With proper cleaning and care, you'll be able to rely on your KaVo instruments for years to come. Here are some tips to guide you!
Removal of clogging
The spray channels may become clogged due to the water being hard. If an insufficient amount of spray water exits at the spray openings, please check if the spray channels are soiled and clean them according to need.
If the amount of water is too low, the tooth and the pulp may be damaged by overheating.
Short-term remedy
Clean the spray nozzles using the dedicated nozzle needles provided by the manufacturer. Do not use a root canal needle to puncture the spray nozzles, otherwise, the spray channels may be damaged.
Caution: never place the handpiece in a descaling agent or spray it with a descaling agent, as this may lead to corrosion.
Replacing the water filter
If the water quality is poor, the water filter (if any) can become dirty. The spray quality and the amount of water decrease.
Replacing an O-ring on an INTRAmatic coupling
Replacing the O-rings
Procedure for replacement of the O-rings:
- Always replace all O-rings available. Do not use any sharp/hard tools.
- Compress the O-rings between the fingers such that the O-ring lifts off slightl.
- Pull off the O-rings toward the front
Replacing an O-ring on a MUlTIflex coupling
Servicing the o-rings:
- Use recommended oils exclusively since the O-rings may otherwise decompose or swell up with other chemicals.
- Do not use Vaseline.
The following tips prolong the durability of o-rings:
- Attach and remove the handpiece/cannula in a straight line and with a slight twisting motion onto/from the motor/turbine coupling.
- Lubricate the O-rings exclusively with a cotton swab moistened with KaVo Oil.