Cleaning
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6. Cleaning
Every day
you must clean all parts of the
suction tube
that come into contact with liquid or
powder animal feed.
The type of feed you are using also plays a role here. For example, raw milk contains more
germs than pasteurized milk. Therefore, if you are feeding raw milk, you must clean the feeder
more often than if you are using pasteurized milk.
NOTICE!
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For more information about cleaning, see the operating manual for your automatic feeder.
Remember:
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The cleaning agents must be suitable for use within a temperature range of 40°C to 58°C.
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You must follow all safety instructions in the safety data sheet for the cleaning agent you are
using.
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You must always wear the protective gear, such as protective goggles and gloves, specified
in the safety data sheet for the cleaning agent you are using.
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Undiluted cleaning agent may not be drained into the ground water or sewage system. Ob-
serve the recommendations in the safety data sheet for your cleaning agent and contact
your water utility company and your sewage disposal company to find out which regulations
apply to you.
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Observe the cleaning intervals recommended by the manufacturer of the cleaning agent as
well as those recommended in this operating manual (see 7. "Maintenance/servicing" - 33).
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Never mix alkaline and acid cleaning agents.
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Make sure that the vapors of alkaline and acid cleaning agents can never mix.
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Observe the manufacturer's guidelines regarding the amount, temperature and concentra-
tion of cleaning agent used.
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Do all of the cleaning recommended in this operating manual.
NOTICE!
Never use cleaning agents containing chlorine, as they can attack the materials of the
HygieneBox and impair its function.
If this happens, your calves may not receive enough feed. This can lead to malnutrition, which
can cause impaired growth and development, increased susceptibility to illness or even the
death of your calves.
