930 to 980 C (1700 to 1800 F), but shall not to exceed 1150 C (2100 F). The ash-removal system shall consist of, as
a minimum, the direct manual removal into a sterile
Cyclone air filters shall be provided to remove the larger particulates. Cyclone air separators may be offered with
powered fans to increase the speed of the gases within the cyclone to improve the collection efficiency for smaller
particles.
5.16.2 MEDICAL WASTE INCINERATORS
Medical waste incinerators shall be especially designed by the manufacturer to eliminate medical wastes. All
units shall be designed for 2 hours
per day of continuous operation and be rated in quantity per hour (i.e. kg/hr or lbs/hr).
Incinerator charging or loading of medical waste shall be batched-fed manually.
Main combustion chamber shall be the stationary fixed-hearth (or kiln), multiple-chamber, retort type or larger
capacity rotary-hearth (or kiln) type. Burner and combustion air controls shall be fully automatic comprising of, as a
minimum, electronic ignition and all necessary interlocks and safety devices to provide safe operation. The
Medical waste incinerators shall be specifically designed by the manufacturer to dispose of all medical wastes. All
units shall be designed for 8 hours
per day of continuous operation and be rated in quantity per hour (i.e. kg/hr or lbs/hr).
Incinerator loading or charging of medical waste shall be batched-fed manually.
Primary combustion chamber shall be the stationary fixed-hearth (or kiln), multiple-chamber, retort type or larger
capacity rotary-hearth (or kiln) type. Burner and combustion air controls shall be fully automatic comprising of, as a
minimum, electronic ignition and all necessary interlocks and safety devices to provide safe operation. The
