Ref / Pt.No: 294130
Operating Instructions for Safe Use
Fullwood M²erlin
Revision: C
Date: 24-Mar-17
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7.3
Pre-Milking Start Up
Before cows are milked through the M²erlin, the following must be set up or calibrated to
ensure the machine is safe to operate and accurate:
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Check M²erlin is sited and bolted down with all services connected as described in
previous sections
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Check level of crate
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Ensure a Full Plant Test has been carried out and certificate issued
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Verify the compressed air system has been commissioned
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Carry out a hot wash ensuring the water temperature in the boiler has reached its full
temperature
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Ensure water temperature is minimum 72°C at the drain for 2 minutes
7.4
Wash times and chemical usage.
7.4.1
Setting Hot Wash Cleaning Times
A Hot Wash should be set to take place 3 times a day, spaced at even intervals. It is
recommended that a softener system is installed in hard water areas.
1) Start the Crystal program on the PC and select
Programs
menu and select
Configurator