8.3. FEATHER DRAIN CLEANING
To clean the parts under the turntable, where the feathers are collected and discharged, follow the instructions:
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remove the roller from the machine, as described in the machine cleaning process;
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loosen the screws (6) in the centre of the turntable (photo O);
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lift the turntable (photo P);
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clean the bottom of the turntable with a low-pressure jet of water;
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use the jet of water also to clean the feather trap under the turntable;
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disinfect the turntable and the feather trap with an alkalising detergent;
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clean out any feathers that may have become stuck under the base of the rubber plucking fingers by hand;
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dry with a clean cloth or some compressed air;
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put the machine back together, following the above steps in reverse order.
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8.4. PLUCKING FINGER REPLACEMENT
If it is necessary to replace the fingers on the plate, then the plate needs to be removed, as shown in the
feather drain cleaning process.
To replace the fingers, use the following procedures:
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use a cutter to cut away the finger to be replaced from the base;
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apply liquid soap or washing-up liquid to the conical part of the new finger;
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insert the narrower part of the finger into the housing;
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grip the finger and pull, turning it until it is inserted like the other fingers.
8.5. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
All repairs or extraordinary maintenance interventions must be carried out by qualified professionals, authorised
by the manufacturer.
In case of suspected failure, the person in charge must contact the maintenance engineer for an initial diagnosis
and, if possible, to solve the problem.
In case of doubt, do not intervene directly, but contact the manufacturer to decide on and plan the type of
intervention.
9. STORAGE
If the machine is not being used for any period of time, keep it in a dry place, protected against dust and the
elements.
10. WARRANTY
The warranty is valid only if the plucking machine is used for its intended use.
Apart from the ordinary and extraordinary maintenance described in the MAINTENANCE section, to be carried
out as described, any repair or modification made to the appliance by the user or by unauthorized companies
will cause the warranty to be null and void.
The warranty does not cover any damage caused by incompetence or negligence in the use of the plucking
machine, or by bad maintenance, or lack of it.
The products we sell are covered by warranty at the following conditions:
1. The warranty is valid for a period of twelve/twenty four (12/24) months: 12 months for firms, 24 months for
private individuals.
2. The producer undertakes to replace at its discretion the malfunctioning or wrongly manufactured parts,
only after having thoroughly checked them and having verified the fault.
3. Transport and/or shipment costs are always at the purchaser's care.
4. During the period of warranty, all replaced products become the producer's property.
5. Only the original buyer who fulfills the normal maintenance operations described in this manual can benefit
from this warranty. Our responsibility on the warranty expires when the original owner cedes the property
of the product or if it has been modified.
6. The warranty does not cover damages caused by excessive stress, such as in case the product is used
after having ascertained an anomaly or overheating of the motor, in case of improper use, and if the use
and maintenance instructions are not observed.
7. The producer is not to be held responsible for any difficulty that may arise in the reselling or in the use in
foreign countries, caused by regulations existing in the Country where the product was sold.
8. The faulty product or part of the product must be delivered to the producer for its replacement; if not, the
replaced part will be charged to the buyer.
NOTICE
To request the warranty, please indicate the following data:
- Purchase date (production of the purchase document)
- Detailed description of the problem.
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