
Flushing and cleaning specifications for engine coolant circuits 103
In the case of powdered products, stir until the detergent is completely dissolved and without sediment.
Pour solution together with fresh water into coolant circuit.
Start engine and run until warm.
Run engine for approx. 2 hours at increased speed.
Shut down engine.
Drain off cleaning agents and flush the engine coolant circuit with fresh water.
Take flush-water sample (engine-coolant-sample extraction cock).
Measure pH-value of the flush-water sample (MTU test kit or electric pH-value measuring device).
If pH-value after flushing is only slightly above pH-value of fresh water, (pH-value difference < 1):
Fill system with treated coolant and start engine.
If pH-value after flushing is still significantly above pH-value of fresh water, (pH-value difference > 1):
Cleaning components
For further information, see Operating Instructions for engine in question.
Cleaning components
Remove, disassemble and clean components that are exposed to heavy sludge deposits e.g. expansion
tanks, preheating units, heat exchangers (coolant cooler, oil heat-exchanger, intercooler, charge-air
preheater, fuel preheater etc.) and lower sections of pipework.
Before cleaning, examine degree of contamination on water sides.
If greasy lime deposits are found, first degrease the water side.
Stubborn deposits caused by oil mist in intercoolers can be removed with Kluthe Hakutex 60.
Remove hard lime deposits with a decalcifying product.
In the event of stubborn lime deposits, a 10% inhibited hydrochloric solution may have to be used.
Dissolve deposits on and in heat-exchanger elements in a heated cleaning bath.
Use only approved detergents in the permissible concentration.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when preparing cleaning baths!
• Deposits on the oil side can also be dissolved in a kerosene bath.
• The period spent in the cleaning bath depends on the t ype and degree of contamination,
as well as the temperature and activity of the bath.
Clean individual components such as housings, covers, pipes, sight glasses, heat-exchanger elements
and similar with superheated steam, a nylon brush (soft) and a powerful water jet.
In order to avoid damage:
• Do not use hard or sharp-edged tools (steel brushes, scrapers etc.) (oxide protective layer)
• Do not set the water-jet pressure too high (damage, e.g. to cooling fins)
After cleaning, blow through the heat exchanger elements with low-pressure steam in the direction opposite to
operational flow, rinse with clear water (until pH-value difference is < 1) and blow dry with compressed or hot air.
Check that all components are in perfect condition, repair or replace as necessary.
Flush oil and engine coolant sides of heat-exchanger elements with corrosion-inhibiting oil.
• This step may be omitted if the heat exchanger is installe d and taken into service immediately after cleaning.
After reinstalling all components, flush engine-coolant system once.
Check coolant system for leaks during initial operation of engine.
For further information, see the Maintenance Manual for the engine in question.
Coolant circuits contaminated with bacteria, fungi or yeast
System cleaning
The system cleaner must flow a sufficiently long time through the complete cooling system
to ensure effective cleaning and disinfection.
Therefore, the predefined amount of the approved system cleaner must be added to the contaminated coolant in the
system. Use a circulating pump to provide continuous mixture flow through the coolant system for at least 24 hours.
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