GETINGE 46-SERIES USER MANUAL 502591900

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Contents
FOREWORD_____________________________________________3 SAFETY REGULATIONS_ _________________________________4
Important_ _________________________________________________ 4 Product liability_ ____________________________________________ 4 Isolating device_____________________________________________ 4 In an emergency_ ___________________________________________ 4

INTRODUCTION_ ________________________________________5
Intended eld of application__________________________________ 5 Attention symbols___________________________________________ 5 General____________________________________________________ 6 Control panel_______________________________________________ 7 Control system_ _____________________________________________ 8 Door function_______________________________________________ 8 Dosing system______________________________________________ 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS_____________________________10
Loading items to be washed into the machine_ _________________ 10 Positioning the goods_ _______________________________________ 11 Working with detergents etc__________________________________ 11 Daily inspection_____________________________________________ 12 If necessary_ _______________________________________________ 13 Printer (optional)_ ___________________________________________ 14

PROCESS_______________________________________________16
Change parameters_ ________________________________________ 16 Printing out a program for a machine with printer (optional)_______ 16

FAULT INDICATIONS_____________________________________17
Handling alarms_ ____________________________________________ 17 Alarms_____________________________________________________ 18 Acknowledging a fault code_ _________________________________ 18 Fault codes in the machine___________________________________ 18

Detergent_ ______________________________________________20
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Water quality Washer disinfectors_ ______________________21 Handling of worn-out washer/usher disinfectors__________22

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FOREWORD

This user manual is intended for users of Getinge 46-series washer disinfectors. The instruction manual describes the design and operation of the machine and the maintenance for which the user is responsible. The purpose of the information in the manual is to ensure safe operation and optimum efficiency. Before using the machine for the first time, users must have read this instruction manual and familiarized themselves with the operation of the machine and its safety instructions.
Read the user manual before using the machine.

The information in this manual describes the machine as dispatched from Getinge. There may be differences due to customization. The machine is accompanied by the following documentation: User manual (this book) Installation manual Goods positioning sign The following are supplied on CD: User manual Installation manual Goods positioning sign Technical manual Electrical diagrams Spare parts list Program sheets Getinge reserves the right to change the specification and design without prior notice. The information in this manual was up to date on the date of issue of the manual.

Copyright The content of this manual must not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Getinge.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS

This machine has been designed with a number of built-in safety devices. To avoid injury, it is highly important not to bypass or disable these safety devices.
The equipment must be used in accordance with the safety instructions below. If in doubt, contact a representative of the reseller without delay.

Important

Read the user manual thoroughly before using the machine. The equipment must only be used by personnel who know about it and are trained to use it. Personnel must also receive regular training on this equipment. Take care when handling the chemical agent used in the machine. Read the details on the container or contact the manufacturer: - what to do if the substance comes into contact with the eyes or skin or if vapors are inhaled. - storage of packs and sorting of empty packs for disposal. Contact the detergent manufacturer for instructions about dosing and washing temperatures when using a detergent other than that recommended in the manual(Getinges). Take care, because the machine uses hot water and possibly steam. Installation and service work must be done by personnel trained for this machine. Never bypass the door switch of the machine. Leakage in the system, due to a worn door seal for example, must be repaired without delay. The electric power must be switched off before the machine cabinet is opened. (The machine cabinet contains electrical components). Make sure that there is always detergent in the bottles. This is important both for the operation of the machine and for keeping the washing chamber free fromstaining . The machine must be kept clean if it is to work properly. Do not wash down or hose down the machine with water. Spare parts must be obtained only via Getinge.

Product liability
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Any modification or incorrect use of the equipment without the approval of GetingeDisinfectionAB invalidates Getinge Disinfection ABs product liability. This product was manufactured by: GETINGE DISINFECTION AB Ljungadalsgatan 11 Box 1505 351 15 Vxj Sweden The machine must be fitted with a separate isolating device in the electric power supply. The isolating device must be easily accessible on a wall close to the machine. Switch off the main switch Close stopcocks in the water and (where present) steam supply lines.

Isolating device

In an emergency

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INTRODUCTION
Intended eld of application
Getinge 46-series washer disinfectors are intended for cleaning, disinfecting and drying surgical instruments (solid and tubular), dishes, hand bowls and baby feeding bottles, containers, anesthesia equipment (critical objects such as surgical instruments and anesthesia equipment must also be sterilized before use), laboratory glass and OP shoes. The items must be placed in the proper accessories, recommended by GetingeDisinfectionAB. The customer is responsible for ensuring that an Installation Qualification and a PerformanceQualification according to ISO 15883 are carried out before the product goes into service.

Attention symbols

Some of the warnings, instructions and advice in this manual are so important that we use the following special symbols to draw attention to them. The symbols and designs used are:
This symbol indicates a warning in the text of the manual. It warns of a hazardthat may lead to more or less severe injury and in certain cases mortal danger . It also highlights warnings of possible damage to the machine. This symbol indicates a warning in the manual concerning the handling of components sensitive to ESD. The warning applies to damage that may occur to circuit boards or hardware. This symbol gives warning of hot surfaces. This is a warning of voltage. Irritating substances such as acids.

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General

The machine has spray arms and dockings as follows: 46-2 has three spray arms and one docking: 46-3 has three spray arms and one docking: 46-4 has two spray arms and two dockings: 46-5 has two spray arms and three dockings: The machine can be equipped with several different accessories for different cleaning requirements. These accessories are presented in a special accessories catalogue. There are several possible ways of installing and equipping the machine depending on its field of application: 46-2 has electric heating. 46-3, 46-4 and 46-5 have electric or steam heating. 46-2 and 46-3 are fitted with a single door. 46-4 and 46-5 are fitted with a single or double door. Connection of distilled or de-ionised water. Extra dosing pumps which allow chemical disinfection of heat-sensitive goods. With or without built-in drying system. Audible signal on fault code.

Conductivity (option) Control panel

Dryer module

Washing chamber

Main switch (option)

Bottom strainer with handle

Dosing pumps
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Hinged door Suction pipe with container alarm Detergent container

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Control panel

The machine is operated from the control panel above the soiled-side door. The picture below shows the location of buttons and indicators.

Menu selection buttons (see Technical manual)

Program number Before starting: Chosen program Yellow lamp: While running: Program phase (eg Program running Rinsing) Alarm reset button
P01 OP-SHORT-D 47.0

Green lamp: Program complete

Red lamp: Fault indication

Program selection buttons

Start button for washing V1624 programs

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Control system

The machine has an electronic controller which can hold various programs. Six of these programs can be chosen with the program selection buttons. Other programs are chosen with the menu buttons; see Operating instructions. The machine comes with a number of standard programs in the control system (see the separate program sheet). Contact the your reseller for customized programs.
Programming may only be done by authorized personnel.

Door function

46-2 and 46-3 are fitted with a single door. 46-5 and 46-5 are fitted either with a single door or with double doors. Machines with double doors have a system of interlocks to ensure that only one door can be opened at a time. This means that the clean-side door must be closed and locked before the soiled-side door can be opened. Pressing V locks the door. When the program is complete, a green lamp lights up on both sides (if there are double doors) and the clean-side door is unlocked. When the door has been opened manually, the green lamp goes out. With double doors, the clean-side door must be closed before the soiled-side door can be unlocked.

Clean side

Soiled side

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Dosing system

In standard form, the machine has two dosing systems. One is for alkaline detergent and one is for rinse-aid or acid detergent. The machine cannot be started until detergent has been added. If the detergent container is empty, DOS 1 LOW LEVEL (for example) appears on the display. A third and a fourth dosing system for chemical disinfection of heat-sensitive goods or instrument milk (for example) can be installed.
Important! When installing and starting the machine, check that the detergent reaches the dosing pump.

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Empty container alarm

Containers for detergent/rinse-aid

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If the machine is not tted with ow monitoring, the dosing must be checkedvisually. If the type of detergent is changed, the dosing system must be recalibrated for the new detergent.

Drying

If the machine does not have a dryer, we recommend that the goods are dried in a separate drying cabinet.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Loading items to be washed into the machine

Load the items to be washed on to the trolley and run the trolley into the machine. Examples showing how to load the trolley are shown on the goods positioning sign.
NOTE: Maximum weight of items to be washed and wash trolley: 46-2: 35 kg 46-3: 35 kg 46-4: 50 kg 46-5: 60 kg

Make sure that the washer arms can rotate freely without touching the goods. Close the door and make sure that the handle is in the locked position.

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Choose program Choose a program in one of the following ways: - Press one of the program selection buttons 1 - 6 - Press S. Choose a program from the list with H and J. Press S to confirm your choice. You can see the machine programs on the separate program sheet. Press V.
A ne lter must be used when cleaning and disinfecting tubular instruments with a passage smaller than 1 mm, to prevent particles getting stuck in the instruments. Blocked or reduced water ow may result in ineffective cleaning and disinfection. If the program is aborted after starting, the goods will not be properly washed or disinfected.

While a program is running While the program is running, a yellow lamp at M is lit and the program phase (egRinse) and the current temperature are shown on the display. Press S to see how much time remains.
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When the program is complete When the program is complete, a green lamp lights up at N. The door (on the clean side if the sterilizer has two doors) is unlocked and can be opened.
If the items are still hot after a program, handle them with care to avoid burns.

Empty the machine (and if the machine has double doors, close the clean-sidedoor). If the same program is to be used again, there is no need to select the program again. Simply press V directly.
NOTE: The lighting in the chamber and in the display switches to standby mode after 30 minutes and returns automatically when a program is started or selected.
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Positioning the goods

NOTE: All vessels must be thoroughly emptied before they are loaded into the machine.

Use inserts and special inserts correctly and only for the items and utensils that are to be washed. Make sure that the water jets reach all surfaces of the goods. Any surfaces that are covered will not be completely clean. Do not block the spray arm. Make sure that the strainers in the machine are clean and that water can flow through them. It is important to clean and check the strainers regularly. Empty all vessels to be washed before they are placed in the machine. Position sharp and pointed utensils in such a way that they cannot cause injury or damage during loading and unloading. Make sure that utensils are not lying on top of each other, preventing water from reaching all surfaces. Position vessels with their openings downwards in the correct inserts. Water must be able to flow freely into and out of the vessels. Goods with a convex bottom must be positioned on a tilt so that water does not collect in the convex surface. Anodised aluminium and nickel-plated instruments are not suitable for washing in a washer disinfector. Rigid endoscopes must be dismantled in accordance with the manufacturers instructions before washing. Open all valves and remove covers and seals so that the channels can be thoroughly flushed out to achieve the desired cleaning result. Optics and light guides must be approved by the manufacturer for thermal disinfection .

Working with detergents etc

Empty out all residue of acid, especially hydrochloric acid, solvents and chloridecontaining solvents from the vessels before placing them in the machine.

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Pre-treatment with detergent or disinfectant and certain types of dirt may result in increased lather formation. The lather may affect the washing and disinfectionresult . Follow carefully the manufacturers instructions for detergents and special products. To avoid chemical reactions (eg oxy-hydrogen gas) and damage to materials, the detergent must only be used for the purpose stated by the manufacturer. Handle liquid agents (for cleaning, rinsing, disinfection and neutralizing) with care. The substances often consist of acids or caustic solutions. Do not add organic solvents as this may result in an explosion. Use safety glasses and protective gloves when handling these substances. Always follow the manufacturers safety instructions when handling chemical agents. Do not use domestic dishwasher detergent. Follow the dosing instructions of the detergent manufacturer. Different detergents may have different cleaning effects. If cleaning results are not satisfactory, try changing to a detergent of a different quality before contacting Getinge.

Daily inspection

Check that no objects have fallen down into the bottom of the washing chamber. Loose objects may cause blockages and seriously reduce the performance of the washer disinfector. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely. Check that the holes in the washing arms are not blocked. Blocked spray holes may adversely affect the cleaning result. Check that the goods to be cleaned are retained in the insert. If the arms need cleaning, remove them by unscrewing the central nut. The arms can then be lifted off and washed clean. Check that the arm can rotate freely when re-installed.
Centre nut

Coarse strainer

Fine strainer Detergent/rinse-aid container

Remove and clean the strainer in the bottom of the washing chamber. A dirty coarse strainer may prevent water from circulating and create the conditions for the growth of bacteria.
The heating coils under the coarse strainer may be hot.

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If necessary for cleaning, open the strainer with the two nuts. Open the detergent access panel and check that there is detergent/rinse-aid in the containers and the hoses. Check that the trolley docks properly with the water connections. If the wash trolleydoes not dock properly, adjust the spring. Check the accessories of the machine visually with regard to their intended use and function. For example, blocked channels, worn and missing parts that might affect the performance of the machine. Water must be able to flow freely through the ducts in hollow instruments. Check the cleaning instructions of the goods manufacturer. To achieve the intended level of performance and safety, distribute the load evenly over the washing surface. Check the cleaning result visually when the process is complete. Check that the dockings move easily. The spray arm journal must be checked daily and replaced every five years.
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If necessary
The spray arm Clean the spray arms when necessary by unscrewing the central nut, lifting off the spray arm and rinsing it until it is clean. Take off the plastic end pieces by pressing the metal bar over the edge of the spray arm and removing them. Using a washing brush, clean the inside of the spray arm.

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After cleaning, press the metal bar back into the groove in the plastic end piece. Check that the arm can rotate freely when re-installed.

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NOTE: There must not be any items in the machine with this program. It is only used to descale the machine and insert.

The outside The front and side walls can be cleaned and disinfected with an alcohol-based cleaning agent, medical spirit or an ordinary cleaner. The control panel can be cleaned in the same way. To remove stains, use ordinary stainless steel cleaner. If the washer disinfector is used without automatic descaling for incoming water, the heating element must be checked regularly for limescale deposits. It is important to maintain a good level of hygiene around the machine.

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Washing chamber Do not allow deposits to form in the wash chamber. Remove any deposits as follows: Open the door and dispense 200 ml NEODISHER BU descaler (sold by Dr.Weigert) into the washing chamber. Close the door and run the descaling program.

Printer (optional)
Replacing the paper roll Open the front door of the printer. Remove any paper residue. Fold down the printing mechanism by pressing the latch marked PUSH (A).

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Cut the end of the new roll square (B). (This makes it easier to thread the paper into the printer mechanism.)

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Insert the paper into the opening of the print mechanism and press the FEED (C) button on the printer. The paper is now automatically fed through the printer mechanism.

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C
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Fold away the printing mechanism and lock it with the latch (D). Tear off the paper and close the front panel of the printer. The printer is now ready to use again.
Never use the printer without paper and/or ink ribbon. Do not pull on the printer feed when the printer is on.

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Ribbon cassette replacement Open the front door of the printer. Remove the ink ribbon by pressing gently on the left-hand side of the ribbon cassette.

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Insert the new ribbon cassette. The printer is now ready to use again.
Never use the printer without paper and/or ink ribbon.

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PROCESS
Change parameters
Normally the preset parameter settings of the installed programs are used, but in special cases it may be necessary to adjust certain parameters for matching to a specific wash process. Information about the parameters that can be changed and their limit values can be found under heading A- or P-parameters in Chapter 4 of the Technical manual.

Printing out a program for a machine with printer (optional)

An example of a program printout is shown below. In the example, program P02 OP-D, programmed on menu selection button 2 is used.

46-Series DATE : 2008/06/02 SIGNALS PROCESS START : 13:28:45 AI07 TEMP INDEPENDENT MACHINE NAME : 46-Series CYCLE COUNTER : 12 PARAMETERS WASH1 TEMP SP 60.0 C WASH1 TIME 00:01:00 F RINSE TEMP SP 90.0 C FR TIME 00:01:00 DRY TIME 00:13:00 PROGRAM: P1 OP-SHORT ----------------------------------------------------PROGTIME AI07 00:00:00 73.8 START 00:00:00 73.8 DRAIN WASH 1 00:00:11 73.8 FILL 00:00:21 73.5 HEAT 00:01:20 38.2 DOS START 00:01:21 38.0 DOS STOP 00:01:50 37.9 WASH START 00:06:00 60.1 WASH STOP 00:07:01 60.9 DOS PUMP 1 53.2ml DRAIN 00:07:02 60.9 RINSE 1 00:08:23 59.8 FILL 00:08:29 59.9 RINSE START 00:09:27 56.2 RINSE STOP 00:10:28 56.2 DRAIN 00:10:28 56.2 FINAL RINSE 00:11:49 55.5 FILL 00:11:59 55.4 HEAT 00:12:58 54.8 DOS START 00:18:29 79.8 DOS STOP 00:18:33 80.1 DISINF START 00:21:01 89.7 DISINF STOP 00:22:02 91.7 DOS PUMP 2 8.8ml DRAIN DRYING 00:22:03 91.7 DRAIN 00:22:04 91.7 DRY 00:22:43 90.9 PROCESS COMPLETE 00:35:44 70.8 PROCESS OK

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FAULT INDICATIONS

P01 DOS 1 LOW LEVEL

Red lamp: Alarm indication

Handling alarm or fault code

Handling alarms

Handling alarms appear on the display in plain text.

DOS 1 LOW LEVEL

The machine cannot be started until the fault has been put right. The following handling alarms can be displayed:
Dos 1 low level Dos 2 low level Dos 3 low level Dos 4 low level Empty container alarm 1. If detergent 1 is nished, a handling code is generated. The alarm is reset automatically when detergent is added. Empty container alarm 2. If detergent 2 is nished, a handling code is generated. The alarm is reset automatically when detergent is added. Empty container alarm 3. If detergent 3 is nished, a handling code is generated. The alarm is reset automatically when detergent is added. Empty container alarm 4. If detergent 4 is nished, a handling code is generated. The alarm is reset automatically when detergent is added.

NOTE: When the handling alarm Add detergent 1-4 is activated (appears on the display) there is always enough detergent left for one run; in other words, if you have started a program it can run to the end.

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Alarms

If the red lamp at O lights up, the process has been aborted because of a fault. Thedisplayshows a fault code.

F01
Acknowledging a fault code
Acknowledge the fault code as follows: Note the fault code Cancel the acoustic signal by pressing U. The machine remains locked but the program has been stopped. The display shows the password entry menu. Correct the fault or call service personnel. Enter the password (558387) using the arrow keys and press S. All liquid is drained from the machine and the soiled-side door is unlocked*. Open the door and remove the items.
The items in the machine are not clean and must be washed again from the beginning with a new program. If the items are still hot, handle them with care to avoid burns.
* If the drain pump is faulty, water cannot be drained from the machine and the fault cannot be put right until the door has been opened. The soiled-side door is unlocked as soon as the password isconfirmed.

Fault codes in the machine

Fault codes indicate that a serious fault has occurred in the machine or the washing process . The fault must be put right by an authorized service technician. The following fault codes may occur:
Description of fault Power failure Tripped overload protection Chamber tank slow to ll. The chamber tank takes more than 10 minutes to ll. The chamber takes more than 5 minutes to drain. Water leakage in the dryer Soiled-side door does not lock within 3 seconds of program start or the door is unlocked while a program is running. The soiled-side breakers for locked and unlocked are activated at the sametime. Soiled-side door does not unlock within 3 seconds after the end of a program. The soiled-side door did not close within 20 seconds of program start or the door is open while a program is running or the crush protection was activated while a program was running. The soiled-side breakers for open and closed are activated at the same time. Clean-side door does not lock within 3 seconds of program start or the door is unlocked while a program is running. The clean-side breakers for locked and unlocked are activated at the sametime.

Fault code A00 POWER FAIL A01 MCCB TRIP A02 CH SLOW FILL A03 SLOW DRAIN
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A04 W LEAK DRYER A05 LOCK SS

A06 UNLOCK SS A07 CLOSED SS

A09 LOCK CS

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Fault code A10 UNLOCK CS A11 CLOSED CS

Description of fault Clean-side door does not unlock within 3 seconds after the end of a program. The clean-side door did not close within 20 seconds of program start or the door is open while a program is running or the crush protection was activated while a program was running. The clean-side breakers for open and closed are activated at the same time. Low ow, detergent 1. The amount of detergent has not decreased by 5 ml within 10 seconds ofdosing . Low ow, detergent 2. The amount of detergent has not decreased by 5 ml within 10 seconds ofdosing . Low ow, detergent 3. The amount of detergent has not decreased by 5 ml within 10 seconds ofdosing . Low ow, detergent 4. The amount of detergent has not decreased by 5 ml within 10 seconds ofdosing . The conductivity is above 4 S/cm after three nal rinse attempts. The pressure from the circulation pump is below 20 kPa. There is a delay of ve seconds from the starting of the circulation pump. The pressure from the circulation pump is higher than 130 kPa. Drying pressure below 150 Pa. There is a delay of ve seconds from the starting of the dryer fan. Drying pressure above 750 Pa. Low temperature in dryer. The temperature in the dryer has not increased to 80C within four minutes of the dryer starting. The temperature in the dryer is above 130 C. Low temperature in the chamber The temperature in the dryer has not increased by 10 degrees C within four minutes of the dryer starting. The temperature in the chamber is more than 5 degrees C above the highest chosen reference point. The pressure difference between the chamber sensors is more than 3 degrees C. Delay of 3 seconds. An alarm is activated only when the reference point has been reached. The nal rinse time + 60 seconds has passed. Low spray arm rotation speed. Circulation pump pressure sensor faulty. Dryer temperature sensor faulty. Chamber temperature sensor faulty Independent temperature sensor in the chamber. Humidity sensor faulty Conguration error I2C communication bus or I/O card faulty.
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A13 DOSING 1

A13 DOSING 2

A13 DOSING 3

A13 DOSING 4

A18 CONDUCTIV H A19 CIRC PRESS L A20 CIRC PRESS H A21 DRY PRESS L A22 DRY PRESS H A23 DRYER TEMP L A24 DRYER TEMP H A25 CHAMB TEMP L A26 CHAMB TEMP H A27 T DIFF CHAMB

A28 DISINF TEM L A29 ROT FLUSH W A31 COND SENS A32 CIRC PR SENS A34 T SENS DRYER A35 T SENS CHAMB A36 I SENS CHAMB A37 HUMIDITY SEN A38 CONFIG ERROR A41 I/O FAULT

Conductivity sensor faulty.

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Detergent

The machine has been proven and tested with Getinge detergent. We recommend using Getinge detergent or an equivalent detergent from a reputable manufacturer.
Do not use domestic dishwasher detergent.

Recommendation of chemical agents does not mean that the manufacturer is liable for the effect of these agents on the goods to be washed. Changes in the composition, conditions etc. not notified by the manufacturer may affect the quality of the washing process. Getinge detergent for mechanical washing of: A - Surgical instruments B - MIS-instruments C - Anesthesia equipment D - OP-shoes E - Containers F - Baby-bottles G - Lab glassware
Products Getinge Power Wash Getinge Wash Extra Getinge Wash Intensive Getinge Wash Enzyme Getinge Wash LAB Alkalinity Amines Alkaline salts Caustic soda Caustic soda Surfactants + + + Phosphates + Enzymes + + Suitable for optics and anodized Alu. + (+) + Goods to be washed A, B, C, D, E A, C, D, (E), F A, C, D, F A, B, C, D, E G

Acidic detergents and neutralizing agents

Products Getinge Neutralization P Acids Phosphoric acid, Citric acid Citric acid Effects Neutralization of alkaline residues, removal of mineral residues, e.g. rust and lime Neutralization of alkaline residues Prewash for Removal of mineralresidues Dosage lab glassware First rinse after the alkaline wash for neutralization or prewash First rinse after the alkaline wash

Getinge Neutralization

Lubricants and rinse aids

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Getinge agents can be ordered from your Getinge products reseller.

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Water quality Washer disinfectors

The quality of the water used in all stages of cleaning is important for good results. The water used in each stage must be compatible with: * The material that the washer disinfector is made of * The chemicals used in the process * Process requirements for the various stages of the process The main factors for good water quality are:
Hardness Ionic contaminants High hardness will cause limescale deposits in the washer disinfector, leading to poor cleaning results. A high concentration of ionic contaminants may cause corrosion and pitting on stainless steel. Heavy metals such as iron, manganese or copper cause instruments to tarnish. The water used should not increase the biological load on the equipment that is being treated against micro-organisms and their residual products which may cause fever-like symptoms when they get into the human body. High concentrations of and high exposure to sanitary chemicals may cause corrosion and pitting on stainless steel.

Microbial contaminants

Sanitary chemicals

Getinge Disinfection AB therefore recommends that water used in the pre-rinsing, washing and final rinsing phases should be of drinkable quality in accordance with theguidelines . Detailed information about acceptable water quality can be found in Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality, 3rd Edition published by WHO. Getinge Disinfection AB also recommends following local standards. RO (reverseosmosis) water (or similarly treated water) is used for the final washing/disinfection phase. A typical specification for RO water is: pH Conductivity TDS Maximum hardness Chlorine Heavy metals Phosphates Silicates Endotoxins Total number of micro-organisms 5.5 till 8 <30 s.cm-1 <40 mg/l <50 mg/l <10 mg/l <10 mg/l <0.2 mg/l as P2O5 <0.2 mg/l som SiO2 <0.25 EU/ml <100 per 100 ml

Further advice should also be obtained from the manufacturers of chemical and medicalequipment. Where local standards are stricter than Getinge Disinfection ABs recommendations, they should be followed. Note that it is the customers responsibility to supply the washer disinfector with suitable water.

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Handling of worn-out washer/usher disinfectors

Worn-out electrical and electronic machines consist of recyclable materials. However, they also contain materials that are harmful but necessary in order for the machines to function in a proper and secure way. If these materials are placed among the domestic waste or handled in the wrong way, it could lead to health hazards or damage to the environment. The machine might be contaminated. This means it must be disinfected before it can be recycled. Therefore you should never, not under any circumstances, place the worn-out washer/ flusher disinfector among the domestic waste. Instead, take worn-out electrical and electronic machines to a recycling plant. Ask your reseller if required. Make sure the worn-out washer/flusher disinfector is kept out of reach of children before it is taken away for recycling. All plastic parts of the washer/ flusher disinfector have international markings on them. Therefore it is possible to recycle the parts of the washer/ flusher disinfector in an environmentally friendly way by means of proper waste sorting.

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Australia
Getinge Australia Pty ltd PO Box 50, Bulimba QLD 4172 Unit 1, 205 Queensport Rd. Murarrie QLD 4173 [email protected] Phone:+61-7 3399 3311

France
Getinge France SAS BP 49, avenue du Canada ZA de Courtaboeuf Les Ulis, FR-91942 [email protected] Phone: +33-1 64 86 89 00

South Africa
Getinge South Africa (Pty) Ltd P O Box 48492 Hercules Pretoria SA 0002 [email protected] Phone: +27-123 721 370

Belgium
Getinge NV Vosveld 4 B-2 B-2110 Wijnegem [email protected] Phone: +32-33 542 865

Germany
Getinge Vertrieb & Service GmbH Kehler Strasse 31 764 37 RASTATT TYSKLAND Tel: +49-7222 932 306 Fax: +49-7222 932 597 e-mail: [email protected]

Spain
Getinge Iberica SL P.E. San Fernando, Avda. Castilla 2, Edif. Francia 1era planta San Fernando de Henares Madrid ES-28830 [email protected] Phone: + 34-916 78 26 26

Canada
Getinge Canada Ltd 1575 South Gateway Road, Unit C Mississauga Ontario L4W 5J1 [email protected] Phone: +1-905 629 8777

Italy
Getinge S.p.A via Poggio Verde, 34 00148 Roma [email protected] Phone: +39-06 656 631

Sweden
Getinge International AB P O Box 69 SE-310 44 Getinge [email protected] Phone: +46-35 15 55 00

China
Getinge (Suzhou) Co.Ltd No.158,Fang Zhou Road, Suzhou Industrial Park 15021 Suzhou, Jiangsu Province P.R.China [email protected] Phone: +86- 51 262 838 966 Getinge Shanghai Trading Co. Ltd. Rm 1988 Tower B, CityCentr, 100 Zunyi Rd. 200051 Shanghai P.R. [email protected] Phone: +86- 21 623 72 408

Netherlands
Getinge B.V. Fruiteniersstraat 27, Zwijndrecht Postbus 1004 NL-3330 CA Zwijndrecht [email protected] Phone: +31-78 610 24 33

Switzerland
Getinge ALFA AG Weidenweg 17 4310 Rheinfelden [email protected] www.getingealfa.ch Phone: +41-61 836 15 15

Norway
Getinge Norge A/S Ryenstubben 2 0679 Oslo [email protected] Phone: +47-23 051 180

United Kingdom
Getinge UK Ltd Orchard Way Calladine Park Sutton-In-Asheld Notts NG 17 1JU [email protected] Phone: +44-1623510033

Denmark
Getinge Danmark A/S Firskovvej 23 DK-2800 Lyngby [email protected] Phone: +45-45 93 27 27

Poland
Getinge Poland Ul. Lirowa 27 02-387 Warszawa [email protected] Phone: +48-22 882 06 26

USA
Getinge USA Inc. 1777 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14623-3133 [email protected] www.getingeusa.com Phone: +1-5,854,751,400

Finland
Getinge Finland AB ngsgatan 8 FI-02200 Esbo getinge@getinge. Phone: +35-89 6824 120

Singapore
Getinge International Far East Pte. Ltd. 20 Bendemeer Road, #06-02, Cyberhub Building Singapore, SG-339914 Phone: + 65- 6396 7298

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