(1) Minimize solvent carry-out by the following measures:
- (i) rack parts to allow full drainage;
- (ii) move parts in and out of degreaser tank at less than 11 ft/min;
- (iii) degrease the work load in the vapor zone at least 30 seconds or until condensation ceases;
- (iv) tip out any pools of solvent before removal; and
- (v) dry parts for at least 15 seconds before removal.
- (2) Work loads shall not occupy more than half the open-top area of the degreaser tank.
(3) Spray only below the vapor level.
(c) Conveyorized degreasing.
- (1) Exhaust ventilation rate shall not exceed 125 percent of the minimum ventilation rate required for the protection of workers in the vicinity of the degreaser.
(2) Minimize carry-out emissions by:
- (i) proper racking for best drainage; and
- (ii) maintaining a conveyor speed at less than 11 ft/min.
- (3) Water must not be visibly detectable in the solvent leaving the water separator.
Except as otherwise allowed by the department pursuant to section 226-1.6 of this Subpart, the following operating practices are required by a person conducting solvent cleaning:
(a) Cold cleaning degreasing.
Clean parts shall be drained at least 15 seconds or until dripping ceases.
(b) Open-top vapor degreasing.