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SAFER INFECTION PREVENTION VORTEX+ HANDS-FREE HOSPITAL MACERATOR

ABOUT VERNACARE Vernacare has revolutionised the experience of patients and healthcare professionals for more than 50 years. Vernacare and its international network of partners, provide market-leading hygiene & surgical solutions that prevent infection and create a safer future.

SMARTFLOWTM TECHNOLOGY All our macerators use SmartflowTM technology alongside a range of features designed to reduce the risk of cross-infection and improve efficiency in busy sluice room environments. 5

ENSURE FREE-FLOWING DRAINS AT ALL TIMES Conti® Washcloth, tested for complete maceration. WHAT IS SMARTFLOWTM TECHNOLOGY? Our unique closed-drum system ensures contents are fully broken down prior to discharging to drain. Contents added Cycle begins Ultra-fine maceration Rapid discharge Used pulp items and maceratable wipes are placed into the hopper and the machine is sealed. Contents are fully saturated with cold water at the beginning of the cycle. The blades then begin to break down the contents. The hopper remains completely sealed whilst the contents are broken down into small particles,...

VORTEX+ MACERATOR The Vernacare’s traditional and market-leading Vortex range macerators include the Vortex and the Vortex+. Our machines help ensure safe and effective disposal of human waste, pulp containers and maceratable wipes.

The Vernacare system improves the experience for both patients and staff, releasing more time to spend on care.  Reduced risk of cross-infection  Auto-start functionality  Start lock control  Self-diagnosing display VORTEX+ Completely contactless operation NPC Code: FSE202 Product Code: 2040ZA001 (230 volts) Cycle time: 2 minutes Water usage: 24 litr

TECHNICAL SERVICES REDUCE DOWNTIME AND MAXIMISE THE LIFESPAN OF YOUR MACERATOR. Regular maintenance is a proven way to reduce macerator breakdowns.

The UK Vernacare Technical Services team are dedicated to providing preventative maintenance solutions for pulp macerators, reducing disruption and cross infection risks associated with machine downtime. Our contracts include 25% off all genuine Vernacare parts, priority response time and free basic engineer training. Tailor made service packages are available on request. Range commissioning Vernacare Technical Service engineers are trained to the highest standards and are the most qualified people to install Vernacare machines. To validate the warranty all Vernacare machines must be commissioned...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operational Information With a capacity of 4 Vernacare single-use items, or 2 washbowls or 1 maxi washbowl, or any equivalent load, the unit weighs 72kg dry and 120kg with a full water tank. Sound proofing measures incorporated into the design allow use during the night. Siting and Installation Ensure that the floor area is firm and level and fix the unit in position, by bolting down using the holes provided. Also a power isolating device according to IEC60947 must be fitted to the final installation. Drain Connection The unit is fitted with a 50mm (2”) ‘P’ trap. In order...

PAYMENT OPTIONS Water inlet conn. Water tank Drain capacity connection Water pump