Xylem Heat Exchanger 02014-BCF

Inspect for shipping damage and contamination

Is the heat exchanger placed in immediate service?

Take precautions to prevent rusting or contamination if not in immediate service

Describe preservation methods for interior surfaces during storage

Remove accumulations and prepare for indoor storage

Is the storage environment ideal?

Ensure all pressure is off equipment and the unit is drained before opening heads

Inspect all tubes for erosion, corrosion, or foreign material

Inspect all anodes for excessive corrosion or scale insulation

Inspect filters to prevent foreign matter from entering the exchanger

Avoid blowing out heat exchangers with air when operating fluids are flammable or hazardous

Select cleaning method for heat exchangers

Use a torque wrench when replacing heads

Open the vent connections and start to circulate the cold medium only.

Ensure that the passages in the exchanger are entirely filled with the cold fluid before closing the vents.

Introduce the hot medium gradually until all passages are filled with liquid, then close vents.

Slowly bring the unit up to temperature.

Start operation gradually without admitting hot fluid to the unit suddenly when empty or cold.

Avoid shocking the unit with cold fluid when the unit is hot.

Shut off the flow of hot medium first

If circulation of cooling medium is stopped, ensure circulation of hot medium is also stopped by by-passing or otherwise

Ensure equipment is not operated under conditions in excess of those specified on nameplate

Drain all fluids to eliminate possibility of freezing and corrosion

Drain condensate from steam heaters and similar apparatus to guard against water hammer

Ensure there is no pulsation of fluids to prevent vibration and strain

Verify the presence of components

Inspect anodes for scale or surface coatings

Are pipe plugs used instead of anodes?

Inspect pipe plugs for material suitability