Alfa Laval Optigo CC, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Installation and Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance operation, the main power supply should be switched off, and
the safety switch should be in the OFF position to avoid accidents.
For no reason, a person should walk or step over the equipment, since besides the damage, it can
generate an accident or a risky situation.
Whenever Fans maintenance task should be carry out, be sure they are not running and the security
switch is in the OFF position. When the operation is completed, place back the corresponding
protection.
It is recommended to:
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Wear protective clothing
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Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
Lifting and Transportation
ATTENTION! Before lifting the equipment
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Attach the belts or hooks, only to the provided elements the equipment is equipped with.
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Be sure that the belts or the slings with hooks will lift the equipment in a balanced way.
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Ensure that equipment is stable and properly balanced before lifting.
Lifting forks should be placed under appropriate areas of the wooden shipping skid. Damage may result if the
forks come in direct contact with the equipment
Layout
Recommendations that have to be considered before mounting:
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Check the structure’s load-bearing capacity against the weight of the equipment.
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If the equipment is to be installed over the roof of a cold room, external beams or suspension stays may
be needed for better distribution of the load.
Use anchor bolts with plane washers, locking washers and nuts, observing the distance between the fastening
axes of the equipment..
Location
When the unit is to be placed in the cooling room, it is strictly recommended that:
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The air flow is not be blocked by infrastructures that could impede correct air circulation.
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Leave enough space should be left under the equipment to allow the opening of the water collection tray.
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Leave enough space should be left to allow for easy mounting or replacing of the electric defrosting
resistors and connection.
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DO NOT INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT ABOVE THE DOOR, in particular when there is not any pre-cooled
room.
Mounting
To perform this operation, appropriate means should be used depending on the size and weight of the equipment.
It should be lifted with a forklift to facilitate installation. Then perform the following steps:
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Remove the crate.
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Fix the equipment to the roof.
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To unblock the unit from the packing and block the unit to ceiling stirrup use the safety screws.
Important : The safety screws must be always mounted to block the unit. Don’t leave the unit without.