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Cleaning
During the TDP 6s
®
’s operation, excess powder will find its way into parts of the machine,
particularly in the Base, Hopper, Boot, Base Plate, and Tooling. It is important to clean the TDP 6s
®
thoroughly to prevent rusting and cross contamination. To watch a video of a TDP 6s
®
cleaning, go
to https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/videos/cleaning-your-tdp-5-tablet-press
LFA recommends that the machine be cleaned after each operation.
Tools and Materials Needed
• Cleaning brush
• Long wire pipe cleaner
• Toothbrush
• Cleaner (such as heavy duty foam cleaner; NSF approved if food grade product)
• Set of metric Allen keys with ball ends
• Set of metric wrenches
• Crosshead screwdriver
• Grippers or pliers (if parts are difficult to remove)
• Hammer (if Die is difficult to remove)
• Disposable latex/rubber gloves
• Bagless vacuum
• 3 clean cloths
• Potable water
• Bowl of warm soapy water (nothing abrasive)
• Sanitizer (e.g. Member's Mark Commercial Sanitizer)
• Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only)
• Safety goggles
• Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only)
Instructions
Note: Wear safety goggles and latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable)
during this process.
Remove Parts
1. Remove the Hopper carefully and catch any powder still inside it.
2. Remove excess powder and any tablets from the Ejection Tray with a cleaning brush.
3. Remove the Ejection Tray with an crosshead screwdriver.
WARNING: To prevent any potential personal injury, ALWAYS unplug the TDP 6s
®
from the electrical outlet when replacing parts.
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