How to clean and maintain your Isolite Illuminated Dental Isolation System.

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HOW TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR
ILLUMINATED DENTAL ISOLATION SYSTEM

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Step One: Disassembly

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After Each Patient, Remove the Mouthpiece
from the Control Head and Safely Dispose of It.
Re-use of the mouthpiece can
result in the transmission of
infectious pathogens
SINGLE-USE MEANS SAFE.
Mouthpieces are single-use only
to eliminate the risk of patient
cross contamination.

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4 Remove the Vacuum Light Pipe from the Control Head
Press and hold the rectangular release button on the underside of the
Control Head to release and disconnect the Vacuum Light Pipe.

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5 Remove the LED Smart Stick
Remove the LED Smart Stick from
the Titanium Control Base by gently
pulling it out in an arcing motion.

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6 Remove the Control Head from the Power Hose
Carefully remove the Control
Head by grasping the end of
the Power Hose and pulling it
straight off.
DO NOT TWIST

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7 Cap the End of the Power Hose with the Suction Line Plug
Suction Line Plug

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8 Remove the Vacuum Levers from the Titanium Control Base
Remove the Vacuum Levers by
rotating the levers to the off
position. Keep pushing gently
until each lever pops out.
Titanium Control Base
Vacuum Levers

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9 Your System Is Now Properly Disassembled
Vacuum Light Pipe
LED Smart Stick
Titanium Control Base
Vacuum Levers

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Step Two: Surface Disinfection
Between Each Patient

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Between Each Patient, Perform a Surface
Disinfection of the LED Smart Stick
DO NOT SUBMERSE, AUTOCLAVE,
CHEMCLAVE, OR PLACE IN
ULSTRASONIC CLEANER
Follow the cleaning
recommendations provided
in the Instructions for Use
Wipe down the surface of the LED Smart
Stick with an intermediate level disinfectant
wipe with a claim to inactivate
Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Between Each Patient, Perform a Surface
Disinfection of the Titanium Control Base
Wipe down the surface of the Titanium
Control Base with an intermediate level
disinfectant wipe with a claim to inactivate
Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Titanium Control Base
Vacuum Levers

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Between each patient, perform a surface disinfection of the
Power Hose
Wipe down the surface of the Power Hose
with an intermediate level disinfectant wipe
with a claim to inactivate Mycobacterium
tuberculosis.

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Step Three: Cleaning

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Six Vacuum Light Pipes Are Provided So One
Is Always Ready When You Need It

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16 Clean the Vacuum Light Pipe
Using the provided Double End Tube Brush and a neutral pH (6.5-7.5) enzymatic cleaning solution,
remove biomatter and debris from the suction channels. After cleaning, rinse with tap water and dry.
DO NOT HOLD PARTS IN
CLEANING SOLUTION.

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17 Clean the Titanium Control Base
Using the provided Double End Tube Brush and a neutral pH (6.5-7.5) enzymatic cleaning solution, remove
biomatter and debris from the suction channels. After cleaning, rinse with tap water and dry.
DO NOT HOLD PARTS IN CLEANING
SOLUTION OR USE ULTRASONIC CLEANERS

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According to Frequency of Use, Regularly Clean the inside of
the Power Hose to Prevent Accumulation of Biofilm
PRIOR TO CLEANING, UNPLUG THE POWER
ADAPTER FROM THE POWER HOSE
Start by vacuuming water through the Power Hose.
Then, vacuum a dental hose cleaner with a pH
between 6 and 8, through the Power Hose per
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Step Three: Sterilization

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Follow the sterilization
recommendations provided
in the Instructions for Use
Before Use on a Patient, Sterilize the Vacuum Light Pipes

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21 Before Use on a Patient, Sterilize the Vacuum Light Pipes
Place the Vacuum Light Pipes into
an autoclave pouch and sterilize
in a steam autoclave using these
validated sterilization cycles.
Cycle Temperature Min. Exposure Time Min. Drying Time
Standard 121 °C / 250 °F 30 min 30 min
Standard 132 °C / 270 °F 15 min 15 min
Prevacuum 132 °C / 270 °F 4 min 20 min
Prevacuum 134 °C / 273 °F 3 min 20 min

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Follow the sterilization
recommendations provided
in the Instructions for Use
Weekly, or as Needed per Standard Office Protocol, Sterilize
the Titanium Control Base
Titanium Control Base
Vacuum Levers

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Weekly, or as Needed per Standard Office Protocol,
Sterilize the Titanium Control Base
Place the Titanium Control Base and
Vacuum Levers into an autoclave pouch
and sterilize in a steam autoclave using
these validated sterilization cycles.
Cycle Temperature Min. Exposure Time Min. Drying Time
Standard 121 °C / 250 °F 30 min 30 min
Standard 132 °C / 270 °F 15 min 15 min
Prevacuum 132 °C / 270 °F 4 min 20 min
Prevacuum 134 °C / 273 °F 3 min 20 min

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Step Four: Lubrication and Reassembly

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25 Inspect the Vacuum Lever O-rings for Damage
If the O-rings shows signs of cracking,
breakage, or crusty build-up that can
not be completely cleaned with a wet
cotton swab, the O-ring will need to
be removed and replaced.
If properly maintained and lubricated,
the O-ring can last for many months or years.

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26 If Necessary, Remove the O-ring from the Vacuum Levers
Using a probe with a point,
pinch and slide the O-ring to
one side to create a small loop.
Slide the O-ring off.
Insert the probe point under
the O-ring.

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27 Replace the O-ring on the Vacuum Levers
Roll the O-ring onto the end of the
Vacuum Lever valve barrel and into
the groove.
O-ring in place.

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28 Lubricate the Vacuum Lever O-rings
Coat the O-ring by applying a small
amount of the Dow 111 O-ring
Lubricant provided in the O-ring
Maintenance Kit.
THE VACUUM LEVER O-RINGS REQUIRE
REGULAR LUBRICATION TO OPERATE AT
PEAK EFFICIENCY.

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29 Inspect the Power Hose O-ring for Damage
If the O-ring shows signs of cracking,
breakage, or crusty build-up that can
not be completely cleaned with a wet
cotton swab, the O-ring will need to
be removed and replaced.
The O-ring is located less than ½ inch inside the
blue plastic fitting at the head of the Power Hose.

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30 If Necessary, Remove the O-ring from the Power Hose
Hold the head of the Power Hose and insert
a probe with a point under the O-ring.
Gently guide the probe around the groove.
The O-ring should come out.
Pull out the O-ring.

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31 Replace the O-ring on the Power Hose
Pinch the O-ring and insert
one end into the groove.
Using the probe, massage
the O-ring into the groove.

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32 Lubricate the Power Hose O-ring
Coat the O-ring by applying a small
amount of the Dow 111 O-ring
Lubricant provided in the O-ring
Maintenance Kit.
THE POWER HOSE O-RING
REQUIRES REGULAR LUBRICATION
TO OPERATE AT PEAK EFFICIENCY

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Reconnect the Control Head to the Power Hose
and Reinsert the LED Smart Stick

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34 Reattach the Vacuum Light Pipe to the Control Head

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