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Paraflow Plate Heat Exchanger
Instruction Manual
Section 2.0 Issue 5
Page 6 of 36 June 13, 2008
Make certain all alarms, indicating lights, pressure
gauges and other safety devices or indicators are in
working order.
After Shutdown
Make certain all water, steam, air, hydraulic and
electric utilities are turned off. Make certain all
pressure in the heat exchanger is released.
2.6 General Operating Safety
Do not operate this heat exchanger until you read and
understand the operating instructions and become
thoroughly familiar with the heat exchanger and its
operation.
Never operate a heat exchanger while a safety device
or guard is removed or disconnected.
Always wear safety glasses, hats, shoes, ear
protection or any other required safety equipment.
Never remove “Warning” tags that are displayed on
the heat exchanger. Torn or worn labels should be
replaced.
Do not start the heat exchanger until all other
personnel in the area have been warned and have
moved outside the operating zone.
Remove any tools or other foreign objects from the
operating zone before starting.
Absolutely do not have loose clothing, neckties,
necklaces or unrestrained long hair near an operating
heat exchanger.
Do not wear gloves, rings, watches, bracelets or other
jewelry near an operating heat exchanger.
Keep the operating zone free of obstacles that could
cause a person to trip or fall towards an operating heat
exchanger.
Never sit or stand on anything that might cause you to
fall against the heat exchanger.
“Horseplay” around a heat exchanger at any time is
dangerous and prohibited.
Know the EMERGENCY STOP procedure for the
machine.
Never operate the machine above specified capacity,
pressures or temperatures.
Keep alert and observe indicator lights and warnings
that are displayed on the heat exchanger.
Do not operate faulty or damaged equipment. Make
certain proper service and maintenance procedures
have been performed.
A safe work surface should be provided around the
heat exchanger, including proper guarding of elevated
platforms and the design and use of ladders.
2.7 Service and Maintenance Safety
Do not service a heat exchanger until you are
thoroughly qualified and familiar with the tasks to be
performed.
Never operate any valves, pumps or controls while
persons are performing maintenance on the heat
exchanger.
Do not bypass a safety device.
Always use the proper tool for the job.
Do not enter a confined space without first checking
for toxic fumes and providing standby personnel on
the site.
2.8 Safe Cleaning Procedures
Manual Cleaning Procedures
Do not use toxic or flammable solvents to clean a heat
exchanger.
Always clean up spills around heat exchanger as soon
as possible.
Never attempt to clean a heat exchanger while it is
operating.
Cleaning In Place Procedures
Kemper County MM218132 Approved