GEA ARIETE, Instructions For Use And Maintenance Manual

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Niro Soavi S.p.A
3.2. CHECKS BEFORE START-UP
WARNING: The operating temperature of the machine must be between
+5°C and +40°C; maximum humidity 90%; maximume altitude 1000 m.
For operating conditions outside these value limits a special version must
be used.
WARNING: Any operation involving the removal of the machine panelling
should be performed with the MACHINE STOPPED AND ISOLATED from
the power line by locking the isolator switch with a padlock, so that
nobody can accidentally give power to the machine.
Since the NIRO-SOAVI homogenizer has been designed to reach high
pressures, good practice is to take certain precautions to avoid injuries/damage
to persons, the plant or the machine itself.
These instructions refer to the first startup or after period during which the
machine is not in constant use.
For correct and safe use of the machine we recommend that you carry out the
periodical check required depending on the type of machine use, to ensure the
machine is in perfect condition and prevent possible problems, if any; it is also a
good practice to check from time to time that the machine is being operated in
accordance with the prescription of the manual.
Specific indications concerning normal start are given in chapter 3.3.
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Check the connections with utilities and product line. Refer to Section 1 –
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for their specifications and location.
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Check that the pipes upstream and downstream the machine are clean and
free from scaling or welding residues which may damage the machine
seriously.
CAUTION: Do not use the machine to dispose of any impurities found in
the piping up- and downstream the machine
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Check the V-belt drive assembly. For the correct tensioning and alignment of
belts refer to Section 4 - MAINTENANCE.
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