• Fresh water in each programme phase

• Three programmes, specifically developed for breathing masks

Miele offers fire services a safe and simple method of reprocessing breathing apparatus in a special-purpose washer: The PG 8063 'Safety' washes breathing masks and air regulators hygienically using multiple intakes of fresh water and by providing for this equipment a secure hold in new special baskets. This machine-based approach saves breathing apparatus managers lots of time and effort.

The entire system, including the new baskets, are the product of intensive collaboration with reputable manufacturers of breathing masks as well as members of municipal fire brigades and plant fire departments. Three programmes were specifically developed for breathing masks: For example, the chemo-thermal disinfection cycle washes at a maximum temperature of 60°C in order to give high-quality materials the care they deserve. To ensure maximum process security, programme modifications are only possible after entering a password. Fully-deionised water in the final rinse facilitates drying without any water stains whatsoever – whether items are hung up to dry or dried in a drying unit.

In each cycle, the washer accommodates two baskets: Either one basket each with 6 breathing masks and 6 air regulators or two baskets, each containing 6 air regulators. The latter is the preferred solution where a washing machine is available for reprocessing breathing masks.

Before reprocessing, masks and air regulators are taken apart. Miele offers baskets with right-sized compartments and colour coding for the various small parts and components. The latter simplifies the job of reassembling the equipment and helps improve the safety of fire-fighters.

The baskets for air regulators are pressurised using compressed air from an on-board supply before a cycle commences. This prevents any ingress of wash liquor into the air regulators during reprocessing. A compressed air indicator informs technical staff at the end of the programme whether pressure was maintained at a constant level throughout the cycle and that no water entered the devices – as a sign of safe reprocessing.

Company profile: Miele is the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floor care products. Their product portfolio also includes dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications. Founded in 1899, the company has eight production plants in Germany, one each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China, Romania and Poland as well as two production plants belonging to its Italian medical technology subsidiary Steelco. Sales in the 2022 business year amounted to around € 5.43 bn. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries/regions. Throughout the world, the family-run enterprise, now in its fourth generation, employs a workforce of around 23,300, of which approx. 11,900 employees work in Germany. The company has its headquarters in Gütersloh in Westphalia.