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- Cuts > Handling the plates without protective gloves (wear PPE).
- Injury > Caused by pressure, affecting in particular the eyes or bare skin (wear PPE and prohibit access by unauthorised
personnel).
- Poisoning > Skin contact with, or inhalation of, a dangerous fluid (wear PPE and use safety devices).
- Poisoning > Combustion of the gaskets (never dispose of the gaskets by burning them).
- Poisoning > Accidental mixing of circulating fluids resulting in the release of hazardous vapours (make sure that resulting
mixture is not dangerous).
COMMON TYPES OF COMPONENT DAMAGE
- Gasket destruction > One fluid circulated at a high temperature (always circulate the cold fluid FIRST and then the hot fluid).
- Gasket destruction > Sudden changes in pressure or temperature (monitor the control).
- Gasket destruction > Overrun of operating conditions (check the operating parameters).
- Plate destruction > Corrosion or erosion (check the type and speed of the fluids being circulated; install filters).
- Plate destruction > Overpressure (check the pressure of the fluids; watch out for sudden or frequent changes in pressure or
temperature).
- Plate destruction > The heat exchanger has frozen (make sure that the room temperature does not drop below 0°C while the
system is not in use or drain the circuits).
- Leaks > The tightening dimension is wrong (check the tightness of the plate pack).
- Leaks > The frame or a number of plates are deformed (contact CIAT).
- Pollution > Leak of a dangerous or polluting fluid (have recovery pans on hand).
- Explosion > Accidental mixing of circulating fluids resulting in the release of explosive vapours (make sure that resulting mixture
is not dangerous).
Prohibit access to the installation by unauthorised personnel.
Make sure that servicing technicians have the proper training.
Keep this manual near the heat exchanger.
1.5 - Receiving the unit
- At delivery, check the condition of the product. Check that it has not been damaged during transport and that all accessories
are included. If any damage is found or the delivery is incomplete, make a detailed note of the non-conformity on the delivery
note and inform the carrier by registered letter within three days of delivery and forward a copy to CIAT.
- The front of each heat exchanger is fitted with a data plate listing a service number. Please state this number in all
correspondence.
1.6 - Handling
- The handling and unloading equipment is the responsibility of the recipient.
- Follow the harnessing instructions (Figures 1a, 1b and 2).
- Use fabric belts (no metal chains). Insert them in the designated notches on the plates.
- The unit’s weight is stated on the delivery note and shipping note.
- When moving and handling the heat exchanger, make sure that it is properly supported and secured as its high centre
of gravity may cause it to tip over easily.
- Never lift the unit by its runners, threaded rods or couplings, as doing so can cause them to bend.
- Shield the plates from impacts as they could cause irreparable leaks.
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