denar® articulator system instruction manual - Whip Mix

Denar Combi II Articulator SystemCare and MaintenanceYour Whip Mix articulator is a precision instrument and requires care and maintenance.Periodic cleaning and lubricating as described below will assure prolongedlife and dependable service from the instrument. Failure to follow theseinstructions will void your warranty.CleaningUse a mild soap and water solution with a very soft brush to dissolve accumulationsof wax and to wash away carborundum grit. Then air dry and lubricate. DONOT use strong detergents, alkalies, gasoline or naphtha as cleaning agents!LubricationLubricate the working and bearing components with a thin film of sewing machineor high speed handpiece type oil. Wipe off excess oil to prevent accumulationsof dust or grit. A thin coating of petroleum jelly must be applied to allarticulator surfaces that will be contacted by the gypsum mounting material.StorageStore the articulator in a clean, dry atmosphere free of plaster and carborundumdust, away from acids, alkalies or corrosive medicaments. Wait a full dayafter mounting casts before storing the articulator in a carrying case orcorrugated carton. Moisture dissipation from the stone in an enclosed areacauses alkalinity of the stone mixture which can damage the articulator surface.ReferencesDawson, Peter E.: Evaluation and Treatmet of Occlusal Problems, Second Edition;1989Dawson, Peter E.: Functional Occlusion: From TMJ to Smile Design; August2006Lundeen H: Condylar Movement Patterns Engraved in Plastic Blocks, Journal ofProsthetic Dentistry 30 (6): 866-875; 1973Ricketts RM: Orthodontic Diagnosis and Planning: Their Roles in Preventativeand Rehabilitative Dentistry. Denver, 1982, Rocky Mountain Orthodontic.WarrantyWhip Mix Corporation warrants the articulator system to be free from defectsin material and/or workmanship for a period of one year. In the event of a defect,please notify the factory in writing of the defect prior to returning theinstrument. Whip Mix Corporation will, at its option, either repair, replace orissue credit for such defects.Because Whip Mix Corporation is continually advancing the design of its productsand manufacturing method, it reserves the right to improve, modify ordiscontinue products at any time, or to change specifications or prices withoutnotice and without incurring obligations.12