FASTER GCD – Issue 03
These operations, which concern safety and hygiene, must be carried out by
personnel having practical experience with this machine.
Adequate recurring maintenance of machine grants its reliability in operation. This section describes the
required maintenance operations and their frequency which has however to be considered as indicative since
it depends upon various factors such kind of products, climatic conditions and, especially, humidity. The
operations described in this section do not exhaust all maintenance operations. During maintenance vending
machine has to be switched off. Do not wash vending machine with direct jets of water and high pressure.
Clean carefully stainless steel and painted surfaces in order to avoid oxidation or chemical etching. Do not
use toxic detergent substances.
Switch off the machine by means of the main switch and pull out the power plug. Do not
wash the vending machine with direct and/or high pressure water jets.
11.1 IMPORTANT CLEANING POINTS
Use the cleaning products as instructed on the label. Do not use detergents that that are too "aggressive" as
they could damage some machine parts; in this case, the manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage
caused by the incorrect use of such detergents, or by the use of toxic agents.
With sanitising
products (chlorine-
based detergents or
similar products)
With vacuum cleaner
or compressed air
If this operation is not performed correctly, the refrigeration system could be seriously damaged.
NEVER IMMERSE THE COIN MECHANISM IN WATER
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS
DO NOT USE SPRAY LUBRICANTS
11.2 INACTIVITY
If long periods of machine inactivity are expected, it is recommended to adopt adequate precautions to
prevent dangerous situations when the machine is re-started; for long periods, it is intended complete
machine inactivity exceeding one month.
For long resting period, it is necessary:
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To clean the machine thoroughly and to dry it;
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To check carefully for damaged or worn parts and to replace them;
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To check that the screws and bolts are securely tightened;
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To cover the machine after having stored it in a protected environment.
To re-set the machine at work, comply with the instructions given in the paragraph "Installation" of this
manual and pay particular attention if food products are to be sold (see paragraph "Use of the vending
machine for the sale of food products").
FAS INTERNATIONAL S.p.A. Via Lago di Vico, 60 SCHIO (VI) – tel. +39 0445 502011 – fax +39 0445 502010 - e-mail: info@fas.it
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Inside cabinet (drawer zone), drawers, display window .
Remove detergent, disinfectant and foodstuff residues
with a damp sponge before restarting the machine.
Remove the dirt from the condenser.
Make sure there is an air gap between the front and back
of the condenser. Always clean the inside of the cabinet
after this operation.
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At each reload, or at
least every 5 days
every month
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