Specific Cleaning Procedures - Loma IQ2 User Manual

Pharmaceutical versions
• Isolate the electrical supplies to the system.
• Pharmaceutical versions are not suitable for hose down or steam cleaning.
• Check wheels are locked.
• Check security of and damage to any fixtures and fittings, including the height adjustment
clamp.
• Remove and clean the product chutes and covers clean as described in Pharmaceutical
versions, page 130.
• Refit parts reconnect power and check correct operation of reject and confirm systems.
Freefall versions
For details on cleaning refer to Cleaning the freefall head, page 131 and Cleaning a diverter
reject, page 132.
• Isolate the electrical and compressed air supplies if fitted.
• Check the security of all fixtures and fittings.
• Restore the electrical and compressed air supplies as required.
• Check the operation of the reject system.
• Freefall versions are not suitable for hose down or steam cleaning.
Specific cleaning procedures
NOTE: After any of the following procedures thoroughly dry all the washed components to
remove any detergents, to avoid product contamination.
Cleaning the automatic reject valve (Loma ARV)
• Isolate the electrical and compressed air power supplies to the metal detector.
• Unscrew the two knurled locking screws.
• Turn the two release handles in a counter-clockwise direction to release the piston
assembly. Lift the piston assembly out of the valve body.
• Thoroughly clean the piston using a mild detergent solution.
• Check that the fitted 'O'-rings are in good condition; replace if any sign of damage.
• Lift the piston assembly by the two release handles and lower it into the valve body.
Ensure that the direction of flow is correct.
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