Ref / Pt.No: 294130
Operating Instructions for Safe Use
Fullwood M²erlin
Revision: C
Date: 24-Mar-17
294130
Page 30 of 81
7.4.6
Changing Chemicals
Put into
Off line
before working on chemical system.
Precautions must be taken (e.g. chemical resistant mask, gloves, boots & overalls /suit) when
handling chemicals. Comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations on the labels.
The alkali clean frequency determines the frequency of the alkali wash. If it is set to 0 only acid
washes will be done. If it is set to 1, every other wash will be an alkali wash. If it is set to 2, two
acid washes will be done to one alkali etc. etc.
The chemical dosage pumps dispense at a rate of approximately 20 ml per second. The times
that the pumps run for are set in the Configurator (the run time is dependent on the chemicals
used and distance from the robot). The chemical dosage pump for the teat disinfectant
dispenses at a rate of approximately 6 ml per second.
Hypo/alkali clean
frequency 0=none,
Number of hot
washes in a 24
hour period