2.6 VALVE CLEANING
A.
LEV
®
Valves may be cleaned and sanitized as described in Section 3.2.
NOTE:
Refer to the current revision level of Lancer Operations Manual 28-0027/05 for complete
information on the
LEV
®
.
1. Remove cover and disconnect power so the valve will not be activated during the cleaning
procedure. Remove nozzle and diffuser. Wash these parts in cleaning solution; then immerse
them in a bath of sanitizing solution for 15 minutes.
2. Visually inspect around nozzle area for syrup residue. This area may be cleaned with warm
water and cloth or with the nozzle brush supplied. Wipe off dispensing lever (if valve is so
equipped).
3. Wearing sanitary gloves, remove, drain and air dry the nozzle and diffuser.
4. Wearing sanitary gloves, replace diffuser, twist nozzle in place.
5. Connect power and replace cover. Valve is ready for operation.
B. VOLUMETRIC VALVE CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURES
NOTE:
The Volumetric Valve is an optional valve with the Delta III Dispenser. Refer to the Lancer
Operations Manual 28-0301/05 for complete information on the Volumetric Valve.
1. Daily nozzle/Diffuser Cleaning (Figure 4)
a. Remove nozzle by twisting it counter-clockwise and pulling it down.
b. Pull the diffuser assembly down to remove it from the valve.
c. Wash the nozzle and diffuser with warm water.
d. If needed, apply 111 lubricant to the o-ring on the diffuser assembly. Then, use care to
press the o-ring into the diffuser mounting area on the underside of the valve.
e. Verifty the nozzle o-ring, is in place around the nozzle mounting area on the valve. If
necessary, slide a new nozzle o-ring onto the nozzle mounting area.
f. Install the nozzle by inserting it into the bottom plate. Twist the nozzle clockwise to
lock in place.
Diffuser
Assembly
Nozzle
2. Monthly Nozzle/Diffuser sanitizing
a. Separately prepare both the Cleaning and Sanitizing Solutions
(refer tp page 19).
b. Cleaning Procedure
1. Disconnect power, so the valve will not be inadvertently
activated
while
cleaning.
2. Remove nozzle by twisting it counter-clock wise and
pulling the nozzle down.
3. Pull the diffuser assembly down to remove it from the valve.
4. Wash the nozzle and diffuser with the cleaning solution.
5. Immerse the nozzle and diffuser in a bath of the sanitizing
solution for 15 minutes.
6. While the parts are in the sanitizing solution, visually inspect
around the nozzle mounting area on the valve for syrup
residue. Using a cloth or nozzle brush and warm water,
clean
this
area.
7. Wipe off the dispensing lever (if so equipped) and any other
areas that may have been splashed by syrup.
NOTE:
sanitary gloves are required for the following: steps 8-13.
8. Remove, drain, and air dry the nozzle and diffuser.
9. Carefully press the diffuser into the mounting area on the underside of the valve.
10. Make certain the nozzle o-ring, is in place around the nozzle mounting area on the
valve. If necessary, slide a new nozzle o-ring onto the nozzle mounting area.
11. Wearing sanitary gloves, install the nozzle by inserting it into the bottom plate and
twisting it clockwise to lock it in place.
12. Connect power and replace cover. Valve is ready for operation.
13. Draw drinks to flush residual sanitizing solution. Taste the beverage to verify that there
is no off taste. If an off taste is found, additional flushing may be required.
Diffuser
Assembly
Nozzle
Figure 4
Nozzle/Diffuser
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