamus
console.
• Doing so, can alter or even negate the efficacy and safety designs that the
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Calamus Dual was manufactured under. Furthermore, removing the
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Calamus Dual from its UL approved housing will void the warranty.
button.
Dual be placed in my medical cart?
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Dual is not designed to be taken out of the UL approved
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line.
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