Ivoclar Vivadent Stratos 200 - Manual (Page 19)

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8. What If ...
8.1 Technical malfunctions
Error
Upper frame exceeds opening stop and
slips backwards.
Articulator cannot be openend when the
centric fixation lock is closed.
Joint bolt is damaged or grooved.
The surface of the articulator is
damaged or etched.
The surface of the apparatus is
scratched or damaged.
Cause/Description
The opening stop is not in place or defec-
tive.
Centric fixation has been fixed too
tighly.
The articulator was forcibly opened and
closed with the centric fixation fixed, with-
out the centric fixation being loosened.
Surface was cleaned with acid,
solvent or lye.
Surface was scratched with a sharp instru-
ment.
Action
Replace opening stop or mount it
properly.
Fix centric fixation less tightly.
Loosen centric fixation lock before opening
and closing the articulator.
Do not use acid, solvent or lye to clean the
apparatus.
Do not scratch the surface with a sharp
instrument.
8.2 Repairs
Rapairs may only be carried out by a certified Ivoclar Service Center. Please refer to the addresses mentioned in
Chapter 10. If repairs during the warranty period are not carried out by a certified Ivoclar Vivadent Service
Center, the warranty will expire immediately.
This chapter will help you to recognize malfunctions and take appropriate measures, or, if possible, to perform some repairs.