HHS:PHS:FDA:CFSAN:OFP:DCP:MST
 
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  Washington DC 20204
 
      M-b-334
 
      November 16, 2001
 
 
TO:  		All Regional Food and Drug Directors
      Attn:  Regional Milk Specialists
 
FROM:  	Milk Safety Team (HFS-626)
 
SUBJECT:  	 Fluid Transfer System (FTS-1994)
 
 
In accordance with M-I-00-2, Milk and Milk Product Equipment-A Guide for
Evaluating Construction, the Pacific Region Dairy Equipment Review Committee
(PRDERC), composed of State Rating and Regulatory Officials, has evaluated this
Fluid Transfer System (FTS-1994).  FDA's Pacific Region Dairy Products Team
(DPT) has validated and confirmed the technical information submitted. When
constructed as described in this memorandum, this equipment has been found to
meet the applicable provisions of the Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
(PMO).
 
Compliance with the PMO is based upon construction, installation and operation
in conformance with the following criteria:
 
The Fluid Transfer System (FTS-1994), which includes Valve Spool (FTS-5011) and
Air Blow System (SABS-1000), is intended for use as a single pump/double tanker
milk pumping system for bulk milk pick up tankers. The system provides free
draining piping and hoses and a rotating valve spool to facilitate cleaning (see
attached diagrams). Although the system is designed for mechanical cleaning, the
valve spool includes a butterfly valve, which is not designed for mechanical
cleaning. This valve must be dismantled and manually cleaned after use.
 
The technical information that was reviewed addressing the Fluid Transfer System
(FTS-1994) constitutes the PRDERC's Engineering Design and Technical
Construction File (EDTCF) PR-00-02. The table of contents for this file is
attached and is also on file with the PRDERC.
 
The material in the EDTCF is the property of the manufacturer and may be shown
at their discretion. For information regarding this equipment and to request
copies of the documents listed, please contact:
 
      LTI, Inc.
      12009 N.E. 99th St.,
      Suite 1402
      Vancouver, WA 98682
      Attn: Brad Williamson
      Phone: (360) 256-2577
      Fax: (360) 256-4068
 
 
FDA's review and acceptance of this equipment, does not constitute agency
endorsement or approval. Any representation on a label or in printed literature
citing or indicating as, "FDA Approved" is false and misleading.
 
Copies of this memorandum are enclosed for distribution to Regional Milk
Specialists, State Milk Regulatory Agencies and State Milk Sanitation Rating
Officers in your region. This memorandum will also be available on the FDA Web
site at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov at a later date and should be widely
distributed to representatives of the dairy industry and other interested
parties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Randy Elsberry					Steven T. Sims
FDA Regional Dairy Specialist			FDA/MST Milk Sanitation Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attachments:
   Drawings: Model: SABS-1000
      Valve Spool
      "Bungy" and "Pogo" type hose hangers
      Inside Bypass Pipe Location
LTI, Inc., Fluid Transfer System (FTS-1994)- Table of Contents-(EDTCF)
(PR-00-02)

 
 
 
 
LTI, Inc.
Fluid Transfer System
 
 
Model FTS-1994
 
Engineering Design and Technical Construction File
(EDTCF)
 
Table of Contents
 
* RERC Dairy Equipment Submission Form
* Cover Letter
* Introduction
* Submittal Overview
* Attachment "A": Fluid Transfer System Overview
* Attachment "B": Detailed Drawing, Valve Spool "Loading"
* Attachment "C": Detailed Drawing, Valve Spool "Washing"
* Attachment "D": Detailed Drawing, "Internal Bypass Tubing"
* Attachment "E": Detailed Drawing, "Air Blow System"
* Attachment "F1": Isometric Drawing, "Valve Box"
* Attachment "F2": Isometric Drawing, "Front Manifold"
* Attachment "F3": Isometric Drawing, "Rear Manifold"
* Attachment "F4": Isometric Drawing, "Valve Spool"
* Attachment "G": Photo, Valve Position, "Loading"
* Attachment "H": Photo, Valve Position, "Washing"
* Attachment "I": Photo, Valve Position, "Additional Cleaning"
* Attachment "J": Photo, "Free-Draining Demonstration"
* Attachment "K": Photo, "Hose Support Detail"
* Attachment "L": Photo, "Spool Rotation Benefit"
* Attachment "M": Photo, "Spool Rotation Benefit, continued"
* Attachment "N": Photo, "C.I.P. Demonstration"
* Attachment "O": Photo, "Document Holder"
* Attachment "P": Photo, "Air Blow Components /Demonstration
* Attachment "Q": Photo, "Valve Sizing Explanation"
* Attachment "R": Photo, "Hose Boot"
* Attachment "S": Isometric Drawing, Pump Cabinet"
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M-b-334	1	November 16, 2001