Kässbohrer SILO Series, User Manual

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Before Cleaning the Silo Vehicle:
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Make sure that the silo tank has
been fully discharged and that
there is no product residue left in
the fittings, couplings and hoses.
•
Make sure that the silo tank is dep-
ressurized,
•
Make sure that potential conduc-
tors are connected.
Product residue can mix into the
air line. Product residues mixed
in the air lines can cause pro-
ducts that are subsequently loaded to
become sticky or contaminated, which
can cause considerable material da-
mage. Depending on the products loa-
ded, the air lines should be cleaned.
Incompatible cleaning agents
can damage the silo tank and its
sealants. Only cleaning agents
that are compatible with the silo tank
and its sealants should be used.
Air Lines :
•
If the air lines are also to be clea-
ned, all the valves must be opened
before cleaning begins.
When a silo tank that has been
hot-cleaned cools down, va-
cuum damage can occur if the
silo tank is insufficiently vented. Make
sure that there is sufficient ventilation
via the manholes and valves.
Do not use the inflammable
liquid or toxic substance for cle-
aning works.
External Cleaning
Newly painted surfaces can
only be cleaned after a 4-week
paint stiffening period. Cleaning
done before this can damage the paint.
During the first 4 weeks, the silo vehicle
should only be washed with cold water
jet. Do not use pressurized water jets or
hard brushes.
After 4 weeks: Washing painted
surfaces with high-temperature
water or abrasive cleaning materials
may damage the paint.
•
Wash the external of the silo
only with water at a temperature
below 60°C.
•
Do not use abrasive cleaning
detergents.
•
Maintain the minimum distance
required when using high-pres-
sure water jet.
When cleaning the external of the ve-
hicle:
•
Clean the outpouring load as soon as
possible.
•
Clean the residues of road salts regu-
larly, as soon as possible.
•
Clean the silo vehicle once a week with
a little water and a mild, non-corrosive
detergent.
If you are cleaning with high pressure:
•
Maintain minimum distance of 70 cm
between the circular nozzle and the
surface being cleaned.
•
Maintain minimum distance of 30 cm
between the flat nozzle and the sur-
face being cleaned.
•
Do not direct water on electrical com-
ponents, receptacle connections, seal
rings or hoses.
Do not use the inflammable
liquid or toxic substance for cle-
aning works.