4.33 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
4.33.1 Definitions
4.33.1.1 The product zone includes all surfaces of any container
exclusive of casters and mounting bolts.
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4.33.2 Specific Design Requirements
4.33.2.1 All portable containers shall be equipped with covers
and be easily cleanable.
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4.33.2.2 Hinged covers of molded material shall be of one-piece
construction or the hinge shall be of the simple, take-apart
type and shall be so constructed that when taken apart no cracks
or crevices exist. The covers shall be of the overlapping type
and, if made of two or more parts, shall be designed with drip
protectors. Hinged covers shall pivot outboard.
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4.33.2.3 Caster or dolly assemblies, when provided for portable
small batch and/or ingredient containers, shall be welded or
sealed to the container, or be readily removable.
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4.33.2.4 Containers designed for elevated dumping shall not
be equipped with attached casters if, when raised, the casters
are over the product zone.
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4.33.2.5 Valves, when provided, shall be of a material and
of internal design conforming to Section 3.1, and shall be
completely drainable and accessible for cleaning.
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4.33.2.6 Reinforcing ribs shall not form horizontal surfaces,
and shall be external.
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4.33.2.7 All rims, locking channels or angles shall be self-draining.
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4.33.2.8 Dollies or carts, when provided with any of this
equipment but not attached thereto, shall conform to the requirements
of Section 4.24.