B&C Technologies SA Series Industrial User Manual
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DECOMMISSIONING
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SECTION 6
DECOMMISSIONING
In the event that the machine must be decommissioned, follow the following steps:
1.
Remove the chemical injection supply system, if applicable.
a.
Have a qualified electrician disconnect power to the chemical infection supply system and
the re – circulation pump at their source.
b.
Using the manufacturer’s instructions, carefully remove the chemical injection supply
system from the machine. Make certain that no chemicals come in contact with or
clothing.
2.
Clean interior of machine, both basket and shell.
a.
Flush supply dispenser with water.
b.
Run a short rinse cycle to clean chemical residues from the interior of the machine.
3.
Disconnect electrical power.
a.
Shut of main power supply at the breaker box or main control panel.
b.
Do not attempt to disconnect power supply wires from power supply. Have a qualified
electrician disconnect power to machine at is source.
4.
Disconnect hoses.
a.
Disconnect drain hose from sump, gutter or drain.
b.
Turn off water supply. Disconnect individual hot and cold water inlet hoses from the
machine.
c.
Disconnect the compressed air supply to the machine.
d.
Allow time for residual water in the machine to drain. Then disconnects drain hoses from
the machine.
e.
Disconnect necessary plumbing on the re-circulation system, if applicable.
5.
Disconnect steam hoses, if applicable
a.
Turn off steam supply and allow time for the valve to cool.
b.
Disconnect steam hose from machine.
6.
Remove the machine from its foundation pad.
a.
Keep all panels in place to provide stability when moving the machine.
b.
Verify that door is closed and secure.
c.
Loosen and remove anchor bolts holding the machine base to the floor.
d.
Break the grout seal at each corner of the machine, using a crowbar.
e.
Place the machine on skid and bolt the frame to the skid. This will facilitate the removal
of the machine, on to a truck.
7.
Recycle.
The manufacturer uses the highest quality material in their products so that those materials
may be recycled at the end of the product’s service life.