Getinge 46 Series User Manual

8 WATER QUALITY
WARNING!
It is the customer’s responsibility to supply the
washer-disinfector with water of the right quality.
The quality of the water used in all stages of cleaning is important
for good cleaning results. The water used in each step should be
compatible with:
• The material that the washer-disinfector is made of.
• The chemicals used in the process.
• Process requirements for the various stages of the process
The main factors for good water quality are:
Hardness High hardness will cause limescale
deposits in the washer-disinfector, leading
to poor cleaning results.
Ionic contaminants A high concentration of ionic contaminants
may cause corrosion and pitting on
stainless steel.
Heavy metals such as iron, manganese or
copper cause instruments to tarnish.
Microbial
contaminants
Goods to be washed are treated for
microorganisms and their residual
products, which may cause fever-like
symptoms if they get into the human body.
Use water that does not increase the
biological load.
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. Detailed information about
acceptable water quality can be found in “Guidelines for Drinking
Water Quality, 3rd Edition” published by WHO.
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Getinge 46 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Getinge
Model	46 Series
Category	Washer
Language	English