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Year of manufacture: This data must always be quoted when requesting assistance and/or spare parts to the Manufacturer. Models covered by the manual: DVS | DVS+ WARNING It is strictly forbidden to use the machine before having read and understood this manual.
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Operative Instructions 1 Symbols used in the manual manufacturer. WARNING! The manufacturer also declines Actions of particular importance or of potential risk and any and all liability for failure to comply danger are highlighted in the manual with a symbol with the safety and prevention regulations whose meaning is set out below.
Operative Instructions linearly to 50% at 40°C (104°F). This model of bedpan washer can be installed 2.2 Label specification (according to the choice made during configuration): Each bedpan washer is equipped with an identification - Stand alone label (for the position see 8, Fig. 2). The following table - Wall-hung shows the symbols used on the identification label: - Built-in model...
- Reset any alarms triggered; free of charge. - Using all personal protection equipment, and 5) All warranty call outs must be approved by Rhima complying with all adequate safety procedures, and have a Rhima Job number. he/she should be able to carry out some routine maintenance operations, such as filling the machine with cleaning liquids and chemical additives;...
Operative Instructions • SUPER USER: Is the user that has special access to the • The residual radiation emitted within the limits is device's menu for extra settings. non-ionizing. • SERVICE PERSONNEL: The person(s) in charge • The shelf life cycle of the device is 10 years. of installing, operating, adjusting, maintaining, •...
Operative Instructions 2.6 Technical data 2.8 Main components of the machine Description Dimensions 600 mm Width 23.6" Depth with 450 mm 17.7" door closed 1650 mm Height* 65" 100 kg Weight* 220 lbs. *The height and weight may vary depending on the configuration.
Operative Instructions The user must requested the most suitable from the manufacturer. Figures below shows some examples of the most common use. Fig. 3e Fig. 3a Fig. 3f Fig. 3b Fig. 3g - 3a: holder for washing 1 bedpan and 1 urinal or 4 urinals.
Operative Instructions use of the machine. When realizing the machine, all cable and the water flexible hoses. potentially dangerous situations have been foreseen • Do not install the machine in the same room where and appropriate protections have been adopted. patients are housed.
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Operative Instructions 4 Handling possible unpleasant smells coming from the drain. • In case of fire, to extinguish the flames intervene with Usually the packaged and palletised machine is a powder fire extinguisher, DO NOT USE WATER. transported to the retailer/dealer who, by means of •...
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Operative Instructions Do not lift the machine by grasping it from the protruding points, such as the control panel. They may be damaged or detached. With some metal components there is a danger of injury or cuts. WARNING! Wear cut-resistant protective gloves during manual...
Operative Instructions If the machine is to be moved, it is advisable to keep the HAZARD! All electrical and water connections packaging for any other relocation. (loading/unloading) can only be carried out by specialised and authorised personnel and If this is not provided, dispose of the packaging by consulting the relative diagrams.
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Operative Instructions - The magnetic-snap safety system of the fuses must HAZARD! Damaged fuses must be replaced be calibrated according to the power indicated on the (see Fig. 6) by authorised personnel (for the machine plate. value and size of the fuses see Annex 10.8). - Make sure that the measured voltage is equal to the one reported on the identification plate of the 5.1.1 Electrical connection...
Operative Instructions French German laboratories, medical practices and environments CaCO CaCO degrees degrees connected to the public electricity grid. [mmol/l] [PPM] [°fH] [°DH] The high-frequency (HF) energy emissions of 46-50 11.76-14.00 25.76-28.00 460-500 the machine are so small that interferences with electrotechnical equipment in the immediate vicinity 51-55 14.56-17.80 28.56-30.80...
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Operative Instructions - Connect the water flexible hose to connections Procedure: shown in Fig. 7. 1) Connect the machine to water connections (Fig. 7). 2) Connect the bottom drain pipe to the drain connection located at the bottom of the machine. HAZARD! Be careful in case of a blockage of The correct positioning and sizing of the drain trap are the drain which could cause spill out of water...
Detergent Rhima Mediwash manufacturer. - To ensure efficiency of the dosing system, it is Limescale remover* Rhima Descale necessary to regularly carry out the maintenance operations set out in the chapter "Maintenance". *Optional. - The indications concerning the storage and disposal...
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Operative Instructions drainage bottles and other human waste containers. some wash phases, a disinfection phase and a final rinse with sanitized water (hotter than 65°C/149°F). The device, using washing jets inside the washing chamber, can thoroughly empty and wash the above The door should always be closed when not working for indicated products.
Operative Instructions 6.1.4 N.T.T. (No Touch Technology) Furthermore, before starting work, check that the machine is in order and that all parts subject to wear Wash programs can be started using three no touch and deterioration are fully efficient. sensors as well as using the standard control panel. The symbol on the sensor is the same as the symbol on 7.1 Commissioning instructions the control panel and indicates, for both functions, the...
Operative Instructions - drainage bottles; To operate the machine just select the program on the - other human waste containers. control panel touching the key related to the desired cycle: normal, short, intensive or the special ones. 7.2.1 Preparing the load device will automatically lock the door and start the The machine is usually provided with a standard selected cycle.
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Operative Instructions Once the program has started, its progress can be followed on the display. The display shows the program phases during operations. WARNING! The program can be interrupted at any time. However, it must be remembered that once interrupted, it must restart from the beginning.
Operative Instructions excess steam, it prevents the aerosol effect for the WARNING! Particularly large instruments operator and the thermodynamic contamination of can be very hot at the end of the program. the room. Inside the drain (overflow pipe) there is Allow instruments to cool down before a condenser to prevent the exit of steam from the removing them.
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Operative Instructions 8.1 Display Button Description The LCD display makes it easier to use the appliance, giving a great deal of information regarding the state of EXTRA program key (optional) the components inside the machine and showing the User customized special program. status of the running program.
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Operative Instructions the images indicating step-by-step the operations in discharged. progress. 1) Once the machine has started, the screen for selecting the programs will appear. Place the homan waste conteiners to be washed in the support and close the door (if the machine is automatic, the door closes automatically once the program is selected).
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Operative Instructions Phase 3 Phase 4 6) The machine fills the tank with hot water and adds 8) Disinfection phase begins: the steam generator is antiscale. heating the water up to 100°C/212°F and produces steam.Steam flows out of the steam generator and passes through the same pipes used for washing, until it reaches the chamber.
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Operative Instructions Phase 6 10) Cooling phase begins: the bedpan washer door remains locked until the chamber reaches a temperature below 75°C/167°F. Fig. 13 If the program is interrupted because of an alarm, follow the message shown on the display to solve the problem.
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Operative Instructions WARNING! Hold the door firmly once unlocked with the key, as there is a risk of it falling to the ground. 3) Press the black button on the back of the display board 4) Close the door with the key 5) Insert technician password "****": press button 1-Urinals program (1 Fig.
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Operative Instructions observance of what is reported in this manual. HAZARD! Products unsuitable cleaning stainless steel, glass and plastic materials may irreparably damage non- WARNING! The bedpan washer maintenance interchangeable parts of the appliance and operations must be carried out with the render the machine unusable.
Operative Instructions cap indicates the type of liquid contained in the drum. For machine's surfaces cleaning follow the instructions A message on the display warns when the liquid is in 9.1.3. getting low and when it is totally finished. Moreover, the machine has a volumetric meter, which WARNING! Whenever a new support is controls the quantity of passing liquid.
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Operative Instructions WARNING! It is mandatory to record the annually water inlet filters cleaning in the Maintenance Logbook. 9.5.2 Cleaning of small rotating nozzle 1) Unscrew the fixing screw of the head of nozzle. 2) Dismount the rotating head. 3) Remove the nozzle’s pin. 4) Clean them with water of compressed air.
Operative Instructions 9.6 Troubleshooting machine. Finally, make sure that the old equipment is kept out The Annex 10.7 lists the main malfunctions, with of reach of children until its actual disposal. relative causes and recommended solutions, that the machine may present during its operation. 9.8 Spare parts The interventions that may become necessary must be The various components of the machine can be...
Operative Instructions 10 Annex 10.1 Menu parameter table All parameters that can be changed with the technician are listed below. WARNING! Do not change any of the parameters with the "Only with technician" checkbox without the support service personnel or the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification cause...
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Operative Instructions Only with Factory Parameter Name Description techni- Default cian* Maximum time for fill the Water filling timeout* 5 min tank Dosing with tank at minimum 7.2 sec Detergent time L1* level 18.0 ml Dosing with tank at maximum 14.4 sec Detergent time L2* level.
Operative Instructions Only with Factory Parameter Name Description techni- Default cian* Selects at what time the Autodisinfection time 23:59 chosen program for automatic 12:00 disinfection starts. This sets the time value during Time C_system 12000 which the cooling system works. Sets the font map to European/ Font table EUR-JAP...
Operative Instructions 10.5 Alarm table ALARM DESCRIPTION PTC PROBE BREAK First firmware installation. PTC PROBE SHORT C Chamber PT1000 / PT100 probes broken or short-circuited. NO PTC CONNECTED No PT1000 / PT100 probes has been enabled (board setting error). PTC DETECTION Mix of used probes (PT1000 / PT100).
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Operative Instructions 10.6 Warnings table WARNING TYPE DESCRIPTION ACTION Prepare a replacement drum to The anti-scale product level in the drum is use when the liquid is finished (a Refill Softener getting low. dedicated message will appear on the display) Prepare a replacement drum to The detergent (when provided) level in the use when the liquid is finished (a...
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Operative Instructions Index 8.1.1 Display screens ......23 8.1.2 Program 1 Urinals ..... . 24 Technical Specifications .
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Tel: +64 9 414 5575 Singapore Tel: +65 9107 8943 DETERGENTS & AFTER SALES SUPPORT To request detergents or after sales support contact your local Rhima Service centre: Australia: (+61) 1300 347 944 New Zealand: (+64) 9 414 5575 Singapore: (+65) 9107 8943...
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