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4. Maintenance 4.1 Cleaning in place (CIP)
The pump can be manually cleaned or cleaned in place (CIP). The following is an example of a typical CIP procedure. However
specific advice for each application should be sought from the pump supplier.
Typical CIP procedure
1. Flush through the system with cold water or bore water (6°)
(43°F)
.
2. Run hot caustic soda (70-80°C)
(158-176°F)
at 2.5% dilution through the system for 20-30 minutes.
3. Final flush through with cold water again.
Warnings
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NeverNever
NeverNever
Never touch the pump or the pipelines as they will be extremely
hot!hot!
hot!hot!
hot!
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Do not Do not
Do not Do not
Do not subject the pump to rapid temperature changes during CIP procedures, as pump
seizure can result from thermal shock. A suitable by-pass is recommended.
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AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always rinse well with clean water after using a cleaning agent.
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AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always use rubber gloves and protective goggles when handling caustic agents.
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AlwaysAlways
AlwaysAlways
Always store/discharge cleaning agents in accordance with current rules/directives.