Guidelines For Washdown Environments
Infeed System
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GUIDELINES FOR WASHDOWN ENVIRONMENTS
These recommendations should be followed to help prevent problems
from occurring in environments where machinery is exposed to water
during clean-up.
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DO NOT use this procedure on painted machines; it will cause
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rust.
Use this procedure on STAINLESS STEEL MACHINES
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ONLY!
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The preferred cleaning method is to wipe the unit down or to
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blow the unit off with compressed air.
If components such as clutches, brakes, or rollers get "wet"
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some erratic operations, such as bag length variation due to slip,
can be expected until the components dry.
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To avoid injury, ALL POWER TO THE INFEED MUST BE
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OFF before completing this procedure
DO NOT apply the water stream directly on electrical compo-
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nents
Water pressure used to rinse the machine should be regulated
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to 5 psi maximum
No nozzle should be used to increase force applied. Use open
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ended hose only
Use neutral cleaning solution (pH 6-8)
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1.
Turn all power to the Infeed System Off
2.
Insure all openings to the electrical panels are sealed
3.
Cover all electrical enclosures, user interface and all
motors with plastic or suitable material prior to applying
any water to the machine.
4.
Apply cleaning solution.
5.
Use a soft brush or a plastic scraper to remove heavy
deposits.
6.
Rinse with clean water.
7.
Remove excess water.
8.
Allow machine to dry.
9.
Remove plastic covers from machine components,
10.
Restore power to the machine.
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