Somat SPC-75S, Operation & Service Manual

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
After feeding waste to the SOMAT
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System has been completed for the day, the
equipment should be thoroughly cleaned. The cleaning operation requires only a few
minutes daily and, if properly done, will keep the machine free of odor and at top-
operating efficiency. A regular cleaning program will eliminate costly maintenance and
unsatisfactory operation.
CLEANING THE PULPER:
With the system properly shut down, in accordance with the System "Shutdown
Procedures", perform the following:
1. Clean the Junk Box of non-pulpable material
CAUTION!
THERE MAY BE BROKEN GLASS PRESENT
IN THE PULPER!
2. Wash the interior of the Pulper shell with a hose, suitable brush, detergent and
deodorant or other cleaning solution. Exercise particular care in cleaning the
underside of the upper shell flange.
3. Wipe down the equipment exterior.
4. Leave lid open (if allowed) to let machine air out and reduce odors. Close lid
and follow start procedure to refill unit.
***To ensure all food waste is removed from the extractor, you can use Styrofoam
plates as a cleaning agent for the unit. The Styrofoam will force out the majority of food
waste leaving only Styrofoam. Run the plates as you would any waste, and continue until
nothing but Styrofoam exits the extractor. We do not recommend using cardboard as it
will dry out and create a very hard obstruction in the extractor which could cause motor
overload on restart.***