BIOCLEAR Blaster BC-B5000 Instruction Manual

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Air Polisher
BC-B5000 / BC-B5010 / BC-B5020 / BC-B5030 / BC-B5040
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Air Polisher BC-B5000 / BC-B5010 / BC-B5020 / BC-B5030 / BC-B5040 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the air polisher “ The BLASTER”. For optimum performance of your polisher, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before use. Mishandling of this instrument may cause mechanical trouble and accidents during treatment. Keep this instruction manual for future reference. Specifi...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. PREFACE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2. CAUTIONS FOR USE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 3. INTENDED USE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 4. CHARACTERISTICS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 5. DELIVERY PACKAGE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 6. PRODUCT COMPONENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 7. HOW TO USE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 7.1 Before use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 7.2 Air pressure setting (at fi...
  • Page 4: Preface

    1. PREFACE The defi nitions in this instruction manual of the words preceded by the symbol are as follows. To avoid dangers, observe the instructions preceded by these words. This indicates not specifi c general attentions, cautions and dangers. CONTRAINDICATION AND RESTRICTION : This indicates exemptions from responsibilities such as improper use and excess of design limit.
  • Page 5: Cautions For Use

    2. CAUTIONS FOR USE C O N T R A I N D I C A T I O N A N D R E S T R I C T I O N 1. Non-eligible patients 1) Never use this product on patients - - on a low salt diet (due to hypertension, hypernatremia, edema, pregnancy toxemia, etc.), - - having a serious ulcer in digestive organs, - - having a renal dysfunction,...
  • Page 6 C O N T R A I N D I C A T I O N A N D R E S T R I C T I O N 8) Do not reuse the powder. 9) The powder must be fi lled into the powder cap. Filling into the chamber unit may cause a premature wear of the screw threads and insuffi...
  • Page 7: Intended Use

    3. INTENDED USE This product is intended to remove dental plaque, stain, and discoloration from tooth surface etc. by dental professionals during dental treatment. 4. CHARACTERISTICS 1) The compact handpiece form allows easy movement between dental units and takes up little space for storage. 2) The quick-disconnect system permits easy replacement with turbines and immediate use.
  • Page 8: Delivery Package

    5. DELIVERY PACKAGE The components and accessories below are included in the delivery kit. When you fi rst open the package, confi rm all components are included in the package. If something is missing, contact your dealer immediately. No powder is included in the delivery package. Contents The BLASTER BC-B5000/B5010/...
  • Page 9: Product Components

    6. PRODUCT COMPONENTS Powder cap Chamber unit coupling Joint Triangle symbol Head o-ring Head coupling Chamber unit Grip Nozzle Powder stirring cap Mounting position mark Powder seal Head Powder pipe Powder chamber...
  • Page 10: How To Use

    7. HOW TO USE 7.1 Before use C A U T I O N Do not impact this product (dropping, for example). If the polisher gets an impact, stop using and ask your dealer for inspection and repair of the main body and the powder cap together. If the main body and/or powder cap has got a crack (including a small crack invisible to the naked eye) through an impact, the main body may break and cause accidents.
  • Page 11: Air Pressure Setting (At Fi Rst Use)

    4) Checking your air compressor To supply polisher with clean and dry air, drain air fi lter of the compressor in your dental offi ce. Do not supply compressed air containing moisture. For drainage and regular maintenance of your compressor, please refer to your air compressor’s instruction manual.
  • Page 12 3) Air pressure setting (a) Turn off the water supply of your dental unit. Direct polisher to your cuspidor and depress your foot control to activate the dental unit. (b) Adjust the air pressure of the unit until the gauge shows 0.25 to 0.4 MPa (about 2.5 to 4.1kgf/cm Air pressure (c) Detach the pressure gauge and polisher after pressure...
  • Page 13: Attaching Head

    7.3 Attaching head 1) Polisher must be disconnected from a turbine Remove water, hose of dental unit when attaching and oil, and powder. detaching the head. If it is connected, disconnect from the turbine hose fi rst. 2) Confi rm the o-ring of the head is not damaged.
  • Page 14: Attaching Powder Cap

    7.4 Attaching powder cap Remove water, oil, * Water due to sterilization must be expelled and powder. by an idle run beforehand. Do not fi ll the powder yet. 1) The powder cap must be attached or detached when polisher is not connected to a turbine hose. If connected, detach from the turbine hose.
  • Page 15 C A U T I O N 1) Powder cap and powder seal must be attached fi rmly. An unstable attachment will cause the powder cap to undo during use and may cause injuries or powder scattering. 2) Make sure the powder stirring cap is attached. Improper attachment will lower the cleaning effi ciency. 3) Remove powder remaining in/on the screw threads of the main body, powder cap, and sealing surface of the powder seal.
  • Page 16: Connecting To Dental Unit

    7.5 Connecting to dental unit 1) Cleaning of coupling (a) Confi rm no water or oil remains in the coupling on your turbine hose. Remove with a dry cloth if remains. * When a handpiece (air turbine, air scaler, etc.) is detached, water and oil remain at the joint. Remove the water and oil without fail.
  • Page 17 2) Connecting a coupling (a) Connect a coupling (separately sold) compatible with your polisher to your turbine hose. Confi rm the coupling is fi rmly seated. 3) Connecting to turbine hose Coupling Turbine hose (a) Insert your coupling on your turbine hose into the joint of polisher until you hear a locking sound.
  • Page 18: Water Removal In Channels (Idle Run)

    7.6 Water removal in channels (idle run) Stop water supply. 1) Confi rm no powder remains within the powder chamber. Idle run for 1 min. 2) Direct the nozzle to your cuspidor. Depress your foot control without water supply from the dental unit. Run for 1 minute to remove water remaining in the channels of polisher.
  • Page 19: Powder Fi Lling

    7.7 Powder fi lling 1) Remove polisher from the turbine hose before refi lling with powder. 2) Detach the powder cap by turning in the direction of the arrow in the illustration above. 3) Confi rm the powder stirring cap is attached in place. 4) If water, oil, or powder remains inside of powder chamber or powder cap, remove it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 20 7) Confi rm the powder cap is fi rmly attached within the Mounting position mark range of the mounting position mark. If the triangle symbol on the powder cap lies outside of the mounting position mark, replace your powder seal with a new one according to “10.4 Replacement of powder seal”.
  • Page 21 C A U T I O N 1) Confi rm the powder cap is attached fi rmly. An unstable attachment will cause the powder cap to undo during use and may cause injuries or powder scattering. 2) Make sure the powder stirring cap is attached. Improper attachment will lower the cleaning effi ciency. 3) Remove powder remaining in/on the screw threads of the main body, powder cap, and sealing surface of the powder seal.
  • Page 22: Confi Rming Correct Operation And Water Volume

    7.8 Confi rming correct operation and water volume 1) Insert your coupling on your turbine hose into the joint of Spray for about 1 sec. polisher until you hear a locking sound. Confi rm the 1 or 2 times. handpiece is fi rmly seated. 2) Direct the nozzle to your cuspidor.
  • Page 23: Treatment

    7.9 Treatment 1) Patient, operator, and assistant protection (a) Operator and assistant must be wear protective eyewear and anti-dust mask. (b) Protect the patient’s face (other than oral cavity) with towels or protective eyewear. * If the patient wears contact lenses, the patient must remove them before treatment. (c) When spraying into an area around soft tissues such as gingiva, protect it with cotton in advance.
  • Page 24 2) Spraying Make your vacuum suction system ready to remove scattered powder. Direct the nozzle to tooth surface and depress your foot control to start spraying. * The prevention ability of tooth against discoloration is decreased after cleaning. Instruct the patient not to smoke or have foods or beverages with strong coloring effect such as tea and coffee for two or three hours after treatment.
  • Page 25 C O N T R A I N D I C A T I O N A N D R E S T R I C T I O N 1. Non-eligible patients 1) Never use this product on patients - - on a low salt diet (due to hypertension, hypernatremia, edema, pregnancy toxemia, etc.), - - having a serious ulcer in digestive organs, - - having a renal dysfunction,...
  • Page 26 C A U T I O N 4) To avoid infection, wear suitable protective wears such as mask, gloves and eyewear when using. A T T E N T I O N 1) Always use with suffi cient water. If the water is insuffi cient, the powder will scatter and the cleaning effi ciency will decrease. 2) Do not spray directly to restorations such as crowns.
  • Page 27: Other Remarks On Use

    7.10 Other remarks on use 1) Disconnecting from the turbine hose (a) Detach the handpiece according to the instruction manual of your coupling. * When reconnecting, clean the coupling on your turbine hose and inside of chamber unit’s joint in advance referring to “7.5 1) Cleaning of coupling”.
  • Page 28 A T T E N T I O N The leftover powder must be discarded after treatment. When the powder gets damp, it will cause clogging.
  • Page 29: Maintenance And Checks

    8. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS 8.1 Regular maintenance and checks * Perform maintenance and checks as follows before sterilization and after clinic hours without fail. A T T E N T I O N To use safely, check and maintain this product daily after clinic hours according to the instructions in “8. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS”.
  • Page 30 3) Cleaning and disinfection (a) Remove the head and powder cap from the chamber unit. (b) Scrub the chamber unit, head and powder cap in every part using a tooth brush thoroughly under warm running water at < 38°C (100.4°F). (c) Rinse thoroughly and confi...
  • Page 31 A T T E N T I O N 1) Drain polisher before every sterilization and once a day after clinic hours. 2) Do not lubricate this product. Lubricant will be mixed into the compressed air and cause powder clogging. 5) Checking your air compressor Check your air compressor referring to “7.1 4) Checking your air compressor”.
  • Page 32: Cleaning At Troubles In Air And Powder Spray

    8.2 Cleaning at troubles in air and powder spray In case of trouble in air and powder spray, clean each part of polisher. Cleaning must be done when polisher is disconnected from the coupling on your turbine hose. 1) Powder stirring cap cleaning (if the center hole Center hole of powder stirring cap of the stirring cap is clogged with powder) (a) Remove powder adhered on the center hole of the...
  • Page 33 3) Chamber unit cleaning (a) Detach the head and powder cap from the chamber unit. (b) Loosen the powder stirring cap from the powder pipe by turning in the direction of the arrow in the illustration and detach it. Blow air (c) Insert the cleaning wire into the powder pipe and remove powder remaining in the pipe.
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Sterilization

    9. CLEANING AND STERILIZATION 9.1 Cleaning and disinfection Clean polisher according to “8.1 Regular maintenance and checks 1) to 4)” before sterilization. C A U T I O N To avoid infection, wear suitable protective wears such as mask, gloves and eyewear when using. 9.2 Sterilization 1) Sterilizability Polisher (head, chamber unit, and powder cap) and cleaning wire are...
  • Page 35: Storage

    C A U T I O N 1) Sterilization must be done after every patient in order to prevent direct and cross infection. 2) To avoid infection, wear suitable protective wears such as mask, gloves and eyewear. A T T E N T I O N 1) To avoid trouble and damage on the product, follow the instructions in “9.
  • Page 36 A T T E N T I O N 1) For storing of this product, follow the instructions in “9.3 Storage”. 2) The chamber unit and head must be dried completely before storage. If water remains, discoloration, rust, or powder clogging will occur.
  • Page 37: Replacement Of Consumable Parts, Disposal

    10. REPLACEMENT OF CONSUMABLE PARTS, DISPOSAL * For disposal of used consumables, see “10.5 Disposal” Nozzle 10.1 Replacement of head The nozzle of the head will wear out with use. A broadened spraying orifi ce will cause decrease in cleaning effi ciency and diffi...
  • Page 38: Replacement Of Powder Seal

    10.4 Replacement of powder seal In case the powder seal attached into the thread of the powder chamber is damaged or worn or, air or powder leaks between the powder cap and powder seal, replace the used powder seal with the provided powder seal (spare). Follow the procedure below: If powder or something remains in the groove of the powder chamber, in which the powder seal is attached (see the illustration below), remove it with air from a three-way syringe.
  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting

    11. TROUBLE SHOOTING If this product does not operate as stated in this manual, check your problem according to the list below. If your trouble is not corrected, or if your trouble is not listed below, contact your dealer. C O N T R A I N D I C A T I O N A N D R E S T R I C T I O N This product must not be repaired by the user.
  • Page 40 Symptoms Possible causes Countermeasures 3) Leak (air, water, and * The head is not fi rmly attached. * Attach the head fi rmly according to “7.3 powder) from powder Attaching head”. chamber coupling. * The o-ring in the head is worn or damaged. * Replace with the attached head o-ring according to “10.2 Replacement of head o-ring”.
  • Page 41: Specifications

    12. SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS Product name The BLASTER Model BC-B5000 BC-B5010 BC-B5020 BC-B5030 BC-B5040 Multifl ex® Roto Quick® Sirona® Mach®/Phatelus® Connection Unifi x® coupling coupling coupling Quick coupling coupling Powder consumption 4g/min (at coupling air pressure 0.4MPa) volume Coupling air pressure 0.25 to 0.4MPa (36 to 58psi, 2.5 to 4.0bar, 2.5 to 4.1kgf/cm Air consumption volume 10L/min (at coupling air pressure 0.4MPa)
  • Page 42: Component Parts

    13. COMPONENT PARTS REF 3162121 REF 3162861 Powder cap O-ring set for powder pipe REF 5011112 Head o-ring REF 3162222 Powder stirring cap REF 3162031 Head Chamber unit REF 5013034 Powder seal REF 3170251 Cleaning wire BC-B5040 only REF 5012022 4-hole seal REF 3162871 Joint o-ring set...
  • Page 43 Distributor: Bioclear For technical support, repair or service contact: Vector R & D Inc. 2810 69th Ave. West, University Place, WA 98466, U.S.A. TOLL FREE: +1-877-88DRILL (+1-877-883-7455), www.vectorusa.net Manufacturer: MICRON Corporation 2-17-7, Ikegami, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 146-0082, Japan Tel: +81-3-3755-0396, Fax: +81-3-5747-5396...

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