Some Typical Cleaning Tasks - Nilfisk-ALTO NEPTUNE 5 Operating Instructions Manual

5.1.2 Detergent and Foam
5.1.3 Temperature
5.1.4 Mechanical Effect
5.1.5 High Water Flow or
High Pressure
5.2

Some typical cleaning tasks

5.2.1 Agriculture
Task Accessories
Stables Chemical Foam Injec-
Pig Pens, Sties tors
Foam lance
Powerspeed lance
Cleaning of walls,
Floor Cleaner
floors and equip-
ment
Detergents
Disinfectant Universal
Alkafoam
Disinfectant
DES 3000
Machinery Detergent injection
Powerspeed lances
Tractors
Curved lances and un-
ploughs etc.
derchassis washers
Brushes
1) Options / model variants
Foam or detergent should be applied onto dry surfaces so that the
chemical product is in direct contact with the dirt. Detergents are ap-
plied from bottom to top, for example on a automobile bodywork, in
order to avoid "super clean" areas, where the detergent may collect
in higher concentrations and streams downwards. Let the detergent
work for several minutes before rinsing before rinsing and never let
it dry on the surface being cleaned.
Detergents are more effective at higher temperatures. Greases, oils
and fats can be broken down more effectively at higher temperatures
also. Proteins can be cleaned at temperatures of around 60°C (140°F).
Oils and traffi c fi lm around 70°C (158°F), and grease can be cleaned
at 80°-90°C (176-194°F).
In order to break down tough layers of dirt, additional mechanical
effect may be required. Special lances and rotary or wash brushes
offer this supplementary effect that cuts through dirt.
High pressure is not always the best solution and may also damage
surfaces. The cleaning effect also depends upon water fl ow. Pres-
sure levels of around 100 bar (1450 psi) may be suffi cient for vehicle
cleaning (in association with hot water) and higher fl ow levels give
the ability to rinse and fl ush away large amounts of dirt easily.
Method
1. Soaking – apply foam to all surfaces (bottom to top)
and wait for approx. 30 minutes.
2. Remove the dirt from surfaces with the high pressure
lance or chosen accessory. Again, clean from bottom
to top on vertical surfaces.
3. To fl ush away large quantities of dirt, change to low
pressure mode and use the higher fl ow to push away
the dirt.
4. Use recommended disinfectant products and methods
to ensure hygiene. Apply DES 3000 disinfectant once
the surfaces are perfectly clean.
1. Apply detergent to vehicle or equipment surfaces in
order to soften up dirt and grime. Apply from bottom
to top.
2. Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure lance.
Clean again from bottom to top. Use accessories to
clean in diffi cult to reach places.
3. Clean fragile areas such as motors, rubber at lower
pressure levels to avoid damage.
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