4 Operation
The pump is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). CIP = Cleaning In Place.
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings!
NaOH = Caustic Soda.
HNO
3
= Nitric acid.
4.3
Recommended cleaning
Step 1
Always handle lye and acid with great care.
Always follow the instructions in the safety data sheet for the
cleaning agent.
Caustic danger!
Always use rubber gloves!
Always use protective
goggles!
Step 2
!
Never touch the pump or the pipelines when sterilizing.
3003-0101
Step 3
Examples of cleaning agents: Use clean water, free from chlorides.
1. 1% by weight NaOH at 70°C (158°F).
1 kg (2.2 lb)
+
100 l (26.4 gal)
= Cleaning agent.
NaOH
water
2.2 l (0.6 gal)
+
100 l (26.4 gal)
= Cleaning agent.
33% NaOH
water
2. 0.5% by weight HNO
3
at 70°C (158°F).
0.7 l (0.2 gal)
+
100 l (26.4 gal)
= Cleaning agent.
53% HNO
3
water
1. Avoid excessive concentration of the
cleaning agent
⇒
Dose gradually!
2. Adjust the cleaning flow to the process.
Sterilization of milk/viscous liquids
⇒
Increase the cleaning flow!
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