Vogt TUBE-ICE P-118F, Service Manual

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P118F Service Manual
MAINTENANCE
1/6/09
7-4
Chemical Cleaning.
The Henry Vogt Machine Co. makes no recommendation for any particular
chemical preparation. The same chemical may not be effective for all situations.
! CAUTION !
The following directions and precautions should be observed
when cleaning is undertaken. The warranty on condensers is void if
they are damaged by improper cleaning tools or methods. If
harsh chemicals are used, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations regarding safety in handling those solutions.
! CAUTION !
a) Use only preparations from an established, reliable source.
b) Follow directions exactly, particularly regarding amounts to use, and flushing or neutralizing
procedure after cleaning.
c) Close the water supply stop valve. Remove the condenser water regulating valve (41).
d) Circulate the solution through the condenser until it is considered clean.
e) Flush the condenser according to directions.
f) Install the water regulating valve and connecting piping.
Open the water supply stop valve and check for leaks.
Mechanical cleaning.
Part I.
a) Close the stop valve in the water supply line.
b) Drain the water from the condenser.
c) Remove water regulating valve (41) and attached piping to the condenser.
d) Remove the cover plate on the side of the frame to expose the condenser end plate.
e) Remove the nuts, water plates, and gaskets from both ends of the condenser. If the gasket does
not lift off with the end plate, do not try to pry it off. The seal surface may be damaged, which
would cause a water leak. To free a sticking gasket, replace the water plate and tap it on the
outside face with a mallet or a block of wood. After a few taps, the gasket will spring free and
will then slip off with the water end plate.
f) Gaskets need only be rinsed in running water: rust, scale or dirt will not stick to gasket material.
A rag or soft brush is all that is required to remove any foreign matter.