C.S.F. Inox Centrifugal Pump CS 25-145

Ensure the pump is turned off and disconnected from power source

Wear suitable personal protective equipment

Verify compatibility of washing liquids with process liquid and pump

Wash the pump using standard plant washing cycles

Is the pump used for liquids that harden or crystallize?

If yes, ensure the pump is washed before taking it out of operation

Did the pump generate the required discharge head rapidly?

Repeat the priming operations if the required discharge head was not achieved.

Discharge Head and Capacity Check

Is the delivery gate valve opened more than necessary?

Throttle the discharge if the pump operates with a lower discharge head than required.

Is the discharge head generated by the pump greater than required?

Consider reducing the impeller diameter if the discharge head is greater than required.

Is the discharge head lower than required with equal flow rate?

Check compatibility of chemical products and operating temperatures with pump components

Select suitable cleaning method (CIP or manual) based on food product and processing stage

Prerinse with cold water (15-25°C)

Warm prerinse with water at 45-60°C

Rinse with alkaline solution at 70-80°C

Intermediate rinse with water (warm or cold) up to 60°C

Clean the dismantled nut before assembling (internal threads)

Select cleaning method for the nut

Select sterilization method for the cap nut

Ensure chlorine solutions are not used to avoid corrosion of stainless steel

Ensure the pump is not in operation

Wear suitable personal protective equipment

Is the washing fluid compatible with the pumped fluid and the pump?

Run the pump with washing fluids to clean internal parts

Was the pump cleaned before taking it out of operation?

Inspect the seal for durability