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NOTE! To the installer: Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the equip ment or to the responsible 

party who maintains the system.

MODEL 1082PF

GASKETED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER

INSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL

Part # A-03-343  |  © 2013 Pentair Ltd.  |  02/18/13 

Summary of Contents for AURORA 1082PF

Page 1: ...u provide this manual to the owner of the equip ment or to the responsible party who maintains the system MODEL 1082PF GASKETED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL Part A 03 343 2013 Pentair Ltd 02 18 13 ...

Page 2: ...ATING CONDITIONS Operation of the plate heat exchanger should be stopped immediately if 1 Substantial faults or damage occurs 2 The maintenance is not performed regularly 3 The permissible operating conditions including internal pressure temperature media external loads are exceeded NOTE Aurora accepts no liability for damage caused by incorrect operating conditions PERMITTED OPERATORS For operati...

Page 3: ...xchanger This information helps you to avoid problems and makes it easier to handle the plate heat exchanger MANAGER S OBLIGATIONS Danger of injury In the case of hazardous media acids or similar media high pressures and high low temperatures in the heat exchanger there is a danger of injury during maintenance or in the case of leakages 1 In this case you should use a protective shroud 2 This shro...

Page 4: ...Connections 3 Fixed Pressure Plate 4 Support Leg 5 Loose Pressure Plate 6 Heat Transfer Plates 7 Lower or Guide Beam 8 Gaskets 9 Tie Rod Assembly The plate pack consists of contoured heat exchanger plates 1 and the corresponding gaskets 2 of varying number and arrangement Refer to the flow diagram for specific instructions as to the arrangement of the plates and gaskets in the plate pack IDENTIFIC...

Page 5: ...resulting in leak ports These leak ports divert the leaking fluid to the outside via gaps in the gasket webs leak grooves and thus make leakages identifiable immediately The materials of the gaskets are clearly marked by coded colors The storage of the gaskets must be carried out appropriately 1 Avoid excessive temperatures both high and low Keep about room temperature 2 Avoid exposure to direct s...

Page 6: ...make sure that they are firmly seated 3 Never use a chain or a steel rope but only slings Warning Danger to Life When installing the heat exchanger there always is the risk of the heat exchanger falling over All heat exchangers that are standing and not fixed present the risk of falling over Always ensure that 1 The hoisting gear are of sufficient dimensions 2 The hoisting gear cannot come loose o...

Page 7: ...ameters given on the data plate are not exceeded If the parameters are exceeded the heat exchanger is operating under conditions it was not designed for and Aurora accepts no liability for resulting damage 3 Pressure surges are avoided The normal operation of the heat exchanger could be jeopardized Leakage could occur and flow media could escape NOTE If problems occur during operation of the heat ...

Page 8: ...r heat exchangers with more than four tie rod assemblies four of the tie rods are longer than the rest These only pretension the heat exchanger plate pack so called pretensioning bolts The heat transfer plates are mounted in different ways in the frame depending on the frame design of the plate heat exchanger 1 In CY frames the heat exchanger plates rest on the bottom beam and are guided by the to...

Page 9: ...f the plate pack must show a continuous honeycomb pattern You can also check that the plates are in the right order by means of the diagonal line on the outside of the plate pack which you painted before opening the heat exchanger 1 Make sure that the gaskets and heat exchanger plates are free of foreign matter or contamination a If necessary clean them with running water and a soft brush 2 Check ...

Page 10: ... This process works best for buildup that resists manual removal and also gives the operator an opportunity to visually examine all plates Observe the following points 1 Always follow the safety instructions and recommendations of the cleaning agent manufacturer Use only chloride free or low chloride water with a low hardness value for the cleaning liquid 2 Chlorides in the cleaning agent reduce t...

Page 11: ...ormation about replacing gaskets from Aurora customer service MAINTAINING THE FRAME NOTE You can obtain detailed information about maintenance of the frame from Aurora Danger Heat Exchanger Failure You should always consult Aurora before changing or replacing frame components Frame component design is governed by pressure vessel codes and failure to comply with those codes can result in heat excha...

Page 12: ...to the heat exchanger plates Overtightened plate packs compression dimension less than a min Replace heat exchanger plates and gaskets Corrosion of the heat exchanger plate material Check the design of the heat exchanger concerning flow through media consult Aurora Leak between pipe connection and the pressure plate Too high loads at the pipe connection due to the pipe Reduce connection loads Gask...

Page 13: ...serial number design conditions and other information Fixed pressure plate The base component of the plate heat exchanger frame The fixed plate is an unmovable frame plate Normally the pipes are connected to this component Flow through media The term for the media that are responsible for the heat transfer in the plate heat exchanger Frame plates The fixed pressure plate and the loose pressure pla...

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Page 16: ...his warranty shall be at its option to repair or replace any equipment or its component parts which has a defect covered by this warranty or to refund the purchase price of such equipment or part Under the terms of this warranty Seller shall not be liable for a consequential collateral special or liquidated losses or damages b equipment conditions caused by normal wear and tear abnormal conditions...

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