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Washers designed for automatic removal of dirt and/or stains (i.e., washing) from large equipment used in hospitals and/or other medical facilities. These washers typically consist of a stainless steel cabinet with front doors (i.e., roll-in/roll-out models) or front-and-back doors that permit pass-through of carts (i.e., tunnel type); a control panel, and appropriate pumps and other accessories needed to perform the washing cycle. Large equipment cleaning washers perform a cycle of operations typically including water prewash, enzyme treatment, detergent washing, and heated rinse; the process may include mechanical removal of contaminants by scrubbing and/or water jets (some devices including mechanical removal of contaminants are considered washer/decontamination units). Some washers include drying capabilities. The washers usually include tall doors to allow washing most large equipment used in healthcare facilities, including wide wheelchairs, commodes, shower and reclining chairs, walkers, and carts.
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