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MORITA Fully automatic root canal length measuring devt KOO! ZXe Operation Instructions USP. 5096419 USP. 5211556 USP. 5295833 DBP. PAT. 4126753 DBP. PAT. 4139424 DBP. PAT. 4232487 JAPAN PAT. 2873722 JAPAN PAT. 2873725 JAPAN UM. 2097127 JAPAN DS. 886542...
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ATTENTION will responsible accidents, equi The J. Morita Mfg Corp. wil equipment damage, injury resulting from repairs made by personnel not authorized by the J. Morita Mig. Corp. bodily rita Mfg. Corp. will responsible for accidents, equipment damage, The J.
Thank you Tor purchasing the Root 2X, a Tully “ before using device. For optimum performance and safety, read this manua reference the unit. Keep this manual in a readily accessible place for quick an THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ESSENTIAL SAFETY INFORMATIO CONTENTS Page Features...
Parts Identification Main Switch Battery Power Indicator Alarm Sound Type Indicator Image of Root Canal Apical Constriction Indicator Bar Replace Batteries Indicator Accessories “DA” Specifications Name Root ZX Model RCM-1 Rating D.C. 7.5 V( five 1.5 volt “AA” alkali batteries ) Power consumption 0.3 W (maximum ) Measurement Voltage...
tral detergent to wipe off the Main Unit : soft cloth with little h water. moistened wit enclosure. Rinse the soap off with a damp clot These chemicals will [ CAUTION ] imilar chemicals. ccidentally spill juteraldhyde, Ethanol, surface disinfectants like and corrosion.
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Page 4 Clip the file as shown in the right illustration. file forced into position shown right illustration, it may not make a correct measurement or the holder could be damaged. cords, when attaching disconnecting probe, tile hoider, or saliva ejector clip. Always take an x-ray to check the results.
General Explanations Reading the Meter position file indicated meter display. The audible alarm will begin to beep slowly when the meter reaches 2. indicating apical constriction root canal flashes on and off. dicator Bar Apical Constriction In The meter’s 0.5 reading indicates that the tip of the file is in the vicinity of the apical foramen...
monitor indicates when file entered apical constriction by the flashing image of the root canal by the meter; the length of the file inside the canal can then used estimate of the working length of canal. position of the bar indicating the apical constriction of root Apical Constriction Indicator Bar canal moved with...
Batteries Root ZX is powered “AA” alkali batteries and will Operate continuously for approximately hours. ( This the equivalent of 6 to 12 months of normal use.) Manganese batteries may also be used, but they will not last as long alkali ones.
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Press main switch turn unit Check display and make sure the apical constriction bar is flashing Main Switch Push On Attach file holder to the file only after the main Push Off Switch been turned ( Accurate measurement is not possible if the main switch...
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Determine the canal’s working length. actuall ialisa The working length of the canal used to calculate the length of the fillin mater of the somewhat shorter; find the length of the canal up to the apical seat the en indi filling material) subtracting...
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Trouble Liquid Crystal Display Alarm Display does not appear when main switch Main Switch turned Check that batteries properly installed (esp. — poles). replace batteries indicator appears the display. “ Replace all batteries when image battery appears in the lower, left corner of the display.
Advanced Trouble - Shooting ecked. This section should be referred to only if all steps in the previous section have been ch The meter in the display does not move. ® canal be calcified. only react correctly when file passes canal obstructed dentin...
11. Replacement Parts List DESCRIPTION [ene [ene 12. Warranty One Year Limited Warranty manufacturer gives a worldwide guarantee for one year beginning from date purchase. Within this period any defect which is due to faulty manufacture or material will remedied repair or replacement at the option of the manufacturer or its distributor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE ROOT ZX APEX LOCATOR PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES “Instant” reading pulp chamber efile is touching mefal crown or filling No reading blocking apical opening sudden curvature near apex Erratic reading error; don’t push and pull file, instead, rofate gently of pulp tissue near apex—remove more pulp tissue sodium hypochlorite surface tension—replace...
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Root ZXAPEX LOCATOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE [) Turn the Root ZX Apex Locator on—then connect probes. ') Place file in holder and connect lip clip to patient’s lip. Dry all moisture from pulp chamber. )Place a small amount of Glyde File Prep™ gel into canal; this will help prevent erratic readings. ) Advance file with gentle clockwise motion until audible beep is heard (at about Level 2).
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