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Making the business case for Getinge's New Cart Washer Given their size and workload requirements, large cart washer- disinfectors use a significant amount of energy, water and deter- gent which makes it even more challenging for CS managers to reduce these variable costs without sacrificing cleaning efficacy or process safety. Getinge's engineers have addressed this issue in the design of the new 9100E Cart Washer-Disinfector for processing case carts, containers, bowls, basins, utensils and bulky equipment. To increase operating efficiencies, the 9100E, like most cart washers, has the ability to re-use warm water from previous wash cycles in order to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. However, unlike these other units, the 9100E incorporates a number of innovative features to ensure a much higher degree of confidence in the quality and safety of this re-used water. First, the 9100E's standard low-point drain valve prevents water from remaining in the sump that minimizes the potential to transfer residuals to the load and between subsequent phases. In addition, the re-use tank self-cleanses during the refilling pro- cess. The system automatically sanitizes the tank before draining the final rinse water. For added safety the 9100E features a fully automated sump cleaning system option that further reduces the retention of residual debris on the sump wall and floors while dramatically reducing the time and cost of preventive main- tenance. This separate and independent spray nozzle system automatically flushes and cleans the sump without having to lie the chamber floor. Other notable features include a large, optional 40-gallon booster tank that heats the final rinse water in the background to reduce process time and energy requirements. In addition, a direct rinse system option provides a fresh water rinse without increasing cycle time. The system uses a minimal amount of heated clean water while reducing remaining chemicals and other residuals on the load before the final rinse. The 9100E is designed to lower operating costs in the drying phase as well where a variable-speed dryer fan with built in damp- er reduces energy loss and minimizes the potential that a build- ing's ventilation system will adversely affect heating performance. At the same time, up to 128 high-pressure nozzles on 16 evenly spaced vertically oscillating spray tubes provide highly effective cleaning that complements the unit's safety and operational efficiency advantages. MCV00069472 REVA EXP 04/20 Getinge is a registered trademark of Getinge AB, its subsidiaries, or affiliates in the United States or other countries • Copyright 2018 Getinge AB or its subsidiaries or affiliates • All rights reser ved. Sales Office · Getinge • 1777 East HenrieQa Road • Rochester, NY 14623 • 1-800-475-9040 w w w.getinge.com Managing Risk readers are invited to subscribe to a digital version of this Newsle)er by visiting info.getinge.com/ManagingRisk