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Maintenance
Flush the Equipment
To avoid fire and explosion, always ground the
equipment and waste container. To avoid static
sparking and injury from splashing, always flush at
the lowest possible pressure.
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Flush before fluid can dry or freeze in the
equipment, at the end of the day, before storing,
and before repairing equipment.
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Flush at the lowest pressure possible. Check
connections for leaks and tighten as needed.
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Flush with a solvent that is compatible with the fluid
being dispensed and the equipment wetted parts.
Use a sanitary solution for hygienic applications.
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Flushing schedule varies based on particular uses.
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Always cycle the equipment during the entire
flushing process.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 21.
2. Insert the suction end of the fluid supply line (F) into
a compatible solvent or sanitizing solution.
3. Close the fluid drain valve (G).
4. Ensure the control knob (K) is turned to off (0).
5. If the fluid outlet line (J) has a dispensing device,
place a metal part of the dispensing device to a
grounded metal container and hold the dispensing
valve open.
6. Ensure all fluid shutoff valves (H) are open.
7. Connect the equipment to a power source. See
Electrical Connections and Wiring, starting on
page 17.
8. Slowly increase the control knob (K) until the
equipment is operating at the set output level.
9. Run the equipment for enough time to thoroughly
clean the equipment and lines.
10. Turn the control knob (K) to off (0).
11. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 21.
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Store the Equipment
Always relieve the pressure and flush the equipment
before storing the equipment for any length of time.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 21.
2. Follow Flush the Equipment, page 28.
NOTICE
Store the equipment at 32°F (0°C) or higher.
Exposure to extreme low temperatures may result in
damage to plastic parts.
Clean the Wetted Contact
Section
Routinely clean the wetted contact section. Determine
whether or not to disassemble equipment for cleaning.
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To clean the equipment without disassembling
parts, follow Clean In-Place (CIP), page 29.
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To clean the equipment by disassembling parts,
follow Clean Out-of-Place (COP), page 29.
For QH (Hygienic) Models: Clean the equipment in
accordance with applicable sanitary standard codes
and local regulations.
For QT (Industrial) Models: Clean the equipment in
accordance with applicable codes and local regulations
for your compatible solvent.
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