Getinge 46 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE

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Washer disinfector

46-2,46-4,46-5

Mfg. no.. SEV0632001-

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Contents

Foreword ________________________________________________________ 4

Safety regulations ________________________________________________ 5

Important ______________________________________________________ 5
Product liability _________________________________________________ 5
In an emergency: _______________________________________________ 5
Symbols on the machine _________________________________________ 6
Isolator switch __________________________________________________ 6
Attention symbols _______________________________________________ 6

General __________________________________________________________ 7

Control system _________________________________________________ 8
Door function ___________________________________________________ 8
Dosing system _________________________________________________ 9
Drying _________________________________________________________ 9

Control panel ____________________________________________________ 10

Operating instructions ___________________________________________ 11

Loading goods to be washed into the machine ______________________ 11
Choose a program ______________________________________________ 11
Aborting an ongoing program _____________________________________ 11
When the program is complete ___________________________________ 11
Changing parameters ___________________________________________ 12
Printing out a program (for a machine with printer (option))____________ 12

Fault indications _________________________________________________ 13

Handling alarms ________________________________________________ 13
Fault codes in the machine ______________________________________ 14
Alarm ________________________________________________________ 14
Fault codes in the master supervisory system (option)_______________ 16

Inspection _______________________________________________________ 17

Daily _________________________________________________________ 17
When necessary _______________________________________________ 18
Printer (option) _________________________________________________ 19

Detergents ______________________________________________________ 21

Getinge detergent for mechanical washing of: ______________________ 21
Acidic detergents and neutralizing agents __________________________ 21
Lubricants and rinse aids ________________________________________ 21
Flusher detergents _____________________________________________ 21

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Foreword

This instruction manual is intended for users of the Getinge 46-series washer
disinfector.

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.

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:

• Instructions for use (this book)

• Installation instructions

• Service instructions

• Spare parts list

Foreword

Read through the instruction manual before using the machine

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 Getinge’s written consent.

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Safety regulations

Safety regulations

This machine has been designed with a number of built-in safety devices. To avoid
injury, it is very important that these safety devices are not bypassed and thus
disabled.

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 instructions thoroughly before use.

• 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:

- if the agent comes into contact with the operator’s eyes or skin or if the

vapours are breathed in, etc.

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- about storing the agent and disposing of empty containers.

• 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 cut 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 from
discolorations.

• The machine must be kept clean if it is to work properly.

• Do not wash down or hose down the machine with water.

Product liability

Any modification or incorrect use of the equipment without the approval of Getinge
Disinfection AB invalidates Getinge Disinfection AB’s product liability.

In an emergency

• switch off the main switch

• Close shutoff valves in the water and (where present) steam supply lines.

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Symbols on the machine

Warning, see instructions for use.
Warning, hot surface.

Isolating device

The machine should 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.

Attention symbols

Some of the warnings, instructions and advice in this manual are so important that
we use special symbols to draw attention to them. The symbols used are as follows:

This symbol indicates a warning in the text of the manual. The nature of the
hazard that the warning relates to is such that it may result in more or less
severe injury and in certain cases mortal danger.

Safety regulations

It also highlights warnings to avoid damage to equipment.

The Getinge 46-Series are Washer Disinfectors for washing, intermediate level of
disinfection and drying of Surgical Instruments (rigid and tubular), Hollow ware, Wash
bowls, Suction bottles and Baby bottles, Containers, laboratory glass and Anesthetic
accessories (critical items, such as invasive surgical instruments and anesthesia
devices, must be further processed by terminal sterilization before use in any
procedure).

Validation on different goods to verify intended use are made with Getinge
Disinfection AB standard loads.

The customer is responsible that Installation Qualification, Operating Qualification and
Performance Qualification are performed according to EN ISO 15883 before product
usage.

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General

General

The Getinge 46-Series are Washer Disinfectors for washing, intermediate level of
disinfection and drying of Surgical Instruments (rigid and tubular), Hollow ware,
Wash bowls, Suction bottles and Baby bottles, Containers, laboratory glass and
Anesthetic accessories (critical items, such as invasive surgical instruments and
anesthesia devices, must be further processed by terminal sterilization before use in
any procedure).

Validation on different goods to verify intended use are made with Getinge
Disinfection AB standard loads.

The customer is responsible that Installation Qualification, Operating Qualification
and Performance Qualification are performed according to EN ISO 15883 before
product usage.

The machine has spray arms and dockings as follows:

• 46-2 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.

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There are several possible ways of installing and equipping the machine depending
on its field of application:

• 46-2 has electric heating.
46-4 and 46-5 have electric or steam heating.

• 46-2 is fitted with a single door.
46-4 and 46-5 are fitted with a single or double door
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• 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.

Control panel

Dryer module

Washing chamber

Bottom strainer
with handle

Dosing pumps

Hinged door

Suction pipe with
Container alarm

V1627

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