INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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LM05EN002
G.6.3
Cleaning the pipes
Clean the pipes with fluids compatible with the material of the pump, the valves and the seals.
G.6.4
Prolonged stops
In case of prolonged stops it is necessary to:
Perform drainage.
Loosen the rod sealing “rings”.
Disassemble and store the valves.
When restarting, start the pump and tighten the “rings” using the gland nut.
G.7
COMPLIANCE WITH HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS
To comply with hygiene requirements (in case of pumping of food fluids) it is necessary to perform the
following procedures.
G.7.1
DRAINAGE
To carry out drainage, see the paragraph G.6.2.
G.7.2
CLEANING
The cleaning of the pump must be carried out:
Before using the pump.
At the end of each processing cycle.
At the end of each maintenance activity performed on the pump.
The pump must be cleaned using water at 50°C and 15% caustic soda; carry out rinsing using cold water.
G.8
RESIDUAL RISKS
G.8.1
USE WITH FOOD
WARNING
:
Compliance with the use of the pump with food fluids is maintained with the use of valves and
seals classified for specific use with food, with stainless steel fittings and adequate cleaning
procedures (refer to the dispositions in paragraph G.7).
Failure to comply with the above indications results in hazards for food type applications.
G.8.2
PUMPING OF DANGEROUS FLUIDS
WARNING
:
If the fluid is dangerous in terms of corrosion or fumes, it is necessary to take adequate
precautions, namely:
Containment compartments (in case of positive suction head and/or very long delivery
pipelines)
Adequate air suction or ventilation (for fluids that may release toxic or harmful fumes)
