PRESENTATION OF MANUAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Technical Name: Equipment for prophylaxis and photopolymerization

Brand: Gnatus

Models: Ultrasonic Duo

Brand Name: Equipment for prophylaxis and photopolymerization

Manufacturer/ Distribuitor:
GNATUS - EQUIPAMENTOS MÉDICO-ODONTOLÓGICOS LTDA.
Rod. Abrão Assed , Km 53+450m - Cx. Postal 782 CEP 14097-500
Ribeirão Preto - S.P. - Brasil
Fone +55 (16) 2102-5000 - Fax +55 (16) 2102-5001
C.N.P.J. 48.015.119/0001-64 - Insc. Est. 582.329.957.115
www.gnatus.com.br - [email protected]
Technical Duties: Gilberto Henrique Canesin Nomelini
CREA-SP: 0600891412

Registration ANVISA: 10229030040

ATTENTION
For greater safety:
Read and understand all the instructions contained in these
Instructions for Use before installing or operating this Equipment.
Note: These Instructions for Use must be read by all the operators
of this Equipment.

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INDEX
PRESENTATION OF MANUAL .........................................................................02

IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT..................................................................04

MODULES, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS AND MATERIALS OF CONSUMPTION......07

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................10
- Technical characteristics..................................................................................10
- Standards applied..........................................................................................12
- Dimension.....................................................................................................15
- Symbologies of packaging...............................................................................17
- Symbologies of product...................................................................................17
- Contents of the accessible and inaccessible markings..........................................18

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT.....................................................................19

OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT..........................................................................21
- Turning on / Turning of the appliance................................................................21
- “Scaler” applications and techniques.................................................................24

PRECAUTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS...........................................27

- Conditions of transport and storage..................................................................27
- Environmental conditions of operation...............................................................27
- Sensitiveness to environmental conditions foreseeable in normal situations of use..27
- Recommendations for preserving the equipment.................................................27
- Precautions and warnings “during the installation” of equipment...........................27
- Precautions and warnings “during the utilization” of equipment............................28
- Precautions and warnings “after” the use of equipment.......................................28
- Precautions and warnings during the “cleaning and disinfection” of equipment........29
- Precautions in case of alteration in the functioning of equipment...........................29
- Recautions to be adopted against foreseeable or uncommon risks,
related to the deactivation and abandoning of equipment.......................................29

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION............29

- Additional procedures for reuse........................................................................29
- Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.............................................................. 30
- Preventive maintenance................................................................................. 31
- Corrective maintenance................................................................................. 32

UNFORESEEN EVENTS – SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS.........................................33

WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT...........................................................................34

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS...............................................................................34

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IDENTIFICATION of the Equipment
Dear Customer
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Identification
Technical Name: Equipment for prophylaxis and photopolymerization

Brand: Gnatus

Model: Ultrasonic Duo

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IDENTIFICATION of the Equipment
Description of the Equipment
Equipment for prophylaxis and photopolymerization, with a modern and bold design
incorporated into a single product consisting of Ultrasound and Photopolymerizator with LED
light.
Body and lid made out of ABS (Acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene) and digital control panel
made out of polycarbonate. Available in the cart and bench models.
It has a Piezoelectric scaler activated through ceramic tablets at a frequency of 30,000
Hz. The Piezoelectric system of the transducer allows the use in operations without the use
of water.
Cover of the transducer made out of rigid and autoclavable thermoplastic resin.
Potentiometer with a fine adjustment for precise adjustment of the ultrasonic power,
suited to each type of procedure.
Foot control for activation.
WORKING APPLICATION
• Distartarization • Amalgam condensation
• Endodonty • Inlays - onlays condensation
• Periodonty • Gutta Percha Condensation
• Micro-recto surgery • Pines and crown removal
The photopolymerization is the latest generation of the appliances of photoactivation
by LED light. This short name is the acronym for Light Emitting Diode, a totally different
manner of emitting light, when compared with the conventional appliances of halogen light.
As opposed to the traditional appliances, which generate light in a wide wave spectrum with
great heat, this technology allows a cold light to be emitted, in the precise wavelength for
activating the different dental products to which it applies.
LED technology, recently introduced in Dentistry, has brought countless advantages
to the curing light appliances for direct restorations in composite resin. Besides being
infinitely more durable, the LEDs have made the appliances more compact, ergonomic and
easy to install and transport. The emission of cold light at a precise wavelength ensures
the polymerization of composites activated by the canforoquinone, without risks of dental
heating, pulpal injury or discomfort for operator and patients.
Heating, pulpal injury or discomfort for operator and patients.
The safety and efficiency of the LEDs, now with high emission power, are available for
all the clinical procedures which require power of light for photoactivation.
The wavelength of 420nm - 480nm associated with the high power emitted by the
photopolymerizator makes the multifunctionality of this appliance feasible:
• Direct restoring procedures: composite resins, ionomers and adhesives.
• Indirect restorations: adhesive cementing of laminates, inlays, esthetic pegs and
metal-free crowns.
• Activation of photoactivated materials as sealers, surgical cements and lining
bases.
Planned and built using cutting-edge technology, to provide results within the specifications
stipulated by the leading world dental authorities.
Digital control in the display on the handpiece itself.
Variance of choice of operating time (5,10,15 and 20 seconds).
It has 3 application modes: Continuous, Ramp and Pulsating:
• Continuous: Maximum and continuous mode of light intensity (same luminosity from
start to finish of the polymerization).
• Ramp: Gradual mode of light intensity; it increases gradually.
• Pulsed: Pulsing mode consisting of cycles which oscillate at a fixed frequency.

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Indication of Equipment
Physical principle used by the equipment
The equipment consists of: ultrasound and photopolymerizator with the following physical
principles:
• Ultrasound: The scaler is derived from physical vibrations of particles of material,
similar to sound waves, with a frequency exceeding the level of human perception, which
produce a frequency up to 30,000 vibrations per second.
• Photopolymerizator: The physical principle is the emission of a cold light to polymerize
photosensitive substances, as the equipment is endowed with a cold light emitter (LED) with
a wavelength between 420 and 480nm (blue light), which has an ideal intensity for being
integrated with the canforoquinone.

Indication of Equipment
This equipment is for dental use use only. It must be operated and utilized by specialized
professional (certified professional, according to the legislation of the country) and following
the instructions of the manual.
The operation of the equipment required, for the professional, the utilization of
correct instruments and it should to be in perfect conditions of the use, and to protect the
professional, the patients and others, in the eventual danger situation.

Purpose of the equipment

The equipment for prophylaxis, which was developed to be used in several dental practices
such as: periodontics, endodontics, prosthesis, surgery, etc.
This equipment is exclusively for dental use, with the objective of polymerizing
photosensitive substances through the emission of blue light.
It was developed to be used in several dental procedures such as: restoring procedures,
bonding braces and activating photoactivated materials as sealers, lining bases.

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CONSUMPTION
ULTRASONIC DUO

08

09

07

03

02

06
01 04 05

01 - On/off key
02 - Regulator of sonic variation
03 - Water flux regulator
04- Ultrasound hand piece
05 - Support of the points
06 - Actuation pedal
07 - Electrical cable
08 - Photopolymerizator hand piece
09 - LED indication of “charger” photopolymerizator This equipment is also
available in the Cart
version (optional).

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PHOTOPOLYMERIZATOR

12
11

15
10

16

17
13
14

10 - Light Conductor
11 - Light Protection Shield
12 - Application mode: Continuous, Ramp and Pulsed
13 - Control Panel
14 - Button to turn on the equipment and activate / interrupt operation
15 - Display Window
16 - Time adjustment button
17 - Application mode selection button

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OF CONSUMPTION

WATER TEE FOR CONNECTION IN

WATER TEE FOR RESERVOIR’S
THE FEEDING HOSE OF THE CON- FIXATION OF INSERTS KEY
HOSE CONNECTION
SULTIN OFFICE

HAND PIECE LIGHT PROTECTION SHIELD LIGHT CONDUCTOR

HOSE CONNECTION TO WATER TRANSDUCTOR COVER ELECTRICAL CABLE

FILTER

INSERT Nº 1 INSERT Nº 2

INSERT Nº H-3
INSERT Nº 10P
(optional)

The tables on pages 9 and 10 shows all the

optional items, your Jet Sonic Fit will be consisted
of chosen items during the purchase, according
PEDESTAL to your choice.
JET SONIC CART ATTENTION The quipments hould only be used with the
(optional) power input cable supplied by Gnatus.

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INSERT Nº ET-20 INSERT Nº ET-40 INSERT Nº S-04

(optional) (optional) (optional)

INSERT Nº S12-90 INSERT Nº P-14 INSERT Nº A-120

(optional) (optional) (optional)

INSERT Nº A-90 INSERT Nº 5-AE INSERT Nº 6-A

(optional) (optional) (optional)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
Model
Ultrasonic Duo
Classification of Equipment as per ANVISA:
Class II
Classification of Equipment as per standard IEC 60601-1:
Protection against Electric Shock - Type B and Class II Equipment (IEC 60601-1)
Protection against harmful water penetration
IPX 0
Mode of Operation
Continuous operation with intermittent load - 10min. work and 10min. rest.

Frequency of scaler
30.000 Hz
Transducer system
Piezoelectric ceramic

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Power Supply
Power Supply Voltage (Selectable)
127V~ ± 20% / 220V~ + 20%
- 10%
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Fuse
1 A - (127/220V~)
Power
60 VA
Consumed
0,43 A

Other Specifications
Net Weight Ultrasonic Duo : 3,10 kg
Gross Weight Ultrasonic Duo : 3,90 kg
Water inlet pressure
Maximum = 40PSI
Minimum = 20PSI

Photopolymerizator
Light Source
1 LED.
Power light
1200 mW/cm2 ± 200 mW/cm2
Semicondutor Led (InGaN).
Wavelength
420nm - 480nm.
Timer
5,10,15 e 20 seconds.
Time Sounder
a “beep” every 05 s
Activation
Through the handpiece button.

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Light Conductor
Optics fiber 100% coherent which guarantees the passage of light without loss.
Handpiece body
Injected in ABS
Weight of the handpiece with light protection shield and light conductor
0,159 kg.
Degree of saf ety of application in the presence of an anesthetic mixture inf
lammable with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide
It is not suitable
Mode of operation
Continuous with intermittent load, 20 s of work with a rest of 20 s
Battery of Li-ion
DC 3,7 V / 2200 mAh.
Approximate time for recharging battery
3h

Standards applied
IEC 60601-1:2005 – Electromedical Equipment - Part 1: General prescriptions for safety;
EN ISO 980:2008 (Ed. 2) - Graphical symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices;
EN ISO 14971:2007 - Medical devices - application of risk management medical devices;
NBR ISO 9687: 2005 - Dental equipment - graphical symbols;
ISO 7494:2004 - Norma dental units;
EN ISO 13485-2003 - Quality systems - medical devices;
ISO 780:1997 - Packaging - pictorial marking for handling goods;
ISO 11144:1995 - Normal dental equipment - connections for supply and waste lines;
IEC 60601-1:2007 – Electromagnetic Compatibility.

After full charge the battery the device supports 300 shots at full power
(1200 mW/cm²).

The materials used to produce the equipment are Biocompatible.

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Dimensions (mm)

Ultrasonic Duo

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Dimensions (mm)
Ultrasonic Duo Cart (optional)

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Packing symbols
It determines the maximum
Packing to be transported and
quantity of boxes which can be
/ or stored avoiding humidity,
stacked during transportation
rains and wet floor.
and storage “as per packaging”.

The packing must be stored and

Packing to be transported and / or
transported away from direct
stored with the harrows up.
sun light exposure.

Packing to be transported and /

Temperature limit for the
or stored with care (should not
packing to be stored or
suffer drop and neither receive
transported.
impact).

Product symbols
Careful : It indi cates an
important instruction for the
Indicated key of ultrasound operation of the product. Not
function. following it can cause dangerous
malfunctioning.

Ultrasonic power adjustment Note: It indi cates useful

button. information for operation of the
product.

Important: It indicates an
instruction of safety for operation
Water flow adjustment
of the product. Not following it,
button.
can lead to serious danger to
the patient.

Authorized representative in the

Position of On.
European Community

Position of Off. B type equipment

Landing (in many parts of

Warning - see the manual the equipment) indicates the
condition of being landed.

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Content of accessible and non-accessible demarcations

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
The installation of this equipment requires specialized technical
assistance (Gnatus).

These information also make part of the Manual of Installation and

Maintenance of the equipment that can be found with the authorized
Gnatus technician.

- This equipment shall only be able to be unpacked and installed by a Gnatus authorized
technician, under penalty of losing the warranty, as only (s)he has the information, suitable
tools and training required to execute this task.

- This is equipment with RF communication and it may affect other equipment.

- Gnatus bears no responsibility for damages or accidents caused by poor installation

executed by a technician not authorized by Gnatus.

- Only after the equipment has been installed and duly tested by the authorized technician
representing Gnatus, will it be ready to start work operations.

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INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
1 - Procedures for hydraulic installation:
a) Connect the hose (it has the water filter) into water input (19) and tighten the nut
(Ultrasonic Duo) so that the filter is close to the Ultrasonic Duo
b) A bronze sintered filter of 30 micros is incorporated in the water hose (only for the
models: Jet Sonic and Ultrassonic)
c) Connect inside the connection box , the other extremity of the water hose, to the
pressurized water hose that is in the reservoir , using the TEE to the connection.
d) Connect the cable for the power input (20).

2 - Procedures for electrical installation:

a) For your safety, the equipment leaves the factory with the voltage selector switch (21)
positioned at 220V, so ensure that your network is compatible before turning it on. If it is
127V, invert the position.
b) Turn the equipment into the plug and proceed according to the following operations.

ATTENTION: Do not invert the voltage when the appliance is turned on.

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19

21

The equipment must be installed by a Gnatus authorized technician, under penalty

of loss of the warranty.

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INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
PHOTOPOLYMERIZATOR

11
22

10

08

23

• Insert the light conductor (10) in the handpiece (08).

• Remove the protection cover (22) from the light conductor (10).

• Insert the light protection shield (11) in the light conductor (10) and place the assembled
equipment in the charging base (23).

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ULTRASONIC DUO

On

Off

01

01 - On/Off Switch;
C - Power (adjustment of ultrasonic power);
D - Water (adjustment of water flow);
06 - Actuate the pedal.

06
C D

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15

16

17
13
14

• Press the button (14) to turn on the equipment.

• Select the application mode pressing the selection button (17), of which the variations are:
- Continuous: Maximum and continuous mode of light intensity (same luminosity from
start to finish of the polymerization).
- Ramp: Gradual mode of light intensity; it increases gradually.
- Pulsed: Pulsing mode consisting of cycles which oscillate at a fixed frequency.
The application mode chosen will be viewed in the sequence of LED´s (12).
• In order to schedule the time press the button (16) and choose the time 5 thru 20 seconds,
which will be viewed in the display (15).
• After selecting the mode of application and the choice of time, take the handpiece to the
patient’s mouth and position the light guide at a safe distance.
• In order to start the polymerization cycle, press the start button (14). To interrupt it Just
activate it again.

ATTENTION:
- To recharge the photopolymerizator’s battery, on/off switch (01) must be at
the on position.

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ATTENTION:
- Recharge the battery when one of the LED continuous, ramp and pulsed are
blinking;
- Keep the handpiece in the charging base (connected to the mains power)
when not using;
- When the LED of the charging base (09) is indicating red, the battery is being
charged;
- The approximate recharging time is 3 hours. After recharging the LED in the charging
base (09) it will change to green, indicating the complete recharging;
- The battery does not have a memory effect and can be recharged even if it is not
completely discharged.

Application types: Continuous, Ramp and Pulsed

• Continuous:
Maximum and continuous mode of light
intensity (same luminosity from start to
finish of the polymerization).

• Maximum power = 1200 mW/cm²

• Ramp:
Gradual mode of light intensity, it increases
gradually.

• Gradual increase = 500 - 1200 mW/cm²

• Pulsed:
Pulsing mode consisting of cycles which oscillate at
a fixed frequency.

• On/off every 1sec. maximum power = 1200 mW/cm²

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Automatic disconnection: The equipment will be turned off automatically to save
energy. Thus, if the appliance is not on the charging base and the user doesnot use
it within 3 minutes, the appliance turns off automatically. In order to turn it on again,
press the on/off button (14).

Instructions for the Use of the Equipment.

• Never point the blue beam of light at anybody’s eyes;
• Protect the visual field using the Light Protection Shield (11);
• The Light Protection Shield (11) aims to filter only the blue light which acts in the
photopolymerization of resins to protect one’s vision and also allows the ambient illumination to
go to the operating field.
• After use always maintain the light conductor (10) protected by the protection cover (22).

Use of the Scaler

After choosing the function desired, proceed according to the instructions below:
• Take out the hand piece ultrasound of the support
• Choose the insert right to the wished operation according to (“Technical and
Applications“).
• Coil the chosen insert into the hand piece with the help of the fixation key (F) and
give a little pressure.
• Actuate the pedal (06) and position the power selector (C) according to the sensibility
of the operation.
• Regulate the water flux in the selector water (D) according to the necessity.

It is recommended that after

use, the insert being taken out
F to avoid damages.

Technical and applications

All the inserts of the scaler have the particularity of vibrating
in an only plane (front vibrations to back, and in the axis of
the insert).
The lateral vibrations common to other destartarizators don’t
exit, the rectilinear displacement favors more precise approach
of the tooth and of the gum.
The enamel and the cement are protected of the inutile
shocks.
Inside of this main plane of vibration, the end of each insert
is driven by small vibratory movements.
To abtain the maximum performance ot the scaler the
operator should pay attention to the specific vibrations
regulations of each insert.

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Periodontics
Insert Nº 1 “Removal of supragengival calculus”
Tip Nº1 is used for lingual, buccal and approximal
supragingival scaling. Recommended for the removal of gross
calculus.
(Comes with the product)
Recommended power setting: 10-50%.

Insert Nº 2 “Removal of supragengival calculus”

Tip Nº2 is used for lingual and buccal supragingival scaling.
Recommended for the removal of gross calculus.
Recommended power setting: 10-100%.
(Comes with the product)

Insert Nº 10-P “Universal”

Tip 10-P is used for lingual and buccal supragingival scaling.
It’s one of the most popular Tips and is recommended for the
removal of heavy calculus.
Recommended power setting: 10-70%. (Comes with the product)

Insert Nº H-3 “Universal”

Tip H-3 was designed for subgingival scaling and can also
be used on furcations.
Recommended power setting: 10-70%.
(optional item)

Endodontia
Insert Nº ET-20 “Preparation of canal”
Tip ET-20 is used in the pulp chamber for removing pulp
stones, dentin and old fillings. Length: 17 mm.
Recommended power setting: 10-25%.
(optional item)

Insert Nº ET-40 “Preparation of canal”

Tip ET-40 is used in the coronal and apical part of root canals.
Among other things the tip can be used to remove posts, widen
calcified canals and remove hard fillings. Length: 24 mm.
Recommended power setting: 10-15%.
(optional item)

Insert Nº S-04 “Preparation of canal”

- Tip S-04 is made of titanium and has no diamond coating.
Its primary area of use is the isolation and removal of broken
instruments. Length: 24 mm.
Recommended power setting: 10-15%.
(optional item)

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Endodontia
Insert Nº S12-90 “Apical surgery”
Tip S12-90 is angled at 110° and is used in combination
with the instrument holders A-120 and A-90 With the aid of
the instrument holder, the S12-90 can be precisely positioned
at the angle needed for the treatment.
(optional item)
Recommended power setting: 10-50%.

Insert Nº P-14 “Apical surgery”

Tip P-14 is angled at 100° and it’s also used in combination
with the instrument holders A-120 and A-90. It has a slimmer
design and is therefore better suited for small roots.
Recommended power setting: 10-50%. (optional item)

Insert Nº A-120 “Removal of broken instruments”

Tip A-120 is a holder for files and instruments with a
diameter of 0.8 mm. It can be used with implant tips and AP
tips. A-120 has an angle of 120°.
Recommended power setting: 10-50%.
(optional item)

Insert Nº A-90 “Removal of broken instruments”

Tip A-90 is a holder for files and instruments with a diameter
of .8 mm. It can be used with implant tips and AP tips. It has
an angle of 90°.
Recommended power setting: 10-50%. (optional item)

Dentistry and Prosthesis

Insert Nº 5-AE “Removal of posts and crowns”
Tip 5-AE is used for removing crowns and inlays. Its small
diameter enables access to difficult-to-reach areas.
Recommended power setting: 10-100%. (optional item)

Insert Nº 6-A “Amalgam condensation”

Tip 6-A is used for amalgam condensation.
Recommended power setting: 10-50%.
(optional item)

Important recommendation
The form and weight of each insert are determining factors for obtaining a maximum
performance from the generator of scalers. The operator should pay all due attention to these
two features to ensure the maintenance of the best performances of the unit. However, we
recommend that the structure of the insert is not altered (filing it or twisting it), just as the
aging of an insert leads to its original features being altered, making it inefficacious.
Any insert which has been damaged by use or by accidental impact must be replaced.

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Transportation and storage
This equipment must be transported and stored observing the following directions:
- Avoid falls and impacts;
- Keep it dry, do not expose it to rain, water drops or wet floor;
- Keep it away from water and direct sunlight, and in it original wrapping;
- Don’t move it over irregular surfaces, protect it from rain and observe the maximum
stack quantity specified in the packaging;
- Transportation and storage temperature range: -12°C to 50°C;
- Transportation and storage relative humidity range: 0°C to 90°C;
- Atmospheric pressure range: 500hPa to 1060hPa (375 mmHg to 795 mmHg).
The Equipment maintains its condition of safety and efficacy, provided that it is
maintained (stored) as mentioned in this instruction of use. Thus, the equipment
will not lose or alter its physical and dimensional features.

ATTENTION: The equipment should only be used with power input cable supplied
by Gnatus. Otherwise, it may cause an increase in the emissions of reduction in the
immunity of the equipment.

Operation ambient conditions

- Ambient temperature range: +5°C to +45°C;
- Operation relative humidity range: 30% to 75% (non condensing);
- Atmospheric pressure range: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa (525 mmHg to 795 mmHg).

Recommendations for the dental equipment maintenance.

- The equipment has been planned not to be sensitive to interference such as magnetic
fields, external electrical factors, electrostatic discharge, pressure or variance of pressure,
provided that the equipment is installed, maintained, clean, preserved, transported and
operated as per this instruction for use.

Recomendações para a conservação do equipamento.

Your Gnatus equipment has been designed and developed according to the standards
of modern techology. Similarly to other kinds of equipment, it requires special care, which
is many times neglected due to several reasons and circunstances.
Therefore, here are some important reminders for your daily routine. Try to follow these
simple rules, which will save you a lot of time and will avoid unnecessary expenses once
they start making part of your working procedure.

Precautions and warnings “during the installation” of quipment

- The equipment should only be installed by Gnatus authorized technical assistance or
technicians.
- Check that the socket in which the device will be connected has a ground connection.
According to the ABNT standard, this is essential for the safe operation of the system;
- Position the equipment in a place where it will not get wet.
- Install the equipment in a place where it will not be damaged by pressure, temperature,
humidity, direct sunlight, dust, salts, or sulfur compounds.
- This equipment was not planned for use in an environment where vapors, anesthetic
mixtures infl ammable with air, or oxygen and nitrous oxide can be detected.
- Check the voltage of the equipment at the moment of executing the electrical
installation.

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- The equipment must be grounded correctly.
- Before the first use and/or after long interruptions from work such as vacations, clean
and disinfect the equipment; eliminate air and water deposited in the internal hoses.

Precautions and warnings “during the use” of equipment

- The equipment should only be operated by duly enabled and trained technicians (Dental
Surgeons, Capacitated Professionals)
- If any maintenance should be required, only use services of the Gnatus Authorized
Technical Assistance.
- The equipment has been manufactured to handle both continuous and intermittent
operation; so follow the cycles described in these Instructions for Use.
- Although this equipment has been planned in accordance with the standards of
electromagnetic compatibility, it can, in very extreme conditions, cause interference with
other equipment. Do not use this equipment together with other devices very sensitive to
interference or with devices which create high electromagnetic disturbance.
- Do not expose the plastic parts to contact with chemical substances, use in the routines
of dental treatment, such as: acids, mercury, acrylic liquids, amalgams, etc.
- Avoid the light conductor to terminal to touch the resin to be polymerized.
- When using the equipment check if the light conductor output doesn’t have residues
that might obstruct the light beam.
- Use suitable techniques to minimize the effects of the contracting of the photopolymerized
material and also of the temperature in the region applied. These techniques consist of spacing
proportional to the effect desired, i.e., withdrawing the tip from the activated region the
power and temperature tend to diminish.
- A minimum distance of 10mm between the tip and the tooth is advisable.

Ultrasound: The use of the Ultrasound is not advisable for patients and dental
surgeons using pacemakers.
Gnatus shall not be responsible for:
- Use of the equipment differing from that for which it is intended.
- Damages caused to the equipment, the professional and/or the patient by the incorrect
installation and erroneous procedures of maintenance, differing from those described in these
Instructions for use which come with the equipment or by the incorrect operation of it.

Precautions and warnings “after” the use of equipment

- Turn off the main switch of the dental set when it is not in use for an extended period
of time.
- Always maintain the equipment clean for the next operation.
- Do not modify any part of the equipment. Do not disconnect the cable or other
connections without need.
- After using the equipment, clean and disinfect all the parts which may be in contact
with the patient.
- Upon noticing irremovable stains, splits or cracks in the light conductor or in the eye
protector, replace the damaged components.

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PRECAUTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS
Precautions and warnings during the “cleaning and disinfection”
of equipment
- Upon disinfecting the handpiece remove the light conductor, use neutral soap or alcohol
70% vol. Never use iodopovidone, glutaraldehydes, or chlorinated products, as over time, they
attack the surface of the body of the instrument. Never submerge the instrument in disinfecting
baths.
- Before cleaning the equipment, turn off the main switch.
- Avoid spilling water, even accidentally, or other liquids inside the equipment, which could
cause short circuits.
- Do not use microabrasive material or steel wool when cleaning, or employ organic solvents
or detergents which contain solvents such as ether, stain remover, gasoline etc.
Ultra-som:
- After use, remove the insert to avoid damage.
- The part should be packaged duly clean.
- Do not sterilize the transducer in contact with other types of material.
- The inserts should be cleaned beforehand eliminating all the resin residue.
- After removing the insert from the transducer, it should be disinfected with surgical spirit
and taken to be sterilized in autoclave.
- Before placing or removing the cover of the transducer, it is advisable first to remove the
insert from the transducer, in order to avoid any damage to the cover.
- Never expose the covers of the transducer to any type of oil, as this may modify the structure
of the material, jeopardizing its useful life.

Precautions in case of alteration in the functioning of

equipment
- If the equipment has any abnormality, check if the problem is related to any item
listed in the topic of unforeseen events (failures, causes and solutions). If it is not possible
to resolve the problem, turn off the equipment, remove the power supply cable from the
socket and contact your representative (Gnatus).

Precautions to be adopted against foreseeable or uncommon risks,

related to the deactivation and abandoning of equipment
In order to avoid environmental contamination or undue use of the Equipment after it
has become useless, it should be discarded in the suitable place (as per the local legislation
of the country).
- Pay attention to the local legislation of the country for the conditions of installation
and disposal of residue.

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND

PRESERVATION
Additional procedures for reuse
The equipment can be reused in undetermined, i.e. unlimited, quantities, only needing
to be cleaned and disinfected.

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CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND
PRESERVATION
Cleaning
Important: In order to execute cleaning or any type of maintenance, ensure that the
equipment is disconnected from the electrical network.

• BODY OF THE EQUIPMENT, CABLE OF TRANSDUCTOR AND HOSES

To clean the equipment, we recommend the use of “BactSpray (Reg nº MS:
3.2079.0041.001-5) or any other similar product: Active component: Benzalkonium chloride
(tri-quaternary ammonium)
Solution 50%................................................. 0.329%
Chemical composition: Butyl Glycol, Decyl polyglucose, Sodium Benzoate,
Sodium Nitrate, Essence, Deodorized Propane / Butane, demineralized Water.
For more information concerning cleaning procedures, see manufacturer’s
instructions.
NOTE: The registration at the Ministry of Health of the “BactSpray”
is executed separately from the product described in this manual, as the
“BactSpray” is not manufactured by Gnatus.

WARNING:
- In order to prevent risks and damages to equipment, make sure that the
liquid does not enter into the unit.
- The application of other solvent-based cleaning products or sodium
hypochloride isn’t recommended, because they may damage the equipment.

• WATER FILTER
Disarm the filter as the picture
below. Wash the sintered with brush
and dry with compressed air.
When mounting again, verify
the filter direction, water must
flow through the filter on the arrow
direction of the following picture.

The cleaning procedure should be executed at the start of the working

day and after each patient. Always turn the main switch off before
executing the procedures of daily maintenance.

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PRESERVATION
Disinfection
- Use clean and soft cloth dampened in alcohol 70% to disinfection of the equipment.
- Never use corrosive disinfectants or solvents.

Note: Use gloves and other

systems of protection,
during the disinfection.

Sterilization
Transducer cover, bicarbonate jet handpiece (without the hose), inserts and insert
tightening wrench are autoclavable at a maximum temperature of 134ºC.
Scaler: Remove the insert of the transducer, and then turn the cover (B) in a clockwise
direction, pull it forwards (A) and take it for sterilization in autoclave (packed).

The light conductor should only be sterilized in the following conditions:

- Maximum temperature of 134ºC.
- The light conductor should be duly clean when it is packaged.
- Do not sterilize the light conductor in contact with other types of material.

Preventive Maintenance
The equipment should be calibrated routinely, as per the legislation in force in the country.
But never with a period exceeding 3 years.
In order to protect your equipment, seek Gnatus technical assistance for periodic revisions
of preventive maintenance.

WARNING: Never expose the transducer’s cover to any kind of oil, because it may
modify the material’s structure, affecting its useful life.

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PRESERVATION

Corrective Maintenance
• REPLACEMENT OF FUSES
With the aid of a screwdriver, loosen the lid
(24) of the fuse holder, and then replace the
fuse 1 A (25).

WARNING: After replacing the fuses for the first

time, we recommend to reserve some fuses for
future replacements.

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25

If the equipment has any abnormality, check if the problem is related to any of the items
listed in the item Unforeseen Events (situation, cause and solution).
If it is not possible to solve the problem, turn off the equipment, and request Gnatus
technical assistance.

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UNFORESEEN EVENTS – SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS
Upon coming across any problem in operation, follow the instructions below to check
and repair the problem, and/or get in touch with your representative.

Problem Probable cause Solution

- The equipment doesn’t - Burned fuse. - Change the fuse.
work. - Plug desconected. - Change the cable in wall
plug.

- Lack of power to the ul- - Deformed insert. - Change the insert.

trasound. - Loosen insert. - Hold the insert with the
- Bad utilization (incorrect attack key
angle). - See item “Technical and
applications”.

-There is no water in the - Inadequate alimentacion - Correct the water filter.

hand piece. pressure water. - Adjust the water flux throu-
- Bad regulating of the water gh the actuator.
flux.

- The Curing Light does not - Battery in the handpiece - Recharge the handpiece on
work. without charge. the base for 3 hours.
- Overheating protection - Wait a few minutes.
activated “error code: oU. - Get in touch with the Gna-
- LED damaged “error tus technical assistance.
code: Er.

- The equipment is not - Resin not appropriate for - Acquire the appropriate
polymerizing the resins. the wavelength range of the resin for the wavelength of
LED curing lights. the curing light, i.e., which
- Light conductor fastened contain photoinitiators with
incorrectly. canforoquinone.
- Residue of resin in the - Fasten the light conductor
light correctly.
conductor. - Clean the light conductor.
- Light conductor with pro- - Remove the protection
tection cover. cover from the light con-
ductor.
- Inadequate luminous po- - Light conductor fastened - Fasten the light conductor
wer. incorrectly. correctly.
- Problems with the light - Replace the light conduc-
conductor. tor.
- Reduced capacity of the - Get in touch with the Gna-
battery. tus technical assistance.

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WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment is covered by the warranty terms counting from the date of installation,
as specifi ed below; provided that the defect has occurred in normal conditions of use and
that the equipment has not remained stored for more than 06 months counting from the
issue date of the sales document until the date of the actual installation.
- WARRANTY TERMS: Verify the guarantee certificate;
- LOSS OF THE WARRANTY:
A) Attempt to repair using an inadequate tool or by unauthorized technicians;
B) Installation of the equipment by an unauthorized technician;
C) Damage arising from inappropriate storage or signs of infringement;
D) Incorrect use of the equipment;
E) Use of a cleaning product not indicated by the factory;
F) Falls or blows which the equipment may undergo or lack of observation of an compliance
with the guidelines of the Owner’s Manual, which was delivered with the present document,
together with the equipment. Repair or replacement of parts during the warranty period
shall not extend the validity term of their warranty.
- This warranty doe snot exempt the customer from paying the service charge for the visit
and the travel expenses of the technician, except when the customer sends the equipment
to execute the maintenance inside the establishment of the technical assistance.
“Consumer Defense Code - art. 50, unique paragraph”.
- The Warranty Certifi cate comes with the product and must be filled in upon the date
of installation by the Gnatus Authorized Technician.
- Queries and information: GNATUS Help Desk (+55) 16 2102-5000.
- Check the warranty term attached to this manual.

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
The most important aspect related to equipment care is that concerning spare parts.
To guarantee the life span of your equipment, use only original Gnatus spare parts. They
are sure to follow the technical specifications and standards required by Gnatus.
We must also point out to you our chain of authorized dealers. Only dealers that make
part of this chain will be able to keep your equipment constantly new for they count on
technical assistants who have been trained and on spedific tools for the correct maintenance
of your equipment.
Doubts and information: GNATUS Call center (55-16) 2102-5000.

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