Technical Requirements.docx

Technical Requirements:

Physical & Installation

1. External dimensions of washers must be equal to or cannot exceed 72.5" H x 35.5" W x 37.0" L

1. Minimum net usable chamber dimensions of 24.75" W x 27" H x 31.5" D

1. Must fit within existing wall opening and construction space per facility blueprints and equipment cut sheets

1. Replacement units must be compatible with washer racks currently in use across the existing installed washer/disinfector inventory to prevent additional unplanned costs to the Government and disruption to SPS operations

1. Replacement units must match the platform currently installed and in service at the facility to maintain standardization across all washer/disinfector units

1. Biomedical Engineering staff must be able to service replacement units utilizing existing training and technical familiarity without requiring additional platform-specific training

Infection Control & Disinfection Performance

1. Thermal disinfection A0 value of at least 3,000, displayed on the user interface at the end of the disinfection rinse cycle, to maximize safe instrument handling by SPS staff

1. Actual A0 value shall be displayed on the washer user interface area

1. Wash/rinse water must be dumped after each step in the wash/decontamination process to prevent infection control issues

1. Water usage per load shall be automatically varied by the washer in response to the size of the load

Wash Technology & Capacity

1. Unit must use low pressure/high volume wash technology

1. Unit must have fifteen (15) DIN tray capacity with wash arms spraying both up and down between each level

1. Unit must be able to fit three (3) full-sized trays with wash arms spraying both up and down between each level

1. Washer must contain a 3 HP (2,200 watt) stainless steel circulation pump

1. Three (3) flowmeters must be included to ensure proper dosing of chemicals

1. Washer must include two sensors that provide a cross check that proper water temperatures are met so if the readings deviate beyond a set tolerance a message will be displayed

Usability & Integration

1. Service access shall be through easily opened panel(s) on the front of the machine

1. Must include a large backlit cycle status indicator, separate from the main control display, located on both sides of the washer (decontam and clean sides)

1. Units must be vented and include a built-in air exhaust damper

1. Must utilize a direct exhaust connection with a pressure not to exceed 250 CFM

1. Washer must have optional networking capability for the purpose of logging of cycle information into Censitrac instrument tracking software

1. Replacement units must be compatible with washer racks currently in use across the existing installed washer/disinfector inventory to prevent additional unplanned costs to the Government and disruption to SPS operations

1. Replacement units must match the platform currently installed and in service at the facility to maintain standardization across all washer/disinfector units

1. Biomedical Engineering staff must be able to service replacement units utilizing existing training and technical familiarity without requiring additional platform-specific training