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Ì! Always wear protective gloves when
handling plates.
Remove the plates by lifting them backwards
and then sideways off the top bar and then
sliding out of the frame.
9.2 Cleaning
The plate heat exchanger can be cleaned
without opening (i.e. cleaning-in-place) and
manual cleaning.
9.2.1 Manual Cleaning
Manual cleaning is normally accomplished by
washing down the plates with a soft non
metal brush, water and a cleaning agent.
Ì! Cleaning agents must not be aggressive
or corrosive to the plates or the gaskets. If in
doubt, contact the cleaning agent supplier.
Cleaning agents should always be used
according to safety regulations and as
specified by the supplier.
It is recommended to lay the plate on a flat
surface during brush cleaning to avoid the
risk of bending the plate.
If the heat exchanger is heavily fouled, care
must be taken to remove all debris from the
gasket sealing surfaces when the heat
exchanger is reassembled. Any debris will
most likely lead to sealing failures. Do not
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