3.5SANITIZINGTHEFREEZERANDFREEZER PARTS

After the freezer parts have been soaked and washed in warm, soapy water, they should be rinsed thoroughly in clean water.

All parts must be sanitized before assembling with a USDA certified food grade sanitizing solution (50 parts per million of free available chlorine or equivalent is accept- able).

A. Mix a sanitizing solution of 50 parts per million to sanitize all loose parts before assembling.

B. Place all loose parts in this solution, then remove and let air dry.

C. Using this sanitizing solution and the brushes pro-

vided, sanitize the product cylinder and product outlet by dipping the brush in the sanitizing solution and scrubbing these areas.

D. After assembling the freezer (Section 3.6), mix approximately 3 gallons (11.3 liters) of sanitizing solution and pour into the product cylinder. Brush the walls of the cylinder above the divider plate, with brushes provided to sanitize this reservoir area.

E.Set the STIRRING ONLY-OFF-STIRRING & FREEZING switch in the STIRRING ONLY position and allow to stir for five minutes. Drain the solution in the same manner as draining the product.

F.Pour approximately one pint (1/2 liter) of mixed neutral base into the product cylinder. Wait one minute, then drain the neutral base and remaining sanitizing solution through the drain spigot.

Sanitizing must be done after the freezer is clean and just before the product cylinder is filled with mixed neutral base. Sanitizing the night before is not effective. However, you should always clean the freezer and parts after use.

WARNING

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREANDTHEFOODANDDRUGADMINISTRATION REQUIRE THAT ALL CLEANING AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONSUSEDWITHFOODPROCESSING EQUIPMENT BE CERTIFIED FOR THIS USE.

When sanitizing the freezer, refer to local sanitary regulations for applicable codes and recommended disinfecting products and procedures. The frequency of sanitizing must comply with local health regulations.

CAUTION

PROLONGED CONTACT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH FREEZER MAY CAUSE CORROSION OF STAINLESS STEEL PARTS.

3.6 ASSEMBLY OF FREEZER

To assemble the freezer and freezer parts, refer to the following steps:

NOTE

Petro-Gel sanitary lubricant or equivalent must be used when lubrication of parts is specified.

The United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration require that lubricants used on food processing equipment be certified for this use. Use lubricants only in accordance with manufacturers instructions.

A. Assemble the divider plate and agitator assembly as follows:

1.Before installing the drive shaft, lubricate the bottom with Petro-Gel or any other type of sanitary lubricant. Enough lubricant must be applied to create approximately a 1/8 inch bulge at the bottom of the drive shaft (Fig.24).

PETRO-GEL

Figure 24. Lubricating Drive Shaft

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