Section 336.1613. Existing conveyorized cold cleaners.

Rule 613. (1) After June 30, 1980, it is unlawful for a person to operate an existing conveyorized cold cleaner unless all of the provisions of the following subrules are met or unless an equivalent control method is approved by the department.

(2)   It is unlawful for a person to operate an existing conveyorized cold cleaner unless all of the following conditions are met:

(a)   A procedure shall be developed to minimize organic solvent carryout by doing both of the following:

(i)   Racking parts for best drainage.

(ii)    Maintaining the conveyor speed at a level that shall prevent dripping of solvent off the cleaned parts.

(b)   Organic solvent leaks shall be repaired immediately.

(c)    The cleaner shall be operated in a manner such that no water is visibly detectable in solvent exiting the water separator.

(d)   Waste organic solvent shall be stored only in closed containers, unless demonstrated to be a safety hazard and disposed of in a manner such that not more than 20% by weight is allowed to evaporate into the atmosphere.

(3)   A person responsible for the provisions of this rule shall develop written procedures for the operation of all such provisions, and such procedures shall be posted in an accessible, conspicuous location near the cold cleaner.

(4)   The provisions of this rule do not apply to an existing conveyorized cold cleaner that is subject to the provisions of the halogenated solvent cleaner national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (1995), which are adopted by reference in R 336.1651.

History: 1980 AACS; 1997 AACS.