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(5) Pay particular attention to inspect the mirror of the head to ensure that the mirror is not
cracked or broken and there is no scratch on it.
CAUTION
If the mirror of the head has cracks or scratches, stop the cleaning process and contact your
local distributor or service provider.
(6) Gently clean the inner and outer sides of the head using mild pH-neutral soap water and
a soft brush for 3 minutes.
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When cleaning the inner surface of the head, insert the soft brush into the head from
both the front and rear ends, and move the brush lightly in tiny circles.
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When cleaning the outer surface of the head, move the brush lightly back and forth, and
repeat for each side.
(7) Repeat the previous step for at least two times.
(8) Rinse the head thoroughly with sterile water for at least 3 minutes.
(9) If you notice stains, fingerprints, or smears on the mirror surface, repeat the previous step.
(10) Dry the head carefully with a clean soft lens tissue or lint-free cloth.
(11) Pay particular attention to inspect the mirror surface of the scanner head again to make
sure that the cleaning is done properly and the mirror is not damaged during the cleaning process.
(12) Wrap the cleaned head with a cloth cautiously.
(13) Put the packaged scanner head into an autoclave and sterilize it for 30 minutes at 121°C
(or 4 minutes at 134°C). For the specific sterilization pressure, refer to the instructions of the
autoclave (102.9kpa at 121°C is recommended; Or 205.8kPa at 134°C).
(14) Dry the sterilized head for 30 minutes with the autoclave program before opening the
autoclave.
(15) Re-attach the scanner head.
8.4.3.
Attaching the scanner head
There is a risk of damaging the mirror of head if any improper actions are taken when
attaching the head to the scanner.
WARNINGS
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Wear clean surgical gloves before you start.
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Ensure that the scanner pedestal, scanner body, and scanner head are pre- cleaned and
disinfected/sterilized (see Scanner body care on chapter 10 and Scanner storage on chapter 10).