RS Plate Heat Exchanger Installation, Operation and Maintenance Every RS heat exchanger is pressure tested before delivery & is ready for installation. A – To avoid damage to the PHE & prevent injury to personnel it is better to move the unit as shown in Fig A Fig A B - The PHE should be installed in the upright position.
1 - GENERAL • The heat exchanger risk category according to 1.1 - Preface the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) currently in force, is indicated on the identification Your heat exchanger will give you full satisfaction nameplate. provided you maintain it well, in full, and diligently. •...
• Shield the plates from impacts as they could • Leaks > The frame or a number of plates are cause irreparable leaks. dented (contact Atlantic ). ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR T: 0161 621 5960 E: info@atlanticboilers.com www.atlanticboilers.com...
Fig.1a Fig.1b Fig. 2 1.7 - Intended use • Our gasketed plate heat exchangers are designed to heat or cool fluids by means of heat 1.7 - Intended use transfer through indirect contact with another fluid. • Our gasketed plate heat exchangers are designed to heat •...
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• Gaskets and gasketed plates must be stored in appropriate boxes at a temperature of between 10°C and 30°C. Maximum shelf-life: 12 months. ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR T: 0161 621 5960 E: info@atlanticboilers.com www.atlanticboilers.com...
3 - INSTALLATION exchanger when in operation (filled) and with its accessories. Always read this guide carefully before working on the • If necessary, affix the hazard symbol unit and keep it in a safe place for future corresponding to the fluid in accordance reference.
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If necessary (e.g. residual risk of hot surface), affix the appropriate visual warning signs also on the external surface of the insula- tion or of the protection accessory. TF insulation Plate pack protection PB insulation Drip tray ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR T: 0161 621 5960 E: info@atlanticboilers.com www.atlanticboilers.com...
4 - OPERATION 5.1 - Preventive maintenance 4.1 - Commissioning • Our experience shows that, when used • Make sure that the heat exchangers do not under normal operating conditions, gasketed operate under conditions that are severer than heat exchangers have a service life of over 10 the design conditions (pressure, temperature, flow years.
5.3 - Manual cleaning Procedure • Always wear safety glasses and protective 1) Completely drain all the circuits (if this is not gloves and follow the instructions for the possible, run fresh water through the circuits cleaning products used. until the process fluids have been completely flushed out).
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Atlantic tests to check for holes or microcracks. Atlantic technical support team can advise you on the appropriate products. ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR T: 0161 621 5960 E: info@atlanticboilers.com www.atlanticboilers.com...
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Interm (for m 1. Mo usin (Fig A: Leak detector vents Fig.8 are notches in the 2. Mo surfaces of the gasket cutt sections around the portholes which NOTE: vent any leaks to the atmosphere so that the Plu they can be detected. this ca Fig.6 NOTE:...
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1204: indicates that porthole No. 3 is closed. required, please note that the heat exchangers ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR T: 0161 621 5960 E: info@atlanticboilers.com www.atlanticboilers.com The letter indicates the plate type:...
° Make sure that there are no foreign bodies between the initial plate and the fixed head. ° Test the initial/end plate for signs of damage (cracks, holes). ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR T: 0161 621 5960 E: info@atlanticboilers.com www.atlanticboilers.com...
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• Gaskets: NBR, EPDM, FPM, HNBR. Insulation or plate protection materials: stainless steel + ceramic or aluminium + polyurethane boards or cross-linked polyethylene. ATLANTIC BOILERS, PO BOX 11, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7TR T: 0161 621 5960 E: info@atlanticboilers.com www.atlanticboilers.com...
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