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User Manual 6002267102 Getinge 46-series 46-4, 46-5 2019-10-31 EN REV.B...
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…………………………………………………… The manual, or parts thereof, are a part of the product. This manual must not be modified, reproduced or copied without Getinge’s written consent. The content may not be reused by third parties or used for unauthorized purposes. Violators will be prosecuted. Additional copies of this manual can be obtained from Getinge for a fee.
4.4 During ongoing program................... 21 4.5 After program completion.................. 21 4.6 Check cleaning and disinfection results............22 4.7 Handling chemical agents................. 22 4.8 Preparations for downtime................22 4.9 Handling printouts (option)................23 5 DETERGENT......................24 User Manual Getinge 46-series 3 (56)
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9.1 WEEE directive....................47 9.2 Disposal of detergent or detergent containers..........47 9.3 Disposal of the machine, accessories or spare parts........47 9.4 List of materials....................48 10 SERVICE CONTACTS....................49 Alphabetical index......................51 4 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
PREFACE PREFACE This manual is intended for users of products from Getinge Disinfection AB. The user manual describes the design and operation of the machine and the maintenance for which the user is responsible. The installation manual describes the machine's installation. The technical manual describes necessary information for operators and maintenance personnel.
OP shoes 1.2.1 Intended application areas The washer-disinfector performs the following basic functions: • Cleaning of medical and laboratory equipment. • Disinfection of medical and laboratory equipment. • Drying of medical and laboratory equipment. 6 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
• Daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance to be performed by this type of staff. Service personnel A typical person in this user group is a Getinge technician or a local technician at the facility. Typical tasks/responsibilities: • Installation.
This product was manufactured by: Getinge Disinfection AB Ljungadalsgatan 11 352 46 Växjö SWEDEN 1.4.4 Warranty The product warranty applies in accordance with the agreement reached between the Getinge sales company and the customer. 8 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Circulation pump effect Serial number Heating element effect Medical device Date of manufacture Voltage alternative Machine model Frequency Product listing Fuse Recycling symbol Protection class CE labeling Manufacturer Media connection Total effect Approval marking User Manual Getinge 46-series 9 (56)
• National and local rules may apply and must always be followed. • Spare parts must only be obtained from Getinge's sales companies. 2.2 Isolator switch The machine must be preceded by a lockable switch for the electric power supply. The switch must be easily accessible on a wall close to the machine.
2.6 Personal protection Working with the machine includes handling heavy loads and contact with hot surfaces and chemicals. Use protective gear, for example, footwear, gloves, clothing, glasses and other equipment according to local regulations. User Manual Getinge 46-series 11 (56)
The other programs can be selected using the menu buttons. A number of standard programs in the control system are provided upon delivery; see separate Program sheets that are found on the accompanying electronic media. 14 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
When the door has been opened manually, the green light turns off. With double doors, the clean- side door must be closed before the soiled-side door can be unlocked. B. Clean side A. Soiled side User Manual Getinge 46-series 15 (56)
3.9 Accessories There are several accessories intended for use with this machine, such as wash carts. For a complete list, see the Getinge loading equipment manual. 16 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
3 DESCRIPTION 3.10 Ambient illumination The ambient illumination must be set according to ISO 12100. 3.11 Electromagnetic environment The washer-disinfectors in the Getinge 46-series comply with the EMC standard. User Manual Getinge 46-series 17 (56)
• Check that the items are retained in their inserts. • Distribute the load evenly. • Ensure that the water can flow through perforated instruments. Special accessories may be needed for cleaning certain instruments. 18 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
It is important to clean and check the strainers regularly. For more information about how to load the wash cart, see the Loading guidebook for common hospital instruments in a Getinge washer-disinfector manual. 4.2 Loading the chamber...
Blocked or reduced water flow may result in ineffective cleaning and no disinfection. WARNING! If the program is aborted before it is completed, the goods will not be properly washed or disinfected. The program must then be run again. 20 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Empty the machine (and if the machine has double doors, close the clean-side door). • If the same program is to be used again, there is no need to select the program again. Simply press immediately. User Manual Getinge 46-series 21 (56)
The cleaning effect may vary between different detergents. If a cleaning result is not satisfactory, try switching to a different quality detergent from Getinge Disinfection AB. 4.8 Preparations for downtime If a machine will not be used for more than 72 hours, it should be drained of all process water.
Chemical disinfection of non-invasive, non-critical Alkaline medical devices, blooded waste, container Enzymatic systems used to transport medical devices, aids for the disabled, footwear and wash bowls. For neutralizing alkaline residues. Acidic 24 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
The specified performance may not be achieved if other process chemicals than those that were tested during type testing are used. The machine has been proven and tested with Getinge Disinfection AB's range of detergents as per ISO 15883-1:2006. •...
5 DETERGENT 5.2 Detergent range Getinge Disinfection AB's process chemicals can be ordered from resellers of Getinge Disinfection AB's products. Getinge Clean manual and automated detergent range • • • • • Heavy Soil Detergent • • • • •...
The inside surfaces of the chamber and the load may be hot directly after disinfection. • Allow the chamber to cool before starting maintenance. • Be careful when handling hot loads. • Wear protective clothing, such as gloves. User Manual Getinge 46-series 27 (56)
• Check that water is able to flow freely through the ducts of tubular instruments. • Check that the goods to be cleaned are retained in the insert. 28 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Metal parts Remove stains with an ordinary cleaner for stainless steel. Heating element If the machine is used without automatic descaling for incoming water, the heating element must be checked regularly for limescale deposits. User Manual Getinge 46-series 29 (56)
• If detergent from the Getinge range is used, the tag on the gray lead between the detergent wand and the detergent pump should be labeled with the product name on the detergent container.
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6 MAINTENANCE • If a detergent that is not part of the Getinge range is used, ensure that the product name written on the sticker on the inside of the detergent door matches the name of the product on the container. If detergent is being replaced for the...
Unscrew the center nut and remove the spray arm. Rinse off the spray arm. Push the metal clips away from the edges of the plastic end pieces and remove them. Using a bottle brush, clean the inside of the spray arm. 32 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
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6.2.3.1.2 Remove and clean the spray arm. Using a bottle brush, clean the inside of the spray arm manifold. Refit the spray arm manifold. Refit and check the spray tube, see section 6.2.3.1.3 Refit the spray arm. User Manual Getinge 46-series 33 (56)
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Put the strainer back in position and make sure that the nuts are fitted correctly. Check that the spray arm is reinstalled correctly after cleaning. For more information, see section 6.2.3.1.3 Refit the spray arm. 34 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Keep the washing chamber free of limescale deposit. Remove any deposits as follows: Pour 200 ml of GETINGE CLEAN NEUTRALIZER PLUS in a small bowl, open the door and place the bowl in the washing chamber. Close the door and run the descaling program.
Cut the end of the new roll square (B). (This makes threading the paper easier.) Insert the paper into the opening of the print mechanism and press the FEED (C) button on the printer. The paper is now automatically fed through the printer mechanism. 36 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Note! The USB memory stick may not be used as a permanent storage medium. A backup should be made every week. The USB port is found on the top of the detergent cabinet. User Manual Getinge 46-series 37 (56)
The maintenance interval will have to be determined in each individual case. Getinge Disinfection AB recommends that the stated maintenance operations be performed at intervals according to the service table.
Check that the suction lance for • detergent dosing is correctly labelled. 6.4 Machines that are not in use A machine that is not being used should be drained. Contact a service technician. User Manual Getinge 46-series 39 (56)
A Start condition displays a condition that must be resolved before a program can be started. DOS 1 LOW LEVEL Start condition Check the Start condition. Resolve the Start condition. Start the program. No confirmation is required. 40 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Displayed before start when it is time Contact service personnel. for service (option). WAITING FOR Displayed at the end of the process Wait until the task is completed. while the log file is created if NetCOM is installed (option). User Manual Getinge 46-series 41 (56)
* In case of an error in the drainage pump, the machine cannot be drained of fluid, and the error must be remedied before the door can open. The soiled-side door is unlocked as soon as the password is confirmed. 42 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Low temperature in the chamber The temperature in the dryer has not increased by 10°C within 8 minutes of heating. A26 CHAMB TEMP H The temperature in the chamber is more than 5°C above the current reference point. User Manual Getinge 46-series 43 (56)
7.3 Restart the machine Main power off Main power on To restart the machine, use the main power switch: Turn the main power off. Wait until the display is deactivated. Turn the main power on. 44 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
Sanitary chemicals High concentrations of, and high exposure to, sanitary chemicals may cause corrosion and pitting on stainless steel. Getinge Disinfection AB recommends that water used in the pre- rinsing, washing and final rinsing phases should be of drinking quality in accordance with the guidelines. Recommended water quality is drinking water with max 5°dH.
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8 WATER QUALITY Follow local standards if they are stricter that Getinge Disinfection AB's recommendations, especially when treated water is used for the final washing/disinfection phase. Typical specifications for treated water is: Parameter Unit Drinking Softened DiW/ water pH value 6.5 - 8.5...
The product may be contaminated and must be disinfected before recycling. • Worn-out products must be disposed of at recycling stations in accordance with national laws and local regulations. • If required, contact your reseller for more information. User Manual Getinge 46-series 47 (56)
** consists of pumps, door motors and other parts that cannot be weighed separately. Packing material The machine is delivered on wooden pallets and the machine parts are covered with corrugated cardboard or wrapped in plastic. 48 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
10 SERVICE CONTACTS 10 SERVICE CONTACTS Australia Belgium Canada Getinge Australia PTY Ltd Getinge NV Getinge Canada Ltd PO Box 50 Vosveld 4 B-2 6685, Millcreek Drive Bulimba QLD 4171 B-2110 Wijnegem Unit 3-5 Australia Belgium Mississauga, Ontario L5N5M5 Canada...
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10 SERVICE CONTACTS Norway Poland Singapore Getinge Norge A/S Getinge Poland sp. z o. o. Getinge International Far East Pte. Ltd Strandveien 13 ul. Osmańska 14, 20 Bendemeer Road, 1366 Lysaker PL-02-823 Warsaw #06-02, Cyberhub Building Norway Poland Singapore, SG-339914...
HANDLING OF WORN-OUT PRODUCTS ..............47 Handling printouts (option) ....................23 Handling the USB memory stick (option) ................ 37 Important ......................... 10 In an emergency ......................11 Intended application areas ....................6 Intended use statement ..................... 6 User Manual Getinge 46-series 51 (56)
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Start condition list ......................41 Starting program ......................20 Symbols in this manual ..................... 6 User Manual ........................1 Using detergent ....................... 25 Warranty ..........................8 WATER QUALITY ......................45 WEEE directive ....................... 47 52 (56) User Manual Getinge 46-series...
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Manufacturer: Getinge Disinfection AB Ljungadalsgatan 11 352 46 Växjö SWEDEN www.getinge.com 2019-10-31 EN REV.B...
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