Washdown Considerations

If this machine is washdown, there are specific points to consider in order to properly maintain your system.

NOTE: Not all sections of this system may be wash down!

Please view the Aagard Equipment Standard topic in the machine manual for more information.

Before Washdown

•	Avoid direct spray to electrical components where possible (AC motors, sensors, solenoid valves, and especially on servo drives)

•	Cover glue tanks

•	Cover printers or other components not rated for wash down

•	Cover the entire HMI cabinet where possible

NOTE: Use of high pressure or reduced nozzles to create more pressure, including using a finger on the end of a hose, may cause moisture to reach inside wash down components

After Washdown

•	Blow off machine after wash down to remove standing water

•	Dry off areas which come in contact with liquid-absorbent materials

•	Grease after each wash down since some wash down chemicals are a degreaser

o	The higher the pressure used to wash down, the more likely grease will be washed out of bearings

o	Using a wash down degreaser chemical increases the possibility of grease being washed from bearings

•	Apply a light coat of oil to all linear rails (Thomson, THK, V-Rails, etc.)

o	Do not contaminate the surrounding areas by applying too much oil

IMPORTANT NOTE: Dry cycle the machine after all of this is complete; doing so gets new lubrication worked into the bearings. This is especially important if the machine will be idle for a long period of time after wash down