Piezo ultrasonic scaler for veterinary use only (144 pages)
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Vancouver WA 98682 USA Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia Tel (360) 254 2981 Fax (360) 254 2940 Tel (02) 9420 5766 Fax: (02) 9420 5677 Web Site: www.im3vet.com E-Mail: inquiries@im3vet.com Contact iM3 or your Distributor for your free Veterinary dental DVD “Open Up”...
High Speed Handpiece ………....................Low Speed Handpiece ......................iM3 Operator Safety Im3 Dental equipment should be operated by a qualified person—for animal use only For operator safety, it is recommended that safety goggles or visor, face mask and surgical gloves be worn during all procedures.
Mounts underneath the unit on the stainless steel stand—supplying air wherever the unit is to be used, and is considered more convenient than a noisy compressor which is usually situated in an- other room and requires a length of air line. iM3’s has produced an Oil free compressor - low main- tenance, oil free air.
Choice of Stand – Air operated long reach wall arm & Stainless Steel height adjustable floor stand. Exhaust collection bottle for high and low speed handpieces iM3 is a licensed trademark of iM3 Inc. Corian ® is a registered trademark of the DUPONT Company iM3 Dental Systems...
The amber bottle allows the use of CLS, which is light sensitive (contains chlorhexadine) Water/CLS selector toggle. Exhaust bottle for High and Low speed handpieces and CLS flush. Maintenance Instructions. New GS machines have the maintenance printed on the back of the machine. Height adjustable Stainless Steel instrument tray...
Page 5 (D) and (I) Connect quick disconnect line (grey plastic), to open/close compressor outlet tap (See page 28), Plug the unit into an electrical outlet and turn power board ON. iM3 Dental Systems...
80 psi (5.5Bar). If adjustment is required, please see page 27 for compressor pressure adjustment instructions. The pressure is set at the iM3 factory. Place the foot control pedal on the floor in front of the unit. The foot pedal operates the High and Low speed handpieces when depressed.
Distilled Water and CLS Enviro Solution Supply Each iM3 dental system is supplied with an amber or clear water bottle which should be filled only with distilled water to assist in preventing mineral or bacteria build up in the handpieces. This water bottle supplies the high speed handpieces, 3 way air water syringe and ultra sonic scaler coolant outlet .
Note: Failure to use distilled water will void the warranty. iM3 CLS Flush System The turbine in most high speed handpieces continues to revolve for a few seconds after use and acts as a miniature centrifugal pump, sucking back air and water containing mouth viruses and bacteria into the head of the handpiece.
Ultrasonic Scaler Coolant Outlet The Ultra Sonic coolant outlet is located on the back of the control box.Page 6 #2 This outlet provides coolant under pressure for an ultrasonic scaler. Water or CLS can be selected on the GS Deluxe. iM3 Dental Systems...
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The motor accommodates both doriot or ISO heads and its powerful torque is suitable for all low speed procedures. iM3 low speed handpieces feature a 5 blade turbine for greater torque, not found on other LS handpieces. iM3 5BT...
(2) 1:1 Straight Nose Cone Attachment Blue Band For (HP burs) and the use with the iM3 rodent kit. This includes a soft tissue protector with diamond bur and diamond disc.
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Blue 1:1 straight Nose Cone L6860 See operating instructions supplied with iM3 low speed handpiece Placing HP burs or doriot attachments in the iM3 low speed handpiece fitted with a 1:1 straight blue nose cone. Hold the handpiece and depress the chuck housing ring by gently twisting and pressing it toward the body of the handpiece ¼...
♦ Do not use bent or distorted burs. ♦ Lubricate daily, (see page 19). ♦ Always insert the burs to the full length of the chuck. ♦ When removing burs always push in before pulling out. ♦ iM3 Dental Systems...
Fiber Optics offers the advantage of a bright light directly over the work surface. The bulb switches on and off automatically when the foot control is depressed. Fibre optic lights in the high speed drill is an option on both the GS and GS deluxe dental units. Bulb Replacement 1.
M3 Autoclavable Bur Kits There are three Bur Kits in the iM3 range, the F.G. Dog (Friction Grip), F.G. Cats, and H.P. (Handpiece Burs). Each kit contains 10 burs of various sizes and applications. Each bur has been selected by a specialist Veterinary Dentist.
Handpiece Pressure Adjustment Handpiece Pressure Adjustment Each Handpiece should be set to a specific pressure. The Handpiece Pressure Adjustment is located underneath and to the rear of each Handpiece holder, and is a small knurled knob. Turn your unit on and select the Handpiece (high or low speed) to be adjusted, remove from a holder and depress the foot pedal.
OIL here Water intake hole Chip air hole (b) Exhaust hole Maintenance instructions are printed on the back of the dental machine NOTE: DON’T FORGET TO DEPRESS THE FOOT CONTROL AFTER OILING TO ENSURE LUBRICANT REACHES THE TURBINES. iM3 Dental Systems...
5. After lubricating items, insert bur into handpieces and operate for a few seconds to remove excess lubricant. Do not autoclave the high speed handpiece with a bur in the chuck. iM3 Dental Systems...
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7. Prophy heads washed under the tap after use still showed signs of blood coming from the drive mecha- nism (TV program). iM3 has developed a new solution and method of dispensing it into the air and water lines of Veterinary Dental Units. It may also be used in the water system of Ultrasonic Scalers.
2 drops gasket. If worn structions for the Low speed Oil with Triflow® above. Teflon Lubricant. Prophy Head Dispose of prophy R&R Oscillat- head between pa- tients to prevent cross contanima- tion iM3 Dental Systems...
To ensure the Silent Hurricane Compressor Motor is not subjected to higher than normal operating temperatures, each iM3 Dental unit should be checked for air leaks at regular intervals, the easiest way to check for air leaks is to pump the compressor tank up to 110 p.s.i./7.5 BAR.
Silent Hurricane Oil Free Compressor Circuit breaker located on the side of Black electrical box. Push to Reset Air to dental machine ON/ OFF tap is on when in line Compressor ON/OFF with outlet pressure switch Pictured in Off/closed posi-...
Danger High voltage used on this equipment. Isolate from mains before removing any covers, which should only be carried out by a qualified electrician . Ensure power outlet is adequately rated for this unit. iM3 Dental Systems...
See Adjusting Regulator Air Pressure on Page 24. being delivered. Contact iM3 for your yearly compressor service kit. Compressor air regulator adjustment knob Air ON / OFF (valve pictured Air inlet quick discon- Compressor tank drain, located un-...
To install a new toggle, locate the desired position, push and rotate a 1/4 turn clockwise. New toggles can be ordered from iM3 and installed by the user. Toggles can be installed in the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions. If the toggle is in the wrong position simply remove and reposition.
1. Chuck housing screw missing. 1. Replace chuck housing Open or Close screw, contact your local 2. Improper lubrication. official iM3 Service Centre. 2. See lubrication instruc- tions, on page 19. iM3 Inc iM3 Pty Ltd 12119 NE 99th Street Suite 2060...
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