vc999 K7 - Cleaning Work

Vacuum Packaging Machine VC999 K7
Maintenance
2008-11-26 Art.-No. 592.016 Page 81/121
11.1.1 Cleaning work
The operator cleans the Vacuum Packaging Machine during production as required. In addition, service
engineer should also carry out additional cleaning work at periodic intervals.
CAUTION
Risk of cuts or crushing. Wear safety goggles and gloves for cleaning work.
Task Frequency Documentation
Clean the outside surfaces of the machine
Clean conveyor belt
In vacuum chamber, clean running surface under conveyor belt
Clean lid seal
Clean bag waste extractor
Clean vacuum chamber, remove bag waste
Clean run-out rollers, remove bag waste
Remove sealing waste from sealing bars (do not score)
daily
Remove side panel and clean sub-frame weekly
Clean motor housing and motor fan cowl cover grille
Clean the running surfaces of the vacuum chamber lid’s lifting
mechanism
monthly
Cleaning agents
Use the following cleaning agents for cleaning:
Standard trade chrome steel cleaner for outside surfaces of machine
Standard trade neutral, non-scratch cleaning agent suitable for
contact with foodstuffs for:
Vacuum chamber
Conveyor belt
Sealing bars
User console
Lid seal
Clean the vacuum chamber
1. Switch off the vacuum pump and turn the main switch to position OFF (0).
2. First clean the inside of the vacuum chamber lid, then the conveyor belt and finally the sealing
bars. Also clean the machine under the conveyor belt by slackening and lifting the belt.
3. Rub the machine dry, or leave it to dry thoroughly.