DentalEZ Star Aeras 500 Elite Quick Start Manual

DO NOT USE FOR ORAL SURGERY
BEFORE OPERATING THE HANDPIECE, CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The Aeras TM 500 Elite High Speed Handpieces are used by trained dental professionals for a variety of procedures
including but not limited to caries and amalgam removal, restorative work and crown preparations.
NOTICE
Any serious incident occurring from the use of this device should be reported to StarDental
a EU Member State the competent authority must be notified.
NOTICE
The Aeras 500 Elite handpiece contains a Radio Frequency Identification Tag. The RFID Tag is passive and does not emit radio
waves until activated by a RFID reader within a range of approximately 6 inches.

SPECIFICATIONS

Aeras 500 Elite High-Speed Handpieces are designed to fit a StarDental 360° quick disconnect swivel.

CONTENTS

The Aeras 500 Elite Handpiece, Fiber Optic handpiece connects to both StarDental and standard
SPECIFICATIONS 4/6-Line ISO fiber optic (FO) tubing. The Aeras 500 Elite Handpiece, non-Fiber Optic connects to

HANDPIECE INSTALLATION

standard 4 hole tubing.
Aeras 500 Elite FO Type: High speed fiber optic with

HANDPIECE OPERATION

a swivel and replaceable

RFID TAG

autochuck turbine (swivel

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

sold separately.)

LUBRICATION

Operating Air Pressure: 38 to 43 psi
Air Consumption: 1.7 SCFM @ 43 psi
-FOR LUBRICATED HANDPIECES ONLY
Water Consumption: 76 ml/min @ 26 psi
CLEANING & STERILIZATION
No Load Speed: 408,000 rpm @ 43 PSI
Connection: 360° quick-disconnect
Troubleshooting
swivel with 4-Line and
Turbine Replacement
6-Pin ISO configuration
REPLACEMENT PART and fiber optics
Power: 39 watts
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NUMBERS & ACCESSORIES
Weight: 48g
WARRANTY
RFID Frequency: 902-928 MHZ
RFID Protocol: EPC GEN2
135°C
HANDPIECE INSTALLATION
Note: Filter air and water supplies, recommended filtration: 25 microns. Soften and deionize water. Be sure filters operate efficiently.
Note: This joint loosens over time, resulting in a loss of power. Check for tightness periodically. (See Fig. 2)
1. Grasp the swivel in front of the bearing assembly between the thumb and index finger as shown. (Fig. 1)
2. Slide tubing swivel until the end of the tubing connector is exposed; hold in hand as shown with fingers securing the tubing.
3. Align and insert swivel tubes into the tubing connector holes.
4. While applying slight pressure to hold fittings in the connector holes, slide swivel forward and engage threads. Continue threading swivel
clockwise until hand tight against the swivel.
5. Using the wrench as shown, tighten the swivel to the tubing swivel until snug. Be sure to turn the tubing swivel, not the swivel. (Fig. 2)
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
6. Connect handpiece to swivel until it clicks.
ISO CONNECTOR
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
SWIVEL
TUBING SWIVEL
BEARING ASSEMBLY
TUBING
TUBING SWIVEL
HANDPIECE OPERATION
NOTICE
To prevent premature damage to the turbine, do not exceed 43 psi when using a Aeras 500 Swivel.
AI R A ND WAT E R ADJ U ST M E NT
1. AIR PRESSURE - Use an air pressure gauge, StarDental Part #262591 for 4/6-Line: set pressure to: 38-43 psi - Aeras 500 Elite hand-
pieces, If a gauge is not available, set pressure at delivery head allowing 1 psi pressure loss for every foot of tubing. (See specifications
for recommended operational pressure.) For example, if you want to operate at 38 psi and you are using either 5 feet or 12 feet of tubing,
then the pressure should be set at the delivery head to compensate for the air pressure losses. 5ft. tubing 38 psi + 5 psi = 43 psi or 12 ft
tubing 8 psi + 12 psi = 50 psi
2. WATER PRESSURE – Adjust water volume in tandem with chip air volume at the delivery head to obtain satisfactory spray mist.
3. NON-STAR 6-PIN FIBER OPTIC SYSTEM: If the handpiece is connected to a non-StarDental 6-pin fiber optic (FO) system, consult your
operator's manual for FO system for correct voltage. Non-StarDental FO systems must have a rated amperage output between 1.5 Amps
DC and .73 Amps DC at 3.3 Volts DC.
Use standard length concentric diamond and carbide burs with .0628" nominal diameter friction grip shanks designed for high speed
handpieces .(Fig. 3) Every StarDental Diamond Bur meets specifications below for recommended lengths. Contact your dealer for a
complete list of StarDental Diamond Burs.
StarDental autochuck turbines have the following bur requirements: Use only burs with hardened,
tempered steel shanks or carbide shanks. Every StarDental Bur maintains required hardness.
Before use, verify concentric rotation by operating handpiece outside the oral cavity in a safe place.
Note: Do not use burs that produce excessive noise or do not run concentrically. Do not use burs
that are modified, eccentrically designed, or have bent or 'soft' (non-heat treated) shanks.
AUTOCHUCK BUR CHANGING SYSTEM
1. Insert bur into autochuck until resistance is felt. (Fig. 4)
2. Depress autochuck end cap button and continue to feed-in bur until it clicks and stops.
3. Release end cap button. Now, apply light inward force to the dental bur. This will help set the chucking mechanism for initial start up. (Always
tug on bur after it has been installed to confirm that it is secured).
4. To remove, grasp handpiece firmly so your thumb touches the end cap and push until a slight 'click' is noticed.
5. Pull bur straight out.
6. Release end cap.
immediately. If incident occurred in
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CAUTION
: Never depress the autochuck end cap button or rest the end cap against any part of the oral anatomy during handpiece
operation. Depressing the end cap while a bur is rotating can activate the chuck mechanism and result in end cap heat-up and/or loss
of bur retention.
Aeras 500 Elite non-FO Type High speed with a swivel
:
and replaceable autochuck
turbine (swivel sold
separately.)
Operating Air Pressure: 38 to 43 psi
Air Consumption: 1.7 SCFM @ 43 psi
Water Consumption: 76 ml/min @ 26 psi
No Load Speed: 408,000 rpm @ 43 PSI RFID TAG
Connection: 360° quick-disconnect
TO ACTIVATE RFID TAG
swivel with 4-Line ISO
1. RFID Tag is passive. Activation and operation of RFID capabilities requires a compatible
configuration
Power: 39 watts (EPC GEN2) reader system operating in the 902-928 MHZ band.
Weight: 48g
2. Pass handpiece within 6 inches of the reader with a sideways orientation as shown to the right (Fig 5).
RFID Frequency: 902-928 MHZ
3. The RFID Tag is programmed from the factory with the handpiece serial number.
RFID Protocol: EPC GEN2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Sterilizable up to 135°C
WARNING:
TO MINIMIZE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY:
• Always insert bur the full length of the chuck. If you attempt to extend it from the chuck, the bur may dislodge during use and possibly injure
you or your patient.
CAUTION:
TO MINIMIZE RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE TO HANDPIECE OR AUTO CHUCK:
• Replace turbine when handpiece does not run at full speed or runs noisily.
• U se only recommended burs. An improperly clamped or bent bur, usually indicated by sudden high-pitched sound or increased vibration
during use, may dislodge injuring you or your patient.
• FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
- Confirm bur is secure by tugging on it after it is loaded
TURN TUBING SWIVEL WHILE HOLDING
SWIVEL IN PLACE
- Verify concentric rotation by operating handpiece outside oral cavity. Do not use if it does not run concentrically or runs with
WRENCH
excessive noise.
- Do not operate handpiece without an installed bur.
- Always use burs with overall length of less than 24mm. Shank length must be at least 7.3 mm. This includes most short shank burs.
(see Handpiece Operation)
- When using autochuck, never depress end cap while bur is rotating.
AUTOCHUCK BUR CHANGING SYSTEM
OVERALL LENGTH
Minimum 7.3 mm
SHANK LENGTH
Fig. 4
RFID READER
LUBRICATION
FOR LUBRICATED HANDPIECES ONLY
For maximum turbine life do not exceed recommended operating air pressure.
Note: Lubricate handpiece daily with DentaLube II , StarDental Part #262539, and prior to each
sterilization procedure. (Fig. 6)
1. Disconnect handpiece.
2. Assemble the conical red tip applicator, StarDental Part #202954, into the DentaLube II bottle cap.
3. Find drive air tube at rear of handpiece and place three drops of DentaLube II.
(See Fig.6 for more detail).
Note: Never operate handpiece without bur in place.
4. With bur in place connect handpiece to tubing, operate for 20 seconds to expel excess lubricant.
NOTICE
LubeFree handpieces contain a LubeFree ceramic bearing turbine. This turbine uses a sophisticated ceramic bearing design
Maximum 24.0 mm
and therefore, requires no lubrication. To ensure the life of, and to prevent damage to, this turbine - do not lubricate it. If it gets lubricated even
once, it MUST then continue to be lubricated for the rest of its life.
CLEANING & STERILIZATION
It is the responsibility of the user to use only FDA compliant sterilizing equipment and accessories that
CAUTION:
are capable of meeting the manufacturers recommendations below.
Fig. 3
CAUTION: Do not exceed 135°C
To prevent damage to the bur, use an autoclavable bur block.
DO NOT USE:
• dry heat sterilizer • cold sterilizers • ultrasonic cleaners
• chemical disinfectors • immersion techniques • surgical milk
• surface wipes • hand soaps • detergents
• sterilizer bags • surface sprays • containing disinfectants
LIMITS ON REPROCESSING Repeated processing has minimal effect on this handpiece. End of life is normally determined by wear
and damage due to use.
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Handpieces and burs must be cleaned and sterilized before first use and after each patient.
CONTAINMENT & It is recommended that handpieces are reprocessed as soon as is reasonably practical following use.
TRANSPORTATION:
PREPARATION FOR CLEANING: Remove handpiece from swivel. No further disassembly is required.
CLEANING - AUTOMATED: Washer-disinfectors are not recommended.
CLEANING - MANUAL: CLEANING HANDPIECES: (Fig.7)
Remove debris from external surfaces using a small brush and isopropyl
alcohol. Clean internal surfaces of the handpiece at the swivel
connection location using a small brush and isopropyl alcohol.
Fig. 5
Optical surfaces can be cleaned with a cotton swab soaked in
isopropyl alcohol. Dry thoroughly. Repeat after each patient.
CLEANING DIAMOND BURS:
• After each use, clean the diamond bur by running it against a wet diamond cleaning stone.
• To mechanically clean, the diamond bur should be held in a solution of either enzymatic presoak,
Sparkl Dental Instrument Cleaner StarDental Part# 205472, or water.
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• Rinse the bur thoroughly and allow it to dry, then Sterilize – See Sterilization.
LUBRICATION: Lubricate - For Lubricated Handpieces ONLY - See 'Lubrication' instruction section
DISINFECTION: Use steam sterilization exclusively for complete sterility as outlined below.
MAINTENANCE: Use Junk-Out High Speed Chuck Cleaner Kit (263790) once a week prior to sterilization to ensure
optimum working condition of the chuck. Instructions for cleaning the chuck are included in the Junk-Out kit.
See Turbine Replacement section of this manual for additional information.
Handpiece should be routinely maintained, checked for corrosion, worn parts, etc. and should be replaced
on an as needed basis.
INSPECTION & See Handpiece Operation or Troubleshooting sections of this manual.
FUNCTION TESTING:
PACKAGING: Single: A standard sterilization packaging material must be used. Ensure that the pack is large enough
to contain the handpiece without stressing the seals.
In Sets: Handpieces may be loaded into dedicated instrument trays or general purpose sterilization trays.
Ensure that cutting edges are protected and do not exceed the tray manufacturer's limit per tray. Wrap the
trays using appropriate packaging materials and methods.
WRAPPED INSTRUMENT GRAVITY TYPE AUTOCLAVE:
• Minimum of 15 minutes at 132° C
STERILIZATION:
• Minimum of 30 minutes at 121° C
PRE-VACUUM AUTOCLAVE:
• Minimum of 4 minutes at 132° C
Note: Do not exceed 135° C
DRYING: Dry the handpiece for 30 minutes minimum using the sterilization dry cycle and allow the handpiece to cool
to room temperature in bag prior to use. If moisture is present, increase your sterilizer dry cycle appropriately.
STORAGE: Store in bag after sterilization until ready to use.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do not exceed the sterilizer manufacturer's guidelines for load capacity.
MANUFACTURER CONTACT: See front or back panels of this manual.
Fig. 6
Drive Air
Optical Surface (1 of 2)
Internal Surface Fig. 7