Model 2460-UC

Ultrasonic Cleaner

data and specifications

PRODUCT
The Getinge Model 2460-UC is a single tank, floor
mounted product for cleaning instruments and other hard
goods using ultrasonic energy in a detergent solution. This
product features “hands-free” toe switch operation with a
powered load tray elevator, making it unnecessary for
operators to have to lift trays into and out of the process
solution tank. Free moving lid automatically closes and
opens with tray elevator action.

APPLICATION
Designed for the removal of minute biological debris from
difficult to clean areas of surgical and laboratory devices
while soaking in a detergent solution. Use of this product
should follow removal of gross debris as soil mass can
dampen ultrasonic cavitation, effectively reducing cleaning
results. Following ultrasonic cleaning, materials are to be
rinsed & dried thoroughly in a companion Rinser/Dryer or
processed through a mechanical Washer/Disinfector prior
to preparing for terminal sterilization.

MODEL
Overall Cabinet: 33-1/2" L x 27-1/2" W x 41" H
(851 x 686 x 1042 mm)
Working Height: 36" (915 mm)
Dry Weight: 335 Pounds (152 kg)
Operating Weight: 514 Pounds (233 kg)
STANDARDS AND CODES
SONIC CLEANING CHAMBER This Ultrasonic Cleaner meets the applicable requirements
Overall Size: 27" L x 15" W x 13" Deep of the following:
(673 x 381 x 330 mm) • UL 61010A-1
Liquid Volume: 16-1/4 Gallons (62.5 liters) • CSA C22.2, No. 1010.1
Effective Liquid Depth: 8-1/2" (216 mm) • Seismic Anchorage Per California Building Code 2001
Maximum Tray Size: 23" L x 14" W x 8" High • Uniform Plumbing Code
(584 x 356 x 203 mm)
• OSHA Standards for Noise Emissions
Maximum Load: 35 Pounds (15.9 kg)
• FCC Standards For Radiated Interference
ULTRASONICS
FEATURES OF THIS PRODUCT
Transducer Type: Piezoelectric
Stainless Steel Construction
Quantity: 24
All exterior panels are type 304 stainless steel with a #4
Tank Bonding: Vacuum Brazed polished finish. The sonic cleaning chamber is constructed
Generator Output: 1,000 Watts of low carbon, 14-gauge, type 316L stainless steel for in-
Frequency: 40 kHz creased corrosion resistance.
Automated Controls
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OPTIONS
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) located behind
120 Volt, 60 Hz, 1-Ph, 13.4 Full Load Amps
the front access door is used to program & control adjust-
220 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 1-Ph, 6.2 Full Load Amps able parameters as well as maintain control of automated
240 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 1-Ph, 6.7 Full Load Amps functions.
Elevated Back Splash Panel tank is drained and refilled. Detergent supply must be
Provides containment for trays and location for Master replenished before the next clean water fill operation will be
Control Switches & Indicators. allowed to start.
Marine Edged Top Automatic Drain
Raised marine edge around cabinet top contains liquid Controller will automatically open the drain valve when the
from processed trays for easy cleanup and drainage into DRAIN switch is pressed.
sonic tank. Safety Door Interlock
Recessed Tank Lid The cabinet access door is equipped with a safety inter-
Hinged lid is recessed into the tank to provide a flush lock switch that is connected to the power switch breaker.
cabinet top and keep liquid inside the tank. Lid is double This safety feature will cut all power to the unit when the
pan construction with insulation between pans. Lid moves access door is opened, which will cause the elevator to
freely to open and close automatically with the movement lower, the lid to close and the unit to drain. Normal opera-
of the work tray elevator. tion can be restored when the door is securely closed and
the POWER switch is pressed ON.
Automatic Load Tray Elevator
Two hydraulic water cylinders safely control raising and CONTROLS
lowering of work tray elevator, eliminating need for opera- • Top control panel is provided with the following switches
tors to reach into the tank of contaminated solution. Safe and indicators for the operator:
lifting capacity is 35 pounds. Raising and lowering of tray
• ON/OFF Power switch with ON indicator light
elevator causes lid to open and close.
• Drain switch with ON indicator light
Hands-Free Toe Switch Operation • Low level “Detergent” indicator light
A toe-switch plate is provided in the toe-space at the base
• The following additional controls are located inside the
of the unit for hands-free cycle start & stop operations.
cabinet access door:
Automatic Fill • Ultrasonic Process Timer
Controller will automatically fill the sonic tank once the toe • Detergent Dispensing Timer
switch has been depressed. • Audible Alarm Volume Control
Liquid Level Sensors • Tank Solution Heater Thermostat
A low liquid level sensor is provided to assure the heaters • Base “toe switch” provides START & STOP control.
are covered with water and a high level sensor is provided
to assure proper liquid level depth for ultrasonic cleaning. CYCLE PARAMETERS
Overflow Protection 1. Ultrasonic cycle time is pre-set for 4 minutes and can
This product is equipped with built-in overflow to drain. be reset for 1 – 15 minutes.
2. Solution tank heater is pre-set at 110°F (43°C) and is
Automatic Cycle Start & Stop adjustable from 100°F to 120°F (38°C to 49°C).
Controller will automatically initiate start of ultrasonic cavi- 3. Check dilution concentration of ultrasonic detergent
tation once the tray elevator has lowered into the solution and set amount to be automatically dispensed each
and the tank is full. Depressing the toe switch again will time cleaning tank is filled.
stop the cycle from continuing. When interrupted, the
4. Liquid depth will be maintained throughout repeated
alarm will sound and the elevator will raise the load as the
use to assure proper cleaning coverage of trays. Fresh
lid opens.
hot water will be added when the solution falls below
Audible Cycle Alarm the low-level sensor.
An audible alarm will signal the start of a cycle as the lid
closes and the end of a cycle as the lid opens. START-UP & DEGAS PROCEDURE
When the cleaning tank is filled with fresh water, air
Automatic Cycle Timer
bubbles are introduced. These air bubbles should be
Controller will automatically run programmed cycle time. purged from the solution for optimum cavitation.
Automatic Solution Heater 1. Press POWER switch to turn unit ON.
Thermostat automatically controls heater and maintains 2. Press toe switch to raise tray elevator and open lid.
tank solution at pre-set temperature.
3. Press toe switch again to start a DEGAS cycle.
Automatic Detergent Dosing 4. The alarm will sound, the elevator will lower and the lid
Controller will automatically dispense a pre-set amount of will close.
sonic detergent into the water as the tank fills. 5. The tank will automatically fill with fresh hot water.
Low Detergent Indicator 6. Sonic detergent will automatically be dispensed.
A sensor will illuminate and flash the DETERGENT light in 7. Once the tank is full, the solution heater will be acti-
the top control panel when the detergent container is near vated and ultrasonic cavitation will start. This sonic
empty. This flashing light is a warning that detergent supply action will free trapped air bubbles from the solution.
is too low to continue cleaning operations when the solution
8. When the programmed cycle time expires, the alarm 9. The drain light will go OFF and the tank will fill auto-
will sound and the tray elevator will automatically raise matically as the programmed amount of detergent is
as the lid opens. added to the water.
9. The product is now ready for repeated use. 10. Ultrasonic cavitation will degas the new solution.
11. When the lid re-opens, the product is ready for re-
ULTRASONIC CLEANING PROCEDURE peated use.
Care must be taken to assure that loaded trays are not
greater than the specified size & weight for the elevator. SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Place instruments to be cleaned in a stainless steel The following procedure is recommended when the
tray. Do not overload the tray or double stack trays. product will not be used on a repeated basis:
2. Properly position the loaded instrument tray on the 1. Press the POWER switch to turn the unit OFF.
elevator platform. 2. The tank heater will be turned OFF and the drain valve
3. Depress the toe switch at the base of the unit to start a will OPEN automatically to drain all solution.
cycle. The alarm will sound and the elevator will lower 3. The elevator mechanism will slowly settle into the tank
into the tank solution as the lid closes. bottom, closing the lid.
4. Ultrasonic cavitation will start automatically and will 4. The product is now OFF and the drain valve will remain
continue for a factory set 4-minutes (unless reset from in the OPEN position. To resume regular use, turn the
1 – 15 minutes). POWER switch ON and follow the start-up/degas pro-
5. When the cycle is complete the audible alarm will cedure.
sound. The elevator will lift automatically, opening the
lid and elevating the tray out of the solution to the REPLENISH DETERGENT PROCEDURE
unload position. 1. The integral sonic detergent dispensing system is
6. Remove the treated tray for further processing to equipped with a low liquid level sensor.
remove residue from the ultrasonic bath. 2. When the detergent supply level is near empty, the
7. Properly position the next tray to be processed on the DETERGENT light on the back control panel will flash
elevator. Press the toe switch to start another cycle and continuously.
the cleaning process is repeated. 3. Cleaning operations can continue after the warning
DRAIN & REFILL PROCEDURE – It is recommended light indicates low detergent supply.
to drain and refill the ultrasonic tank after 5 – 10 cleaning 4. The controller will not allow the unit to be refilled and
cycles or when the solution becomes cloudy. prepared for fresh water cycles until the detergent
supply is replenished.
1. If the lid is closed, depress the “toe switch” to open.
5. Once replenished and the sensor is satisfied, press the
2. Press the DRAIN switch on the rear control panel. toe switch to resume cleaning operations.
3. The drain valve will open and the (red) indicator light
will be ON to indicate that the drain valve is open. The SERVICEABILITY
drain valve will remain open for a factory set 15 Normal maintenance can be performed through the front
minutes. To cancel the draining, depress the toe switch access door of this product. Both side panels are remov-
to close the lid. able for additional service access.
4. Tank heater will be OFF during a drain procedure.
5. The LID and the DRAIN VALVE will remain OPEN to WARRANTY
allow the tank to be rinsed to drain. Getinge USA, Inc. warrants that each ultrasonic cleaner is
6. Check the bottom of the tank to be certain it has drained carefully inspected and tested to specifications, and leaves
completely. the factory in proper working order, free of visible defects.
7. Depress the toe switch when the unit is ready to be Each ultrasonic cleaner is warranted for one year and
placed back in use. includes parts and labor (excluding expendable parts),
from the prescribed Start of Warranty. Applies only to
8. The alarm will sound and the elevator will lower, closing
Domestic U.S.A., Puerto Rico and Canadian shipments.
the lid.

Getinge is constantly reviewing its products for improvements. Consequently, the actual product may differ slightly from the product pictured and described here.

Getinge USA, Inc. 1777 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York 14623-3133 U.S.A. Telephone (585) 475-1400 Facsimile (585) 272-5033
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