Operation; Pre-Startup Check; For Refrigeration Units Only; Pre-Production Run Setup - SPX Votator II Instruction Manual

Operation

Operation

Pre-Startup Check

These instructions are general and should be used only as a guide. It may be necessary to modify them to
conform to actual in-plant requirements. Changes should be documented by plant personnel.
Before starting Votator II, perform the following system checks:
WARNING: Do not operate
equipment without guards and
interlocks properly installed.

Pre-production Run Setup

CAUTION: The Votator II has not
been passivated as part of the
manufacturing process. If the heat
transfer tube is chrome plated
nickel, DO NOT expose to acid
or acid cleaners.
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• Check that Votator II is properly assembled. All product
connections, and heating/cooling media connections should
be assembled and tight.
• If steam or water flush is required for mechanical seals, open
supply valve and set pressure and flow rate.
• Momentarily start motor (1-3 seconds) to determine if shaft is
rotating. If shaft is not rotating, turn off power to motor and
determine why shaft will not turn.
• Check heating/cooling media to determine if temperature and
pressure are at required values and there is an adequate
supply of heating/cooling media.
• Check to determine if product is available and pressures are
at required values.

For Refrigeration Units Only

• Check that main suction line is fully open.
• Check for proper compressor back pressure.
• Open liquid refrigerant supply valve, turn system refrigerant
on and verify that accumulator is full to float level.
NOTE: The following steps are not applicable to aseptic units,
which require special sterilization procedures.
The interior of the Votator II heat exchanger tube, mutator shaft,
heads, and product piping leading to the unit should be sterilized
before running product.
Use sanitizing solution compatible with the materials of the
Votator II. If a chlorine solution is used, it must not exceed 50
ppm at 75°F (24°C) and surface contact must be limited to 10
minutes.
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