Machine maintenance and care
11.1 Maintenance and care schedule – overview
Verti Mix Double K Edition
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11.2 Cleaning the machine
• Comply with the legal requirements for dealing with and
disposing of cleaning agents.
• Do not clean any electric component parts such as e.g. operator
control panel, weighing rods, distribution boxes, weighing
computer, etc.
ο nor directly at hydraulic parts.
• Carry out maintenance at the prescribed intervals from the first
inspection date reached.
• The time intervals, mileage and maintenance intervals of any
external documentation supplied have priority.
• Clean the machine regularly and thoroughly! Dirt attracts
moisture and leads to the formation of rust.
Regular cleaning is an essential pre-requisite to proper servicing
and facilitates operation of the machine.
•
fter cleaning, grease the machine, especially after cleaning with
a high pressure cleaner / steam jet or grease solvents.
• Check the machine continually for corrosion damage! Eliminate
corrosion by touching up damage to the finish.
• Monitor the brake, air and hydraulic hose lines very closely for
noticeable defects.
• Never treat brake, air and hydraulic hose lines with petrol,
benzene, kerosene or mineral oils.
Cleaning with high pressure cleaner or steam jet
It is essential that you adhere to the rules listed below when cleaning
with a high pressure cleaner / steam jet.
• The maximum permissible spray pressure is 80 bar.
• The water temperature must be at least 60°C.
• Do not clean any chrome-plated parts.
• Never aim the cleaner nozzle jet of the high pressure cleaner /
steam jet:
ο directly at greasing and bearing points,
• Always make sure you do not exceed the minimum nozzle
distance of 300 mm between cleaner nozzle and machine.
• Never direct the cleaning jet at right angles onto machine parts.
The nozzle spraying angle must be at least 25°.
• Do not use any chemical additives.
• Observe the safety regulations when handling high pressure
cleaners.