Hospital & health care environments are nowadays faced with an increasing threat of microbiological contaminations, the so called ‘hospital acquired infections’ (HAI). These environments all count numerous places where the risk of transmitting microbiological contamination is high. The interrelation of these places simplifies the spread of bacteria.

This risk also affects the laundry process. Bacteria coming from soiled linen through air, hands or human contact during improper handling or processing of laundry are an important cause of infection. Therefore, hospital & health care environments need to take preventive measures in order to avoid microbiological contamination in the laundry process.

The HM-range of barrier washer extractors offers a solution for this threat as it considerably reduces the risk of recontamination or cross contamination thanks to its ‘dual door’ design. The barrier washer extractors are built ‘in’ a physical wall separating the loading & unloading side. This set-up ensures an optimal sanitation and avoids contact between clean, disinfected laundry & soiled, contaminated linen.

What are hospital-acquired infections?

Hospital acquired infections (HAI) or ’nosocomial’ infections affect patients during their stay in hospital. One of the most recurrent pathogens that occur with these infections is MRSA or methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The term MRSA is used to describe organisms that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics. Currently MRSA contaminations are on the rise in hospital & health care institutions, resulting in a greater risk of mortality and significantly higher treatment costs for patients with surgical side infections. Taking measures in the laundry process to reduce the risk of MRSA is therefore an absolute necessity.

HM 160 - 220

• HM160: 16kg capacity
• HM220: 22kg capacity
• Very compact dimensions
  > The most compact barrier washers on the market
• Large doors for easy handling of the linen
• Extraction of 1.000 rpm
• Heating options: electric or steam

Top Quality Features:

• New concept for closure of the door > Easy handling
  > Ergonomic
• Automatic positioning of the drum
• Large door opening
  > Easy loading & unloading of the linen
• Efficient washing performance & excellent extraction > Larger diameter of the drum
  > Large inner drum enabling an excellent mechanical action
  > High spin extraction of 750 rpm (HM900), 900 rpm (HM490 & 670) and 1.000 rpm
  (HM160 till HM330)
• Available with electric, steam or gas heating
• Choice of liquid detergent or powder (4 compartments)

Microcontrol

• User-friendly microprocessor
• 5 standard programmes
• Possibility to programme up to 25 extra programmes
• Easy understandable & programmable
• Indication of water level, remaining cycle time and T°
• Possibility to install a password in order to avoid unwanted use
• Possibility to programme a delayed start of the programme
• End-of-cycle signal
• Print board (7 different signals) for liquid soap connections (optionally available)

Top Safety Features

• New concept for locking of the drum
  > Easy handling
  > Improved safety
  > Ergonomic
• Emergency switch
• Automatic blocking of the outer drum while loading & unloading
• Overflow control

Easy Installation & Service

• Connections for water, heating & electricity are built on top of the washer
• Drain valve
• Components are easily accessible thanks to the removable frame & panels

Energy Saving Features

• Minimal water consumption thanks to: > Design of the outer tub
  > Space between inner & outer tub
  > Automatic control of the water level
• Less water consumption results in a shorter cycle and a reduced use of detergent
• Minimal use of energy thanks to an excellent heating surface due to the positioning of the heating elements
• Aquamix system: continuous process of mixing hot and cold water in function of the desired temperature. This results in:
  > Shorter cycle time
  > Up to 30% energy savings

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