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Nickel Guard

Nickel Guard

NICKEL GUARD – A non-foaming, non-fuming cleaner that quickly removes scale from stainless steel and nickel-plated steel. It contains a blend of organic and inorganic acids that remove limescale. Recommended for use in all makes of ice machines. Meets USDA standards.

Category: Ice Machine Maintenance Tags: Ice Machine, Metal Safe, Nickel Guard, Nickel Safe, Premium
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Nickel Guard    

NICKEL GUARD is a non-foaming, non-fuming cleaner that quickly removes scale from stainless steel and nickel-plated steel. It contains a blend of organic and inorganic acids that remove limescale. Special inhibitors are used to minimize corrosion. Recommended for use in all makes of ice machines. Meets USDA standards.

Features and Benefits

  • Quickly Removes Lime Scale
  • Protects Nickel Plating and Stainless Steel
  • Non-Foaming
  • Non-Fuming

 

Part Number;                 Size

  • NGC-16oz                          16 oz 12/cs
  • NGC-1                                1 gallon 4/cs

 

Directions:

  1. Turn off the ice machine.
  2. Drain water reservoir and refill with fresh water.
  3. Add 3 ounces of Nickel Guard per gallon of water.
  4. Start the water circulating pump only and run 15-30 minutes.
  5. Use a brush to apply the cleaner to the scaled surface not adequately contacted by circulating the solution. If the scale is extra heavy, drain and repeat the cleaning process.
  6. After the scale has been removed, drain and flush at least 2 to 3 times.
  7. For stainless steel ice machine drums, add 8 ounces of cleaner per one gallon of water in a plastic container and brush the solution on the scaled areas.
  8. After cleaning, flush all surfaces thoroughly with fresh water.

 

DANGERS & PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand the product’s label and Safety Data Sheet. Causes severe burns and eye damage. Do not breath mists. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Provide adequate ventilation to keep vapor concentration below TLV. Do not mix with bases, ammonia, or other cleaning compounds. May be corrosive to metals. Do NOT handle or use this product until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not take internally. Causes Severe skin burns and eye damage. May be corrosive to metals. Do not breathe mists. Wear protective gloves and eye protection.

 

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