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Cleaning
During the RTP 9®’s operation, excess powder will find its way into parts of the machine,
particularly on the Tooling, Fill Tray, Turret, Upper Tracking, and Lower Tracking. It is important to
clean the RTP 9® thoroughly to prevent rusting and cross contamination.
LFA recommends that the machine be cleaned after each operation.
Tools and Materials Needed
• Cleaning brush
• Bagless vacuum
• Long wire pipe cleaner
• Toothbrush
• Cleaner (e.g. Member's Mark Commercial Lemon Fresh Disinfectant)
• Sanitizer (e.g. Member's Mark Commercial Sanitizer)
• Set of metric Allen keys with ball ends
• Socket wrench (36 mm) from RTP 9® Toolkit
• Die Installation Bar from RTP 9® Toolkit
• Die Removal Bar from RTP 9® Toolkit
• Disposable latex/rubber gloves
• Bowl of warm soapy water (nothing abrasive)
• 3 clean cloths
• Potable water
• Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only)
• Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only)
Instructions
Note: Wear latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable) during this
process.
Remove Parts
1. Remove the Hopper, the Perspex Casing, the Fill Tray, the Tooling, and the Turret.
1.1 Note: Please refer to the repair Lower Tracking instructions on page 60 for further
assistance.
2. Remove the lefthand, righthand, and rear side panel doors.
3. Use a brush to bring powder debris out from hard to reach places.
4. Vacuum the top section of the RTP 9®.
4.1 Note: Ensure that you vacuum inside the top panel where the Turret is positioned.
5. Vacuum the entire areas inside the steel side panel door encasement.
5.1 Note: Be sure to vacuum both levels and all corners of the RTP 9® base.
WARNING: To prevent any potential personal injury, ALWAYS unplug the RTP 9®
from the electrical outlet when replacing parts.
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