Vahterus Plate - Mounting the Plate Pack

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holes before removing the remainder of the bolts. Remember to mark the position of
the cover plate relative to the shell to ensure that the plate pack is put back in the same
position.
Theplatepackisxedtothecoverplate.Pullthecoverplatecarefullyoutfromthe
shellusingtheliftinglugsandtrytoprotecttheowdirectors.
NB
Ensure that the exchanger is supported properly and that it remains stable and upright
while service and maintenance are being carried out.
Fig. 4. Vertical overhauling of the plate pack (option 1)
Option 2
When pulling the plate pack out, keep it horizontal, if necessary by using lifting straps.
Placethestrapsintheliftinglugsontheblindange.Whentheplatepackisalmost
entirely out of the shell, place two wooden blocks under the plate pack to protect the
owdirectors.Placetheliftingstrapsinsuchawaythattheysupporttheplatepack,
as in Figure 5.
Fig. 5. Horizontal overhauling of the plate pack
5.3.3 Mounting the plate pack
Beforereinstallingtheplatepack,theowdirectorsmustbechecked,andifnecessary,
corrected.Iftheowdirectorrubbersaredamagedandneedreplacing,pleasecontact
Vahterus.
Changethegasketbetween the coverplateandange;detailsofthegasketcanbe
found on the Technical Data sheet.
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COLD OUT
GUIDE BARGUIDE BAR
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GUIDE BAR
SUPPORT
PULL
WOOD BLOCKS