Air and Water Adjustment1. AirPressure–

WARNING: To prevent premature damage to the turbine, do not exceed 34 psi when using a HiFlo swivel.

Usinganairpressuregauge,StarDentalPart#262591for4/6-Line,setpressureforto30-34psiforHiFloswivelsandforallnon-HiFloswivelssetpressureto34-42psi.

Ifagaugeisnotavailable,setpressureatdeliveryheadallowing1psipressurelossforeveryfootoftubing.(SeeSpecifications forrecommendedoperationalpressure.)

Forexample,ifyouwanttooperateat34psiandyouareusingeither5feetor12feetoftubing,thenthepressureshouldbesetatthedeliveryheadtocompensatefortheairpressurelosses.

5feettubing 34psi+5psi=39psi

12feettubing 34psi+12psi=46psi

2. WaterPressure–

Adjustwatervolumeatthedeliveryheadtoobtainasatisfactoryspraymist.

Handpiece Operation

Cleaning & Sterilization

CAUTION: Prior to cleaning, let lamp cool a few minutes, then remove. After cleaning, let lamp dry completely before reinstalling.Note:Do not attempt to disassemble handpiece or swivel.

TheSolara HandpiecescontainasophisticatedLubeFreeceramicturbinebearing.Lubricationofthebearingisneverrequired.ThisLubeFreefeatureinsuresthatresiduallubricantisneverexpelledintotheoralcavity.CLEANING External SurfacesToremovedebrisfromexternalsurfaces,cleanusingasmalltoothbrushwithisopropylalcohol.Drythoroughly.

PLEASE NOTE: to ensure that your High-Speed chuck continues to be in optimum working condition, clean once a week with Junk-Out High-Speed Chuck Cleaner Kit P/N 263790:Shake well before use-Installbrushtohandle.Seediagramatright.-Useonenewbrushpercleaningapplication. - Do not reuse brushes.-Removeburfromchuck. -Dipbrushintobottle.-Removeexcesscleanerfromthebrush. -Insertbrushintoburendofturbine.-Cleangentlybyrotatingandinsertingthebrushinandoutoftheturbine.-Repeatprocessifnecessary.Reseal cap on bottle immediately after use to reduce evaporation.

CLEANING Optical SurfacesEveryexposedopticalsurfaceoftheSolara FiberOpticHandpieceaccumulatesdebriswhichultimatelydecreaseslightoutput.Tomaintainmaximumintensity,cleaneachsurfacewithanalcoholsoakedcottonswab.Usefirmrubbingmotiontoremovedebrisandmineraldeposits.Seethefollowingillustrationdenotingeachofthesevensurfacestoclean.

CLEANING the Mating Parts of the SwivelTooptimizeoperationof theswiveldisconnectmechanism,swaball internalsurfacesofhandpiecewithacottonswabsoakedinisopropylalcoholuntilclean.Dryusingsyringeair.Cleanareafrombearing/springassemblyatrearofswivelusingisopropylalcoholandatoothbrush.Dryusingsyringeair.

CLEANING the Swivel1. Disconnecthandpiecefromswivel;disconnectswivelfromtubingbyrotatingcouplerinopposite

directionasshowninHandpiece Installation.Depressfootcontrol;verifywaterexitstubing.2. ConnectswiveltotubingbyfollowingstepsinHandpiece Installation.Depressfootcontrol;if

almostnowaterexitsfrontofswivel,cleanasfollows.3. Removeswivelandfindwatertubeonfrontfaceofswivel.

Seeillustration.4. Insertcleaningwire,StarDentalPart#256719,intowatertube.Movewirebackandforthtoloosen

debrisatblockage.5. Removewireandapplyablastofairintowatertubewithsyringeair.

Bearing/Spring Assy.Clean

Clean Internal Surfaces

Water Tube

4-line HiFlo F.O. Swivel

7 Fiber Optic Surfaces

Swivel

(1)

Fiber Optic Lamp

(7) (6) (5)

(4)

(2)

(3)

Solara®HighSpeedHandpiecesaredesignedtofitaStarDental®360°quickdisconnectswivel.TheSolara® connectstostandard4-lineISOfiberoptictubingandstandard4/6-lineISOfiberoptictubing.

•Specifications•HandpieceInstallation

•HandpieceOperation•SafetyRules

•Cleaning&Sterilization•Troubleshooting

Contents

Type: Highspeedfiberopticwithaswivel&replaceableturbine.(Swivelsoldseparately.) OperatingAirPressure: 30to34psi AirConsumption: 2.0SCFM@34psi NoLoadSpeed: 430,000rpm Connection: 360°quickdisconnectswivelwith4-lineISOconfiguration&fiberoptics. 4/6lineISOfiberoptictubing. Power: 18watts Weight: 32g

Specifications (Nominal)

Note: Filter air and water supplies, recommended filtration: 25 microns. Soften and deionize water. Be sure filters operate efficiently.

Handpiece Installation

1. Grasptheswivelinfrontofthebearingassemblybetweenthethumbandindexfingerasshown.

2. SlidetubingcoupleruntiltheendoftheISOconnectorisexposed;holdinhandasshownwithfingerssecuringthetubing.

3. AlignandinsertswiveltubesintotheISOconnectorholes.

4. Whileapplyingslightpressuretoholdfittingsintheconnectorholes,slidecouplerforwardandengagethreads.Continuethreadingcouplerclockwiseuntilhandtightagainsttheswivel.

5. Usingthewrenchasshown,tightentheswiveltotubingcoupleruntilsnug.Besuretoturntubingcoupler,notswivel.DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.Connecthandpiecetoswivel.

Note:This joint loosens over time, resulting in loss of power. Check for tightness periodically.

Swivel ISO Connector

Tubing Coupler

Tubing

BearingAssembly

Wrench

Tubing Coupler

Turn tubing coupler while holding swivel in place

1

2

3

CLEANING BursNOTE:BursMustBeCleanedandSterilizedAfterEachPatient.CleaningDiamondBurs: -Aftereachuse,cleanthediamondburbyrunningitagainstawetdiamondcleaningstone. -Tomechanicallyclean,thediamondburshouldbeheldinasolutionofeitherenzymaticpresoakorwater. -Rinsetheburthoroughlyandallowittodry. -Sterilize–SeeSterilizationCleaningCarbideBurs: -Aftereachuse,presoaktheburinsolutionofeitherenzymaticpresoakorwater. -Rinsetheburthoroughlyandallowittodry. -Theburmaybecleanedwithanautoclavableburbrushtoremoveanyresistantdebrisfromthebur. -Sterilize–SeeSterilization

•TurbineReplacement•ReplacementPartNumbers•Warranty

Sterilizableupto135°C135°C

WARNING:Alwaysinserttheburfulllengthofthechuck.Ifyouattempttoextenditfromthechuck,theburmaydislodgeduringuseandcauseinjurytoyouoryourpatient.

CAUTION: Replacetheturbinewhenthehandpiecefailstoachievefullspeedand/orincreasessharplyinnoiselevel.Thisisanindicationofafailingturbine.Afailingturbinewillreducetheeffiencyofthehandpieceandmayresultinendcapheatup.See"TurbineReplacement".

Use standard length concentric diamond and carbide burs with .0628" nominal diameterfrictiongripshanksdesignedforhighspeedhandpieces.EveryStarDentalDiamondBurmeetsspecificationsbelowforrecommended lengths.Contactyourdealer foracomplete listofStarDentalDiamondand/orCarbideBurs.StarDentalautochuckturbineshavethefollowingburrequirements:

Autochuck Bur Changing SystemMaximum 24.0 mm

OVERALL LENGTH

Minimum7.3 mm

Shank Length

Useonlyburswithhardened,temperedsteelshanksorcarbideshanks.EveryStarDentalBurmaintainsrequiredhardness.Beforeuse,verifyconcentricrotationbyoperatinghandpieceoutsidetheoralcavityinasafeplace.

Note: Do not use burs that produce excessive noise or do not run concentrically. Do not use burs that are modified, eccentrically designed, or have bent or ‘soft’ (non-heat treated) shanks.

Autochuck Bur Changing System1. Insertburintoautochuckuntilresistanceisfelt.

2.Depressautochuckendcapbuttonandcontinuetofeed-inburuntilitclicksandstops.

3.Releaseendcapbutton.Now,applylightinwardforcetothedentalbur.Thiswillhelpsetthechuckingmechanismforinitialstartup.(Alwaystugonburafterithasbeeninstalledtoconfirmthatitissecured).

CAUTION: Never depress the autochuck end cap button or rest the end cap against anypart of the oral anatomy during handpiece operation. Depressing the end cap while a bur is rotating can activate the chuck mechanism and result in end cap heat-up and/or loss of bur retention.

1. To remove,grasphandpiecefirmlysoyourthumbtouchestheendcapandpushuntilaslight‘click’isnoticed.

2.Pullburstraightout.

3.Releaseendcap.

Safety RulesPLEASE OBSERVE SAFETY RULES1.Alwaystugonburafterchuckisloadedtoconfirmthattheburissecured.2.Beforeuse,verifyconcentricrotationbyoperatingthehandpieceoutsidetheoralcavityinasafeplace.Donotusebursthatdonot

runconcentricallyorproduceexcessivenoise.3.Neveroperatehandpiecewithoutaburinstalled.4.Alwaysuseburswithanoveralllengthoflessthan24mm.Theshanklengthmustbeatleast7.3mm.Thisincludesmostshort

shankburs.5.Whenusingtheautochuck,neverdepressendcapwhileburisrotating.6. Useonlyrecommendedburstopreventdamagetoautochuckandinsomecasestopreventbursfromimproperor incorrect

placement.Animproperlyclampedburmaydislodgeduringuse,causinginjurytoyouoryourpatient.Asuddenhigh-pitchedsoundorincreasedvibrationwhilehandpieceisoperatingalertstheoperatortothepossibilitythatthechuckisnotclampedsufficientlytoretaintheburorabentburisinserted.

STERILIZATIONHandpieceandbursMustbecleanedandsterilizedaftereachpatient.Note:To Prevent Damage To the Bur, Use an Autoclavable Bur Block.Awrappedhandpieceorburshouldbesteamsterilizedat132°Cforaminimumof10minutesorat121°Cforaminimumof50minutes.Donotexceed135°C.Anunwrappedhandpieceorburshouldbesteamsterilizedat132°Cforaminimumof8minutesorat121°Cforaminimumof30minutes.Donotexceed135°C.Note:An unwrapped handpiece or bur needs to be used immediately or sterility is not maintained.

Donotexceedthesterilizermanufacturer’sguidelinesforloadcapacity.Useonlypaperorpaper/plasticbags.Alwaysusecompletedrycycleofsterilizer.Alwaysallowproducttocoolinbagtoroomtemperaturepriortousing.Contactyoursterilizermanufacturerifmoistureremainsinsidebagandonproductafterdrying.CAUTION: Use steam sterilization exclusively for complete sterility. Never dry heat sterilize, ultrasonically clean, or expose handpiece, bur or swivel to chemical disinfection or cold sterilization by:

• Immersion techniques or Surgical milk• Surface wipes, Hand soaps, or Detergents

• Surface sprays• Sterilization bags containing disinfectants

M A K E S Y O U R P R A C T I C E P E R F E C T ®

Solara® LubeFree HandpieceInstruction Manual

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Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a dentist. 866.DTE.INFO (383.4636)

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DO NOT USE FOR ORAL SURGERY

Problem: IMPROPER SPRAY Cause: Cloggedfilters,tubesorwaterports Correction: Inspectandcleanwaterfilterindeliveryhead.Disconnecthandpiece. Depressfootcontrol;verifywaterexitstheswivel. (Ifwaterdoesnotcomefromswivel,refertoCleaning the Swivel.)

Cause: Brittlehandpiecesiliconerubberseal Correction: Replacesiliconerubberseal

Cause: SwivelO-ringsworn Correction: ReplaceO-rings,StarDentalPart#259884orStarDental Part#263771forHiFloswivels.

Cause: Cloggedsprayports Correction: Useclean-outwiretounclogports.

See "Turbine Replacement" for Replacement Instructions

Problem: BUR LOCKS IN AUTOCHUCK Cause: Debrisbuild-upinchuckingmechanism Correction: CleanwithJunk-OutChuckCleanerPartNumber263790

Cause: Useofnon-ISOburs Correction: AlwaysuseISOburs.

Problem: BUR SLIPS IN AUTOCHUCK Cause: Debrisbuild-upinchuckingmechanism Correction: CleanwithJunk-OutChuckCleanerPartNumber263790

Cause: Useofnon-ISOburs Correction: AlwaysuseISOburs.

Note:Always use ISO burs to prevent locking and slipping of burs in autochuck. If problems of locking and slipping continue, replace worn autochuck immediately with LubeFree Autochuck Turbine Replacement Kit, StarDental Part #263739. If any problem persists, contact dealer for further assistance.

Troubleshooting

Turbine ReplacementNote:Replace the turbine when the handpiece fails to achieve full speed and/or increases sharply in noise level. The replacement cartridge is available from your dealer and is easily replaced in the office. When ordering a replacement, be sure to order StarDental Autochuck Turbine Replacement Kit, StarDental Part #263739.

1.Removeoldendcapandturbineorcanisterassembly.

2. Inspecthousingbeforecleaning.Removeanyobviousdebristopreventdamageandtoinsureperformanceofturbine.

3. Connecthandpieceandrunairthroughturbinehousingwithoutturbineinstalledfor5seconds.

4. Cleanhousingthoroughlywithcottonswabandisopropylalcohol.Drywithsyringeair.

5. Placeturbineassemblyintohousingandgentlyinsertasshown.

6. Positionandengagethreadsofendcapintothehousingbyhanduntilsnug.

7. TightenendcapwiththecombinationendcapwrenchemployingthewrenchopeningmarkedACasshown.Positionthewrenchwithmarkedsidefacingendcapforbestwrenchcontrol.

Note:Swivel assemblies sold separately.

SOLARASolaraFiberOpticHandpiecewithLubeFreeAutochuckTurbine...................................................................................263718LubeFreeVortexAutochuckTurbineReplacementKit.....................................................................................................263739SolaraReplacementEndCap...........................................................................................................................................263744EndCapWrench...............................................................................................................................................................203048

HiFlo 4-LINE SWIVELSwivelAssembly:HiFlo4-lineFiberOptic........................................................................................................................263758RearSeal,HiFlo4-lineFiberOpticSwivel(Packageof3)................................................................................................263734SwivelO-RingKitforHiFloSwivel(2Large,2Small)......................................................................................................263771

HiFlo 6-PIN SWIVELHiFlo6-PinSwivel,3.3volts.............................................................................................................................................263772HiFlo6-PinSwivel,3.1volts.............................................................................................................................................263773RearSeal,HiFlo6-pinFiberOpticSwivel(Packageof3)................................................................................................263770SwivelO-RingKitforHiFloSwivel(2Large,2Small)......................................................................................................263771

ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT PARTSLampwithspring(Packageof2)....................................................................................................................................260986ReplacementLamp,6-pin 3.3VdcforStarBrightF.O.(Packageof2)...............................................................................262522ReplacementLamp,6-pin 3.1Vdcfornon-Startubing(Packageof2).............................................................................262962SwivelO-RingKitfor259716,262530,and263255(2Large,2Small)............................................................................259884AirPressureGauge(ISO4/6-line).....................................................................................................................................262591CleaningWire(Gauge:0.008,Packageof2).....................................................................................................................256719ISOTubingSetScrew(Packageof2)................................................................................................................................261355AllenWrench.035............................................................................................................................................................280830Junk-OutHigh-SpeedChuckCleaner...............................................................................................................................263790

Always insist on StarDental Parts for best performance.

Replacement Part Numbers

Description Item Number

For new products, manuals and technical information, call 1-866-DTE-INFO or visit our web site @ www.dentalez.com

Problem: NO LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT LIGHT Cause: Electricalconnections Correction: Verifyconnections:walloutlet-powerpack,powerpack-lampcontrol,andlampcontrol-tubingconnector.

Cause: Crimpedsignalairlinetolampcontrol Correction: Straightensignalairlinetoallowairflow.

Cause: COLORight® Tubing,oilonlampcontactpoints Correction: Removelampfromtubing;cleanspring,frontandrearsocketsandlampcontactswithisopropylalcohol.

Cause: COLORight Tubing,lampburnedout Correction: ReplaceKrypton-HalogenlampwithStarDental®Part#260986.

Cause: COLORight Tubing,wirebrokenattubingcoupler Correction: Re-stripwire1/8"andlockwithsetscrew,StarDentalPart#261355.Use.035Allenwrench, StarDentalPart#280830.

Cause: StarBright® Tubing,corrosiononlampcontactpins Correction: Removelamp(locatedintheStarBrightswivelconnector)andcleancontactpinswithisopropylalcohol.

Cause: StarBright Tubing,lampburnedout Correction: ReplaceXenon-HalogenlampwithStarDentalPart#262522,or,whenoperatingwithanon-StarDentalF.O. system,useStarDentalPart#262962.(ConsultyourOperator’sManualforcorrectvoltage.)

Problem: YELLOWISH LIGHT Cause: Debrisonopticalsurfaces

Correction: Cleanallexposedopticalsurfaces.(RefertoCleaning.)

Problem: REDUCED LIGHT Cause: Lowvoltage

Correction: RefertoCOLORightorStarBright Fiber Optic Electrical System & Handpiece Tubing Instruction Manual or contactStarDentalCustomerServiceat1-866-DTE-INFO.

Cause: COLORightSystem,lamp

Correction: ReplaceKrypton-HalogenlampwithStarDentalPart#260986.

Cause: StarBright System,lamp Correction: Replacelampin6-pinswivelwithStarDentalPart#262522,or,whenoperatingwithanon-StarDentalF.O. system,useStarDentalPart#262962.(ConsultyourOperator’sManualforcorrectvoltage.)

Problem: LACK OF POWER Cause: Airpressuretoolow

Correction: Verifyproperhandpieceairpressure.(RefertoHandpiece Installation.)

Cause: Crimpedtubing

Correction: Straightentubinginsideandoutsidedeliveryhead.

Cause: Debrisbuildup

Correction: Cleaninsideofhousingandendcapwithswabandalcohol.LubricateinsideofhousingwithDentaLube II beforeassembly.

Note:Before cleaning, check for and remove any debris from turbine housing to prevent damage and to insure turbine performance.

Cause: Wornoutturbine

Correction: RefertoTurbine Replacement.

Cause: Swivelnotthreadedfullyontotubing

Correction: RefertoHandpiece Installation.

Problem: WATER LEAKAGE Cause: Brittlehandpiecesiliconerubberseal

Correction: Replacesiliconerubbersealfor4-line,“Green”StarDentalPart#202897,andfor6-line, “Green”StarDentalPart#262520.For4-lineHiFloswivel,replace“Black”StarDental Part#263734andfor6-pinHiFloswivel,“Black”StarDentalPart#263770.

Cause: SwivelO-ringsworn Correction: ReplacebothO-ringsonanyswivelwithStarDentalPart#259884orStarDentalPart #263771fortheHiFloswivels.RefertoO-ring and Rear Seal Replacementfrom HiFlo Swivel Connector Manual, StarDentalPart#063776.

Problem: SWIVEL WILL NOT DISENGAGE FROM HANDPIECE Cause: Buildupofdebris Correction: PlacetwodropsofDentaLube IIintoswivel/tubingconnectorarea.Rotateswiveltocirculatelube.Disengage handpiece.Contactdealerifunabletodisengageswivel.Topreventrecurrence,refertoCleaning

Clean debris from inside of housing

Bearings

Swivel O-rings at the front of the swivel

DentalEZ Dental Products (GB) Ltd., Cleveland Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DY, ENGLAND063766 C Date of Issue 10/01/2010

Division of DentalEZ Group Lancaster, PA 17601 U.S.A.

Printed in the U.S.A.©2010 DentalEZ, Inc.

Limited WarrantyStarDental® Solara® Handpieces, including swivel andLubeFreeTurbinewithAutochuck, arewarrantedagainstdefects inmaterial andworkmanshipfor12monthsfromdateofpurchase.Thefiberopticsarewarrantedforaperiodof5years.Thiswarrantyissubjecttothefollowingconditions:Handpieces,swivelandLubeFreeTurbinewithAutochuckmustnotbeabusedandmusthavebeenoperatedinaccordancewithproceduresdetailedinthismanual.AnyreplacementpartsmustbegenuineStarDentalparts.Warrantyvalidationcardmustbecompletedandreturnedwithin15daysofpurchase.StarDentalwill,withoutcharge,repairorreplace(atitssolediscretion)anydefectivepart(s)coveredinthiswarranty,providingaboveconditionsaremetandtheproductisreturnedthroughanauthorizedStarDentaldealer.Youmusthaveacopyofyouroriginalinvoicetoqualify.

THISWARRANTYISINLIEUOFALLOTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSEDORIMPLIED,INCLUDINGTHEWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORUSE.

Product complieswith MDD 93/42/EEC

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Center Spray Tube

LubeFree Autochuck

Wrench Opening Housing

Spray port

Remove before inserting wire

LubeFree Autochuck

Important Notice About Returning Product To The DentalEZ Group

Anyone wishing to return any DentalEZ Group product to a DentalEZ facility MUST obtain the proper RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER from the Customer Service Department. The RA Number must appear clearly marked on both the outside and inside of the returned product carton. When calling for a return authorization number you will be asked to provide the following information:

To Obtain A Return Authorization

Number Call 1-866-DTE-INFO

• Product Name, Model Number or Part Number• Serial Number of Product• Dealer Return Purchase Order Number• Reason For Return• Copy of Invoice Showing Purchase

Items will be evaluated. Return Authorization Number is not a guarantee for credit. Your cooperation with this procedure will help us expedite processing of any returns.