Maintenance
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Maintenance
Flushing Procedure
NOTE:
•
Flush before fluid can dry in the equipment, at the
end of the day, before storing, and before repairing
equipment.
•
Flush at the lowest pressure possible. Check con-
nectors for leaks and tighten as necessary.
•
Flush with an appropriate cleaning solution.
1.
Remove the pump from the fluid container.
2.
Place siphon tube in grounded metal pail containing
an appropriate cleaning solution.
3.
Set pump to lowest possible fluid pressure, and start
pump.
4.
Run the pump long enough to thoroughly clean the
pump and hoses.
Cleaning Procedure
NOTE: The following instructions are a basic procedure
for cleaning a sanitary pump.
•
Be sure to follow your national and state sanitary
standard codes and local regulations.
•
Use appropriate cleaning and disinfecting agents, at
intervals appropriate for product processed.
•
Follow cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: The pump must be disassembled to clean it
thoroughly.
1.
Remove the pump from the fluid container.
2.
Flush the system thoroughly with an appropriate
cleaning solution. See Flushing Procedure,
page 14.
3.
Remove the fluid hoses and fittings from the pump.
4.
Disassemble the fluid pump and accessories. See
Models 25C411 - 25C414, page 15, Models
25C416 - 25C419, 25C776 - 25C779, page 17 or
Models 25C416 - 25C419, 25C776 - 25C779, page
19.
5.
Wash all pump parts with an appropriate cleaning
solution at the cleaning product manufacturer’s rec-
ommended temperature and concentration.
6.
Rinse all pump parts again with water and allow
them to dry.
7.
Inspect all pump parts and reclean if needed.
NOTE: Any damaged rubber parts must be replaced as
they could harbor microorganisms that can contaminate
the fluid.
8.
Immerse all pump parts in an appropriate sanitizer
before assembly. Take the pump parts out of the
sanitizer one-by-one as needed.
9.
Lubricate the threaded parts and o-rings with appro-
priate waterproof sanitary lubricant.
10. Circulate the sanitizing solution through the pump
and the system prior to use.
