Westfalia Separator
Mineraloil Systems GmbH 105
2051-9001-010 / 1205
4.5.1 Cleaning the separator
• Use only a cleaning agent that is approved for the field of application!
• Do not use acid or chloric cleaning agents.
Chlorine attacks stainless steel parts.
• Dissolve dried scale with citric acid.
• For cleaning the individual disks and bowl parts
Do not use metal scrapers and metal brushes!
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• Take the gaskets out of the separa-
tor parts.
• Clean the grooves and gaskets to
avoid corrosion in the grooves.
• Replace damaged, very swollen,
hardened or brittle gaskets immedi-
ately.
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• Clean the small holes at the bottom
with extra special care to ensure
trouble-free operation.
• Thoroughly clean the inlet bores of the spindle with a suitable cleaning agent
and brushes.
• Apply a thin coat of grease to the guide surfaces and threads of the separator
parts after drying (see 4.3.4 Lubrication schedule).