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Section 4
Removal from Service
Decommissioning
In the event that the machine must be
decommissioned, follow these steps:
1. Remove the chemical injection supply
system, if applicable.
a. Have a qualified electrician
disconnect power to the chemical
injection supply system and the
recirculation pump at their source.
b. Using the manufacturer’s
instructions, carefully remove the
chemical injection supply system from
the machine. Make certain that no
chemical supplies come into contact
with skin 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 off 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 its 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. If applicable, disconnect the
compressed air supply to the machine.
d. Allow time for residual water in the
machine to drain. Then disconnect
drain hose from the machine.
e. Disconnect necessary plumbing on the
recirculation system.
5. Disconnect steam hose, 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 machine base to floor, if
applicable.
d. Break the grout seal at each corner of
the machine, using a crowbar, if
applicable.