Do you have a question about the 86 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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Mike
June 19, 2025
What is the average gallons/cycle for the Getinge-86. I realize there are a lot of different cycles. Is there a table showing gal/cycle for various cycles?
Contents FOREWORD ____________________________________________3 SAFETY REGULATIONS _________________________________4 Important _________________________________________________ 4 Product liability ____________________________________________ 4 In an emergency ___________________________________________ 4 INTRODUCTION ________________________________________5 Intended field of application _________________________________ 5 Symbols on the machine ____________________________________ 5 Attention symbols __________________________________________ 5 General ___________________________________________________ 5 Control panel ______________________________________________ 6 Control system _____________________________________________ 7 Door function ______________________________________________ 7 Dosing system _____________________________________________ 9...
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.
• Spare parts must be obtained only via Getinge EDC. 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, Sweden...
OP shoes. The items must be placed in the proper accessories, recommended by Getinge Disinfection AB. The customer is responsible for ensuring that an Installation Qualification and a Performance Qualification according to ISO 15883 are carried out before the product goes into service.
Control panel The machine is operated from the control panel to the right of the soiled-side door. The picture below shows the location of buttons and indicators. Before starting: Program number Chosen program While running: Program phase (eg “Rinsing”) P01 OP-SHORT-D Menu selection buttons 47.0°C (see “Service instructions”)
Control system The machine has an electronic controller which can hold up to 10-15 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).
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Manually-operated door When the door is closed manually and V is pressed, the door is locked automatically, the yellow lamp flashes and the program starts. 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.
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 dosing amount can be set individually for each program. The machine cannot be started until detergent has been added. If the detergent holder is empty, “DOS 1 LOW LEVEL”, for example, appears on the display.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Machine without barcode scanner Loading goods 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 and in the loading handbook.
Machine with barcode scanner Every wash trolley has its own unique five-digit number. The first two digits indicate which wash program is to be used; the third digit is for extra equipment and the last two are the trolley’s ID. Loading goods to be washed into the machine •...
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While a program is running While the program is running, a yellow lamp at M is lit and the program phase (eg “Rinse”) and the current temperature are shown on the display. Press S to see how much time remains. When the program is complete When the program is complete, a green lamp lights up at N and the door opens •...
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 13 of 8...
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 spray arms are not blocked.
If necessary 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 wash chamber. • Close the door and run the descaling program. NOTE: There must not be any items in the machine with this 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). V1973 • Cut the end of the new roll square (B). (This makes it easier to thread the paper into the printer mechanism.) V197 •...
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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.
PROCESS Changing 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”...
FAULT INDICATIONS P01 OP-SHORT-D DOSE 1 LOW LEVEL Handling alarm or fault code Red lamp: Alarm indication V1363 Handling alarms Handling alarms appear on the display in plain text. DOSE 1 LOW LEVEL The machine cannot be started until the fault has been put right. The following handling alarms can be displayed: DOSE 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 dis- play shows a fault code. Acknowledging a fault code Acknowledge the fault code as follows: • Note the fault code Cancel the acoustic signal by pressing U.
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Fault code Description Not enough detergent 1 dosed. Not enough detergent 2 dosed. Not enough detergent 3 dosed. Not enough detergent 4 dosed. High conductivity. Low pressure in drying unit. High pressure in drying unit. Low pressure from circulation pump. High pressure from circulation pump.
Fault codes in the master supervisory system (option) The fault codes indicate that the monitoring system has detected a serious fault in the machi- ne or in the current wash program. All fault codes in the supervisory system must be acknow- ledged on the washer disinfector’s control panel.
Detergents etc The machine has been tested with Getinge detergents. We recommend that you use Ge- tinge detergent or equivalent detergent from a reputable manufacturer. Getinge detergent for mechanical washing of: A - Surgical instruments B - MIS-instruments C - Anesthesia equipment...
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, wash- ing and final rinsing phases should be of drinkable quality in accordance with the guide- lines.
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Do you have a question about the 86 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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What is the average gallons/cycle for the Getinge-86. I realize there are a lot of different cycles. Is there a table showing gal/cycle for various cycles?