Step by Step Instructions
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5 .3 .5 Handpiece Operation
Step
Action
A
Fully charge handpieces before starting a procedure.
Disinfect handpieces and sterilize tips before starting a procedure. See
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
.
Do not sterilize the GP cartridges.
Handpieces will automatically turn off after 20 minutes of inactivity. Press the
power switch on the handpiece to turn back on.
5 .3 .5 .1 Pack Handpiece – Electric Heat Plugger (EHP) Operation
Step
Action
A
Install the desired EHP tip on the pack handpiece.
B
Place the pack handpiece in the base station and set the desired pack tem-
perature (100°-400°C) and audible tone volume (0%-100%)
C
Remove the pack handpiece from the base station and press the power switch
on the handpiece to activate, if necessary.
D
Press and hold the cuff switch to heat the EHP tip for a maximum of 10 sec-
onds at a time. You will hear a high-frequency tone while the tip is heating,
then a low-frequency tone once the set temperature is reached. Release and
press the cuff switch again if the heat cycle times out.
Do not stay in the root canal with a heated EHP tip for more than 4 seconds to
prevent thermal injury to the patient.
5 .3 .5 .2 Pack Handpiece – Thermal Response Tip (TRT) Operation
Step
Action
A
Install the TRT on the pack handpiece.
B
Place the pack handpiece in the base station and set the temperature to 90°C.
C
Remove the pack handpiece from the base station and press the power switch
on the handpiece to activate, if necessary.
D
Press and hold the cuff switch to heat the TRT for a maximum of 60 seconds
at a time. You will hear a high-frequency tone while the tip is heating, then a
low-frequency tone once the set temperature is reached. Release and press
the cuff switch again if the heat cycle times out.
Place GP on the tip of the TRT before applying the TRT to the patient’s tooth.
Do not place the tip directly on the tooth!
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