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These are much more resistant to long-lasting harsh conditions typical for
slaughterhouses and livestock purchase sites. Powder-coated livestock scales
can be used for rare small volume production, they must be stored clean in dry
storage area and can be washed using water with a detergent. Do not use any
agents or cleansers that are not intended to come into contact with skin (i.e.
requiring use of protecting gloves).
In case of track scales it is forbidden to use chemicals containing penetrating
substances. Grease and impurities accumulating in places where the scale
track touches the line track must be cleaned off periodically.
Weighing indicators of all scales feature stainless steel housings, polyester
overlay and polyamide glands. Platforms of both livestock and ramp scales,
their load-bearing structures and weighing tracks can be water-jet cleaned, the
water temperature must be up to +80°C, respective cleanser needs to be
added. When it comes to indicators, it is forbidden to apply water-jet cleaning
method, use of hot water is not allowed. It is recommended to cover the
indicators for the time of pressure washing of the surroundings.
While cleaning platforms and indicators of waterproof platform scales do not
use either intense water jet or hot water, this is to avoid damage of silicone
bellow of platform sensor cover and indicator's operation panel or glands.
Platforms of platform scales can be water-jet cleaned when uninstalled, they
can also be cleaned by immersion into water.
