Maintenance; Notes On Cleaning - Mettler Toledo PFA Serie Manual Del Usuario

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Maintenance

4 Maintenance
Maintenance of the weighing platform is limited to regular cleaning and subsequent oiling
for stainless steel versions.
4.1

Notes on cleaning

NOTICE
Damage to the weighing platform due to incorrect use of cleaning agents.
▲ Use only such cleaning agents that do not act on the plastics used in the weighing
platform.
▲ Only use disinfectants and cleaning agents in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
▲ Do not use highly acidic, highly alkaline or highly chlorinated cleaning agents.
Avoid substances with a high or low pH value since increased danger of corrosion
otherwise exists.
▲ Be particularly careful when cleaning the interior.
➜ Remove dirt and deposits at regular intervals from the outside and inside of the
weighing platform.
– The procedure depends both on the type of surface and on the environmental
conditions prevailing at the installation location.
– For opening and closing the weighing platforms with raisable load plate refer to
section 4.4.
Cleaning in a dry environment (painted versions)
➜ Wipe with a damp cloth.
➜ Use household cleaning agents.
Cleaning in a wet environment (hot galvanized or stainless steel versions)
➜ Use a water jet up to 80 °C / 176 °F and max. 80 bars, minimum distance 40 cm.
➜ Use household cleaning agents.
Cleaning in a corrosive environment (weighing platforms with raisable load plate)
➜ Use a water jet.
– inner cleaning, load plate opened
– outer cleaning, load plate closed
➜ Remove corrosive substances at regular intervals.
➜ Only use disinfectants and cleaning agents in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications and instructions.
up to 60 °C / 140 °F, max. 2 bars,
minimum distance 40 cm
up to 80 °C / 176 °F, max. 80 bars,
minimum distance 40 cm
PFA-series 30290627D