Jet Cleaner TANKO-MX
7 Maintenance
Operating/Installation Instructions 2019/08
87/102
7.4.5
Notes on Cleaning
It is recommended for the device to be cleaned during maintenance.
Comply with the following safety instructions prior to cleaning.
WARNING
Hazard from corrosive or irritant cleaning agents!
Contact with the cleaning agent can generally NOT be ruled out during cleaning of the
device.
There is a risk of death or severe physical injury.
Adhere to the regulations and specifications in the safety data sheets for the cleaning
agents (e.g. vapors or hazardous substances).
Use personal protective equipment (e.g. protective gloves, safety shoes, safety
goggles).
Avoid excessively strong concentration of the cleaning agent.
Use only clean and chlorine-free water as a diluting agent.
Rinse the device with plenty of clean water after cleaning.
Store cleaning agent in accordance with the applicable safety guidelines.
NOTE
Risk of damage to the device during cleaning!
The use of incorrect cleaning agent or sharp objects can damage the device.
The functional safety and reliability of the device may be compromised.
The cleaning agents must be approved for all materials on the device
(e.g. gaskets, bushings).
Do not use sharp objects (e.g. knives) or tools.
Cleaning in Assembled State:
As a basic rule, cleaning of the device parts that are located in the interior of the container is NOT
necessary. Self-cleaning takes place during the cleaning process.
Cleaning is carried out by simply rinsing the surfaces that come into contact with media (CIP cleaning).
Cleaning media:
3% nitric acid
max. + 60°C (+ 140°F)
3% caustic soda
max. + 80°C (+ 176°F)
Cleaning in Disassembled State:
Prior to cleaning, the device must have been removed from the container by an expert and
disassembled into its individual parts. The safety instructions in
Section 7.1 Safety Instructions for
Maintenance
must be observed.
Cleaning of the device in a disassembled state can be carried out by instructed persons. After cleaning,
the device must be assembled, checked and reinstalled in the container by an expert
(see
Section 5.2 Installation
).
