AS 2773.1-1998

1 - AS 2773.1-1998 ULTRASONIC CLEANERS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - NON-PORTABLE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 INNOVATION
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.4.1 Cavitation and implosion
8 - 1.4.2 Clean
8 - 1.4.3 Disinfect
8 - 1.4.4 Shall
8 - 1.4.5 Should
9 - SECTION 2 MATERIALS
9 - 2.1 GENERAL
9 - 2.2 FRAMEWORK
9 - 2.3 NOZZLES AND TANK FITTINGS
9 - 2.4 PIPEWORK AND PIPE FITTINGS
9 - 2.5 VALVES
9 - 2.6 PUMPS
9 - 2.7 EXTERNAL PANELS, LOADING EQUIPMENT AND THE LIKE
9 - 2.8 TANKS
10 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
10 - 3.1 TYPES
10 - 3.2 ACCESSIBILITY
10 - 3.3 SUPPORTS
10 - 3.4 EXTERNAL PANELS
10 - 3.5 CABINET TOPS
10 - 3.6 LIDS
10 - 3.7 HINGES
10 - 3.8 TANKS
10 - 3.8.1 Provision
11 - 3.8.2 Fabrication
11 - 3.8.3 Working depth
11 - 3.8.4 Transducer gaskets
11 - 3.8.5 Acoustic isolation
11 - 3.9 EXTERNAL PANELS, TANKS AND LOADING EQUIPMENT
11 - 3.10 INTERIOR SURFACE FINISH OF CLEANING TANK
11 - 3.11 EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS
11 - 3.12 HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS
12 - 3.13 DETERGENT DISPENSER
12 - 3.14 WATER CONNECTIONS
12 - 3.15 PIPEWORK AND PIPE FITTINGS
12 - 3.16 NOZZLES
13 - 3.17 PUMP
13 - 3.18 OVERFLOW
13 - 3.19 DRAINS
13 - 3.20 ACOUSTIC INSULATION
13 - 3.21 ULTRASONIC GENERATORS
14 - 3.22 ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS
14 - 3.23 HEATING
14 - 3.24 TEMPERATURE INDICATORS
15 - 3.25 AIR FILTERS
15 - 3.26 ELECTRICAL
15 - 3.27 ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE
16 - SECTION 4 CONTROL EQUIPMENT
16 - 4.1 LOCATION
16 - 4.2 CONTROLLERS
16 - 4.2.1 Required controls
16 - 4.2.2 Optional controls
16 - 4.3 ULTRASONIC GENERATORS
16 - 4.4 STAGE INDICATION
16 - 4.4.1 Means
16 - 4.4.2 Colours
17 - SECTION 5 MARKING AND INFORMATION
17 - 5.1 LANGUAGE
17 - 5.2 MARKING
17 - 5.2.1 Machine
17 - 5.2.2 Controlling and indicating equipment
17 - 5.3 TECHNICAL MANUAL
18 - SECTION 6 TESTING
18 - 6.1 OPERATING TEST
18 - 6.2 PERFORMANCE TESTING
19 - 6.3 COMMISSIONING TEST
19 - 6.4 DEMONSTRATION OF COMPLIANCE
20 - APPENDIX A - INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH ENQUIRIES AND ORDERS
21 - APPENDIX B - USE OF ULTRASONIC CLEANERS
21 - B1 MACHINE SPECIFICATION
21 - B2 CAPABILITY OF THE ULTRASONIC CLEANING PROCESS
21 - B3 LIMITATIONS OF THE ULTRASONIC CLEANING PROCESS
22 - B4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
22 - B5 OPERATING PROCEDURES
24 - APPENDIX C - STANDARDS FOR MACHINES THAT WASH, STERILIZE OR DRY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
25 - APPENDIX D - DRYNESS TEST
26 - APPENDIX E - SOIL REMOVAL TEST

Specifies requirements for ultrasonic cleaners with a cleaning solution capacity of more than 30 L, which are intended to clean reusable medical and surgical equipment used in health care facilities. The Standard does not cover ultrasonic cleaners specifically designed for the cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes. Guidance on information that should be supplied with enquiries and orders and on care and use is given in appendices.

This Standard specifies requirements for ultrasonic cleaners with a cleaning solution capacity of more than 30 L, which are intended to clean reusable medical and surgical equipment used in health care facilities.NOTES:1 Some ultrasonic cleaners are specifically designed for the cleaning of endoscopes. Where the machine is to be used to clean fibre optics or other specialized equipment, the manufacturer of that equipment should be consulted for advice as to its suitability for the ultrasonic cleaning process.2 Ultrasonic cleaners may be incorporated into a system that includes a rinsing stage and a drying stage.3 Guidance on information that should be supplied with enquiries and orders is given in Appendix A.4 Guidance on the use of ultrasonic cleaners is given in Appendix B.5 Standards for machines that wash, sterilize or dry medical equipment in health care facilities are listed in Appendix C.

First publised as AS 2773-1985.
Revised and redesignated AS 2773.1-1998.