USERS MANUAL

Cleaning and disinfection

Document number:
20018_00_00_ENG

Marel Townsend Further Processing B.V.

Handelstraat 3
P.O. Box 233
5830 AE Boxmeer
The Netherlands
T: +31 (0)485 586122
F: +31 (0)485 586655
I: www.marel.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Reading indicator ......................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Safety at work .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Pictographs .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Noise pollution ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Hygiene and environment ............................................................................................................................ 4

IN GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

DETERGENTS...................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Acidic detergents ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Neutral detergents ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Alkaline detergents ...................................................................................................................................... 7

CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Removing coarse dirt ................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Applying detergent ....................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Soaking ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
5.4 Rinsing ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

DISINFECTION................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Rinsing ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

This users manual is a translation of the original users manual.

Copyright Marel Townsend Further Processing B.V.
All rights reserved.
All technical and technological information contained in this Users Manual as well as any drawings and technical specifications made
available by us shall remain our property and shall not be utilised (other than for the operation of the equipment), reproduced, transmitted, or
disseminated to any unauthorised person, in any form or by any means, without our prior written permission.

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PREFACE
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PREFACE

1.1

Reading indicator

The User's Manual uses the term "machine". By

"machine" is meant: the specific module, installation,
unit or system with the corresponding equipment.
This User's Manual contains several boxes. They draw
your attention to dangerous situations for the user,
machine and/or product and give you tips. They are
subdivided and displayed as follows:

DANGER OF LIFE
The users life is instantly threatened.

WARNING
The user can be (seriously) injured or
seriously damage the machine.
The pictograph in this box depends on the
risk-bearing action that is discussed.

CAREFUL
The user can damage the machine or
products when the instructions are not
carried out with care.

NOTE
Observation containing additional
information for the user.

TIP
Provides suggestions and advice to the
user to carry out certain instructions more
skilfully and easier.

Page and document numbers

Each page has a unique identification and consists of:
the page number with the total number of pages.
Example:
4 / 24
the document number and the date of issue.
Example:
20738_00_01_NLD / 17-08-2002
Position numbers and letters in text
Position numbers and letters in bold in the text refer to
the specific section in the figure.
Example:
Guides 40 and 41 stop the product when....

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SAFETY

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danger of personal injury caused

by sharp objects

danger of personal injury caused

by rotating parts

danger of personal injury caused

by seizure

danger of personal injury caused

by electrical power

SAFETY

2.1

Safety at work

Townsend Further Processing has made every possible

effort to provide you with comprehensive, accurate
information as regards any hazards relating to the
operation of the machine. The purchaser shall be
responsible for the implementation and proper
observance of these rules of conduct.
Observe the current state of labour, safety and
environmental regulations when carrying out any
operations.

2.2

Pictographs

The pictographs on this page alert the user to possible

dangers. You will find them on the machine and in the
text of this User's Manual.

2.3

Noise pollution

danger of personal injury caused

by high temperatures

Townsend Further Processing designs and constructs

machines where noise pollution has been reasonably
reduced to a minimum.

danger of hearing impairments

through noise pollution

However it is possible that users, due to local

circumstances, will be exposed to noise pollution which
may cause hearing impairment.

approaching danger zone

danger of personal injury caused

by inhaling dangerous gases

WARNING
To prevent hearing impairment due to
noise pollution, you should always
observe the legal standards and
regulations relating to noise pollution
and take proper measures if required.

The noise pollution of the machine is mentioned in the

Technical Data.
We draw your attention to the fact that wrong settings
and overdue maintenance can cause an increase in
noise pollution.

2.4

Hygiene and environment

Uphold the rules of hygiene and environment during

(maintenance) operations on the machine.
Make sure that the production process does not take in
any negative influences from outside, such as
detergents and maintenance agents.
Chemical waste

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SAFETY
Materials that come under the category of chemical
waste must be discharged separately. In this context you
should consider batteries, oil filters, oils and greases.
Waste discharge
Only offer waste to recognized waste-processing
companies that meet local laws, standards and
regulations.

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IN GENERAL

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IN GENERAL

Clean and disinfect your convenience food machine

thoroughly at regular intervals. This will guarantee
optimal hygiene of the convenience food products.
Some components of the convenience food machines
are made of high-quality materials. These materials can
be affected by certain detergents and disinfectants.
This can have an adverse effect on the operation and
the economic life of the machine. Therefore when
selecting detergents and disinfectants consider all
possible adverse effects they may have on the machine.
Negative side effects can also be limited by cleaning
and disinfecting the machine regularly according to a
fixed schedule.

NOTE
Also consult the chapter Cleaning in the
User's Manual for the machine to be
cleaned.
MORTAL DANGER
Activities described in this chapter must
only be carried out by competent,
professional and trained personnel.

Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to

contact the service department of Townsend Further
Processing.

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DETERGENTS
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acidic

neutral

alkaline

9 10 11 12 13 14

Detergents can be classified as follows on the basis of

their pH-value:
Acidic detergents
Neutral detergents
Alkaline detergents
See fig. 1.

4.1
fig. 1

pH-scale

DETERGENTS

Acidic detergents

CAREFUL
Detergents with a pH-value below 4 have a
damaging effect on the machines.

Detergents with a pH-value below 4 affect most

synthetic materials and are therefore unsuitable for daily
cleaning.
At times the use of acidic detergents will be required due
to scale. However do not use any acidic detergents
when the machine will stand still for a prolonged period
of time after cleaning. The remaining acidic liquids can
affect the machine.
The use of acidic detergents should be restricted to a
minimum; once every 4 weeks at most.

4.2

Neutral detergents

Preferably use neutral detergents.

4.3

Alkaline detergents

CAREFUL
Detergents with a pH-value exceeding 12
are damaging to the machines.

Alkaline detergents with a pH-value between 7 and 12

are generally suitable for daily cleaning.
When particular inhibitors (= chemical substances which
have the effect of reducing material corrosion) are
added to highly alkaline detergents (pH-value exceeding
12) these highly alkaline detergents are also suitable for
use.

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CLEANING

The cleaning process can be divided into the following

stages:
Removing coarse dirt.
Applying detergent.
Soaking.
Rinsing.

60C

fig. 2

Maximum cleaning temperature

5.1

DANGER OF LIFE
Take the necessary measures and use
the personal protection prescribed by
the supplier of the detergent.
NOTE
Consult the User's Manual of the supplier of
the detergent for the correct application,
soaking time, concentration and
temperature of the detergent.Check the pHvalue of the detergent applied.
DANGER OF LIFE
Maximum temperature of the detergent
at discharge of the spray gun is 60C.
Higher temperatures can constitute
danger or cause damage.

Removing coarse dirt

Effective detergent use first requires the removal of

loose coarse dirt. This also prevents the loose particles
from being sprayed about.

5.2

Applying detergent

Bring the detergent into contact with the contaminated

surfaces as much as possible. Detergents can be
applied as follows:
Manually, for instance with brushes.
By atomizing.

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NOTE
When spreading the detergent by atomizing
it is hard to distinguish between the treated
and untreated surfaces.
WARNING
During atomizing certain detergents cause
irritation of the skin and bronchial tubes.

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Through injection into a high-pressure system.

NOTE
The use of a high-pressure system uses up
a lot of water and detergent making it hard
to distinguish between treated and
untreated surfaces.
WARNING
When using a high-pressure system certain
detergents cause irritation of the skin and
bronchial tubes.

By foaming.

5.3

NOTE
Foam soaks into the contaminations
properly, treated surfaces are clearly visible
and there is no vaporization, causing less
irritation of the skin and bronchial tubes.

Soaking

Temperature, soaking time and concentration of the

detergent are crucial for an optimal effect of the
detergent on the contamination.
Soaking time and concentration depend on:
the materials to be cleaned.
the nature and level of contamination.
the detergent used.
the cleaning method.
the hardness of the water.

5.4

Rinsing

The dirt which has been soaked loose and chemically

converted must be rinsed off with clean water. Also rinse
off all traces of detergent from the machine to avoid a
negative effect of the disinfection process.

CAREFUL
Remaining traces of detergent can cause
material corrosion.

High-pressure spraying is highly effective. The dirt is

quickly loosened and rinsed off. Places which are hard
to reach can be cleaned more easily with high-pressure
spraying.

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CLEANING

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Rinse at a 45 angle for effective cleaning.

CAREFUL
Carefully clean motors, bearings, bearing
sealings, pneumatic and electric
components and synthetic parts. These
parts can suffer damage when subjected to
high-pressure water spraying.
If high-pressure spraying cannot be
avoided, use flat jet sprayers whenever
possible at an angle of 15 to 25.

In case high-pressure cannot be applied, rinsing will

have to suffice.

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DISINFECTION
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DISINFECTION

For a sound level of hygiene regular disinfection of the

machines is required.
With highly contaminated machines cleaning and
disinfection are to be carried out as two separate
operations: first cleaning and then disinfection.
Contamination makes disinfectants less effective.
Remaining contamination can be a source of microorganisms, so that disinfection becomes useless.
For disinfection on a daily basis it is preferable to use
disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium
compounds.

NOTE
It is crucial that you stick to the
recommended solutions and soaking times
of the disinfectant to prevent resistance. It
may be necessary to change your
disinfectant from time to time.

Disinfectants based on chlorine must be applied very

sparingly.

CAREFUL
Disinfectants based on chlorine have a
negative effect on the machines.

Consult the instructions and User's Manual of the

supplier of the disinfectants for the correct application,
soaking time, concentration and temperature of the
disinfectant.

6.1

Rinsing

The prescribed soaking time of the disinfectant must be

followed by thoroughly rinsing the machine with cold
water.

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