Nedap SmartFlow - Clean the Smartflow; Inform the End User

Nedap SmartFlow / Installation manual
Version 00.001 / September 2020 / EN
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Dairy Farming
Water temperature
In circulation washing systems, the water temperature during the wash stage is a critical factor. The minimum
temperature at the end of the wash stage is ± 45 ºC (113 ºF) in order to keep the milk residues (fat) dissolved.
Quantity of (hot) water, covering the wash trough, reheating and insulation of parts of the milking installation can
contribute to fulfilling this minimum temperature requirement.
Although the SmartFlow and all its components resist temperatures up to and above 100 ºC (212 ºF), it is not
recommend ed to apply acidified boiling water washing. The maximum allowed temperature is 75 ºC (167 ºF).
Water flow rate
For the washing program a minimal flow rate of 5 kg/min (176 oz./min) is necessary.
External surfaces of the SmartFlow
The environment of the equipment can have a major effect on its service life. The plastics used in the SmartFlow
have good resistance to hot water with acid and alkali milking machine detergents and disinfectants. However,
products containing chloride, iodine, chloride acid, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons,
phenolics and higher alcohols can affect chemical resistance. Some of these chemicals can be present in varying
concentrations in products such as fly sprays, some teat dip solutions and are sometimes used as propellants in
aerosol cans. Avoid contact of these products with the plastic components of the SmartFlow.
Also take into account that long exposure of plastics to sunlight (UV A and B) can cause slight changes of color
and/or transparency.
5.1.2 Clean the SmartFlow
1. During cleaning make sure the valve is in cleaning position by applying a vacuum on the valve. The cleaning
vacuum must be as high or higher than the vacuum in the milking installation.
2. Ensure a minimal flow rate of 5 kg/min (176 oz./min).
3. Start the cleaning manually or automatically.
Make sure that the cleaning vacuum ends when the milking starts.
5.2 Inform the end user
Make sure the end user knows how to find all information in order to be able to work with the system:
1. Instruct the end user about the use and maintenance of the SmartFlow.
2. Instruct the end user about the use of the Velos system:
a.
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Help option in Velos, by clicking on the Help icon in the right upper corner of the screen.
b. Webhelp for more background information and all instructions for the daily use of the system. Find the
Webhelp by clicking on the link More in the Velos Help.