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SAFE OPERATION OF THE BOTTLING MACHINE
During normal operation of Merlin several very powerful moving parts are utilized that could
cause serious injury if proper precautions are not taken. Even though bottles are designed for
much higher pressures than utilized by the bottling machine, manufacturing defects can exist
which can cause bottle failure resulting in breakage and potentially flying glass. Meheen
Manufacturing recommends the following safety precautions be observed while operating
Merlin:
1.
Always wear safety glasses or other eye protection.
2.
Avoid loose fitting clothing which could become caught in moving parts of the
machine.
3.
Keep hands and face away from moving parts of the machine at all times when air
pressure is connected to the machine.
4.
Do not exceed 40 psi CO
2
to the machine at any time, damage to the pressure sensor
will occur.
5.
Avoid direct water spray on the control panel and electrical parts.
6.
Components located inside the control panel operate on 24VDC, high voltage (100-
220 Volts AC) energy is converted by a power supply located on the cord. DO NOT
open the control panel or power supply when plugged in.
7.
Service of electrical components should be referred to qualified personnel only.
PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING:
Even though the products mentioned in this procedure are supplied by Birko Corporation any
brand could be used. Birko products can be purchased from:
Birko Corporation
9152 Yosemite St.
Henderson, CO 80640-8027
(800) 525-0476
1.
Dissolve four ounces (one-half cup or about 125 grams) of Birko CELL-R-MASTER in 5
gallons of 120-130
0
F water.
2.
For light-duty cleaning, circulate the CELL-R-MASTER solution through the machine for a
minimum of 2-4 minutes. For heavily soiled machines, circulate the solution through the
machine until clean. Do this by operating the machine in the Sanitize mode as many times
as needed.
3.
Drain CELL-R-MASTER solution, and then rinse the machine with ambient or warm water
until the pH of the rinse water is the same as the pH of the tap water. For final rinse, operate
the machine in the Clean mode to blow out the tubing before storing the machine.
