TABLE OF CONTENTS EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS INTRODUCTION Intended use Warning texts Warranty Verification Validation Copyright Manufacturer Disposal CONTROL PANEL Control panel layout - Classic Control panel layout - Avanti OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sterilization Loading Process start Between processes End of day routine Safety control PROCESS DESCRIPTION STERILIZATION PROCESSES...
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS - Read User Manual Manufacturer Date of manufacture Serial number Catalogue number Marking of electrical and electronic equipment Caution, hot surface Caution Caution, possibility of electric shock Protective conductor terminal Pressure transmitter Temperature transmitter Validation transmitter Page 5 of 24...
This product is CE marked. An EC Declaration of Conformity is available on request. This manual describes the following sterilizer versions: o HS33 60-liters: Single manual door with Avanti display o HS33 60-liters: Single automatic door with Avanti display o HS33 60-liters: Double automatic door with Avanti display...
NOTE! The warranty on the delivered product is invalidated by faulty installation or neglecting service and maintenance intervals. Service and maintenance must be documented. Only use spare parts provided by Getinge, see separate Spare parts list. Page 7 of 24...
VERIFICATION If indicators are used to verify the process, use only certified products, fulfilling relevant standards. In our test runs we have used Getinge Assured indicators. VALIDATION If the sterilizer is to be used for resterilization of medical instruments, the sterilizer must be validated pursuant to ISO 17665-1 before commissioning.
CONTROL PANEL - CLASSIC CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT Indicator Door locked Door in locked positon Indicator Process running Sterilization process started and running Indicator Process completed Sterilization process is finished P01 TEXTILES 134 00:00 Indicator Process stopped Cycles Open Close Start Process interrupted or error 5 Program selection indicator Select and press Enter to change the...
CONTROL PANEL - AVANTI CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT Indicator Door locked (only automatic door) Door in locked positon Indicator Process running STERILIZATION 00:05:15 TEXTILES 134 Sterilization process started and running 00:00:15 01 STERILIZATION Indicator Process completed 3.162 BAR Sterilization process is finished PRESSURE 135.5 C Indicator Process stopped...
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18 Display unit The display shows the current status, program progress, number of minutes after program start, number of completed cycles and error codes. On the double door version also on the unloading side. 19 Handle (only on sterilizers with manual door function). 20 Emergency stop Press in the switch if an emergency situation arises and the process needs to be interrupted.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STERILIZATION • Check that the water supply is open and that any demineralizing equipment connected to the apparatus is operational. • If the sterilizer has been turned off. Wait until “HEATING” is no longer shown on the display (takes approximately 45 minutes) and run a flash program without goods to heat the system.
PROCESS START • Close and lock the door with the handle. Press the door locking key on sterilizers with automatic door locking, see page 11, closing door. • Select the appropriate process with the Program selection key (5). For Classic display, use the navigator. •...
BOWIE & DICK Only used for running Bowie & Dick chemical test indicators. In our test runs we have used Getinge Assured indicators. Pin code for the user is required (558). LEAKAGE TEST The sterilizer is equipped with a standard leakage test program.
(wrapped/unwrapped instruments, porous and hollow loads). Please note that this cycle is a general-purpose cycle, to be configured in accordance with local requirements and regulations. Getinge assumes no responsibility for the sterilization results of CJD-related goods. Total process time incl. drying...
Total process time ~30 min OPTIONAL PROCESSES P10 Leak test 285 As an option Getinge HS33 can be equipped with a fully automatic leak test process to confirm leakrate of <1.3 mbar/min according to EN285. Password (558) required. Total process time...
STANDARD PROCESS Pressure 3150 3000 (134 °C) 2120 (121 °C) 2000 Time 1000 150 150 150 Phases Pre-pulse Sterilization Drying time time vacuum vacuum PROCESS DESCRIPTIONS Description Parameter Range Default Pre-pulse vacuum Pre-pulse positive P01 Textiles 134 °C Sterilization temperature 134 °C Sterilization time 4-10 min...
PROCESS INTERRUPTED IF THE STERILIZER STOPS DURING A PROCESS Avanti: The display shows the symbol magnified and turns completely red. Reset the alarm by pushing the magnified indicator. Classic: The indicator (4) is enlightend. Reset the alarm by pushing the Enter key (12). The buzzer will stop and the display indicates “WAIT”...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE DAILY ROUTINE 1. Open the water tap. 2. Check and clean the drain strainer in the chamber. Use a tooth-brush to clean. The drain is located in the bottom in the back of the chamber. 3. Close but do not lock the door between cycles. 4.
MALFUNCTIONS GENERAL • External plates must not be removed by anyone other than a technician with documented experience. • Check that the sterilizer is connected to the mains (on sterilizers with automatic doors also to air). • Check that the red indicator lamp is out. •...
Effect, total 5 500 W Effect, steam generator 4 x 900 W Effect, jacket HS33 60-liters: 1 000 W HS33 100-liters: 1 400 W Frequency 50/60 Hz Air supply 4-6 bar dry, filtered to 5 microns Heat emission: closed door / open door Approx.
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Getinge Group is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, Getinge and Maquet. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient mobility and wound management solutions. Getinge provides solutions for infection control within healthcare and contamination prevention within life sciences.
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Appendix Document history, User Manual Getinge HS33 EN Date Edition Change Updated by 2016-01-11 Rev A First edition Magda Puls Wojciech 2017-02-13 Rev B New PED number Dziedzic 2018-06-26 Rev C New TUV number Piotr Wagner...
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