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Field Shutdown Procedure
The Spill Buddy should be cleaned after each use:
1. Reel in the Probe while wiping off tubing with a rag. Roll tubing evenly onto the reel, guiding
the tubing from side to side.
2. Wipe off the Probe with an absorbent pad. Make sure the product inlet slot is free of debris.
3. While ensuring that the discharge tube is still clipped to the discharge container
with the
petcock open
, hit the PUMP ON switch repeatedly until most of the product is purged from the
tubing. Then hold the unit on its side and turn on the PUMP switch a few more times to
continue purging.
4. When you have purged as much product as possible, turn the petcock off. Unclip the
discharge valve from the container and wind the discharge tubing back onto the rear side of the
Spill Buddy. Clip the discharge valve to its post.
5. In a clean, dirt-free area, remove the pump and filter screen from the Probe and clean the
filter (See page 18).
6. Remove all moisture from the pump as described on page13.
6. Wrap the Probe in a large, absorbent pad between sites to avoid spillage.
Shop Cleaning Procedure
Additional cleaning and purging of the Spill Buddy should be performed upon its return to your
maintenance department, and
is also required before shipping the unit to the factory for
service
(See Chapter 5- Equipment Decontamination Procedure on page 27). This can be
accomplished by pumping a cleaning product
compatible with the product being skimmed
through the Spill Buddy. Pump a quantity of the cleaning product through the pump and product
tubing.
After purging this fluid as described in the Field Shutdown Procedure above, open the petcock
and apply pressurized air to the petcock end of the discharge tubing. Use LOW pressure (less
than 20 lbs. psi) to blow out excess product. Make sure that the Probe end is in a discharge
container
and that the pump assembly is removed
before turning on the air.
Next, follow the procedures below for cleaning the Probe and pump.
Cleaning the Probe
Probe Inlet slots and holes in the sensor band area of the probe body allow the product and
water to freely enter into the interior of the probe. These slots must be kept clean and free of
debris in order for the system to function properly. Care must be taken when cleaning the inlet
slots and holes to avoid damaging the probe and sensor band area. Avoid using sharp tools
such as screwdrivers, knives, etc. to clean the probe inlet slots and holes.
Remove the pump
assembly before cleaning the Probe (see page 16).
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