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Harstra WASH 4 — professional washer for breathing apparatus (SCBA)
The Harstra WASH 4 is a professional device for cleaning open-circuit breathing apparatus (SCBA) together with compressed-air cylinders. Cleaning is done with a mildly alkaline, phosphorus- and chlorine-free fluid, with forced circulation and dosing of agents via adjustable pumps. Operation is simple: a choice of three cycles (5, 10 or 22 minutes), and safety interlocks prevent the program from starting with the door open or the temperature too low. The apparatus is placed in a rack on a stainless-steel frame moving on rollers. The device is made entirely in the Netherlands from stainless steel.
The Harstra WASH 4 is a professional device for cleaning open-circuit breathing apparatus (SCBA) together with compressed-air cylinders. Cleaning is carried out using a mildly alkaline liquid free of phosphorus and chlorine compounds, with forced circulation and agent dosing by pumps with control. Operation is simple: there are three cycles to choose from (5, 10 or 22 minutes), and safety interlocks prevent the program from starting with the door open or at too low a temperature. The apparatus is placed in a rack on a stainless-steel frame moving on rollers. The device is made entirely in the Netherlands from stainless steel.
Note: It cleans 4 breathing apparatus with cylinders at a time. After the 22-min cycle, the cylinders should be disconnected for better drying (the Harstra M-45 dryer is recommended). Full connection data (power supply, water) — to be completed.
Key features
- Cleaning of SCBA apparatus together with cylinders (the apparatus is under pressure during washing).
- Mildly alkaline cleaning liquid — free of phosphorus and chlorine.
- Pumps forcing circulation as well as dosing pumps with control.
- Three cycles to choose from: 5, 10 or 22 minutes.
- Safety interlocks: start only with the door closed and at the correct temperature.
- Apparatus rack on a stainless-steel frame on rollers.
- PLC control; construction entirely of stainless steel (made in the Netherlands).
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | device for cleaning SCBA breathing apparatus |
| Capacity | 4 apparatus with cylinders at a time |
| Cleaning cycles | 5, 10 or 22 minutes |
| Cleaning agent | mildly alkaline, free of phosphorus and chlorine |
| Pumps | circulation + dosing with control |
| Control | PLC (programmable logic controller) |
| Material | stainless steel (made in: the Netherlands) |
| Safety interlocks | start lock with the door open / too low a temperature |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1800 (2410*) × 1335 × 850 (1445*) mm |
| Weight | 400 kg |
| Water/heating system | automatic water-level control; energy-efficient heating system |
Applications
Respiratory protection workshops and service stations, fire brigades, industrial and chemical plants, refineries and power plants — wherever SCBA apparatus requires regular cleaning.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Does the WASH 4 wash apparatus together with cylinders?
Yes — the apparatus with its cylinder is placed in the device (under pressure). After the 22-minute cycle, the cylinders are disconnected for more thorough drying.
What agent does it use?
A mildly alkaline cleaning liquid, free of phosphorus and chlorine compounds — safe for the apparatus components.
How many apparatus does it wash at once?
Four breathing apparatus with cylinders in a single cycle.
Brand & service
The equipment and implementation are in the SafeTech range — delivery, commissioning, operator training and service. We equip respiratory-protection workshops and arrange apparatus servicing at the customer's site.
Why SafeTech
- 23 years of experience in safety and gas detection (the company has operated since 2003).
- In-house respiratory-protection service station: cleaning, drying, testing and maintenance of breathing apparatus and masks.
- Service, inspections, pressure tests and certification in Suchy Dwór near Gdynia — service across Poland.
- Training and technical support (SafeTech Safety Academy).
Availability & service — Gdynia and Tricity
Harstra WASH 4 — professional washer for breathing apparatus (SCBA) — sales, selection, calibration and service in Gdynia (Suchy Dwór, on the border of Gdynia and the Kosakowo municipality). We serve the Tricity (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia), Rumia, Reda, Wejherowo, the Pomerania region and all of Poland. Ask about pricing and availability.
