CONTENT GENERAL DATA ....................... 4 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS .................. 5 TECHNICAL DATA ......................6 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE..............6 SPECIFICATION AND OPERATION ..............7 UTILIZATION ......................... 13 OPERATION SAFETY ....................13 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR................14 COMPLETE AND SPARE PARTS ................16 10.
Th e Operation and Maintenance Manual has been prepared for professional use in dental clinics. Th e PRECISE APEX LOCATOR Smart PAL is the latest generation of apical constriction locators, representing an entirely new approach to endodontic measurements.
2. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Th is combination of symbol and keyword points to a situation of possible danger which may lead to serious injury or death unless avoided. CAUTION Th is combination of symbol and keyword points to a possibly dangerous situation which may lead to slight or minor injury unless avoided.
Precise Apex Locator Smart PAL can be transported in the manufacturer’s packing only. WARNING Precise Apex Locator Smart PAL can be transported with all types of covered transport, when temperature of atmosphere is from –10°C up to +60°C, relative air humidity till 80 %, atmospheric pressure up to 1,060 hPa.
5.1. Specifi cation USB Flash Drive Computer Batt Precise Apex Locator Smart PAL Tablet / Phone Fig. 1 1 – main unit, 2 – computer/tablet ( not included ), 3 – cable, 4 – socket for lip contact, 5 – lip contact, 6 –...
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5.2. Directions for operation MEASURING WORKING LENGTH OF DENTAL ROOT CANAL USING SMART IT (PHONE/TABLET) INSTALLATION LUMEN APEX APP SOFTWARE Lumen Apex App 1. Download from or from Bluetooth and install in your smart device (phone/tablet). Smart device must have iOS 8.0 or higher version and OS Android 4.3 or higher version 2.
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Attach the lip contact (5) in order to maintain good contact with the oral mucosa (Fig. 4). Th e crown of the tooth must be dry. It is recommended that the canal should be wet for better contact. 5. Attach the endodontic clip probe (7) to the endodontic fi le (9) by pressing the spring next to the plastic head with your thumb (Fig.
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(7) in the mouth of the patient for the duration of the procedure (Fig. 4B). Computer Batt Precise Apex Locator Smart PAL Tablet / Phone Fig. 4 7. Slowly insert the endodontic fi le (9) into the root canal. When the end of the fi le is approximately 2,0 mm or less from the apical constriction, you will see numbers appearing on the root canal model (Fig.
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Continue moving the endodontic fi le inwards and observe the distance on the display. Th e display will automatically switch to zoom mode as the distance decreases to the value 1,0 and the text APPROACH appears on display. 8. When the endodontic fi le reaches the apical constriction (Fig. 6), the read-out on the display will read green colour number 0,5, you will hear a fast beeping sound and you will see the fi le tip touch the APEX PHYSIOLOGICAL line in the root canal model.
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10. Th ere is one very important extra feature. If the unit senses a root crack or perforation when the dentist moves the endodontic fi le in the root canal, it will emit a long, continuous beep, the word “OVER” will appear, and the read-out will display (similar to what is shown in Fig.
6. UTILIZATION Aft er the lifecycle of components and units they must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. 7. OPERATION SAFETY • DO NOT USE THE UNIT IN CONJUNCTION ON PATIENTS HAVING THE PACEMAKERS • Do not use the unit with electric surgical operation instruments. CAUTION •...
8. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CHECKING DEVICE IF TROUBLESHOOTING Th e unit is automatic and does not require any adjustment or special maintenance. In case of no indication of the moving fi le on the display during work the dentist can check himself very easily the proper operation of unit and the integrity of the cable.
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Th e new battery must be inserted with + symbol up side ( Fig. 8). Fig. 8 Lifetime of Precise Apex Locator Smart PAL is 10 years. User‘s manual...
10. PASSPORT Manufacture’s acceptance certifi cate Precise Apex Locator Smart PAL is completed and licensed to use S.N. ____________________ Precise Apex Locator Smart PAL fully complies with standards EN60601-1, EN60601-2 and directive 93/42/ECC requirements, tested and passed for use. Manufacture‘s inspectors: ________________________________________ Manufacture‘s guarantee...
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