Nedap SmartFlow / Installation manual
Version 00.001 / September 2020 / EN
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Dairy Farming
5 Commissioning
Caution
Before commissioning and handing over the system to the user, the installer must perform several checks
and tests to verify that the system functions flawlessly. Encountered issues and problems must be solved
first.
5.1 Cleaning
Make sure the SmartFlow is clean before using it for the first milking session. The main objective of optimizing
the washing and disinfecting process of the SmartFlow is to ensure that no organic and/or inorganic residues can
affect the quality of the milk flowing through the SmartFlow. The secondary objective is to strive for the longest
possible service life of the SmartFlow and its components.
5.1.1 Cleaning requirements
The quality of the washing process is determined by:
• Detergents used, type and concentration
• Temperature
• Mechanical aspects
• Length (time) of the stages in a washing cycle
Read the next requirements and instructions concerning the washing process before cleaning the SmartFlow.
Detergents
Many of the actually available detergents combine disinfecting and washing but also separate functionality is
relatively often applied. Descaling of the equipment is required on a regular basis and highly depends on the
quality of the water used for washing.
The following aspects require attention:
• Type and quality: Starting point is the use of good quality detergents meant for washing of milking
equipment and allowed to be used for this purpose by the relevant (national or international) authorities.
• Concentration: Follow the instructions of the manufacturer. Both under and overdosing must be avoided.
• Stocking: Detergents must be stored safely and under the conditions prescribed by the manufacturer
(temperature can be a critical factor!).
• Service life: Most detergents have a limited service life. Once expired the effectiveness, especially related to
disinfecting, can reduce significantly.
• The materials used in the SmartFlow are resistant to all known washing detergents. Restriction is in some
cases (especially with acids) that long contact times must be avoided. This means that all SmartFlows
need to be drained thoroughly after washing. Proper draining requires adequate closing and opening of the
SmartFlow valve. The vacuum level in the milking installation determines the functioning of the valve. To put
the SmartFlow in the cleaning mode, make sure the vacuum level on the valve is higher than the vacuum
level in the SmartFlow.
Caution
Avoid contact between the SmartFlow and products with chloride, iodine, chloride acid, ketones, chlorinated
hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, phenolics and higher alcohols to prevent chemical resistance of the
SmartFlow.
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