GEA RedGenium, Operating Instruction

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9 Cleaning
9.1 Special personnel qualification
The personnel who clean the product components must have the respective qual-
ification for this work. See also Section 6.1, Page 65 for this purpose.
9.2 Safety Instructions
Notice
Avoid turning off the system unintentionally.
► The obligation for signage to prevent unintentional switch-on of the sys-
tem during cleaning and repair must be observed.
9.3 Clean
9.3.1 Mechanical cleaning
Mechanical cleaning is a maintenance measure in order to ensure continuous
safe operation of the product.
Product components (e.g. suction filters) can be removed for manual mechanical
cleaning. To do so, follow the instructions listed in the corresponding component
documentation. After completion of the cleaning work, correctly mount the com-
ponent and check it for leakages.
9.3.2 Chemical cleaning of the heat exchanger
Chemical cleaning has to be carried out only if the heat transfer is significantly
deteriorated.
The cleaning agents used must be suitable for the stainless steel surfaces (AISI
316L) at the temperature used.
The ammonia side must be drained before using warm cleaning solutions.
The chemical cleaning of the heat exchangers must only be carried out by an
experienced specialist company. At the same time, the manufacturer's instruc-
tions must be observed.
Cleaning
Special personnel qualification
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