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Instruction Manual
SV
Plate Heat Exchangers
DA
M15 TL10 TL15 T20 TS20 FI

MX25 M30 MA30 TL35 NL

RU
PL
NO
HU
SK
CS
SL
LV
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO
ZH

Part number 34500621-01

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Table of Contents English

Table of Contents EN
Description.......................................................................................... 5 DE
Main components ................................................................................... 5
Function ................................................................................................. 6 FR
Identification of plate side ...................................................................... 6
Semi-welded PHE .................................................................................. 6 ES
Installation........................................................................................... 7 PT
Before installation .................................................................................. 7
Requirements ......................................................................................... 7 IT
Lifting ..................................................................................................... 8
Raising ................................................................................................... 9
SV
Operation........................................................................................... 10 DA
Start-up ................................................................................................ 10
Unit in operation ................................................................................... 11
Shut-down ............................................................................................ 11
FI

Maintenance...................................................................................... 12
NL
Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) ....................................................................... 12
Manual cleaning ................................................................................... 13 RU
Closing ................................................................................................. 16
Closing - TL15-B .................................................................................. 18 PL
Pressure test after maintenance .......................................................... 19
Regasketing ......................................................................................... 19 NO
HU
SK
CS
SL
LV
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO

How to contact Alfa Laval ZH

Contact details for all countries are continually updated on our website. BG
Please visit www.alfalaval.com and contact your local Alfa Laval Representative.

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English Preface

EN Preface
DE
This manual provides information needed to install, PHE drawings
operate and carry out the maintenance of the Plate
Heat Exchanger (PHE). The PHE drawings mentioned in the manual are the
FR
drawings included in the delivery of the Plate Heat
Safety considerations Exchanger.
ES
PT
The Plate Heat Exchanger shall be used and main- Warranty conditions
tained in accordance with Alfa Laval’s instructions in
this manual. Faulty handling of the Plate Heat Ex- The warranty conditions are usually included in the
IT changer may result in serious consequences with in- signed sales contract prior to the order of the deliv-
juries to persons and/or property damage. Alfa Laval ered PHE. Alternatively, the warranty conditions are
SV will not accept responsibility for any damage or injury included in the sales offer documentation or with a
that has resulted from not following the instructions in reference to the document specifying the valid condi-
DA this manual. tions. If faults occur during the specified warranty pe-
riod, always consult your local Alfa Laval
FI The Plate Heat Exchanger shall be used in accord- Representative for advice.
ance with the specified configuration of material, me-
NL dia types, temperatures and pressure for the specific Report the date when the Plate Heat Exchanger was
Plate Heat Exchanger. put into operation to the local Alfa Laval Representa-
RU tive.
The following models are covered in this manual:
PL Advice
• M15
• TL10
NO Always consult your local Alfa Laval Representative
• TL15
• T20 for advice on:
HU • TS20
• MX25 • New plate pack dimensions if you intend to
SK • M30 change the number of plates
• MA30 • Selection of gasket material if operating tempera-
CS • TL35 tures and pressures are permanently changed, or
if another medium is to be processed in the PHE.
SL Definitions of expressions
LV Warning!
Type of hazard
LT WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
ET
EL Caution!
Type of hazard
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
BG that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
RO
Note!
ZH NOTE indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.

BG

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Preface English

Storage of the PHE Outdoor storage

EN
If the PHE has to be stored outdoors, all the precau-
Alfa Laval delivers the PHE ready to be put into serv- tions mentioned in the section “Indoor storage” on
this page should be taken. Also, protection against DE
ice upon arrival if nothing else has been agreed.
However, keep the PHE in the packing box until in- climate is very important.
FR
stallation.
The stored PHE shall be visually checked every third
Regarding storage for longer periods of time, one month. The check includes: ES
month or more, certain precautions should be made
to avoid unnecessary damage to the PHE. • Greasing of the tightening bolts PT
• Metal port covers
• Protection of the plate pack and gaskets IT
Note!
Alfa Laval and its representatives reserve the right to Taken out of service
inspect the storage space and/or equipment whenever If, for any reason, the PHE is shut down and taken SV
necessary until the date of expiry of the warranty period
stipulated in the contract. Notification has to be given
out of service for a long period of time, follow the
10 days prior to the date of inspection. same advice as in the previous section “Indoor stor- DA
age” on this page. Although before storage following
If there is any uncertainty about the storage of the actions has to be done. FI
PHE, consult an Alfa Laval Representative.
• Check the measurement of the plate pack (meas- NL
ure between frame and pressure plate, A dimen-
Storage in packing box sion). RU
• Drain both media sides of the PHE.
If the nature of storage after the delivery of the PHE • Depending on the media, the PHE should be
is known in advance, inform Alfa Laval when ordering
PL
rinsed and then dried.
the PHE to ensure that it will be properly prepared for • The connection should be covered if the piping
storage before packing. NO
system is not connected. Use a plastic or ply-
wood cover for the connection.
Indoor storage • Cover the plate pack with non-transparent plastic
HU
• Store inside a room with the temperature film.
between 15 and 20°C (60 - 70°F) and humidity SK
around 70%. For outdoor storage read “Outdoor Installation after long-term storage
storage” on this page. In cases when the PHE has been taken out of service CS
• To prevent damage to the gaskets, there should for an extensive period of time, i.e. longer than one
not be any ozone-producing equipment in the year, the risk of leakage when starting up increases. SL
room such as electric motors or welding equip- To avoid this problem it is recommended to let the
ment. gasket rubber rest and regain most of its elasticity.
LV
• To prevent damage to the gaskets, do not store
organic solvents or acids in the room and avoid 1. If the PHE is not in position, follow the instruc-
tions “Installation” on page 7. LT
direct sunlight, intensive heat radiation or ultravi-
olet radiation. 2. Note the measurement between frame and pres-
sure plate (A dimension). ET
• The tightening bolts should be well covered with
light grease coating. 3. Remove feet attached to the pressure plate.
4. Loosen the tightening bolts. Follow the instruc- EL
tions “Opening” on page 13. Open the PHE until
the measure is 1.25A. BG
5. Leave the PHE between 24-48 hours, the longer
the better, for gaskets to relax. RO
6. Re-tighten according to the instructions “Closing”
on page 16 or “Closing - TL15-B” on page 18. ZH
7. Alfa Laval recommends a hydraulic test to be car-
ried out. The media, usually water, should be BG
entered at intervals to avoid sudden shocks to the
PHE. It is recommended to test up to the Design
Pressure, refer to PHE drawing.

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English Preface

Environmental compliance
EN
DE Alfa Laval endeavours to perform its own operations
as cleanly and efficiently as possible, and to take en-
vironmental aspects into consideration when devel-
FR
oping, designing, manufacturing, servicing and
marketing its products.
ES
Unpacking
PT Packing material consists of wood, plastics, card-
board boxes and, in some cases, metal straps.
IT
• Wood and cardboard boxes can be reused, recy-
SV cled or used for energy recovery.
• Plastics should be recycled or burnt at a licensed
DA waste incineration plant.
• Metal straps should be sent for material recycling.
FI Maintenance
• During maintenance, oil and wear parts in the
NL machine are replaced.
• All metal parts should be sent for material recy-
RU cling.
• Worn out or defective electronic parts should be
PL sent to a licensed handler for material recycling.
• Oil and all non-metal wear parts must be taken
NO care of in agreement with local regulations.
Scrapping
HU At end of use, the equipment shall be recycled ac-
cording to relevant, local regulations. Besides the
SK equipment itself, any hazardous residues from the
process liquid must be considered and dealt with in a
CS proper manner. When in doubt, or in absence of local
regulations, please contact the local Alfa Laval sales
SL company.

LV
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO
ZH
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Description English

Description EN

Main components DE

Carrying bar
FR
Frame plate Bolt protection Supporting column
ES
PT
Tightening bolts Pressure plate
IT

Protective sheets SV

Port hole DA
with stud bolt
connections FI
NL
Guiding bar
RU
PL
Plate pack
NO
HU
Bolt protection Plastic tubes that protect the threads of the tightening bolts.
SK
Carrying bar Carries the plate pack and the pressure plate.

Fixed steel plate with a number of port holes for the connection of the piping system. The carrying and CS
Frame plate
guiding bars are supported by the frame plate.

Guiding bar Keeps the channel plates and the pressure plate in line at their lower end. SL
Heat is transferred from one medium to the other through the plates. The plate pack consists of chan-
nel plates, end plates, gaskets and, in some cases, transition plates.
LV
Plate pack
The measure of the plate pack is the A dimension, i.e the measurement between frame and pressure
plate. Refer to PHE drawing. LT
Port holes through the frame plate allow the media to enter into or exit from the Plate Heat Exchanger.
Port holes with stud
Different types of connections can be used to connect the piping system to the apparatus. ET
Threaded stud bolts around the port holes secure the connections to the apparatus. The port holes
bolt connections may be protected against corrosion by metal or rubber linings.
The PHE can be equipped with different connection types. For details refer to PHE drawings.
EL
Pressure plate Moveable steel plate that can contain a number of port holes for the connection of the piping system.
BG
Cover the plate pack.
Protective sheets
Mandatory in the USA. Optional in other countries. RO
Supporting column Supports carrying and guiding bars.
ZH
Tightening bolts Compress the plate pack between the frame and pressure plate.

BG

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English Description

Function
EN
DE The Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) consists of a pack The plate pack is assembled between a frame plate
of corrugated metal plates with port holes for input and a pressure plate and compressed by tightening
FR and output for the two separate fluids. The heat bolts. The plates are fitted with a gasket that seals
transfer between the two fluids will take place the channel and directs the fluids into alternate chan-
ES through the plates. nels. The plate corrugation promotes fluid turbulence
and supports the plates against differential pressure.
PT
IT
SV
DA
FI
NL
RU
PL
NO
HU
Principle of plate pack arrangement
SK
Identification of plate side
CS
The A side of the plate is identified by the stamp with
SL the letter A or the model name, in some cases both,
Identification stamp
at the top of the plate (see figure on the right-hand
LV side).

LT Semi-welded PHE
ET
For certain plate sizes there are semi-welded plates
EL (cassettes) available. The function of the semi-weld-
ed PHE is the same as that of the conventional PHE.
BG The chapters Installation and Operation in this man-
ual are fully applicable here.
RO
The chapter Maintenance is fully applicable when it
comes to the parts Cleaning-In-Place and Pressure
ZH test after maintenance and partially applicable for the
remaining part.
BG

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Installation English

Installation EN

Before installation DE
FR
To consider before installation • To avoid water hammer, do not use fast-closing
• Before connecting any piping, make sure all for- valves.
ES
eign objects have been flushed out of the piping • Safety valves should be installed according to
system that should be connected to the PHE. current pressure vessel regulations. PT
• Before start-up, check that all tightening bolts are • If the PHE surface temperature is expected to be
firmly tightened and that the correct measure- hot or cold, the PHE should be insulated. IT
ments of the plate pack are used. Refer to PHE • It is recommended that protective sheets are
drawing. used to cover the plate pack. SV
• When connecting the piping system make sure • For each model, design pressures and tempera-
the pipes do not subject the PHE to stress or tures are marked on the identification plate. DA
strain. These must not be exceeded.
FI
Requirements
NL
Space Connections in the pressure plate RU
A minimum free space is needed for lifting plates in It is important that the plate pack has been tightened
and out. Refer to the delivered drawing. to the correct dimension A (check against PHE draw-
ing) before the piping system is connected.
PL
Foundation
Install on a flat foundation giving enough support to
NO
the frame. Elbow
HU
Elbow Shut-off valve
To make it easier to disconnect the PHE, an elbow SK
should be flanged to the connection in the pressure
plate, directed upwards or sideways, and with anoth- CS
er flange located just outside the contour of the Plate
Heat Exchanger. SL
Shut-off valve LV
To be able to open the PHE, shut-off valves should
be provided in all connections. LT
Drip tray (optional) ET
Depending on the type of fluid in the PHE and the
type of installation, a drip tray (drainage box) may be EL
necessary to avoid injury to personnel and damage
to equipment. BG
Note!
Put the drip tray in place before positioning the PHE. RO
ZH
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English Installation

Lifting
EN
DE Straps should be used when lifting the PHE. Place
straps according to picture.
FR
The straps shall be attached according to the figures
ES and with a minimum angle of 45°. Refer to the figure
below.
PT
IT
SV
DA
FI
NL Warning!
Never lift by the connections or the studs around them.
Lifting device for MX25, M30 and MA30.
RU
PL
NO
HU
SK
CS
SL
LV
LT
Lifting device for TL35.
ET Lifting device for M15, TL10, TL15, T20, TS20.
For detailed information, contact an Alfa Laval Sales
Representative for the document “Cargo Securing
EL Instructions” (3490003791, 3490003792 and
3490003793).
BG
RO
ZH
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Installation English

Raising EN

This instruction is valid when raising the PHE after

delivery from Alfa Laval. Only use a strap approved 4 Place straps around one bolt on each side. DE
for the weight of the PHE. FR
Caution! ES
The straps shall be long enough to be able to rotate the
PHE without obstructions. Especially consider the
space for the support column.
PT
IT
1 Place two timber beams on the floor.
SV

5 Lift the PHE off the timber beams. DA

FI
2 Lift the PHE off the pallet using e.g. straps.
NL
RU
PL
NO
HU
6 Lower the PHE into a horizontal position
and place it on the floor.
SK
CS
3 Place the PHE on the timber beams.

SL
LV
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO
ZH
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English Operation

EN Operation
DE Start-up
FR
ES
During start-up, check that no visible leakages ap-
pear from the plate pack, valves or piping system. 3 If there is a valve at the exit, make sure it is
fully open.

Note!
PT If several pumps are included in the system, make sure
you know which one should be activated first.
4 Open the air vent and start the pump.

IT
Open
Note!
SV Adjustments of flow rates should be made slowly in
order to avoid the risk of pressure surge (water ham-
mer).
DA Water hammer is a short-lasting pressure peak that can
appear during start-up, or shut-down of a system, caus-
FI ing liquids to travel along a pipe as a wave at the speed
of sound. This can cause considerable damage to the
NL equipment.
5 Open the valve slowly.

RU 1 Before start-up check that all tightening

bolts are firmly tightened and that the
Open slowly
dimension A is correct. Refer to PHE draw-
PL
ing.
NO
HU
SK
CS
SL
LV 2 Check that the valve is closed between the
pump and the unit controlling the system
Note!
Avoid rapid temperature changes in the PHE. With
flow rate. media temperatures over 100°C, slowly increase the
LT temperature preferably at least for one hour.
Closed
ET
EL
6 When all air is expelled, close the air vent.

Closed

BG
Open
RO
ZH
BG
7 Repeat steps 1– 6 for the second media.

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Operation English

Unit in operation EN

Adjustments of flow rates should be made slowly in During operation, check that media temperatures DE
order to protect the system against sudden and ex- and pressures are within the limits stated on the
treme variations of temperature and pressure. PHE-drawing and identification plate. FR

Shut-down ES
PT
Note!
If several pumps are included in the system, make sure
4 If the PHE is shut down for several days or
longer, it should be drained. Draining
IT
you know which one should be stopped first. should also be done if the process is shut
down and the ambient temperature is
SV
1 Slowly close the valve controlling the flow
rate of the pump you are about to stop.
below the freezing temperature of the
media. Depending on the media processed,
DA
it is also recommended to rinse and dry the
PHE plates and connections.
FI
Closed
NL
RU
PL
NO
HU
SK
CS
2 When the valve is closed, stop the pump.

SL
3 Repeat steps 1–2 for the other side for the
second media.
LV
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO
ZH
BG

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English Maintenance

EN Maintenance
To keep the Plate Heat Exchanger in good condition After a longer period of use, it may be required to re-
DE regular maintenance is required. gasket the PHE by exchanging the gaskets. Refer to
“Regasketing” on page 19.
FR The plates need to be cleaned on a regular basis.
The frequency depends on several factors such as Other maintenance that should be performed regu-
ES type of media and temperatures. Three methods can larly:
be used to perform cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning-In-
PT Place (CIP)” on page 12, “Manual cleaning” on • Keep carrying bar and guiding bar cleaned and
page 13 or a reconditioning at an Alfa Laval service greased
IT center. • Keep the tightening bolts cleaned and greased.

SV Cleaning-In-Place (CIP)
DA
The Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) equipment permits CIP equipment
FI cleaning of the PHE without opening it. The results of
cleaning with CIP are as follows: Maximum number of plates
Model
NL CIP 200 CIP 400 CIP 800 CIP 1800
• Cleaning of fouling and descaling of lime deposits
• Passivation of cleaned surfaces to reduce sus- M15-B/BD/E/M 316 600 600 600
RU TL10-B/P 333 522 522 522
ceptibility to corrosion
TL15-B 165 257 665 665
PL • Neutralization of cleaning liquids before draining.
T20-B/M/P 160 348 700 700
Follow the instructions of the CIP equipment.
TS20-M 176 382 841 1971
NO MX25-B/M 83 180 395 925
Warning!
M30 48 103 227 532
HU Use proper protective equipment, such as safety boots,
MA30-M/S/SM 49 107 234 549
safety gloves and eye protection, when using the clean-
ing agents. TL35-B 55 120 263 617
SK
Cleaning liquids
CS
Liquids Description
SL AlfaCaus A strong alkaline liquid, for removing paint,
Warning! fat, oil and biological deposits.
LV Corrosive cleaning liquids can cause
AlfaPhos An acid cleaning liquid for removing metallic
serious injuries to skin and eyes!
oxides, rust, lime and other inorganic scale.
LT Contains repassivation inhibitor.
AlfaNeutra A strong alkaline liquid for the neutralization
ET Alfa Laval guarantees that plates, gaskets or glue are of AlfaPhos before drainage.
not damaged if the procedures given and cleaning Alfa P-Neutra For the neutralization of Alfa P-Scale.
EL agents prescribed are followed.
Alfa P-Scale An acidic powder cleaner for the removal of
of primary carbonate scale but also other
BG If CIP cannot be done, cleaning must be done man- inorganic scale.
ually. Refer to section “Manual cleaning” on page 13. AlfaDescalent A non-hazardous acidic cleaning agent for
RO the removal of inorganic scale.
AlfaDegreaser A non-hazardous cleaning agent for the
ZH removal of oil, grease or wax deposits. Addi-
tionally prevents foaming when using Alpa-
con Descaler.
BG

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Manual cleaning EN

To perform manual cleaning it is required to open the

PHE and lift out the plates to clean them. 2 Inspect the sliding surfaces of the carrying
bar and clean and grease it.
DE
FR
Opening
ES
Note!
Before opening the PHE check the warranty conditions. PT
If in any doubt, contact an Alfa Laval sales representa-
tive. Refer to “Warranty conditions” on page 2.
IT
Warning!
If the Plate Heat Exchanger is hot, wait SV
until it has cooled down to about 40°C
(104°F). 3 Mark the plate assembly on the outside
with a diagonal line. DA
FI
Warning!
If necessary, use proper protective equipment, such as NL
safety boots, safety gloves and eye protection, depend-
ing on type of media in the PHE.
RU
PL
NO
1 Drain the Plate Heat Exchanger.
HU
Mark
SK

4 Measure and note the dimension A. CS

SL
LV
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO
ZH
Note!
Brush the threads of the tightening bolts with a steel BG
wire brush and then grease before loosening them.

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English Maintenance

EN 5 Keep the four bolts in position, according to

the figure below. Loosen the other bolts and
Step 2: Loosen the two diagonal pairs of
bolts alternately, as shown in the figure be-
remove them. low.
DE Keep the two bolts
closest below the
FR upper port holes

ES
PT
IT Keep the two bolts
closest above the
SV lower port holes

DA
FI
NL 6 The remaining four bolts are opened alter- 7 Open the plate pack by letting the pressure
plate glide on the carrying bar.
nately and diagonally in two steps, see fig-
ures below. Caution!
RU To avoid hand injuries from sharp
edges, protective gloves should always
PL Be careful to ensure that the frame plate be worn when handling plates and pro-
and pressure plate are always in parallel. tective sheets.
NO Skewing of the pressure plate during open-
ing must not exceed 10 mm (2 turns per
HU bolt) across the width and 25 mm (5 turns Note!
per bolt) vertically. Plates should be numbered, do this before removing
SK the plates.
Step Bolt No. To dimension
Plates do not need to be removed if clean-
CS 1 1–2–3–4 1.05A ing is done using only water, i.e. without
2 1–2 or 3–4 Opening cleaning agent.
SL
Step 1: Loosen the four bolts alternately and
LV diagonally until the plate package measures
1.05A.
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO
Remove the plates
ZH Warning!
The plate pack may still contain a small residual
BG amount of liquid after draining. Depending on the type
of product and type of installation, special arrange-
ments, e.g. drainage box, may be necessary to avoid
injury to personnel and damage to equipment.

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Maintenance English

Manual cleaning of opened units Deposits not removable with water and brush
Plates must be removed from the PHE during clean- EN
Caution!
Never use hydrochloric acid with stainless steel plates. ing. For a choice of cleaning agents, refer to “Clean-
Water of more than 330 ppm Cl may not be used for the ing liquids” on page 12. DE
preparation of cleaning solutions. It is very important
that carrying bars and support columns in aluminium Warning! FR
are protected against chemicals. Use proper protective equipment, such as safety boots,
safety gloves and eye protection, when using the clean- ES
Note! ing agents.
Be careful not to damage the gasket during manual PT
cleaning.

Deposits removable with water and brush

IT
Plates do not need to be removed from the PHE dur-
ing cleaning. Warning! SV
Corrosive cleaning liquids can cause
Warning!
serious injuries to skin and eyes! DA
If necessary, use proper protective equipment. Con-
sider risks like loose particles and what kind of media FI
has been used in the PHE.
1 Brush with cleaning agent.
NL
1 Start cleaning when the heating surface is
still wet and the plates are hanging in the RU
frame.
PL
2 Remove deposits using a soft brush and
running water. NO
HU
SK
CS
2 Rinse immediately with water.
SL
LV
LT

3 Rinse with water using a high pressure

hose.
ET
EL
BG

Note! RO
Long exposure to the cleaning agents can damage the
gasket glue. ZH
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English Maintenance

Closing
EN
DE Follow the instructions below to ensure that the Plate
Heat Exchanger will be properly closed. For TL15-B, 5 If the plates are correctly assembled, the
edges form a “honeycomb” pattern, see pic-
FR follow the separate instructions, Refer to “Closing - ture below.
TL15-B” on page 18.
ES
PT
1 Check that all the sealing surfaces are
clean.

IT
2 Brush the threads of the bolts clean, using
a steel wire brush or the Alfa Laval thread
SV cleaner. Lubricate the threads with a thin
layer of grease, e.g. Gleitmo 800 Lubriplate
DA or equivalent.
6 Press the plate assembly together. Tighten-
ing is done in two steps, see figures below.
FI Be careful to ensure that the frame plate
and the pressure plate are always in paral-
NL lel.

RU Step Bolt No. To dimension

PL 1 1–2 or 3–4 1.10A

NO 3 Attach gaskets to the plates or check that

all the gaskets are properly attached.
2 1–2–3–4 A

Step 1: Tighten the two diagonal pairs of

HU bolts alternately until the plate package
Note!
If the gasket is wrongly positioned, it will show by the measures 1.10A.
SK fact that it rises out of the gasket groove or that it is
positioned outside the groove. Be careful to ensure that the frame plate
CS and pressure plate are always in parallel.
Skewing of the pressure plate during open-
SL 4 Insert the plates in alternate directions and
with the gaskets turned towards the frame
ing must not exceed 10 mm (2 turns per
bolt) across the width and 25 mm (5 turns
plate or pressure plate as specified on the
LV plate hanging list. Use the marked line that
per bolt) vertically.
was done when the PHE was opened.
LT Refer to step 3 in “Opening” on page 13.

ET
EL
BG
RO
ZH
BG

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Maintenance English

Step 2: After that, bolts are tightened alter-

nately and diagonally, as shown in the figure 7 Place the other bolts in position.
EN
below. Check the dimension A during tight-
• Inspect the washers. DE
ening at the positions of the bolts that are
being used. • When fully tightened, the bolts should all
be equally tensioned. FR
ES
PT
IT
SV
DA
FI
NL
Note! RU
The final tightening to reach dimension A is recom-
mended to be divided into steps.
PL
Max tightening torque NO
When a pneumatic tightening device is used, see ta-
ble below for maximum torque. Measure dimension
HU
A during tightening.
SK
Bolt Bolt with bearing
Bolt with washers
size box CS
N·m kpm N·m kpm
SL
M24 450 45

M30 900 90 LV
M39 1300 130 2000 200
LT
M48 2100 210 3300 330
ET
For manual tightening, the tightening torque has to
be estimated. EL
If dimension A cannot be reached BG
• Check the number of plates and the dimension A.
• Check that all the nuts and bearing boxes are RO
running freely. If not, clean and lubricate, or
replace. ZH
BG

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English Maintenance

Closing - TL15-B
EN
DE Follow the instructions below to ensure that the Plate
Heat Exchanger will be properly closed. 6 Tighten the bolts alternately in numeric
order, 1 to 6 (8). Repeat this procedure until
FR the dimension A is reached.
Closing instructions
ES
PT
1 Check that all the sealing surfaces are
clean.
Note!
Make sure that the frame plate and the pressure plate
are always positioned in parallel (within maximum
10 mm).
IT 2 Brush the threads of the bolts clean, using
a steel wire brush or the Alfa Laval thread
cleaner. Lubricate the threads with a thin
SV layer of grease, e.g. Gleitmo 800 Lubriplate
or equivalent.
DA
FI
NL 1
3
RU
5
6
PL 4
2
NO
3 Attach gaskets to the plates or check that
all the gaskets are properly attached.
HU
Note!
SK If the gasket is wrongly positioned, it will show by the
fact that it rises out of the gasket groove or that it is
CS positioned outside the groove.

SL
4 Insert the plates in alternate directions and
with the gaskets turned towards the frame
LV plate or pressure plate as specified on the
plate hanging list. Use the marked line that 1
LT was done when the PHE was opened. 5 3
Refer to step 3 in “Opening” on page 13. 8
7
ET
4 6
EL 5 Press the plate package together and put
the tightening bolts in their positions.
2

BG
RO
ZH
BG

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Maintenance English

Pressure test after maintenance EN

Before start-up of production, whenever plates or The recommended test time is 10 minutes for each DE
gaskets have been removed, inserted or exchanged, media.
it is strongly recommended to perform a pressure FR
test to confirm the internal and external sealing func- Please note that PHE units for refrigeration applica-
tion of the PHE. During this test, one media side at a tions and units with media not mixable with water ES
time must be tested with the other side open to the must be dried after hydrostatic pressure testing.
ambient pressure. PT
Please consult the local office/representative of the
Caution! supplier for advice on the pressure testing proce- IT
The pressure testing shall be performed at a pressure dure.
equal to the operating pressure of the actual unit, but
never above the design pressure as stated on the SV
nameplate.
DA
Regasketing
FI
The procedures below relate to Field gaskets, Ring
gaskets and End gaskets. 5 Attach the clip-on gasket to the plate. Slip
the gasket prongs under the edge of the
NL
plate. RU
Note!
Before removing the old gaskets check how they are
attached.
PL

Clip-on
NO

1 Open the PHE, [refer to “Opening” on

page 13] and remove the plate that is to
HU
have a new gasket. SK

Note! CS
Before opening the PHE check the warranty conditions.
If in any doubt, contact an Alfa Laval sales representa- SL
tive. Refer to “Warranty conditions” on page 2. Note!
Make sure the two gasket prongs are in the correct LV
position.
2 Remove the old gasket.
LT

3 Ensure that all sealing surfaces are dry,

clean and free of foreign matter such as fat,
6 Repeat the procedure until all plates that
are needed to be regasketed are done. ET
Close the PHE according to “Closing” on
grease or similar.
page 16. EL

4 Check the gasket and remove rubber resid-

ual before attaching it.
BG
RO
Note!
Especially the end plate gasket! ZH
BG

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English Maintenance

EN
Clip-AD gaskets (MX25 and TL15)
The Clip-AD gasket represents a system with the 6 Close the plate heat exchanger according
to “Closing” on page 16.
conventional Clip-on fastening around the ports and
DE fastening by means of adhesive tape along the sides
Glued gaskets
of the plates.
FR Use glue recommended by Alfa Laval. Separate glu-
ing instructions will be delivered together with the
The use of the adhesive tape (GC1) is a simple way
ES glue.
to obtain secure gasket positioning. It is adhered to
the gasket groove by means of a special tape gun,
Caution!
PT making it easy to apply the tape exactly where want-
Other glues than those recommended can contain chlo-
ed. rides that can damage the plates.
IT
SV 1
Open the PHE [refer to “Opening” on Caution!
page 13] and remove the plate that is to Do not use sharp tools when removing the glued gasket
have a new gasket. to avoid damage to the plates.

DA
Semi-welded gaskets
Note!
These instructions are is only valid when cassettes
FI Before opening the PHE check the warranty conditions.
If in any doubt, contact an Alfa Laval sales representa- are used. Refer to Plate hanging list!
tive. Refer to “Warranty conditions” on page 2.
NL
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in the instructions for
Clip-on gaskets. Refer to “Clip-on” on
RU
2 Remove the old gasket. page 19.

PL
NO
3 It is not necessary to remove old tape as
the film is very thin. Make sure, however, 2 Channel Cassette - Attach adhesive tape to
the gasket groove.
that the gasket groove is clean and dry.

HU
4 Adhere tape, using the tape gun. 3 Place the Ring gasket and attach it with the
clip-on.
SK
CS
SL
LV
LT
ET
EL
BG
RO
ZH
BG
5 Attach the gasket to the plate. Slip the gas-
ket prongs under the edge of the plate.

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