Contents FOREWORD ____________________________________________3 SAFETY REGULATIONS _________________________________4 Important _________________________________________________ 4 Product liability ____________________________________________ 4 Isolating device ____________________________________________ 4 In an emergency ___________________________________________ 4 INTRODUCTION ________________________________________5 Intended field of application _________________________________ 5 Attention symbols __________________________________________ 5 General ___________________________________________________ 6 Control panel ______________________________________________ 7 Control system _____________________________________________ 8 Door function ______________________________________________ 8 Dosing system _____________________________________________ 9...
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 main- tenance for which the user is responsible. The purpose of the information in the manual is to ensure safe operation and optimum efficiency.
Spare parts must be obtained only via Getinge. Product liability Any modification or incorrect use of the equipment without the approval of Getinge Disinfection AB invalidates Getinge Disinfection AB´s product liability. This product was manufactured by: GETINGE DISINFECTION AB Ljungadalsgatan 11 Box 1505 351 15 Växjö...
INTRODUCTION Intended field 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 an- esthesia equipment must also be sterilized before use), laboratory glass and OP shoes.
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.
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 Program number (see “Technical manual”) Yellow lamp: Before starting: Chosen program While running: Program phase (eg Program running “Rinsing”) Alarm reset...
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).
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.
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:...
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. Page 11 of 24...
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.
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.
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 ( V1973 B). (This makes it easier to thread the paper into •...
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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. V1973 • Insert the new ribbon cassette. The printer is now ready to use again. Never use the printer without paper and/or ink ribbon.
FAULT INDICATIONS 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 Empty container alarm 1.
Alarms If the red lamp at O lights up, the process has been aborted because of a fault. The display shows a fault code. Acknowledging a fault code Acknowledge the fault code as follows: • Note the fault code U. The machine remains locked but the •...
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Fault code Description of fault A10 UNLOCK CS Clean-side door does not unlock within 3 seconds after the end of a program. A11 CLOSED CS 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.
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.
High concentrations of and high exposure to sanitary chemicals may cause corrosion and pitting on stainless steel. 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 the guidelines .
Handling of worn-out washer/flusher 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.
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