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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Washer disinfector 46-2,46-4,46-5 Mfg. no.. SEV0632001- 5018610-00 Rev.D Instructions for use Edition 0703 5018610-00 Rev.D...
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Instructions for use 5018610-00 Rev.D Edition 0703...
Foreword 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.
• 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 •...
(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.
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.
Programming may only be done by authorized personnel. Door function 46-2 is fitted with a single door. 46-4 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.
General 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 holder 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.
Control panel 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. Before starting: Chosen program While running: Program phase Menu selection buttons (eg “Rinsing”) (see “Service instructions”) Program number Yellow lamp: Program running...
• 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 46-4: 50 kg 46-5: 60 kg •...
Operating instructions 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 Fault indications DOSE 1 LOW LEVEL V1624 Red lamp: Alarm indication Handling alarm or fault code 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.
Fault indications 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 by: • Note the fault code •...
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Fault indications Fault code Description of fault Clean-side door does not lock within 10 seconds of program start or if the door is opened while a program is running. Clean-side door does not unlock within 10 seconds of the end of a program.
Fault indications Fault codes in the master supervisory system (option) The fault codes indicate that the monitoring system has detected serious fault in the machine or in the current wash program. All fault codes in the supervisory system must be acknowledged on the washer disinfector’s control panel. The fault must be put right by an authorized service technician.
Inspection Inspection Daily • 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.
Inspection When necessary Washing chamber Keep the washing chamber free of limescale deposits. Remove any remaining 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: Do not have any goods in the machine with this program.
Inspection 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.) V1972 •...
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Inspection Ribbon cassette replacement • Open the front door of the printer. V1973 • Remove the ink ribbon by pressing gently on the left-hand side of the ribbon cassette. • Insert the new ribbon cassette. The printer is now ready to use again. Never use the printer without paper and/or ink ribbon.
Detergents Detergents The machine has been tested with Getinge detergents. We recommend that you use Getinge detergent or detergent from a reputable manufacturer. Getinge detergent for mechanical washing of: A - Surgical instruments B - MIS-instruments C - Anesthesia equipment...
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This product is manufactured by: GETINGE DISINFECTION AB, Ljungadalsgatan 11, Box 1505, 351 15 Växjö, Sweden Instructions for use 5018610-00 Rev.D Edition 0703...
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