AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Do not store the device in humid surroundings. Do not place the device where it may come in contact with liquids. Do not expose
the device to any heat sources. Do not charge, operate, or store the device at high temperatures. Comply with the specified operating
and storage conditions.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Ultradent BFC3 Powered Impression Gun is an electric device designed to meet worldwide safety standards. To avoid electric shock:• Do not attempt to open or alter the unit in any way. Any attempt to open the unit will invalidate the warranty. Only the service centers
authorized by Practicon can open the unit housing and repair the device.
• Do not put any foreign objects into the housing of the unit.
BATTERY
Do not store at temperatures above 104°F (40°C). If unit is stored six months or longer, recharge battery fully before using.
DISPOSALFor environmental reasons, please dispose of unit according to local environmental guidelines or regulations regarding lithium-ion
batteries. Do not dispose of unit in fire.

Quick Start

Ultradent BFC3
Powered Impression Gun™

WARNINGS™

Instructions for UseCharge your Ultradent BFC3 Powered
Impression Gun for three hours or until
the LED on the battery charger turns
from red to green.

Thank you for purchasing the Ultradent BFC3 (Better Faster Comfort, Control, Compatibility)
Powered Impression Gun, the first cordless, handheld, motorized impression gun that
dispenses standard 25 ml, 50 ml, and 75 ml 1:1 or 2:1 automix cartridges. With proper useand care, the BFC3 impression gun will make your procedures faster and easier than ever.
Please read and understand all instructions before using this device, and save thismanual for your reference. This manual is subject to change without notice.

REPAIRS AND DEFECTS
Do not use the device if you suspect it is damaged or defective. If batteries are defective, do not transport the device by air under
any circumstances.
Insert a plunger into the front of the
BFC3 impression gun. Push up on
the back plunger release lever to allow
the plunger to slide completely into
the BFC3 impression gun.

Warranty

Ultradent warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, deemed as the dateof the invoice. Units returned due to manufacturing defects within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at our discretion. The following
are expressly excluded from the warranty:

PACKAGE CONTENTS• Damage and/or failure of the equipment caused by dropping and/or jolting during handling after purchase and/or during normal use.

E

• Damage and/or failure of the equipment caused by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, lightning, pollution, incorrect electricalvoltage, and voltage spikes.

Item

IMPROPER USE OR ANY ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE UNIT WILLINVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
PURCHASE INFORMATION
Record information about your Ultradent BFC3 Powered Impression Gunpurchase in the space below.
Serial Number __________________________________________A

Date of Invoice __________________________________________SN

REPLACEMENT PARTS
Only use original Ultradent components/accessories.
Item Number

Description

Qty/Unit

5568

Plunger Set

1 ea 50 ml and 75 ml

5569

Battery Charger

1 ea

BCDF

Description

Qty

AUltradent BFC3 PoweredImpression Gun1BCountertop Stand

1C50 ml/25 ml Plunger

1

D75 ml Plunger

1E

Battery Charger

1F

Instructions for Use

1Insert material cartridge into theBFC3 impression gun with the cartridge
notch facing down. Close the cartridgedoor completely.

SYMBOLS USEDHazard
warning

Read instructions
before use

SN

Serialnumber

Keep dry

Manufactured by Practicon, 1112 Sugg Parkway, Greenville, NC 27834 USA
Made in the USA from U.S. and globally sourced materials. Distributed by
Ultradent Products Inc., 505 West Ultradent Drive, South Jordan, Utah 84095

Manufacturer

Do not disposeof with normalhousehold waste

IPX0 Ordinaryequipment

800.552 .5512 | ULTRADENT.COM
1011586AR02 112222

Attach new mixing tip to material
cartridge. Mixing tip hub color mustmatch material cartridge cap color.

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Product Information
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Use only the charger that came with your Ultradent BFC3 PoweredImpression Gun. Use of another charger could damage the unit andwill void the warranty.

ULTRADENT BFC3 POWERED IMPRESSION GUN COMPONENTS AND CONTROLSGK

Adjust the dispensing speed.
Ultradent recommends using a slower
speed for lighter body materials.

LMNH

G Cartridge doorRaise to open and insert/remove automix
cartridge. Close completely before use.

H Dispensing activation trigger

JJ

Dispensing speed control
Adjustable from 0.6 ml/sec. (min)to 1.7 ml/sec. (max)K Low battery LED

L Plunger slot
M Plunger release lever

CHARGE THE BATTERY FULLY BEFORE USING THE ULTRADENT BFC3 POWERED IMPRESSION GUNFOR THE FIRST TIME
Insert the charging cable into the connector N at the base of the BFC3 impression gun handle and then place the BFC3 impression gun intothe stand so the charging cable extends out the back of the stand. The LED indicator on the battery charger will change from red to green when
the battery is fully charged. A full charge can take up to 2 1⁄2 hours.
DISCONNECT CHARGER FROM ULTRADENT BFC3 POWERED IMPRESSION GUN PRIOR TO USE.
UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTED.

The BFC3 impression gun can be cleaned
with surface disinfectant. Do not autoclave
your BFC3 impression gun.

Should your Ultradent BFC3 Powered
Impression Gun not perform as expected, pleaserefer to all printed instructions included withyour BFC3 impression gun, or call our toll-freenumber at 1.800.552.5512 and speak with ourcustomer service representatives.

Clean the body of the device and plungers with disinfectant wipes.
Follow all disinfectant manufacturer’s guidelines for use.
• Do not use any cleaner containing bleach.
• Do not immerse in liquid.
• Do not place in autoclave.

The BFC3 impression gun battery is rated for 500 recharges (about30,000 cartridges) before replacement will be required. Contact
Ultradent for battery replacement service. Do not attempt to open
the unit or service the battery.

Press upward to insert, withdraw,
or remove plunger

N Battery charger connector

After impression has been completed,wipe down tips, cartridge, and BFC3
impression gun with an appropriate
surface disinfectant and leave used
tip in place to prevent product fromcontamination or drying out.

With a fully charged battery, the BFC3 impression gun can dispense
about 60 full 50 ml heavy-body VPS cartridges. When battery output
is reduced, the low battery LED K will illuminate, indicating thatthe BFC3 impression gun battery should be charged soon. The BFC3
impression gun will dispense up to 10 full cartridges after the low
battery LED illuminates.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
This product must be disinfected for each patient. Failure to follow
these guidelines could damage the device and void the warranty.

TROUBLESHOOTING
ProblemResolution

Cannot insert plunger

Insert the plunger into the slot on the front of the unit teeth side down.
The slot is keyed so that the plunger can only go in one way.

Dispensing is too slow/fast

Adjust the dispensing speed control to increase/decrease the flow.

Unit will not dispense materialCartridge is empty and auto-stop engaged; replace cartridge.
Battery charger is still connected to unit (by design, unit will not operate with charger connected);
disconnect battery charger from BFC3 impression gun.

Popping or clicking noise
when dispensing material

Plunger has been damaged as a result of using an old or incorrectly sized mixing tip.
Contact Ultradent .

Battery will not charge

Contact Ultradent for battery service. Do not attempt to open the unit or service
the battery.

PREPARING THE ULTRADENT BFC3POWERED IMPRESSION GUN FOR USE
Select the 50 ml plunger C or 75 ml plunger D as appropriate foryour material cartridge. Open the cartridge door G . Hold the BFC3
impression gun in one hand and press upward on the plunger release
lever with your thumb. With the other hand, insert the plunger
teeth side down into the plunger slot L in the front of the unit
and slide it back as far as it will go. Release the plunger release lever.
The BFC3 impression gun is now ready to load.

ADJUSTING THE FLOW RATE
The BFC3 impression gun can dispense material at a rate that ranges
from 0.6 to 1.7 ml/sec. Adjust the flow rate by rotating the dispensing
speed control J between the MIN and MAX settings. Experiment withdifferent flow rates to find the setting that works best for your practiceand procedures.

Type of Information

Specifications

Device Name

Ultradent BFC3 Powered Impression GunOPERATION
Using the BFC3 impression gun is very much like using a manual
impression gun, only easier. Instead of having to repeatedly squeeze
a large spring-loaded trigger with your hand, the BFC3 impression
gun dispenses automix material with the press of a button.

DISPENSING MATERIAL
As with all impression guns, express the first drops of material onto a paper
towel or tray liner.
Attach a new, unused mixing tip to the material cartridge. Be surethe hub color of the mixing tip matches the cartridge cap color.
Using the wrong size mixing tip can prevent proper operation anddamage the unit.

Battery

Rechargeable 11.1V lithium-ion

Battery charger

12.6V/500mA with LED indicator

Press the dispensing activation trigger H with your index finger tostart the flow of material. Release the trigger when enough material
has been dispensed.

Charging time

2 1⁄2 hours (full charge)

Flow rate

Adjustable from 0.6 to 1.7 ml/sec.

The BFC3 impression gun includes an anti-drip feature that momentarily reverses the plunger when the dispensing trigger is released, andan auto-stop feature with overload protection when a cartridge has
been emptied.

Device Dimensions

4"W x 4"D x 7"H (overall)Device Weight28.1 oz.

Protection fromIngress of Liquid

IPX0

LOADING A CARTRIDGE
Press the plunger release lever upward with your thumb,pull the plunger back until it stops, and then release the lever.
Open the cartridge door G and insert an automix cartridge notch
side down. Close the cartridge door. Press the plunger release
lever again and slide the plunger forward until it contacts thecartridge. Release the lever.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSDISTRIBUTED BY
Ultradent Products Inc.
505 West (10200 South) Ultradent Drive
South Jordan, Utah 84095
US PAT. 10,912,632
MANUFACTURER

Practicon, Inc.
1112 Sugg Parkway
Greenville, NC 27834 USA