Preface
Preface
This manual provides information needed to install,
operate and carry out maintenance of your gasketed
plate-and-frame heat exchanger.
Safety considerations
The heat exchanger shall be used and maintained in
accordance with Alfa Laval’s instructions in this manual.
Incorrect handling of the heat exchanger may result in
serious consequences with injuries to persons and/or
property damage. Alfa Laval will not accept responsibility
for any damage or injury resulting from not following the
instructions in this manual.
Your heat exchanger should be used in accordance
with the specified configuration of material, media
types, temperatures and pressure for your specific heat
exchanger.
The following models are covered in this manual:
•
M15
•
TL10
•
TL15
•
T20
•
TS20
•
MX25
•
MA30
•
WideGap 100
•
WideGap 200
Prior knowledge
The heat exchanger shall be operated by persons who have
studied the instructions in this manual and have knowledge
of the process. This includes knowledge of precautions
regarding media type, pressures, temperatures in the heat
exchanger as well as specific precautions required by the
process.
Maintenance and installation of the heat exchanger shall be
done by persons who have knowledge and authorization
according to local regulations. This may include actions
such as piping, welding and other kind of maintenance.
For maintenance actions not described in this manual,
contact your Alfa Laval representative for advice.
Definitions of expressions
Warning!
Type of hazard
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Caution!
Type of hazard
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
Note!
NOTE indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
PHE drawings
PHE (plate heat exchanger) drawings mentioned in the
manual are the drawings included in the delivery of the
heat exchanger.
Warranty conditions
The warranty conditions are usually included in the
signed sales contract prior to the order of the delivered
heat exchanger. Alternatively, the warranty conditions
are included in the sales offer documentation or with a
reference to the document specifying the valid conditions.
If faults occur during the specified warranty period, always
consult your local Alfa Laval representative for advice.
Report the date when the heat exchanger was put into
operation to the local Alfa Laval representative.
Advice
Always consult your local Alfa Laval representative for
advice on:
•
New plate pack dimensions if you intend to change the
number of plates
•
Selection of gasket material if operating temperatures
and pressures are permanently changed, or if another
medium is to be processed in the heat exchanger
Storage of the heat exchanger
Alfa Laval delivers the heat exchanger ready to be put
into service upon arrival, if nothing else has been agreed.
Nevertheless, keep the heat exchanger in the packing box
until installation.
If storing for longer periods of time, such as one month
or longer, certain precautions should be made to avoid
unnecessary damage to the heat exchanger. Refer to
“Outdoor storage” and “Indoor storage” on page 5 .
Note!
Alfa Laval and its representatives reserve the right
to inspect the storage space and/or equipment
whenever necessary until the expiration of
the warranty period stipulated in the contract.
Notification must be given 10 days prior to the date
of inspection.
If there is any uncertainty about the storage of the heat
exchanger, consult an Alfa Laval representative.
Document ID
Language
Edition
4
Instruction Manual - Plate Heat Exchangers
3490017599
EN
2016-06
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