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Section 4
Removal from Service
Decommissioning
In the event that the machine must be
decommissioned, follow these steps:
1. Clean interior of machine, both
basket and shell.
a. Flush supply system with water.
b. Run a short rinse cycle to clean
detergent and chemical residues from
the interior of the machine.
2. Disconnect electrical power.
a. Shut off main power supply at the
breaker box or main control panel.
b. Have a qualified electrician
disconnect power to the machine at
its source.
3. 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. Allow time for residual water in the
machine to drain. Then disconnect
drain hose from the machine.
4. Disconnect steam hoses, if applicable.
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time
for the valves to cool.
b. Disconnect steam hoses from machine.
5. 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 the mounting bolts.
d. Break the grout seal at each corner of
the machine, using a crowbar.
e. Use crowbars at the front corners to lift
the machine a few inches so that the
forks of a forklift truck can reach under
the machine.
f. Bolting the base frame to a pallet will
facilitate removal to a transport vehicle.