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Preface
Plate Heat Exchanger
3490008529 rev 2012-01
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Preface
This manual provides information needed to install,
operate and carry out maintenance of the Plate Heat
Exchanger (PHE).
Safety considerations
The Plate Heat Exchanger shall be used and main-
tained in accordance with Alfa Laval’s instructions in
this manual. Faulty handling of the Plate Heat Ex-
changer may result in serious consequences with in-
juries on persons and/or property damage. Alfa Laval
will not accept responsibility for any damage or injury
resulted from not following the instructions in this
manual.
The Plate Heat Exchanger shall be used in accord-
ance with the specified configuration of material, me-
dia types, temperatures and pressure for the specific
Plate Heat Exchanger.
The following models are covered in this manual:
• Fusion 8
Definitions of expressions
PHE drawings
PHE drawings mentioned in the manual is the draw-
ings included in the delivery of the Plate Heat Ex-
changer.
Warranty conditions
The warranty conditions are usually included in the
signed sales contract prior to the order of the deliv-
ered PHE. Alternatively the warranty conditions is in-
cluded in the sales offer documentation or with a
reference to the document specifying the valid condi-
tions. If faults occur during the specified warranty pe-
riod always consult your local Alfa Laval
Representative for advice.
Report the date when the Plate Heat Exchanger has
been taken in operation to the local Alfa Laval Rep-
resentative.
Advice
Always consult your local Alfa Laval Representative
for advice on
• New plate pack dimensions if you intend to
change number of plates
• Selection of gasket material if operating tempera-
tures and pressures are permanently changed, or
if another medium is to be processed in the PHE.
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.