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Decommissioning
In the event that the machine must be
decommissioned, follow the following steps:
1. Remove the chemical injection supply
system, if applicable.
a. Have a qualified electrician
disconnect power to the chemical
injection supply system and the re-
circulation pump at their source.
b. Using the manufacturer's
instructions, carefully remove the
chemical injection supply system
from the machine. Make certain that
no chemicals supplies come in
contact with skin or clothing.
2. Clean interior of machine, both basket
and shell.
a. Flush supply dispenser with water.
b. Run a short rinse cycle to clean
chemical residues from the interior of
the machine.
3. Disconnect electrical power.
a. Shut of main power supply at the
breaker box or main control panel.
b. Do not attempt to disconnect power
supply wires from power supply.
Have a qualified electrician
disconnect power to machine at its
source.
4. Disconnect hoses.
a. Disconnect drain hose from sump,
gutter, or drain.
b.
Turn off water supply. Disconnect
individual hot and cold water inlet
hoses from the machine
c. Disconnect the compressed air
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supply to the machine.
d. Allow time for residual water in the
machine to drain. Then disconnect
drain hoses from the machine.
e. Disconnect necessary plumbing on
the re-circulation system, if
applicable.
5. Disconnect steam hoses, if applicable
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time
for the valve to cool.
b. Disconnect steam hose from
machine.
6. Remove the machine from its foundation
pad.
a. Keep all panels in place to provide
stability when moving the machine.
b. Verify that door is closed and secure
c. Loosen and remove anchor bolts
holding the machine base to the
floor
d.
Break the grout seal at each corner
of the machine, using a crowbar.
e.
Place the machine on skid and bolt
the frame to the skid. This will
facilitate the removal of the machine
on to a truck.
7. Recycle.
The manufacturer uses the highest quality
material in their products so that those
material may be recycled at the end of the
product's service life.
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