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Maintenance and Cleaning
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Stainless Steel
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Maintenance/ Cleaning
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Cleaning frequency
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| Austenitic stainless steel to BS 1449: Part 2 or BS 970: Part 1, grade 316, or BS EN 10088-2, grade 1.4401. Not coated or Terne coated to BS 6582. | Annual inspection & maintenance in accordance with BS 5427: Part 1, Table 9. Renewal of side/end lap seals as necessary
Visual inspection of weep holes should be made to ensure they are clear and unobstructed from build up of dirt and foreign matter. Regular cleaning with non-alkaline detergent Refer to cleaning method for Stainless steel panel |
polluted/marine areas: every 3 months
other areas: every 6 months |
| Austenitic stainless steel to BS 1449: Part 2 or BS 970: Part 1, grade 304, or BS EN 10088-2, grade 1.4301. Terne coated to BS 6582. Not suitable for use in exposed marine or aggressive industrial atmospheres. | ||
| Austenitic stainless steel to BS 1449: Part 2 or BS 970: Part 1, grade 304, or BS EN 10088-2, grade 1.4301. Factory applied organic coating, 25-50 microns nominal thickness. Not suitable for use in exposed marine or aggressive industrial atmospheres. | ||
| Austenitic stainless steel to BS 1449: Part 2 or BS 970: Part 1, grade 304, or BS EN 10088-2, grade 1.4301. Not suitable for use in exposed marine or aggressive industrial atmospheres. | ||
| Ferritic stainless steel to BS 1449: Part 2 or BS 970: Part 1, grade 304, or BS EN 10088-2, grade 1.4000 or 1.4301. Factory applied organic coating, 25-50 microns nominal thickness. For use with manufacturer’s approval in mild atmospheres only. | ||
| Unclassified, ie stainless steel not to BS 1449: Part 2, BS 970: Part 1 or BS EN 10088-2, or less than above specifications. |
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