2Cleaning and Maintenance
To Clean Handpiece Attachments Manually
After every use perform the following:
1. Disconnect handpiece attachment from the coupler.
2. Press push button (or twist the clamping ring) to remove the bur or file.
3. Spray exterior of the attachment with Midwest PlusTM Cleaner. Scrub and rinse the attachment under warm tap water at 30ºC+/-
5ºC (86ºF+/-9ºF) with a soft brush or sponge for 20 seconds. While scrubbing and rinsing, it is best to keep the attachment in
the upright position.
4. Dry thoroughly
5. Make sure the fiber optic light port is scrubbed well. Once a week or as needed, gently rub an alcohol-soaked cotton swab
against the inside end of the fiber optic light to remove debris build up.
6. Lubricate and Expel the attachment using Midwest Plus Aerosol Spray.
7. While holding the can of Midwest PlusTM Aerosol Spray upright, insert the nozzle fully into the back-end of the attachment and
cover the head of the attachment with Midwest Spray Guard or a paper towel.
8. Spray no more than one (1) second
9. If excess debris appears, spray again but no more than (1) second.
10. Insert a bur into the attachment and connect the attachment to the motor.
11. To prevent any lubricant from going into the motor, always place the attachment head downwords before expelling.
12. Expel and run the attachment until it reaches normal speed, or until all excess lubricant is expelled (a minimum of 30 seconds).
13. After expelling, immediately remove attachment from the motor to prevent any excess lubricant from going into the motor.
14. Wipe off any excess lubricant on the outside of the attachment with a paper towel.
15. Sterilize the handpiece attachment per the Sterilization Section below.
