The contractor shall provide a Dissolution Vessel Washer. The instrument shall meet or
exceed the following requirements:
• The instrument shall consist of a rinse tank and a waste tank contained in a
mobile unit with pumps and universal wash module.
• The universal wash module shall have a wash nozzle and drain assembly that
empties a dissolution vessel, then performs a complete 360° wash that provides a
thorough cleaning of the entire vessel in less than 60 seconds.
• The universal wash module shall have the ability to securely fit into any (U. S.
Pharmacopeia (USP) conforming 1 Liter vessel, regardless of the bath or vessel
manufacturer.
• The universal wash module shall have a self-adjusting drain that allows for vessel
height variations.
• The instrument shall have an integrated shaft rinse wand that provides a method
for cleaning the shaft and stirring elements on the dissolution apparatus.
• The instrument shall have the capability of cleaning at least 28 1 Liter vessels in
under 15 minutes.
• The rinse tank shall have a volume of at least 38 Liters.
• The rinse tank shall have electric level sensors for full/empty determination and a
sight gauge indicator.
• The rinse tank shall have a fill port equipped with quick disconnect fittings on the
top cover and automatic shut-off capability.
• The waste tank shall have a volume of at least 76 Liters.
• The waste tank shall have electric level sensors for full/empty determination and
a sight gauge indicator.
• The instrument shall have temperature control with an electronic immersion
heater with a temperature range from 25° to at least 60°C.
• The instrument shall have a continuous LED display of rinse tank temperature.
• The instrument shall have a RS-232 and a USB 2.0 interface port.
• The instrument shall be constructed with acid resistant heating elements.
• The instrument shall have electrical power of 115V ± 15V, 50/60 Hz, and 10A
preset at the factory.

• The instrument body must not exceed the following measurements: 26 inches in
width, 26 inches in depth and 39 inches in height.