2 | INSTALLATION, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INDEX
APV GASKETED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER (GPHE)
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. SAFETY SYMBOLS and DEFINITIONS 5
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5
3.1 General 5
3.2 Operating Zone 8
3.3 Installation 8
3.4 Startup and Shutdown Instructions 8
3.5 General Operating Safety 8
3.6 Service and Maintenance Safety 9
3.7 Safe Cleaning Procedures 9
3.8 Specific Safety Precautions 10
4. MAIN COMPONENTS 14
5. CONSTRUCTION 15
5.1 Standard Design 15
5.2 Frame 15
5.3 Plates 19
5.4 Gaskets 24
5.5 Connector Grid and Bosses 26
5.6 Solid Divider Plate 26
6. DRAWINGS 27
6.1 Customer Drawing 27
6.2 Plate Arrangement Diagram 28
7. RECEIVING of EQUIPMENT 35
7.1 Receiving Check 35
7.2 Documents 35
7.3 Nameplate 35
8. INSTALLATION 35
8.1 Location 35
8.2 Foundation 36
8.3 Space Requirements 37
8.4 Connections and Piping 37
8.5 Pressure Pulsation and Vibration 38
8.6 Pressure and Temperature Ratings 38
8.7 Hydraulic Shock 38
9. ASSEMBLY 39
9.1 Handling 39
9.2 Lifting 39
9.3 Frame Assembly 41
9.4 Plate Installation 43
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