Cleaning
Cleaning the machine
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6.2.4 Performing intensive cleaning
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• Intensive cleaning complements daily cleaning. As part of this
process additional cleaning measures are required depending on
the degree of contamination of the components described in this
chapter.
• The intensive cleaning may only be performed by specially
trained personnel. Information on qualifications and training can
be obtained from our service personnel.
• The sequence of the described tasks is to be followed exactly.
• Always clean the machine from top to bottom.
• In the following, optional equipment versions are also described.
Only perform steps that correspond to the version of the ma-
chine.
• For all cleaning work, follow the safety instructions, see Section
6.1 "N
OTES ON CLEANING".
• The illustrations are examples.
• Performance of the respective cleaning procedure, see Section
6.2.1 "C
LEANING PROCEDURE".
Preparing for cleaning
¾ Remove all products from the machine.
¾ Switch off the machine.
¾ Disconnect the machine from the mains electricity.
¾ Cover the mains plug with waterproof plastic bags.
¾ Close all stop-cocks in the supply lines.
¾ Allow the machine and sealing bar to cool down.
¾ Wrap up the empty new film pouches and store them outside of
the room in a clean and dry place during the cleaning procedure.
¾ Remove all waste (e.g. product scraps, film trim) on or around the
machine.
¾ Remove the following components:
– Sloping insert with with support angle.
– Filling plate.
– Sealing bar.
– Chamber lid gasket.