Plant - Cleaning - MTU 12V4000C Series Operating Instructions Manual

5.7 Plant – Cleaning
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ No operating voltage applied.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
High-pressure cleaner
Cleaner (Hakupur 50/136)
WARNING
Compressed air gun ejects a jet of pressurized air.
Risk of injury to eyes and damage to hearing, risk of rupturing internal organs!
• Never direct air jet at people.
• Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders.
WARNING
Water jet from high-pressure cleaning unit.
Risk of eye injury, risk of scalding!
• Do not direct water jet at persons.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and goggles/safety mask.
NOTICE
Cleaning agents should not be left to take effect for too long.
Damage to components is possible!
• Observe manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE
Blowing down product with compressed air.
Entry of dirt and damage to components is possible!
• Do not aim compressed air gun directly at seals or electronic components such as connectors or
ECUs.
Plant – Cleaning
1. Carry out plant cleaning only in areas where an appropriate oil separator is provided (environmental protec-
tion).
2. Prior to putting the cleaning unit into operation, read the operating instructions of the high-pressure cleaning
units carefully and observe the safety precautions.
3. The following requirements apply for cleaning the plant outside with a high-pressure cleaning unit:
• The pressure of the high-pressure jet (cleaning jet) must not exceed 50 bar.
• A minimum distance between spray nozzle and plant of 1 m must be observed.
• The temperature of the cleaning medium must not exceed 80 °C.
4. For external cleaning with high-pressure jet, use a flat-mouth nozzle only.
Note: Never direct compressed air directly at electronic components.
5. Carry out external cleaning as follows:
a) Seal all openings in a suitable way.
b) Remove coarse dirt.
c) Spray on cleaner sparingly and leave it for 1 to 5 minutes.
d) Use high-pressure jet to remove loosened dirt.
e) Dry engine with compressed air.
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MS150049/04E 2017-04 | Operation | 51
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