TM 10--3510--221--10
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STILL SERVICING
0030 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Cleaning, Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Materials/Parts
Operator
CLEANING
WARNING
Still can reach temperatures near 220o F when operating. Make sure cooldown cycle has
been run prior to performing maintenance. Be aware that temperature of water inside still
may be near 150o F even after cooldown cycle is finished. Always wear gloves and eye
protection. Failure to follow this precaution could result in severe burn injuries.
1. Place a empty container (1) below still (2).
2. Connect 5 ft drain hose (3) to still (2). Place hose in container.
3. Open drain valve (4) on side of still (2) where hose (3) is connected. Allow still to drain.
4. Install sluice tray (5) under still (2) then connect two lanyards (6).
5. Open doors (7) on still (2) as follows:
a. Loosen clamping knobs (8) and pivot off of door arms (9).
b. Swing doors (7) open.
6. Use rake (10) to scrape residue out of still (2) into container (1).
7. Use rake (10) to brush residue off of heat plates (11).
8. Rinse inside of still (2) with water until all residue is removed.
9. Inspect surface of door gaskets (12) for cuts or tears. Replace if damaged (WP 0036 00).
10. Close doors (7) on still (2) as follows:
a. Swing doors (7) closed. Ensure door is tight against still (2).
b. Pivot clamping knobs (8) onto door arms (9) and hand tighten.
11. Disconnect lanyards (6) then remove sluice tray (5) from under still (2).
12. Close drain valve (4).
13. Remove hose (3) from container and disconnect hose from still (2). Dispose of container contents per local
regulations.
14. Open manual valve (13).
15. Stroke hand pump (14) one time to inject anti--foam into still (2).
16. Close manual valve (13).
