TORQTECH Red Band - Maintenance


CA-5IF(-O), CA-5IF-O-UM

1. Cleaning and Disinfection

Clean the parts in running water with a toothbrush.

Clean the spray hole(s) with the spray hole wire, and rinse off the handpiece in running water.
Attach a suitable adapter to the WL-clean can. Insert the adapter into the handpiece connection end. Spray 3 times for 2 seconds each. Remove the handpiece from the adapter and place it aside. Wait for at least 1 minute for the cleaning agent to work effectively.
Attach a suitable adapter to the WL-cid can. Insert the adapter into the handpiece connection end. Spray for approximately 3 to 5 seconds. Remove the handpiece from the adapter and place it aside. Wait for approximately 1 to 2 minutes for the disinfectant to work effectively.
Attach a suitable adapter to the WL-dry can or WL-Blow. Connect the WL-Blow to the compressed air line properly.
Insert the adapter into the handpiece connection end. Blow compressed air for approximately 3 seconds.

Wipe the whole handpiece with a piece of microfiber cloth (e.g., Toraysee for CE) that has been dampened with mikrozid AF liquid, FD322, or Rubbing alcohol.

 

2. Lubrication

*Be sure to lubricate the handpiece with the MORITA MULTI SPRAY after use with each patient. 
*Be sure to lubricate the handpiece after the cleaning and disinfection steps or before autoclaving.

CA-5IF(-O), CA-5IF(-O)-UM

Screw the spray nozzle onto the spray can, and then push the lever on the nozzle up in the direction of the arrow.

Cover the head of the handpiece with gauze, insert the chuck spray nozzle tip into the bur hole, and then spray for 2 seconds.

Push the lever back down.

Insert the nozzle into the connection end of the handpiece, hold it firmly and then spray for 2 seconds.

 

3. Removing Excess Oil

* After handpiece lubrication, be sure to remove excess oil.

Using an air blow gun, blow the handpiece connection for 20 to 30 seconds to get rid of any moisture left inside the handpiece. Wipe the excess oil from the handpiece with a gauze.

You can use MORITA's threeway syringe instead of an air blow gun. (In this case, attach the air nozzle to the tip of the threeway syringe. The air nozzle comes with a micromotor or its optional accessory.

Connect the handpiece to the motor, point the head down, and run the motor for about 30 seconds.  Use a piece of gauze to wipe off any oil that gets on the outside of the handpiece.

 

4. Inspection 

Test Chuck’s Gripping Strength
*Test the chuck’s gripping strength when you sense it is weakened or at least once a day.

Insert the chuck tester straight in until it lightly touches the chuck mechanism.

Press the push button firmly and insert the chuck grip tester straight at the same time.

Pull the chuck grip tester slowly until the groove is visible.

 

If you see a groove

Chuck’s gripping strength is normal.
Stop pulling as soon as you see the groove, and slowly return the chuck grip tester to its original position.
Press the push button firmly and pull the chuck grip tester out straight.

If you do not see a groove and the tester comes out
Chuck’s gripping strength is weakened.
Lubricate the chuck, and then recheck the gripping test.
If the gripping strength is not regained and it fails the test, replace the cartridge.


 

 

5. Packaging

Make sure that the handpieces are not wet, and then put them in individual sterilization pouches.
Use only sterilization pouches that conform to ISO 11607.

Do not use any sterilization pouches that contain hydrosoluble adhesive ingredients such as PVA (polyvinyl alcohol). Otherwise, its adhesive ingredient may seep into the handpiece during sterilization, resulting in a solid residue that may cause a failure to rotate properly or poor water delivery. Note that even ISO 11607 conformable sterilization pouches may contain PVA.

 

6. Sterilization

Autoclave the handpiece. After autoclaving, store them in a dry environment.
Recommended Temperatures and Time

Sterilizer Type Temperature Time Drying Time after Sterilization

Pre-vacuum Type

(Dynamic Air Removal, class B)

+134℃ (273.2℉) 3 minutes 10 minutes

Gravity Type

(except class B)

+134℃ (273.2℉)

+121℃ (249.8℉)

min. 6 minutes

min. 60 minutes

min. 10 minutes