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Cleaning
During the RTP 118
®
’s operation, excess powder will find its way into parts of the machine,
particularly on the Tooling, Fill Tray, Turret, and Upper Tracking. It is important to clean the RTP
118
®
thoroughly to prevent rusting and cross contamination.
LFA recommends that the machine be cleaned after each operation.
Tools and Materials Needed
• Cleaning brush
• Bagless vacuum
• Turret brush and Die Seat brush from RTP 118
®
Toolkit
• Toothbrush
• Cleaner (e.g. Member's Mark Commercial Lemon Fresh Disinfectant)
• Sanitizer (e.g. Member's Mark Commercial Sanitizer)
• Set of metric Allen keys with ball ends
• 36 mm socket wrench
• Die Installation/Removal Bar from RTP 118
®
Toolkit
• Disposable latex/rubber gloves
• Bowl of warm soapy water (nothing abrasive)
• Clean cloths
• Potable water
• Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only)
• Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only)
Instructions
Note: Wear latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable) during this
process.
Remove Parts
1. Remove the Hopper, the Perspex Casing, the Fill Tray, and the Tooling
1.1 Note: Please refer to the replace Tooling and Fill Tray instructions on pages 36 and 45
for
further guidance.
2. Remove all panel doors.
3. Use a brush to bring powder debris out from hard to reach places.
4. Vacuum the top section of the RTP 118
®
.
4.1 Note: Ensure that you vacuum inside the top panel where the Turret is positioned.
5. Vacuum the entire areas inside the steel side panel door encasement.
5.1 Note: Be sure to vacuum both levels and all corners of the RTP 118
®
base.
WARNING:
To prevent any potential personal injury, ALWAYS unplug the RTP
118
®
from the electrical outlet when replacing parts.