When a tank that has been
hot-cleaned cools down, va-
cuum damage can occur if the
tank is insufficiently vented.
Make sure that there is suffi-
cient ventilation via the man-
holes and valves.
Do not use the inflammable li-
quid or toxic substance for
cleaning works.
External Cleaning
Newly painted surfaces can
only be cleaned after a 4-week
paint stiffening period. Clea-
ning done before this can da-
mage the paint. During the
first 4 weeks, the tanker vehic-
le should only be washed with
cold water jet. Do not use
pressurized water jets or hard
brushes.
After 4 weeks: Washing pain-
ted surfaces with high-tempe-
rature
water
or
abrasive
cleaning materials may dama-
ge the paint.
•
Wash the external of the tank only
with water at a temperature below
60°C.
•
Do not use abrasive cleaning
detergents.
•
Maintain the minimum distance re-
quired when using high-pressure
water jet.
When cleaning the external of the
vehicle:
•
Clean the outpouring load as soon
as possible.
•
Clean the residues of road salts reg-
ularly, as soon as possible.
•
Clean the tanker 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
surface being cleaned.
•
Keep 30 cm distance.
•
Do not direct water on electrical
components, receptacle connec-
tions, seal rings or hoses.
Do not use the inflammable li-
quid or toxic substance for
cleaning works.
