Instructions: operation
Connect the Powder Meister® to the dental office air supply
The Powder Meister® may easily be connected to the dental unit air supply with any of the following adapters:
Quick disconnect. Requires a corresponding female connection in the dental unit.
4 hole handpiece hose adapter
Other handpiece hose adapters are available for Sirona, Kavo, NSK, BienAir, and W&H handpiece hose connections.
As of July 2006 all Powder Meisters® have been shipped with an adjustable air regulator. This regulator has been pre-set to provide optimum powder flow at a standard dental office air pressure of 80 PSI. For slightly lower air pressure settings or to compensate for personal preference, adjust the side screw to modify powder flow. Turn the screw counterclockwise to increase powder flow or clockwise to reduce powder flow. NOTE: AIR PRESSURE THAT IS TOO LOW CAUSES CLOGGING OF THE POWDERING NOZZLE! The Powder Meister® requires a minimum of 3 bars (43.5 psi) of air pressure.
Place only Vita CEREC powder in the Powder Meister®. The use of any other imaging powder will provide unsatisfactory results.
| Use the fill line as a guide for how much powder to place in the bottle. |
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| A small amount of powder in the bottle is recommended for new users. |
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| A larger amount of powder will increase the speed of powder application. |
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| Caution! Too much powder will cause clumping and will reduce the effectiveness of the powder filtration mechanism. When in doubt, use less rather than more powder. |
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Connect the Powder Meister® to the dental office air supply. This air supply must be unregulated -- in most dental offices, this is around 80 psi. The built-in air regulator of the Powder Meister® will reduce this air pressure to the ideal amount for optimal powdering. Note: air pressure significantly lower than 80 PSI can cause cause the built-in Powder Meister® air regulator to not function properly.
Pull back on the nozzle to start powder flow. It's that easy! The action of the nozzle is all the way on or all the way off. There is no need to try to regulate the powder flow by attempting to pull the nozzle part way back to reduce the powder flow. It is virtually impossible to over-powder with this instrument so don't worry about trying to regulate the powder levels by partially pulling the nozzle back. Pull the nozzle back and get the job done
Following the above directions will result in a smooth application of a fine powder spray with no clumping. The design of the All-New Powder Meister® eliminates the need to filter imaging powder. Remember, the more powder in the bottle, the greater amount of powder flow!
Avoid turning the Powder Meister® upside down! This will cause excess powder to get into the exit hole and will result in clumping of the powder when powdering is next initiated.
This can be avoided. If the instrument has been turned upside down or on its side, tap the bottle against a hard surface to bring excess powder to the bottom of the bottle. Any accumulated excess powder can also be cleared from the powder tube by expressing it in a non-critical area of a neighboring tooth.
To keep the Powder Meister® upright, order the stainless steel Powder Meister holder from Patterson Dental. Order number PM-07 4615092
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