**DENTALEZ Aeras 400 Flex High-Speed Handpiece Instruction Manual

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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 AerasTM 400 Flex 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Aeras 400 Flex High-Speed Handpieces are designed to fit a 6-Pin Flex Multiflex Lux® swivel. The Aeras 400 Flex Handpiece, Fiber Optic handpiece connects to standard ISO Type C (6-Pin Tubing) Fiber Optic tubing. The Aeras 400 Flex Handpiece, non-Fiber Optic connects to standard 4 hole tubing.

Aeras 400 Flex FO Type: High speed fiber optic with a flex swivel and replaceable autochuck turbine
Operating Air Pressure: 38 to 43 psi
Air Consumption: 1.8 SCFM @ 43 psi
Water Consumption: 84 ml/min @ 26 psi
No Load Speed: 436,000 rpm @ 43 PSI
Connection: 360° quick-disconnect flex swivel with 4-Line and 6-Pin ISO configuration and fiber optics
Power: 23 watts
Weight: 63g
RFID Frequency: 902-928 MHZ
RFID Protocol: EPC GEN2
Aeras 400 Flex non-FO Type: High speed with a flex swivel and replaceable autochuck turbine
Operating Air Pressure: 38 to 43 psi
Air Consumption: 1.8 SCFM @ 43 psi
Water Consumption: 84 ml/min @ 26 psi
No Load Speed: 436,000 rpm @ 43 PSI
Connection: 360° quick-disconnect flex swivel with 4-Line ISO configuration
Power: 23 watts
Weight: 63g
RFID Frequency: 902-928 MHZ
RFID Protocol: EPC GEN2

 Sterilizable up to 135°C

HANDPIECE INSTALLATION

NOTICE
To prevent premature damage to the turbine, do not exceed recommended pressure when using flex swivel. Snap Aeras 400 Flex handpiece onto 6-pin Flex Swivel. (Fig. 1)

HANDPIECE OPERATION

NOTICE
To prevent premature damage to the turbine, do not exceed 43 psi when using a Flex Swivel.

AIR AND WATER ADJUSTMENT

1. AIR PRESSURE – Use an air pressure gauge, StarDental Part #262591 for 4/6-Line: set pressure to: 38-43 psi – Aeras 400 Flex handpieces, 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.

Use standard length concentric diamond and carbide burs with .0628″ nominal diameter friction grip shanks designed for high speed handpieces .(Fig. 2) 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. 3)
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.

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.

RFID TAG

TO ACTIVATE RFID TAG

1. RFID Tag is passive. Activation and operation of RFID capabilities requires a compatible (EPC GEN2) reader system operating in the 902-928 MHZ band.
2. Pass handpiece within 6 inches of the reader with a sideways orientation as shown to the right (Fig 4).
3. The RFID Tag is programmed from the factory with the handpiece serial number.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 AUTOCHUCK:

• Replace turbine when handpiece does not run at full speed or runs noisily.
• Use 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
• Verify concentric rotation by operating handpiece outside oral cavity. Do not use if it does not run concentrically or runs with excessive noise.
• Do not operate handpiece without an installed bur.
• Always use burs with overall length of less than 24 mm. 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.

LUBRICATION

FOR LUBRICATED HANDPIECES ONLY

For maximum turbine life do not exceed recommended pressure.

NOTE: Lubricate handpiece daily with Handpiece Lubricant, StarDental Part

264183, and prior to each sterilization procedure. (Fig. 5)

1. Disconnect handpiece.

2. Shake lubricant can well before using.

3. Thread Flex Lubricated Lubricant Tip onto can nozzle.

4. Press handpiece onto Flex Lubricated Lubricant Tip until handpiece stops.

5. Place rag around handpiece.

6. Holding firmly, press spray button on can for one second.

7. Remove handpiece from Flex Lubricated Lubricant Tip.
   NOTE: Never operate handpiece without bur in place.

8. With bur in place connect handpiece to tubing, operate for 20 seconds to expel excess lubricant.

9. Wipe off excess lubricant from handpiece.

NOTICE
LubeFree handpieces contain a LubeFree ceramic bearing turbine. This turbine uses a sophisticated ceramic bearing design 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

  CAUTION:| | It is the responsibility of the user to use only FDA compliant sterilizing equipment and accessories that are capable of meeting the manufacturers recommendations below.
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CAUTION
CAUTION:| | Do not exceed 135°
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 & TRANSPORTATION:| It is recommended that handpieces are reprocessed as soon as is reasonably practical following use.
PREPARATION FOR CLEANING:| Remove handpiece from swivel. No further disassembly is required.
CLEANING – AUTOMATED:| Washer-disinfectors are not recommended.
CLEANING – MANUAL:| CLEANING HANDPIECES: (Fig.6)

Remove debris from external surfaces using a small brush and isopropyl

alcohol. Clean internal surfaces of the handpiece at the swivel OPTICAL SURFACE (1 OF 2)

connection location using a small brush and isopropyl alcohol. 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.

•           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 & FUNCTION TESTING:| See Handpiece Operation or Troubleshooting sections of this manual.
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 STERILIZATION:| GRAVITY TYPE AUTOCLAVE:
•           Minimum of 15 minutes at 132° C
•           Minimum of 30 minutes at 121° CPRE-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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: NO LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT LIGHT

Cause: Electrical connections
Correction: Verify connections: wall outlet-power pack, power pack-lamp control, and lamp control-tubing connector.
Cause: Crimped signal air line to lamp control
Correction: Straighten signal air line to allow air flow

Problem: YELLOWISH LIGHT

Cause: Debris on optical surfaces
Correction: Clean all exposed optical surfaces. (Refer to Cleaning.)

Problem: REDUCED LIGHT

Cause: Low voltage
Correction: Refer to StarBright® Fiber Optic Electrical System & Handpiece Tubing Instruction Manual or contact StarDental Customer Service at 1-866-DTE- INFO.

Problem: LACK OF POWER

Cause: Air pressure too low
Correction: Verify proper handpiece air pressure. (Refer to Handpiece Installation.)
Cause: Crimped tubing
Correction: Straighten tubing inside and outside delivery head.
Cause: Debris buildup (Fig. 7)
Correction: Clean inside of housing and end cap with swab and alcohol.
Cause: Worn out turbine
Correction: Refer to Turbine Replacement.
Cause: Swivel/Handpiece not threaded fully onto tubing Correction: Refer to Handpiece Installation.

Problem: WATER LEAKAGE

Cause: Flex Swivel O-rings worn (Fig. 8)
Correction: Replace o-rings on Flex Swivel with StarDental part #264195
Cause: Flex Swivel faulty rear seal
Correction: Replace rear seal on Flex Swivel with StarDental part #264217

Problem: SWIVEL WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM HANDPIECE

Cause: Buildup of debris
Correction: Place two drops of DentaLube II into swivel/tubing connector area. Rotate swivel to circulate lube. Disengage handpiece. Contact dealer if unable to disengage swivel. To prevent recurrence, refer to Cleaning

Problem: IMPROPER SPRAY

Cause: Clogged filters, tubes or water ports
Correction: Inspect and clean water filter in delivery head. Disconnect handpiece. Depress foot control; verify water exits the swivel. (If water does not come from swivel, refer to the swivel’s instruction manual.)
Cause: Brittle handpiece/swivel rear seal
Correction: Replace rear seal
Cause: Swivel O-rings worn
Correction: Replace O-rings at the front of swivel using StarDental Swivel O-ring Kit. See Replacement Part Numbers.
Cause: Clogged spray ports (Fig. 9)
Correction: Use clean-out wire to unclog ports.

Problem: BUR LOCKS IN AUTOCHUCK

Cause: Debris build-up in chucking mechanism
Correction: Clean with Junk-Out Chuck Cleaner P/N 263790
Cause: Use of non-ISO burs
Correction: Always use ISO burs.

Problem: BUR SLIPS IN AUTOCHUCK

Cause: Debris build-up in chucking mechanism
Correction: Clean with Junk-Out Chuck Cleaner P/N 263790
Cause: Use of non-ISO burs
Correction: Always use ISO burs.

Problem: CANNOT READ DATA ON RFID TAG

Cause: Incompatible Reader
Correction: Reader should utilize the EPC GEN2 protocol and operate in the 902-928 MHZ band
Cause: Handpiece orientation
Correction: The handpiece should be placed in front of reader with a sideways orientation.
Cause: Handpiece was outside of the readers range
Correction: Consult RFID Reader Manual for appropriate range.

NOTE: Always use ISO burs to prevent locking and slipping of burs in autochuck. If problems of locking and slipping continue, replace worn autochuck turbine immediately with the appropriate StarDental Autochuck Turbine Replacement Kit for the handpiece type (LubeFree or Lubricated) – See Replacement Part Numbers. If any problem persists, contact dealer for further assistance; or, contact StarDental Technical Service at 1-866-DTE INFO.

TURBINE REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Replace the turbine when the handpiece fails to achieve full speed and/or increases sharply in noise level. (Fig.10) The replacement cartridge
is available from your dealer and is easily replaced in the office. When ordering a replacement, be sure to order the appropriate StarDental Autochuck Turbine Replacement Kit – See Replacement Part Numbers.

1. Remove old end cap and turbine assembly.
2. Inspect housing before cleaning. Remove any obvious debris to prevent damage and to insure performance of turbine.
3. Connect handpiece and run air through turbine housing without turbine installed for 5 seconds.
4. Clean housing thoroughly with cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol. Dry with syringe air.
5. Place turbine assembly into housing and gently insert as shown.
6. Position and engage threads of end cap into the housing by hand until snug.
7. Tighten end cap with the combination end cap wrench employing the wrench opening marked AC as shown above. Position wrench with marked side facing end cap for best wrench control.

REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS & ACCESSORIES

ALWAYS INSIST ON STARDENTAL PARTS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT RETURNING PRODUCT TO DENTALEZ INC.

Anyone wishing to return any DENTALEZ Inc. product to a DENTALEZ facility MUST obtain the proper RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER from the Customer Service Department. The RA Number must appear clearly marked on both the outside and inside of the returned product carton. When calling for a return authorization number you will be asked to provide the following information:

Anyone wishing to return any DENTALEZ Inc. product to a DENTALEZ facility MUST obtain the proper RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER from the Customer Service Department. The RA Number must appear clearly marked on both the outside and inside of the returned product carton. When calling for a return authorization number you will be asked to provide the following information:

To Obtain A
Return Authorization
Number Call
1-866-DTE-INFO

1. Product Name, Model Number or Part Number
2. Serial Number of Product
3. Dealer Return Purchase Order Number
4. Reason For Return
5. Copy of Invoice Showing Purchase

Items will be evaluated. Return Authorization Number is not a guarantee for credit. Your cooperation with this procedure will help us expedite processing of any returns.

FOR NEW PRODUCTS, MANUALS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION, CALL 1-866-DTE-INFO OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE @ WWW.DENTALEZ.COM

LIMITED WARRANTY

O-Rings and Seals are specifically excluded from this warranty.

DENTALEZ® warrants the Aeras 400 Flex Handpieces for 1 year from the date of purchase with the exception of the fiber optic glass which carries a warranty for 5 years from date of handpiece purchase.

Please note the following additional terms of our warranty policy:

• Warranty covers manufacturing defects only and does not cover defects resulting from abuse, accidents, misuse, improper handling, cleaning, care or maintenance or the failure to follow or observe our operating/use, maintenance and/or installation instructions. Damage resulting from the use of chemicals, cleaners, disinfectants or sterilization is not covered under this warranty nor is normal wear and tear. Failure to use authorized parts or an authorized repair facility voids this warranty.
• Liability is limited to repair or replacement of the defective part(s) or products at our sole discretion.All other liabilities, in particular liability for damages, including, without limitation, special, exemplary, consequential or incidental damages are excluded
• THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO EMPLOYEE, REPRESENTATIVE OR DEALER IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR TO GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY.

Provided conditions in warranty are met.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Please visit the website below to register your StarDental product. This will ensure proper registration and prompt and accurate service should any of your purchases need evaluation or repair during the warranty period.

StarDental Products: www.DENTALEZ.com/warranty

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