7Lancer equipment (new or reconditioned) is shipped from the factory cleaned and sanitized in accordance with NSFguidelines. The operator of the equipment must provide continuous maintenance as required by this manual and/orstate and local health department guidelines to ensure proper operation and sanitation requirements are maintained.The cleaning procedures provided herein pertain to the Lancer equipment identified by this manual. If other equipmentis being cleaned, follow the guidelines established by the manufacturer for that equipment.Cleaning should be accomplished only by trained personnel. Sanitary gloves are to be used during cleaning operations.Applicable safety precautions must be observed. Instruction warnings on the product being used must be followed.GENERAL INFORMATIONIf a powder sanitizer is used, dissolve it thoroughly with hot water prior to adding to the syrup system. Ensuresanitizing solution is removed from the dispenser as instructed. Avoid getting sanitizing solution on circuit boards. Donot use strong bleaches or detergents; these can discolor and corrode various materials. Do not use metal scrapers,sharp objects, steel wool, scouring pads, abrasives, or solvents on the dispenser. Do not use hot water above 140° f(60° c). This can damage the dispenser.! WARNING• Use sanitary gloves when cleaning the unit and observe all applicable safety precautions.• DO NOT use a water jet to clean or sanitize the unit.• DO NOT disconnect water lines when cleaning and sanitizing syrup lines, to avoid contamination.• DO NOT use strong bleaches or detergents; These can discolor and corrode various materials.• DO NOT use metal scrapers, sharp objects, steel wool, scouring pads, abrasives, or solvents on the dispenser.• DO NOT use hot water above 140° F (60° C). This can damage the dispenser.• DO NOT spill sanitizing solution on any circuit boards. Insure all sanitizing solution is removed from the system.! ATTENTIONCLEANING AND SANITIZINGCleaning SolutionMix a mild, non-abrasive detergent (e.g. Sodium LaurethSulfate, dish soap) with clean, potable water at a temperatureof 90°F to 110°F (32°C to 43°C). The mixture ratio is one ounceof cleaner to two gallons of water. Prepare a minimum of fivegallons of cleaning solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners orsolvents because they can cause permanent damage to the unit.Ensure rinsing is thorough, using clean, potable water at atemperature of 90°F to 110°F. Extended lengths of product linesmay require additional cleaning solution.Sanitizing SolutionPrepare the sanitizing solution in accordance with themanufacturer’s written recommendations and safety guidelines.The type and concentration of sanitizing agent recommended inthe instructions by the manufacturer shall comply with 40 CFR§180.940. The solution must provide 100 parts per million (PPM)chlorine (e.g. Sodium Hypochlorite or bleach) and a minimum offive gallons of sanitizing solution should be prepared.Following sanitation, rinse with end-use product untilthere is no aftertaste. Do not use a fresh water rinse.This is a NSF requirement. Residual sanitizing solutionleft in the system creates a health hazard.! CAUTIONCleaning and Sanitizing Nozzles1. Disconnect power, so as to not activate valve while cleaning.2. Remove merchandiser to reveal valves.3. Remove nozzle by twisting counter clockwise and pullingdown.4. Remove diffuser by pulling down.5. Rinse nozzle and diffuser with warm water.6. Wash nozzle and diffuser with cleaning solution thenimmerse in sanitizing solution and let sit for fifteen (15)minutes.7. Set nozzle and diffuser aside and let air dry. DO NOT rinsewith water after sanitizing.8. Reconnect diffuser and nozzle.9. Connect power.10. Taste the drink to verify that there is no off-taste. If off-tasteis found, flush syrup system again.ABCA. NozzleB. DiffuserC. Soda Lever