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Sirona DAC Universal

An indispensable item of equipment that cleans, lubricates and sterilizes up to six handpieces and turbines in one fully automated process that only takes 12 minutes. This optimizes hygiene procedures and makes sure patients benefit from the best possible level of hygiene. DAC Universal cleans the internal channels of the instruments as well as all external parts, and also lubricates and sterilizes them at a temperature of 134 degrees Celcius. This eliminates any risk of cross-contamination. The process also ensures the best possible maintenance of handpieces and turbines. DAC Universal also has a special program for cleaning wrapped instruments. All you need to do is to place the instruments on the lid and press the start button. It’s simple, clean and safe.

Handpieces/cycle	Up to 6
Cycle time	12 minutes including sterilisation
Compatibility	Adapters available for all major brands of handpiece.
Connections	Compressed air
Operation - Step 1	Flushes internal channels with cold water, then washes instruments externally with hot and cold water.
Operation - Step 2	Automatic lubrication.
Operation - Step 3	Steam sterilises (134oC) handpieces including back flushing of steam through internal channels. Instruments can be sterilised bagged or unbagged.
Handpiece types
Handpiece brands
Capacity of service oil container	200 ml
Capacity of cleaning fluid container
Air purge cycle
Printer	Dot matrix printer included
Dimensions of Unit	370 x 380 x 350 mm (closed) 370 x 380 x 530 mm (open)
Weight	23 kg
Training	Technical training included
Warranty	1 Year Parts / 1 Year Labour
States where support is available	NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, NT, TAS and NZ
Country of Manufacture	Germany

Optional lid for wrapped/bagged instruments.
Optional lid with basket for solid instruments.

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DAC UNIVERSAL. Hygiene benefits.

Hygiene is becoming even more important, yet it should not require too much effort in your daily practice. That is why our hygiene formula is: Safe. Clean. Rapid. DAC UNIVERSAL cleans, lubricates and sterilizes 6 instruments fully automatic at the touch of a button: for your patients' protection. It is thus more versatile than any other instrument reprocessing unit. DAC UNIVERSAL -- The universal combination autoclave.

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DAC UNIVERSAL. Hygiene benefits.

Hygiene is becoming even more important, yet it should not require too much effort in your daily practice. That is why our hygiene formula is: Safe. Clean. Rapid. DAC UNIVERSAL cleans, lubricates and sterilizes 6 instruments -- fully automatic at the touch of a button for your patients' protection. It is thus more versatile than any other instrument reprocessing unit. DAC UNIVERSAL -- The universal combination autoclave.

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