Before you start:

• Ensure you are wearing the required PPE: Safety boots and High visibility clothing

• Inspect equipment has a valid and visible electrical test and tag

• Check for damaged hoses

• Maintain a clear work area to minimise trip hazards

Set-up Barrel Washer

1. Set up barrel washer under barrel in the bung hole, and open water valve on washer

2. Place the plastic barrel washer chock under the barrel washer wheels to lift

Turn on Hot Water & Pump

1. Turn hot water valve to OPEN

2. Turn pump to MANUAL if monitoring 

3. Turn pump to AUTO if you need automatic switch off

Start barrel washing

1. Turn on barrel washer

2. Check water is running and rotating within the barrel

If resousing or refilling barrel after washing:

1. Roll the barrel away from your body so the bung is at the top for wine filling and 10 degrees south for sousing

2. Make sure barrel is balanced on wheel, centred on rake and evenly distributed on barrel rack wheels

If barrel adjustment is needed:

1. Ensure within your capacity to lift or seek help from a second person

2. Shift barrel either left or right to balance and centre on rack

Caution: empty barrels weigh approximately 40kg and task is an awkward lift.