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INSTALLATION & SERVICE
Heat Exchanger Piping Hook-up

A Series

B Series

C Series

SLE, SL & R Series

EK, EKS & EKM Series

K & KN Series

U, UC & UR Series
Note baffle location when inserting bundle into shell assembly after cleaning.

1 Hot Fluid In 2 Cooled Fluid Out

3 Cooling Water In INSTALLATION & SERVICE
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4 Cooling Water Out

*Note: For all two passand four pass heat exchangers: connections 1 and 2 may be reversed, and connections 3 and 4 may be reversed with no effect on performance.

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Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Installation & Service Recommendations
Installation The satisfactory use of this heat exchange equipment is dependent upon precautions which must be taken at the time ofthe installation. 1. Connect and circulate the hot fluid in the shell side (over small tubes) and the cooling water in the tube side (inside small tubes). Note piping diagrams. 2. If an automatic water regulating valve is used, place it on the INLET connection of the cooler. Arrange the water outlet piping so that the exchanger remains flooded with water, but at little or no pressure. Thetemperature probe is placed in the hydraulic reservoir to sense a system temperature rise. Write the factory for water regulating valve recommendations. 3. There are normally no restrictions as to how this cooler may be mounted. The only limitation regarding the mounting of this equipment is the possibility of having to drain either the water or the oil chambers after the cooler has been installed. Bothfluid drain plugs should be located on the bottom of the cooler to accomplish the draining of the fluids. Drains are on most models. 4. It is possible to protect your cooler from high flow and pressure surges of hot fluid by installing a fast-acting relief valve in the inlet line to the cooler 5. It is recommended that water strainers be installed ahead of this cooler when the source of coolingwater is from other than a municipal water supply. Dirt and debris can plug the water passages very quickly, rendering the cooler ineffective. Write the factory for water strainer recommendations 6. Fixed bundle heat exchangers are generally not recommended for steam service. For steam applications, a floating bundle exchanger is required. Note: When installing floating bundle unit, secure one endfirmly and opposite end loosely to allow bundle to expand and contract. Consult factory for selection assistance. 7. Piping must be properly supported to prevent excess strain on the heat exchanger ports. If excessive vibration is present, the use of shock absorbing mounts and flexible connectors is recommended. Service Each heat exchanger has been cleaned at the factory and should not requirefurther treatment. It may be well to inspect the unit to be sure that dirt or foreign matter has not entered the unit during shipment. The heat exchanger should be mounted firmly in place with pipe connections tight. Caution If sealant tape is used on pipe threads, the degree of resistance between mating parts is less, and there is a greater chance for cracking the heat exchanger castings. Do notovertighten. When storing the unit, be sure to keep the oil and water ports sealed. If storage continues into cold winter months, the water chamber must be drained to prevent damage by freezing. Performance information should be noted and recorded on newly installed units so that any reduction in effectiveness can be detected. Any loss in efficiency can normally be traced to an accumulation of oilsludge, or water scale. Recommendations Replace gaskets when removing end castings. It is recommended that gaskets be soaked in oil to prevent corrosion and ensure a tight seal. Salt water should not be used in standard models. Use salt water in special models having 90/10 copper-nickel tubes, tube sheets*, bronze bonnets and zinc anodes on the tube side. Brackish water or other corrosive fluids may...