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Danger - Warning
Before carrying out any maintenance activity, activate all the safety devices to ensure the safety of the
persons involved in the operations and those nearby. Set the equipment concerned in safety condi-
tion.
Wear suitable personal protection equipment; in this regard, consult the person in charge of produc-
tion activities safety.
Prior to any operation, disconnect device from the power and pneumatic supply.
7.1 Cleaning the valve
Important
When removing the dust that may be present in the valve, take care not to disperse the dust in the
environment.
For a safe operation, the user must use cleaning products suitable to the purpose, on the basis of the plant
type; avoid toxic or flammable products.
In case the device is used with food products, it is mandatory to use not toxic detergents, suitable to the type
of application.
The cleaning frequency depends on the type of product being handled and on the plant type.
In case of toxic or dangerous products, the cleaning residues must be collected in closed tanks and disposed
of in accordance with the instructions of the product safety chart.
Do not use water jets.
Properly clean the valve every time it has to be used for food products.
With foodstuffs, the VM valves must be completely emptied and cleaned every time they are shut-down and in
case the material conveyed is changed.
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