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SERIES 1800

CAGE AND BOTTLE

WASHER

®

OPERATING MANUAL

61301604086 Rev. A

Summary of Contents for Castle MTP 1800 Series

Page 1: ...SERIES 1800 CAGE AND BOTTLE WASHER OPERATING MANUAL 61301604086 Rev A...

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Page 3: ...SERIES 1800 CAGE AND BOTTLE WASHER USER MANUAL Getinge Castle Inc 1777 East Henrietta Road Rochester New York 14623 3133 Phone 800 950 9912 USA Facsimile 800 950 2570...

Page 4: ...personal injury Caution notes alert the user to the possibility of damage to the equipment Notes alert the user to pertinent facts and conditions This manual contains proprietary information of Geting...

Page 5: ...1 6 Emergency Stop Switches Load and Unload End 1 6 Unload End Control Panel 1 6 Spray Manifold 1 7 Guide Rail not shown 1 7 Sump 1 7 Header Drive Motor 1 7 Strip Chart Printer 1 8 Vertical Powered D...

Page 6: ...Cycle 2 24 Example Programming a Sample Cycle 2 27 Start Up 2 27 Programming 2 27 Starting Wash Cycle 2 29 Alarm 2 29 Help 2 29 FillTemperature Settings 2 30 Section 3 Operating Instructions GENERAL M...

Page 7: ...Optional Equipment INTRODUCTION 7 1 MOST COMMON OPTIONS 7 1 Right or Left Handed Service 7 1 Vertical Sliding Door or Drop Down Door 7 1 Single Door or Double Door Pass Through 7 1 Door Interlock Onl...

Page 8: ...in Discharge Cool Down System Non Monitored 7 15 Steam and Water Pressure Gauges 7 15 Vapor Removal Condenser 7 15 M O D E M MTP Online Diagnostics Evaluation and Monitoring System 7 16 ACCESSORIES 7...

Page 9: ...onnect all utilities and follow standard lockout tagout procedures for your workplace before performing maintenance on the washer WARNING PERSONNEL HAZARD Safe and efficient operation of this equipmen...

Page 10: ...hamber Emergency Stop p 3 4 The Electrical Disconnect Switch de energizes the controls only it does not remove all power from the washer Routine Maintenance Schedule Standard p 4 5 ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZA...

Page 11: ...fficiently and thoroughly clean and sanitize cages bottles debris pans and utensils used in research animal care facilities Units are available in vertical or drop down door configurations Units are f...

Page 12: ...ouch Screen Control Twelve User Programmable Cycles Automatic Seven Phase Treatment Cycles Program Access Code Security Wash and Rinse Temperature Assurance Built In Service Diagnostics Personnel Safe...

Page 13: ...ter Rinse House Tap Water Temperature Booster Pure Water Temperature Booster Automatic Agent Injection Systems Internal Chamber Illumination Stainless Steel Automatic Damper Power Exhaust Fan Vented N...

Page 14: ...STOP Switch should be used to terminate all treatment functions and activate the audible alarms Electrical Disconnect Switch Rotate the Electrical Disconnect Switch to the ON position to energize the...

Page 15: ...ycle Automatic Self Cleaning Debris Filter The output of the wash pump is provided with a self cleaning debris filter screen having perforations smaller than the spray jet orifices to prevent plugged...

Page 16: ...door is opened during a cycle Prevents the start of washer operation if a door is not closed Lights indicating an open door are located on the Load and Unload End Control Panels Emergency Stop Switche...

Page 17: ...tensil carts from being improperly positioned Four rails are provided on the inside of the chamber door Sump Holds the supply of solution wash and rinse that is pumped to the Spray Manifold during a p...

Page 18: ...an unload end user control panel Electric Heat Stainless steel electric immersion heaters are provided in the sump in place of the steam coil heater to maintain the recirculated treatment solution tem...

Page 19: ...l down System NON MONITORED Cold tap water is automatically injected into the drain discharge to lower the discharge temperature to below 140 F before entering into the building s drain system MONITOR...

Page 20: ...ndard rat shoe boxes per load 18 boxes per load if the machine is equipped with center washing header Models 1820 1840 have the capacity to process 16 standard rat shoe boxes per load 16 boxes per loa...

Page 21: ...0 60 minutes and from 120 190 F respectively WASH 1 Hot water from the house supply fills the sump and the wash agent is automatically added The treatment solution is recirculated through the jet spra...

Page 22: ...through a separate jet system and is drained upon completion Phase time is user programmable from 0 60 minutes EXHAUST or VAPOR REMOVAL The unit stands idle for a sufficient period of time to allow th...

Page 23: ...n interface linked to the Programmable Logic Controller PLC located in the Control Box Using this panel the user is able to Select a processing cycle Program cycle phase timing Program cycle phase tem...

Page 24: ...est When this prompt is activated live reading will be printed during the cycle Pressing this prompt will allow printer to print cycle parameters After operator has selected a cycle this prompt must b...

Page 25: ...scribes the current control screen display Illuminated prompts indicate phases programmed to operate in this cycle Displays available options for this control screen To process bottles user must press...

Page 26: ...ume Prompt will display if the program has a guarantee on the temperature of the sump Prompt will display during sump filling process Displays actual sump Displays the house water fill temperature Pre...

Page 27: ...Clock This prompt is used for changing the operator s password This program is read only showing the status of program access LOCKED This program is read only showing the status of program access UNLO...

Page 28: ...ce menu to next phase screen Displays current cycle Agent selection prompt allows the programming of two 2 different agent washes alkaline or acid Displays the status of temperature guarantee press pr...

Page 29: ...washes alkaline or acid Displays the status of temperature guarantee press prompt to change status NOTE SOME FEATURES SHOWN ON THE TOUCH PANEL MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IF OPTIONS WERE NOT SELECTED 185 Su...

Page 30: ...isplays programmed temperature of sump Press prompt and key in new parameter Displays length of time phase will be activated 120 Timer 0 Sump Temp Guarantee Off RINSE 2 OFF NEXT PHASE CYCLE 1 PROGRAM...

Page 31: ...hanges made to settings in calendar clock screen Depressing this prompt will take operator back to Main Access Screen This prompt is for changing the Minute depress prompt then enter the desired Minut...

Page 32: ...t to Quit Treatment Pump Off Jet Valve Open Drain Valve Header Drive Alkaline Detergent Acid Detergent Acid Neutralize Sump Fill Sump Heat Damper Drain Cooling MAIN MENU ABORT Press any prompt to acti...

Page 33: ...NT Sample Cycle 1 Touch Control Panel Pre wash 60 120 Off Wash 1 300 170 Guaranteed Acid Wash 2 300 170 Off Alkaline Soak None Rinse 1 120 180 Guaranteed Rinse 2 0 0 Off Rinse 3 60 120 Off Save CYCLE...

Page 34: ...OR PROGRAM MAIN MENU START CYCLE PROGRAM CYCLE PRINT CYCLE CYCLE SELECTION SCREEN Programmer should Press ENTER PASSWORD prompt Type in correct password 12345 press ENTER then press DONE This will unl...

Page 35: ...rs are set 120 TEMP Guarantee Off PREWASH ON NEXT PHASE CYCLE 1 Program Prewash Menu 120 TIMER CYCLE SELECTION SCREEN Programmer should Press AGENT WASH 1 prompt to ON Set phase time to 300 seconds Se...

Page 36: ...tion Press NEXT PHASE to continue 300 Timer Guarantee Off AGENT SELECTION Acid Agent AGENT WASH 2 ON NEXT PHASE CYCLE 1 PROGRAM WASH 2 MENU 165 Sump Temp CYCLE SELECTION SCREEN Programmer should Press...

Page 37: ...to continue 0 Sump Temp Guarantee Off RINSE 2 OFF NEXT PHASE CYCLE 1 PROGRAM RINSE 2 MENU 0 Timer CYCLE SELECTION SCREEN Programmer should Depress RINSE 3 prompt to on Set phase time to 60seconds Set...

Page 38: ...ion follows MESSAGE ALARM PRINT RUN LAST MESSAGE PRINT SCREEN NEXT MESSAGE PAGE UP PAGE DOWN SETUP HELP ALARM ACK CLEAR DELETE E N T E R 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 TOGGLE 4 START ABORT MANUAL SELECT CYCLE ENTE...

Page 39: ...nly SILENCE ALARM Silence audible alarm REVIEW CYCLE Review selected cycle EXIT SERVICE MODE Exit service mode and return to stand by screen EVENT PRINT ON OFF Record live readings of selected cycle a...

Page 40: ...p Used to activate components or deactivate components in Manual Mode Used to scroll to previous page Used for the 5 Used to clear old parameters Used to scroll to next page Used for the 8 or to move...

Page 41: ...oor selects the desired cycle and presses the cycle start switch The washer automatically proceeds through the treatment process and alerts the user when the process is complete The user then opens th...

Page 42: ...LE button screen shown below Press CLEAR Enter the number of the desired cycle 1 through 12 or use the cursor left or cursor right keys to review preset cycles 1 through 12 Press ENTER MESSAGE ALARM P...

Page 43: ...can view all parameters of the selected cycle REVIEW SCREEN 4 Pressing PAGE DOWN user can view all parameters of the selected cycle REVIEW SCREEN 5 Pressing PAGE DOWN user can view all parameters of...

Page 44: ...me Press PAGE DOWN or PAGE UP to view more components To activate or deactivate a component in Manual Mode 1 Pressing PAGE DOWN or PAGE UP until the desired component shows 2 Using the arrow keys move...

Page 45: ...Press TOGGLE to turn ON or OFF status of phase 10 Press ENTER to enter all changes When all desired changes have been made 11 Press REVIEW CYCLE to review changes or PROGRAM CYCLE to return to stand b...

Page 46: ...E DOWN until the desired screen appears Programming a Cycle PROGRAM SCREEN 1 1 Using the arrow keys move the cursor to the parameter to be changed 2 Use TOGGLE to turn the parameter on or off To chang...

Page 47: ...e same steps as outlined in Program Screen 1 PROGRAM SCREEN 5 1 Press PAGE DOWN to view the parameters of the cycle 2 To change parameters follow the same steps as outlined in Program Screen 1 PROGRAM...

Page 48: ...n setting new parameters for DATE and TIME enter desired changes and toggle SAVE SET to ON PROGRAM SCREEN 9 To protect the program from unauthorized changes enter a password here to lock out access to...

Page 49: ...SELECT CYCLE At this time the user will press CLEAR on the key pad and input a cycle between PHASE TIME TEMPERATURE F TEMPERATURE GUARANTEE SAVE DUMP TO DRAIN AGENT Sample Cycle 1 Pre wash 60 sec 120...

Page 50: ...button to go on to the Wash 1 phase 3 The Wash 1 phase can be turned on or off by using the TOGGLE button on the key pad Using the arrow keys on the key pad move the cursor around each item on the ph...

Page 51: ...ock set and password screens or if programming is complete press ABORT to exit the program mode 9 The clock set settings are entered in the same way as the time and temperature are done Press CLEAR an...

Page 52: ...turn water flow down until 195oF is achieved 4 If water at full open and steam at full open exceeds 195oF turn steam throttle valve down until in 195 range 5 If temperature becomes unstable turn the w...

Page 53: ...ected and tightened to their respective machine connections 2 Verify all incoming power supplied by the customer is as called out on the equipment specifications 3 Verify steam supply meets the requir...

Page 54: ...chedule is listed below For additional information refer to Treatment Schedule on page 1 11 The process for the wash cycle is as follows Prewash Wash 1 Soak Optional Wash 2 Soak Optional Rinse 1 Rinse...

Page 55: ...necessary See page 7 4 2 Clean the Self Cleaning Debris Filter Screen See page 4 3 3 Check chemical supplies 4 Check chemical dispenser if the unit has the optional Automatic Agent Injection System s...

Page 56: ...the left column of function keys Touch Control Panels TCP press the ABORT prompt in the lower right corner of the PROCESSING CYCLE SCREEN The washer ceases operation The initial Control Screen is disp...

Page 57: ...R DEBRIS AND DAMAGE MAINTAIN THE CABINET WEEKLY 4 4 4 4 4 4 LUBRICATE THE PUMP MOTOR CHECK THE GFI SENSOR EVERY SIX MONTHS 4 5 4 5 PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE PLAN Preventive maintenance performed by factor...

Page 58: ...STOP button a Alarm and machine disabled 2 Reset the Emergency Stop button and reset safety system 3 Opening the Door s a Alarm and machine disabled 4 Close Door s and reset safety system 5 To reset a...

Page 59: ...ND SUMP 1 Turn power off 2 Remove retainer clamp on filter cover 3 Remove the cover gasket and filter screen 4 Rinse any debris out of screen 5 Carefully place filter screen back into filter housing 6...

Page 60: ...gs 6 Turn on gravity drain and allow to drain totally INSPECT THE TEMPERATURE AND WATER LEVEL PROBES FOR DEBRIS AND DAMAGE 1 Locate the temperature and water level probes in the wash and rinse section...

Page 61: ...THE GFI SENSOR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Only an electrician should perform this test 1 Turn on power to the washer 2 Press test button on the Ground Fault Interrupt GFI located on back panel 3 Power to t...

Page 62: ...recommended spare parts Electrical and piping schematics are also in the Customer Manual DESCRIPTION PART NO Printer Paper 3 25 W x 3 Diameter Single Ply P0020680 Printer Ribbon P0020681 Lustre Stainl...

Page 63: ...meter to check signal 2 Rebuild or replace drain valve as necessary Machine leaks water into cabinet when it drains water 1 House water fill valves faulty 2 Jet valve is worn 1 Check house water fill...

Page 64: ...pump 1 Replace spray jets as necessary 2 Replace as necessary 3 Replace as necessary 4 See INSPECT THE AUTOMATIC SELF CLEANING DEBRIS FILTER SCREEN AND SUMP on page 4 3 5 Replace hose or tighten clamp...

Page 65: ...sup0ply valve valve must be fuly open 4 Check air pressure air pressure must be 80 PSI minimum If this alarm appears on the screen the sump has taken too long to heat 1 Press ANSWER ALARM 2 Check hous...

Page 66: ...robe 2 Repair or replace as needed If this alarm appears on the screen the thermo couple wire is broken or disconnected 1 Trace out the thermo couple wire Type K from the control panel to the sump fil...

Page 67: ...rn main power back on If this alarm appears on the screen the UNLOAD END EMERGENCY STOP switch has been pushed 1 Verify there are no emergency conditions at the unload end of the unit 2 Turn off the m...

Page 68: ...Troubleshooting 5 6...

Page 69: ...if any visible damage is apparent notify the carrier s insurance and process a claim At this point it is good practice to take pictures of the crate to back up the claim if internal damage has occurr...

Page 70: ...eck to insure that the following utility requirements are as follows Facility steam connection maximum dynamic pressure and flow rate is as specified on the certified specification and equipment drawi...

Page 71: ...mediately illuminate and perform a self diagnostic test and make communication with the main processor Once complete the system s standby screen will display and the machine is ready for operation 5 F...

Page 72: ...is now ready for operation 5 From TCP s standby screen press the button labeled PUSH TO ACTIVATE CONTROL SYSTEM and the cycle selection screen should appear on your TCP 6 Select the desired cycle by p...

Page 73: ...before leaving the installation site TECHNICAL DATA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Utilities and services are furnished by others in accordance with the official drawings for your unit The utilities are to be...

Page 74: ...Installation Instructions 6 6...

Page 75: ...nually operated counter balanced drop down door A stainless steel washing rack that rolls out onto the door is included for ease of loading and unloading VERTICAL POWER DOOR All doors are powered open...

Page 76: ...ensure process integrity Each cycle program may be reviewed and printed on demand The optional Strip Chart Printer must be selected to have this feature Programming is in standard military time Fahre...

Page 77: ...formance data to a remote computer terminal Custom software may be provided to accommodate specific applications RS485 Data Computer Port A RS485 port is provided to permit the capability to download...

Page 78: ...Color cycle statistic will be printed out automatically during the cycle MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Change the paper roll as needed See Loading Paper Replace spent Ink cartridges with new cartridges as need...

Page 79: ...ntal rollers and attach the leading edge to the clip on the paper take up carriage 6 Advance the paper take up carriage by hand until the paper is taut 7 The paper is now loaded INK CARTRIDGE LOADING...

Page 80: ...re closing the bail turn the cartridge knob to make sure the ribbon is still taut 5 Close the bail The ink cartridge is now loaded SELF TEST PRINTOUT 1 Be sure that the ink cartridge and paper have be...

Page 81: ...0020680 3 25W x 3 Dia Single Ply 32317 Printer Ribbon MTP P0020681 32434 Removable Center Washing Header An additional header is provided in the center of the chamber to increase the washing capacity...

Page 82: ...rom house supply is heated by a stainless steel steam heat exchanger and directed through a stainless steel final rinse jet spray header under house supply pressure and retained in the rinse tank for...

Page 83: ...e fills the sump with house supply water The water throttling valve controls the flow rate of the water The sump fill temper ature gauge monitors the sump fill water temperature 195 F maximum The vacu...

Page 84: ...the correct amount of detergent after which it shuts off automatically Dispenser priming and timing is to be accomplished by Authorized Service Technician utilizing the password restricted service sc...

Page 85: ...the Alkaline detergent pump to be activated for a preset period of time Figure 7 10 TOGGLE BUTTON AFTER Concentration must be tested on a monthly basis to ensure proper amount of chemical is being in...

Page 86: ...liquid cleaning agent into the sump Agent Neutralization System Non Monitored DESCRIPTION Time based neutralization of highly acidic or alkaline treatment solutions to a neutral pH before discharge to...

Page 87: ...ing code requirements The treatment solution pH is sensed with a probe and a neutralizing agent is injected to achieve a neutral pH USER CONTROLS the range for the discharge of solutions may be adjust...

Page 88: ...or and hot moist air from the chamber Figure 7 13 FAN SYSTEM USER CONTROLS None MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Do not use a pneumatic pressure greasing system it fills the bearing chamber completely ITEM INTERV...

Page 89: ...ANCE REQUIRED The drain discharge temperature must be checked with a calibrated thermometer to ensure the proper amount of cold water is being injected into the drain Steam and Water Pressure Gauges P...

Page 90: ...The M O D E M System reduces expensive on site Repair Technician costs allowing the customer to perform maintenance repairs internally and minimize lost productivity due to possible equipment downtime...

Page 91: ...uirements ACCESSORIES Mouse Box Rack Two stainless steel racks are provided Rat Box Rack Two stainless steel racks are provided Pan Rack Two stainless steel racks are provided to process pans with a m...

Page 92: ...Optional Equipment 7 18...

Page 93: ...e It is a cycle that is programmed at the beginning and is not maintained in memory after the cycle has completed The following screens are for the Touch Control Panel only For LED Control Panel Manua...

Page 94: ...NG ON SUMP FILL TEMP SET SUMP TEMP FILL TEMP 130 120 190 120 This prompt displays when the Bottle Washing option is activated Displays the current cycle Displays the current phase of the cycle Display...

Page 95: ...Daily Maintenance 4 2 Debris Filter Automatic Self Cleaning 1 5 4 3 Drain Discharge Cool Down System 7 15 E Electrical 6 2 Electro Mechanical Controls Startup 6 5 Emergency Stop 3 4 Emergency Stop Sw...

Page 96: ...7 14 Printer 7 3 printer paper replacing 3 3 R Recommended Spare Parts List 4 6 Recorder Printer 7 3 Right or Left Handed Service 7 1 Routine Maintenance 4 2 RS232 Data Computer Port 7 3 RS485 Data Co...

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Page 98: ...Getinge Castle Inc 1777 East Henrietta Road Telephone 800 950 9912 Rochester New York 14623 3133 USA Facsimile 800 950 2570...

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