SECTION 11714
MEDICAL WASHING EQUIPMENT
1.
This section provides inspection and test procedures for medical washing
equipment including feeder bottle washing and filling station, laboratory
glassware and utensils washers, bedpan washer-sanitizers, animal cage and
bottle washers, and cage, utensils and cart washers.
2.
Symbols
Item Description
HW-509 .........................Feeder bottle washing and filling station.
HW-514, HW-516, HW-556 ........Free-standing laboratory glassware and
utensils washing machine.
HW-515, HW517, HW-555 ..........Recessed laboratory glassware and utensils
washing machine.
HW-532 .........................Glassware and utensils washer,
pass-through.
HW-534, HW-536 .................Automatic controlled bedpan
washer-sanitizers
HW-540, HW-542 .................Cage and Bottle Washers.
HW-546 .........................Cage, Utensil and Cart Washer
HW-600 .........................Tunnel Washer
3.
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
A.
Visual Examination:
1)
All equipment shall be visually inspected for the following
defects:
a)
Equipment not clean interior and exterior, and free of
debris, packing material, and dust.
b)
Equipment has dents, dings, scratches, cracks, and other
imperfections.
c)
Equipment have no missing, loose or broken parts.
d)
Instruments and gauges to be calibrated.
e)
Racks, baskets, covers, carts, and other accessories not
provided as specified.
f)
Equipment not connected to the appropriate utilities
including electrical, water, waste, drain, compressed air,
and HVAC.
B.
Performance Tests:
1)
Bedpan Washer-Sanitizers:
a)
Load dirty bedpan or urinal into washer.
b)
Activate cycle.
c)
Operate washer in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
d)
At the end of cycle, remove bedpan or urinal and check to
insure that item is clean.
e)
There should be no evidence of leaks, or malfunctioning
components while washer is in operation.
2)
Cart, Cage, and Glassware and Utensils Washers:
a)
Washer should be connected to the necessary utilities and
detergent services.
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