FILTER-Filtersafe Screen Cleaning Procedure (DOC-00058)

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Screen Cleaning Procedure

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Procedure DOC-00/058 Rev.01 24/08/2017
Part 1: Manual Cleaning

1. Visual examination of the stainless steel surface for the presence of slime, rust, and other
deposits. Documentation of the deteriorated stainless steel surface if present, including
photos.
Optional: sampling of the adsorbed deposits in special bags or sterilized bottles, storage of
samples below 4°C.
Laboratory examination of the samples: chemical analysis and microbiological examination.
2. Pre-Rinse of heavy soiling and particle contaminants.

Pre-rinsing is performed to remove heavy soiling/dirt and large contaminants prior to any
chemical cleaning. Contaminants may include dirt, mud, sand, shells, etc.
Clean the screen with a domestic pressure washer from the outside surface. Use caution
when using high-pressure washers too close to the surface of the screen.
Pressure washer nozzles should have a nozzle spray angle of at least 25 degrees to avoid
concentrated spray.
It is required that the pressure washer nozzle is a minimum of 8” / 0.2m from the surface of
the screen.
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3. Alkaline cleaning of organic contaminants (oil, grease, fats, slime, etc.).

3.1. Alkaline cleaning is carried out by means of Green Cleaner produced by LIMAT
Chemicals Company (or equivalent, see Appendix 1 for MSDS).
3.2. It is possible to use the Green Cleaner as it is or dilute with tap water according to
degree of dirtiness (deposits). Dilution can be done up to 1 part of the Green Cleaner:
10 parts of water. Treatment can be done by means of- rag, brush, rubbing, spread,
spray or soaking for 10-15 minutes.
3.3. Rinse the cleaning area thoroughly with hot water (at least 60°c) until complete
neutralization.
3.4. After rinsing, a domestic pressure washer may be used to dislodge any contaminant that
may have been removed by alkaline cleaning.
concentrated spray.
It is required that the pressure washer nozzle is a minimum of 8” / 0.2m from the surface
of the screen.
3.5. It is possible to drain used solution into sanitary sewer.
4. Acid cleaning of scaling (e.g. rust).

4.1. Acid cleaning is carried out by means of D-100 produced by LIMAT Chemicals Company
(or equivalent, see Appendix 2 for MSDS).
4.2. Treatment can be done by rag soaked with D-100, spread, dip or spray for 10-30
minutes depending on the degree of scaling appearance.
4.3. Rinse off with running hot water (at least 60°c) until complete neutralization (pH=6.5-
7.5).
4.4. After rinsing, a domestic pressure washer may be used to dislodge any contaminant that
may have been removed by acid cleaning.
concentrated spray.
It is required that the pressure washer nozzle is a minimum of 8” / 0.2m from the surface
of the screen.
4.5. Dry with compressed air or clean with wiping paper. When drying with compressed air,
ensure that the compressed air nozzle is a minimum of 4” from the surface of the screen.
5. Visual examination and inspection of stainless surface after cleaning. If scaling is not
completely removed, the acid cleaning should be repeated.
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6. Safety Instructions – An exposure protection is required

6.1. The Green Cleaner MSDS is attached for safety instructions (Appendix 1).
6.2. The D-100 MSDS is attached for safety instructions (Appendix 2).
7. Limitation:
7.1. Contact of the cleaning agents with the adhesive component (between the PPH rim
and the screen) should be avoided as much as possible.
7.2. Regarding Screens with Epoxy layer: Contact of the D-100 cleaning agent and the epoxy
should be avoided as much as possible.
8. Equivalent cleaning agents are an option as long as the chemical properties and cleaning
efficiency are the same. (Please see MSDS for details).
Part 2: Cleaning by Soaking / Immersion

1. Screens specification:
1.1. Screens WITHOUT Epoxy layer
 Citric Acid 5-10% concentration.
1.2. Screens WITH Epoxy layer
 Citric Acid 5-10% concentration at 40 °C max, up to 60 min.
2. After the treatment, rinse off with running hot water (at least 60°c) until complete
neutralization (pH=6.5-7.5).
An exposure protection is required – please see MSDS for details
PLEASE NOTE: the use of the cleaning agents mentioned in this protocol is restricted to the
screens alone. A circulation of the cleaning agent’s solution inside the filter body is forbidden!
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Appendix 1: Green Cleaner MSDS
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Appendix 2: D-100 MSDS
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Screen Cleaning Procedure

Part 1: Manual Cleaning

2. Pre-Rinse of heavy soiling and particle contaminants.

3. Alkaline cleaning of organic contaminants (oil, grease, fats, slime, etc.).

4. Acid cleaning of scaling (e.g. rust).

6. Safety Instructions – An exposure protection is required

Part 2: Cleaning by Soaking / Immersion

An exposure protection is required – please see MSDS for details

Appendix 1: Green Cleaner MSDS

Appendix 2: D-100 MSDS

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