AS 2773:2019 pdf free.Ultrasonic cleaners for health service organisations.
3.1 Types
Ultrasonic cleaners shall be one of the following:
(a) Integrated Into a washer-disinfector (for these ultrasonic cleaners, refer to Iso 15883 series).
(b) Built into bench system.
(c) Fixed console.
(d) Mobile.
3.2 Accessibility
Ultrasonic cleaners shall be accessible for installation, servicing and repairing.
Accessibility for maintenance and cleaning shall not present a health and safety risk to the person performing the tasks.
For ultrasonic cleaners with an operational mass of more than 10 kg, a clearance underneath of not less than 100 mm shall be provided.
3.3 Supports
Built into bench and fixed console ultrasonic cleaners shall be mounted in a manner that enables height adjustment, or a fixed height at no greater than 900 mm. Mobile ultrasonic cleaners shall be mounted on swivel castors with brakes or other devices to anchor the machine during use.
3.4 External panels
External panels and surfaces shall he accessible for cleaning and able to be removed for maintenance purposes. External panels and surfaces shall be free from scratches, blemishes, burrs and sharp edges.
Provision shall be made to allow for cleaning underneath the ultrasonic cleaners. For ultrasonic cleaners with an operational mass of less than 10 kg, handles or recessed hand holds shall be provided for moving the cleaner.
Where any panel is constructed from more than one section, visible joints shall be flush.
3.5 Cabinet tops
Cabinet tops shall be at a working height of no greater than 900 mm or be level with any abutting bench tops.
Cabinet tops shall be isolated from cleaning tanks by a suitable gasket that reduces vibration to a minimum.
Cabinet tops of console-type ultrasonic cleaners shall be dished to allow splashed liquid to drain back into the tank. Where a splashback is fitted, it shall be at a minimum of 300 mm high.
NOTE Splashbacks should also act as a stop for the lid.
The top of mobile ultrasonic cleaners shall have a raised edge to contain liquid, and allow any liquid to drain back into the tank.
The working level of ultrasonic cleaners shall not be more than 1 200 mm above the floor, i.e. bench height plus height of ultrasonic cleaner.AS 2773 pdf download.