UK Declaration of Conformity..................6 2 Safety ..........................7 Safety Signs......................7 Safety Precautions....................9 Warning Signs in Text....................14 Requirements of Personnel..................15 Recycling Information....................16 How to Contact Alfa Laval..................17 3 Introduction .........................19 General Description....................20 3.1.1 Intended Use....................21 3.1.2 Working Principle..................22 3.1.3...
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Service and Repair of ATEX/IECEx Certified Machines..........41 Service and Repair of Machines Ordered with Alfa Laval Q-doc......41 Service and Repair of Machines Ordered with Alfa Laval Q-doc + FAT-SAT..41 Recommended Service Intervals................42 Uninstall for Maintenance..................42 7 Technical Data ......................43...
1 Declarations of Conformity 1.1 EU Declaration of Conformity The designated company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark, +45 79 32 22 00 Company name, address and phone number Hereby declare that Rotary Spray Head Designation SaniMicro, SaniMicro UP, SaniMidget, SaniMidget UP, SaniMagnum, SaniMagnum UP...
1 Declarations of Conformity 1.2 UK Declaration of Conformity The designated company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark, +45 79 32 22 00 Company name, address and phone number Hereby declare that Rotary Spray Head Designation SaniMicro, SaniMicro UP, SaniMidget, SaniMidget UP, SaniMagnum, SaniMagnum UP...
Instruction Manual without prior notice or any obligation. The English version of the Instruction Manual is the original manual. Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect translations. In case of doubt, the English version applies.
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2 Safety Wear protective equipment - safety helmet. Use ear protection in noisy environments - noise protector. Wear protective equipment - safety shoes. Warning Signs General warning. Corrosive substance. Hot surface and burning danger. Cutting danger. Heavy object lifting. Transportation with forklift truck or other industrial vehicles if heavy.
All warnings in the Instruction Manual are summarised in this section. Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the supplied Alfa Laval product is avoided. Transportation and Lifting Always ensure that personnel must have experience with lifting operations.
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2 Safety Installation Always follow this Instruction Manual thoroughly. Before installing the machine and setting it into operation careful- ly read Safety on page 7, General Installation on page 28 and Operation on page 35. Ensure that the machine is compatible with the product and CIP media.
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Safety 2 Operation Always follow this Instruction Manual thoroughly. Before installing the machine and setting it into operation careful- ly read Safety on page 7, General Installation on page 28 and Operation on page 35. Ensure that the machine is compatible with the product and CIP media.
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Rinse the supplied Alfa Laval product with clean water before storage Hazards Burn Hazard Various surfaces of the supplied Alfa Laval product and CIP sup- ply line can be hot and cause burns. Wear protective gloves. Corrosive Hazard Always handle cleaning liquids (e.g., lye and acid) with great care and in accordance with separate instructions for those fluids.
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Safety check A visual inspection of any protective device (shield, guard, cover or other) on the supplied Alfa Laval product shall be carried out at least every 12 months. If the protective device is lost or damaged, especially when this leads to deterioration of safety performance, it shall be replaced.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate damage to the supplied Alfa Laval product. NOTE Indicates important information to simplify or clarify procedures. 200009441-2-EN-GB...
Trainees can perform tasks under the supervision of an experienced employee. People in general The public shall not have access to the supplied Alfa Laval product. In some cases, specially skilled personnel may need to be hired (i.e. electricians, welders). In some cases the personnel has to be certified according to local regulations with experience of similar types of work.
Metal straps should be sent for material recycling Maintenance During maintenance, oil (if used) and wear parts in the supplied Alfa Laval product should be replaced. • Oil and all non-metal wear parts must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations •...
Safety 2 2.6 How to Contact Alfa Laval Contact details for all countries are continually updated on our website. Please visit www.alfalaval.com to access the information directly. 200009441-2-EN-GB...
3 Introduction Alfa Laval SaniMicro, Alfa Laval SaniMidget and Alfa Laval SaniMagnum, Standard and UltraPure versions The Alfa Laval SaniMicro, SaniMidget and SaniMagnum are rotary spray head tank cleaning machines for hygienic environments. Designed to clean tanks from: Type (US gallons) Alfa Laval SaniMicro 0.05 - 1 (13 - 264)
Maintenance on page 39. NOTE If the supplied Alfa Laval product stops working unintentionally within the warranty period, please contact Alfa Laval Technical Sales Support department or worldwide network of sales offices. Please do not try to fix any mechanical problems on your own.
Introduction 3 3.1.1 Intended Use For the purpose of this Instruction Manual, tanks are defined as any compartment e.g., vessels, containers, semi-closed equipment, ducts. The end-user should verify: • that the tank cleaning device is in conformity with respect to tank size in which it is used •...
270° 360° The flow of the cleaning media causes the head of the Alfa Laval Rotary Spray Head to rotate, with fans laying out a swirling pattern throughout the tank. This generates a vibrating impact and cascading flow that covers all internal surfaces of the tank.
Alfa Laval Kolding A/S. All rights reserved. The Alfa Laval logotype is a trademark or a registered trademark of Alfa Laval Corporate AB. Other products or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
3 Introduction 3.4 Marking Alfa Laval tank cleaning devices are marked to allow for recognition of machine designation, machine type, serial number and manufacturing address. The marking is placed on the tank cleaning device as shown below. ”Sani-xxxx” = SaniMicro, SaniMidget or SaniMagnum...
Introduction 3 3.5 ATEX/IECEx Marking The Alfa Laval SaniMicro, SaniMidget and SaniMagnum are certified as category I components. The ATEX certification is carried out by the Notified Body SGS Fimko Oy, who has issued the certificate no. Baseefa04ATEX0357X. The IECEx certification is carried out by the Certification Body SGS Baseefa Ltd., who has issued the certificate no.
3 Introduction 3.6 ATEX/IECEx Temperature Class and Code The maximum surface temperature depends mainly on operating conditions which are the temperature of the cleaning fluid and the ambient temperature. Group II EPL Ga The gas temperature class is corrected with a safety margin of 80% due to a requirement for Group ll EPL Ga equipment.
Upon arrival check that the machine is in operating condition by holding the machine in the connection end and spin the spray head with your fingers. If spray head is not turning freely, contact Alfa Laval Technical Sales Support department or worldwide network of sales offices.
4.2.1 Installation Orientation To be operational, the supplied Alfa Laval product should be installed in the recommended orientation, as provided below. If required, the installation shall be made so that self-draining properties (see...
(e.g., fine sand) may be trapped by the smaller clearances of the machine and increase wear. Magnitude of the issues relies on the particle shape and properties (e.g., soft vs. hard). Experience shows that Alfa Laval tank cleaning devices may operate with strainer sizes larger than recommended below.
4 Installation 4.2.6 Attachment to Supply Line NOTE It is recommended to have a separate CIP supply line for each machine. If installed on a common CIP supply line, make sure that either: 1. each machine has the correct pressure at the inlet to each machine, or 2.
Installation 4 4.3 Specific Conditions for Safe Use in Accordance with ATEX/IECEx Certification NOTE Explosion protection type Explosion protection type is constructional safety “c”. Warning: Operated in a hazardous area The unit may be operated in a hazardous area only when filled with cleaning fluid / steam. If a medium other than the cleaning fluid / steam is passed through the equipment, the flow must not be high enough to cause the equipment to operate.
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4 Installation Warning: Max. permitted steaming temperature The maximum permitted steam temperature through the machine and ambient temperature is 140 °C. Warning: Steaming tanks larger than 100 m³ Tanks with capacities larger than 100 m³ that could contain a flammable atmosphere should not be steam cleaned, as steam cleaning tanks produces an electrostatically charged mist.
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Installation 4 Warning: Electrostatically charged liquid Liquids can become electrostatically charged when they move relative to contacting solids or the spraying of liquids can also create a highly charged mist or spray. The liquid must be made elec- trically conductive by additives or otherwise. For further information see IEC/TS 60079-32-1:2013 Explosive atmospheres –...
9. Always read Technical Data on page 43. Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. CAUTION Prevent startup Precaution shall be made to prevent starting the cleaning operation, while personnel are inside the tank or otherwise can be hit by water jets from the cleaner head.
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Never exceed 95 °C (203 °F) when flowing cleaning media through the machine. However, the machine withstands surrounding temperatures of up to 140 °C (284 °F). Steaming is not supported (contact Alfa Laval for recommendations). CAUTION Steam cleaning If steam cleaning is done through the machine, the steam pressure must not cause the machine to rotate.
• Hot chemical may be used for cleaning and sterilization. If steaming is needed, contact you local Alfa Laval office for recommendation. • Protect against scalding and burning 200009441-2-EN-GB...
5 Operation 5.3 Troubleshooting NOTE Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts – see chapter Maintenance on page 39. Problem Possible causes Action Poor cleaning performance • Insufficient flow/pressure • Refer to the pressure-flow graph to reconfirm the recommended operating conditions at the de- vice •...
Always handle the machine with care. Take proper action to protect fine surfaces from being damaged. Use only proper tools (e.g., the Alfa Laval standard tool kit). Never force or hammer components together or apart. Always perform all assembly/disassembly steps in the order described in this Instruction Manual.
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CIP liquid. Alfa Laval Kolding A/S recommends that you adjust the maintenance program to suit the cleaning task in hand. Contact your local Alfa Laval sales office for discussion. For further information regarding Alfa Laval Service Kits and service intervals,...
Factory Acceptance Test), it is necessary to order a new Rotary Spray Head with Q-Doc. The new Rotary Spray Head machine is manufactured and tested (FAT) and shipped to customer with new Alfa Laval Q-doc for further qualification (SAT: Site Acceptance Test) and validation (PV: Process Validation).
6 Maintenance 6.5 Recommended Service Intervals Inspection every 500 working hours. After 2000 working hours: inspection every 200 hours. WARNING Use only pure water at normal temperature for safety reasons. Use goggles when checking rotation. An inspection consists of: At a pressure of 0.3 bar (4.4 psi) open a hatch in the tank to verify rotation and liquid is expelled from all orifices.
Standard Surface finish External surface finish: SaniMicro: Ra 0.5 µm / Ra 20 µin SaniMicro UltraPure: Ra 0.5 µm EP / Ra 20 µin EP Internal surface finish: SaniMicro: Ra 0.8 µm / Ra 32 µin SaniMicro UltraPure: Ra 0.5 µm EP / Ra 20 µin EP Temperature Max.
7 Technical Data 7.1.3 Dimensions mm / inch Thread Weld-on Clip-on OD x t ID mm / inch ID mm / inch ISO: Ø17.2 x 1 / Ø0.68 x 0.04 ISO: 17.4 / Ø0.69 3/8" Rp (BSP) DIN Range 1: Ø18 x 1 / Ø0.71 x 0.04 DIN Range 1: 18.2 / Ø0.75 3/8"...
Technical Data 7 7.1.4 Performance Data 7.1.4.1 Flow Rate l/min 3 bar Inlet pressure A = 360° C = 360° LowFlow 270° UP D = 180° D B = 360° LowFlow For Clip-on models, the flow rate is increased by approx. 0.2 m 7.1.4.2 Cleaning Radius 3 bar Inlet pressure...
7 Technical Data 7.2 Alfa Laval SaniMidget 7.2.1 Technical Data Pressure Working pressure: 1 - 3 bar / 14.5 - 44 psi Recommended pressure: 2 bar / 29 psi Miscellaneous Lubricant: Self-lubricating with the cleaning fluid 7.2.2 Physical Data Materials...
Technical Data 7 7.2.3 Dimensions mm / inch Thread Weld-on Clip-on ID mm / inch OD x t ID mm / inch ISO: Ø25.3 / Ø0.10 ISO: Ø25 x 1.2 / Ø0.98 x 0.047 3/4" Rp (BSP) BPE US: Ø25.7 / Ø1.01 BPE US: Ø25.4 x 1.65 / Ø1 x 0.065 3/4"...
7 Technical Data 7.2.4 Performance Data 7.2.4.1 Flow Rate l/min Inlet pressure A = 270° U B = 360° C = 180° D For clip-on models, the flow rate is increased by approx. 0.5 m 7.2.4.2 Cleaning Radius Inlet pressure Impact cleaning Wetting A = 270°...
Technical Data 7 7.3 Alfa Laval SaniMagnum 7.3.1 Technical Data Pressure Working pressure: 1 - 3 bar / 14.5 - 44 psi Recommended pressure: 2 bar / 29 psi Miscellaneous Lubricant: Self-lubricating with the cleaning fluid 7.3.2 Physical Data Materials...
7 Technical Data 7.3.3 Dimensions mm / inch OD x t ID mm / inch ID mm / inch ISO: Ø38 x 1.2 / Ø1.50 x 0.047 1 1/4" (BSP) ID 1, 1½": Ø38.4 / Ø1.51 BPE US: Ø38.1 x 1.65 / Ø1.5 x 0.065 1 1/4"...
Technical Data 7 7.3.4 Performance Data 7.3.4.1 Flow Rate l/min 4103-0005 Inlet pressure A = 360°/ B = 360° LowFlow/ 270° UP 270° UP LowFlow/ 180° Down For Clip-on models, the flow rate is increased by approx. 1.5 m 7.3.4.2 Cleaning radius 4 bar Inlet pressure Impact cleaning...
8 Product Programme Please go to https://hygienicfluidhandling-catalogue.alfalaval.com for possible configurations and item numbers. 8.1 Available Add-ons Documentation specification Standard version ATEX/UKEx/IECEx approved machine for use in explosive atmospheres INSIDE MACHINE: Category 1 for installation in zone 0/20 ATEX/ OUTSIDE MACHINE: Safe area only IECEx II 1G Ex h IIC 85ºC...
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8 Product Programme UltraPure version with FAT/SAT ATEX/UKEx/IECEx approved machine for use in explosive atmospheres INSIDE MACHINE: Category 1 for installation in zone 0/20 ATEX/ OUTSIDE MACHINE: Safe area only IECEx II 1G Ex h IIC 85ºC... 175ºC Ga II 1D Ex h IIIC T85ºC... T140ºC Da Equipment Documentation includes: •...
Alfa Laval representative for availability. You can find our spare part catalogue at https://hygienicfluidhandling-catalogue.alfalaval.com. Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 9.1 Ordering Spare Parts When ordering spare parts, please always state: 1.
9.3 Warranty - Definition WARNING The rules of Intended use are absolute. Use of the supplied Alfa Laval product is allowed only when in compliance with the technical data supplied with the Intended use. Differing utilisation, other than agreed with Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, exclude any liability and warranty.
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