K E O F I T T U S E R M A N U A L
P A G E 5
1. PORTABLE STEAM CLEANING UNIT FOR CLEANING SAMPLE VALVES
The KEOFITT Steam Boiler is a simple and rugged, portable device designed to provide steam at hand
in sampling locations where a fixed steam supply is not available.
The Steam Boiler is used for steaming sampling valves as a means of cleaning and disinfecting the
sampling valve prior to extracting the sample. This ensures the sample taken is free of any critical level
of microorganisms (see IMPORTANT below) and is representative of the greater contents of the product
being sampled.
IMPORTANT
• Microorganisms have different lethality depending on temperature and exposure time
• The steam produced in the Steam Boiler is not pressurized, so the steam temperature is
only around 100 °C (212 °F)
• Make sure that the type and level of critical microorganisms in your application are such that
steam at 100 °C (212 °F) will suffice. Part of the cleaning and disinfection is obtained through the
flushing effect of the flow of steam, which removes the microorganism but not necessarily kills it.
The unit is gas fired and holds 400 ml of water.
Water Capacity:
approx. 400 ml
Dimensions:
approx. 150 mm Dia. x 200 mm H
Weight:
approx. 2.5 kg
Materials of construction:
all wetted parts of stainless steel, PTFE and aluminum
