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- Page 1 Operation Manual ® Tetra Alex GF201862 Doc No. OM-1244364-01...
- Page 2 This document is valid for: Series No/ Machine No Operation Manual ® Tetra Alex Doc No. OM-1244364-01 Issue 2001-04 Tetra Pak Processing Components AB...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction ........1 Equipment . - Page 4 Table of contents This page intentionally left blank Doc No. OM-1244364-01 ® Tetra Alex...
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Page 5: Introduction
This unit is intended for use according to the specifications in Technical data (see Technical Manual) and related documents. Tetra Pak will not be held responsible for injury or damage if the equipment is used for any other purpose. Service If problems are encountered when operating the unit, contact the nearest Tetra Pak service station. -
Page 6: Document
The purpose of this Operation Manual is to provide the operator with information on how to operate the machine. Tetra Pak recommend that you study it carefully, and - above all - ensure its availability to those who will be operating the unit. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Safety precautions To ensure maximum safety for the operator, always read this section carefully before carrying out any work on the equipment. Use of hazard information Hazard information in this documentation is defined as follows: DANGER! Failure to observe this information results in immediate danger to life. WARNING! Failure to observe this information can result in major personal injury or loss of life... -
Page 8: General
Safety precautions General Only trained personnel are allowed to operate the machine. The machine may only be used in accordance with the instructions given in the manuals delivered with the equipment. If the Safety precautions are not followed, there is risk of personal injury. The machine is normally started by an external signal, therefore: •... -
Page 9: Cleaning Solution
Safety precautions Cleaning solution Handling of cleaning solution Cleaning solutions normally contain caustic soda (NaOH) or nitric acid (HNO ). These chemicals may cause burning to skin and eyes. Follow the instructions given by the supplier. Whenever there is a risk of exposure to these chemicals, always wear: •... - Page 10 Safety precautions This page intentionally left blank Doc No. OM-1244364-01 ® Tetra Alex...
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Page 11: General Description
General description General description Applications High pressure homogenisation of liquid food. DAIRY OTHER Pasteurized milk Beverages UHT milk Concentrates Cream Fruit juices Yoghurt Baby food Condensed milk Dressings Tomato juice and ketchup Process description The high pressure homogeniser functions as a positive displacement pump. It forces the product through a narrow adjustable gap under high pressure. -
Page 12: Denominations
General description Denominations Main components 1 Drive motor 2 Reducing gearbox 3 Crankcase 4 Wetend 5 Homogenising head 6 Hydraulic unit 7 Control panel GF201504 Control panel GF201521 1 Start button 2 Stop button 3 Emergency stop button 4 Homogenisation pressure gauge 5 Pressure adjusting valve 1st stage (Remote control as option) 6 Pressure adjusting valve 2nd stage (Remote control as option) Doc No. -
Page 13: Cooling Water System
General description Cooling water system GF201613 Description Function Cooling water valve, solenoid (standard) Shut of valve, controlled by electrical signal Cooling water valve, pneumatic (optional) Shut of valve, controlled by compressed air Cooling water flow meter (optional) Indicates flow rate and accumulated value Flow rate, see Technical Data in the Technical Manual Cooling water regulating valve Regulation of crankcase oil temperature... - Page 14 General description This page intentionally left blank Doc No. OM-1244364-01 ® Tetra Alex...
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Page 15: Operation
Operation Operation Preparations • Check that the mains power switch is turned off • Check oil levels and top up if required – Crank case – Reducing gear box – Hydraulic unit Type of oil: see Lubricants • Drain the dampers (1) •... -
Page 16: Start
Operation Start • Start the product feed pump / Start by external signal Check that the inlet pressure corresponds to the table below: Recommended inlet pressures Product P1 bar (psi) Low viscous products 3 - 10 e.g. milk, juice (45 - 150) High viscous products 4 - 10 e.g. -
Page 17: Production
Operation Production • Set the homogenising pressure a) Adjust the 2nd stage pressure adjusting valve to desired value or 20% of the homogenisation pressure. b) Adjust the 1st stage pressure valve to the decided value. Check during production • Homogenising pressure Fine tune by help of the 1st stage pressure adjusting valve. - Page 18 Operation This page intentionally left blank Doc No. OM-1244364-01 ® Tetra Alex...
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Page 19: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning The machine is cleaned in line with the surrounding systems. Check cleaning of pulsation dampers at least once a week. Clean manually if required. GF201447 Doc No. OM-1244364-01 ® Tetra Alex... - Page 20 Cleaning This page intentionally left blank Doc No. OM-1244364-01 ® Tetra Alex...
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Page 21: Lubrication
Lubrication Lubrication Recommended oil Crankcase Recommended oil: Transmission oil of mineral type, viscosity* 220 TP No.: 90296-0073 Producer Type Viscosity* Energol GR-XP 220 Mobil Mobilgear 630 Shell Omala 220 Gearbox Recommended oil: Transmission oil of mineral or synthetic type, viscosity* 320 TP No.: 90296-0076 (Mineral) Producer Type... -
Page 22: Oil Amount
Lubrication Oil amount Crankcase Gearbox Hydraulic unit Approx. 28 litres Approx. 6 litres Approx. 6 litres (7.4 U.S. gallons) (1.6 U.S. gallons) (1.6 U.S. gallons) GF200599 GF200601 GF200326 Doc No. OM-1244364-01 ® Tetra Alex... - Page 24 Ref text to introduction...
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