Alfa Laval Heat Exchanger M15

If storing for longer periods of time, such as one month or longer, certain precautions should be made to avoid unnecessary damage to the heat exchanger. Refer to Outdoor storage on page 45 and Indoor storage on page 45.

Alfa Laval and its representatives reserve the right to inspect the storage space and/or equipment whenever necessary until the expiration of the warranty period stipulated in the contract. Notification must be given 10 days prior to the date of inspection.

If there is any uncertainty about the storage of the heat exchanger, consult an Alfa Laval representative.

If storage of the heat exchanger after delivery is known in advance, inform Alfa Laval when ordering the heat exchanger to ensure that it will be properly prepared for storage before packing.

• Store inside a room with the temperature between 15 and 20°C (60–70°F) and humidity up to 70%. For outdoor storage read Outdoor storage on page 45.

• To prevent damage to the gaskets, there should not be any ozoneproducing equipment in the room such as electric motors or welding equipment.

Warning: This check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Greasing of the tightening bolts

Protection of the plate pack and gaskets

Upload a photo of the heat exchanger after the check

Sign off on the heat exchanger check

To keep the heat exchanger in good condition, regular maintenance is required. It is recommended to record all maintenance of the heat exchanger.

The plates need to be cleaned on a regular basis. The frequency depends on several factors such as type of media and temperature.

Different methods can be used for cleaning (refer to Cleaning – Non-product side on page 31) or reconditioning can be performed at an Alfa Laval service center.

After a long period of use, it can be required to regasket the heat exchanger. Refer to Regasketing on page 42.

Other maintenance that should be performed regulary:

• Keep the carrying bar and guiding bar clean and grease.

• Keep the tightening bolts cleaned and greased.

• Check that all the tightening bolts are firmly tightened and that the dimension A is correct. Refer to the PHE drawing.;

Start-up after long-term out of service

Measurement between frame plate and pressure plate (A dimension)

Feet attached to the pressure plate removed

Re-tightened according to the instructions

The procedures below concern field gaskets, ring gaskets and end gaskets.

NOTE: Before removing the old gaskets, check how they are attached.

1. Open the heat exchanger, refer to Opening on page 33, and remove the plate that is to have a new gasket.

NOTE: Before opening the heat exchanger, check the warranty conditions. If in any doubt, contact the Alfa Laval sales representative. Refer to Warranty conditions on page 7.

3. Make sure that all sealing surfaces are dry, clean and free of foreign matter such as fat, grease or similar.

4. Check the gasket and remove rubber residual before attaching it.