Graco QUANTM QTC Series Instructions Manual page 29

Clean In-Place (CIP)
NOTICE
To avoid equipment damage, only use cleaning
fluids that are compatible with materials of the
wetted contact section. To avoid damage to
stainless steel parts, do not use chlorinated cleaning
fluids. Do not exceed the maximum fluid temperature
for the materials of the wetted contact section. See
Fluid Temperature Range, page 63.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 21.
2. Flush the equipment with a compatible solvent or
sanitizing solution. Follow Flush the Equipment,
page 28.
3. Circulate the compatible solvent or sanitizing
solution through the equipment. Slowly cycle the
equipment as the compatible solvent or sanitizing
solution is circulated.
NOTE: Thoroughly circulate the compatible solvent
or sanitizing solution through the equipment and
the system prior to use.
NOTICE
To avoid equipment damage, do not exceed a fluid
inlet pressure of 15 psi (103 kPa, 1 bar) when cycling
the equipment.
4. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 21.
3A8947A
Clean Out-of-Place (COP)
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 21.
2. Flush the equipment with a compatible solvent or
sanitizing solution. Follow Flush the Equipment,
page 28.
3. Disassemble parts as needed. See Repair, starting
on page 32.
4. Inspect parts for wear or damage. Replace as
needed.
5. Using a brush or other COP methods, wash all
wetted parts with a compatible solvent or sanitizing
solution at the recommended temperature and
concentration of the manufacturer.
6. Rinse the parts again with water and allow parts to
completely dry.
7. Inspect the parts and re-clean any soiled parts.
8. For QH (Hygienic) Models only: Immerse all
wetted parts in an approved sanitizer before
assembly. Leave the parts in the sanitizer, and only
remove the parts one by one as needed for
assembly.
9. Reassemble the equipment as needed. See
Repair, starting on page 32.
10. Flush the equipment with a compatible solvent or
sanitizing solution. Follow Flush the Equipment,
page 28.
11. Circulate the compatible solvent or sanitizing
solution through the equipment. Slowly cycle the
equipment as the compatible solvent or sanitizing
solution is circulated.
NOTE: Thoroughly circulate the compatible solvent
or sanitizing solution through the equipment and
the system prior to use.
NOTICE
To avoid equipment damage, do not exceed a fluid
inlet pressure of 15 psi (103 kPa, 1 bar) when cycling
the equipment.
12. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 21.
Maintenance
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