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Figure 37: Position top bar Figure 38: Lift follower in place
Place a heat transfer plate against the head to check that the port holes in the plate
align with the port holes in the head. If the follower is ported, verify plate alignment with
the follower in the approximate position the follower will rest on the top bar when the
plate pack is at nominal pitch. The alignment may be adjusted by loosening top and
bottom bar bolting and shifting the fasteners within the tolerance of the bolt holes.
9.4. Plate Installation
Verify the heat transfer plate contact surfaces on the inside surface of the head and
follower and the head and follower port sealing surfaces are clean and smooth. Ensure
that port rings, when required, are installed in the proper location and the sealing
surfaces are clean.
The entire length (between the head and end support) of the plate hanging area of the
top carrying bar and both sides of the bottom guide bar in contact with the plates must
be wiped clean. Apply a white or clear, food grade grease to the cleaned areas so that
the plates can slide freely.
Use the customer drawing or plate arrangement diagram to correctly install the
plates. For simplification, whole blocks of identical left or right hand plates are
shown on the customer drawing or plate arrangement diagram. The total
number of each is given.
Install all plates of the type and quantity specified on the plate arrangement diagram,
starting at the head end of the frame. Ensure all plates are oriented correctly and
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