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Appendix 4: Cleaning the powder coat finish
The importance of cleaning and maintenance:
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The product's appearance and finish are maintained for longer.
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Its service life is extended.
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Helps to resist corrosion.
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It has a positive effect on preventing spread of plant diseases.
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Encourages employees to handle machines carefully.
By periodically removing the contamination, the chemicals present in and on the machine prevents them from
working into the powder coat finish. Protective layers are sensitive to acids, salts and other aggressive
substances and age faster if contaminated. In addition, thick layers of dirt can absorb and hold more moisture,
which can increase the aggressive impact on the protective layer.
The cleaning frequency depends on:
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The level of contamination is cultivation related.
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Product type, used between crop or, for example, only on concrete paths.
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Exposure to chemical liquids (spraying equipment).
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Exposure to chemical vapours (space treatments in greenhouses).
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Exposure to sun and UV radiation.
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Humidity and condensation.
The above items give a load factor that is dependent on usage. If applicable, the following cleaning schedule
should be followed.
When to clean:
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Plant and product residues.
daily
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Soil and sand.
Twice per week
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Glass, rope, plastic, elastic, clips, wire hooks, etc.
Twice per week
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Chemical exposure.
Clean immediately after use
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Dull and contaminated surface finish.
Periodically, after detection
How to clean:
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Remove contamination on the paint surface or with tool (soft brush or cloth) or compressed air (<6
bar!).
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After chemical exposure, remove contamination with coarse sponge or soft cloth soaked in tap water.
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Clean dull and contaminated paint with neutral detergent with pH between 5 and 8 (see cleaning agent
label) and sponge or soft cloth.
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Tip
– If a cleaning agent is used for the first time, we recommend testing it on a sample piece before
cleaning the entire machine.
What you should definitely not do:
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Never clean powder coatings with abrasive or polishing cleaning agents.
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Do not use a tool with abrasive surface (steel wool, scouring pads, etc.).
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Hard pushing, brushing, scrubbing etc. is not permitted.
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Do not use organic solvents to clean or preserve the powder coat paint.
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Pouring water, using a water hose or high-pressure washer can cause damage.
After cleaning:
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Make sure all the cleaned surfaces are able to dry properly, temporarily loosen overlapping shield
covers.
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Lubricate pivot points that have come into contact with cleaning agents, doing so according to the
recommendations in the maintenance schedule of the User Manual.
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Repair any damage to the powder coat with a suitable paint.
Attention!
The
recommendations
above are the responsibilities of the party responsible for carrying out the cleaning. If
you have any questions regarding the cleaning product to be used, please consult the manufacturer.
