Alfa Laval Heat Exchanger WideGap 200

Is the heat exchanger stored in a room with temperature between 15 and 20°C (60–70°F) and humidity up to 70%?

Is there any ozone-producing equipment in the room?

Are there any organic solvents or acids stored in the room?

Is the heat exchanger protected from direct sunlight, intensive heat radiation, or ultraviolet radiation?

Are the tightening bolts covered with a thin layer of grease?

Have all indoor storage precautions been followed?

Is the packing restored to its original condition after checking?

Is the heat exchanger in position?

Follow the installation instructions if the heat exchanger is not in position.

Note the measurement between frame plate and pressure plate (A dimension).

Remove the feet attached to the pressure plate.

Loosen the tightening bolts following the instructions in Opening on page 33.

Open the heat exchanger until the plate pack measure is 1.25×A.

Select the cleaning method used

Perform regasketing if required

Keep the carrying bar and guiding bar clean and greased

Keep the tightening bolts cleaned and greased

Check if all the tightening bolts are firmly tightened

Record the dimension A as per the PHE drawing

Check how the old gaskets are attached before removal.

Clip-on / ClipGrip Gasket Replacement

Check warranty conditions before opening the heat exchanger.

Open the heat exchanger and remove the plate for regasketing.

Ensure all sealing surfaces are dry, clean, and free of foreign matter.

Check and remove rubber residual from the gasket area.

Attach the new gasket to the plate, ensuring tabs are under the edge.

Authorization and Safety Compliance

Is the person performing the test authorized according to local laws and regulations?

Is the testing equipment compliant with applicable standards?

Ensure all plates or gaskets have been properly installed or exchanged.

Verify that the heat exchanger is ready for a hydrostatic leakage test.

Enter the operating pressure of the unit.

Calculate the test pressure (Operating Pressure + 10%).