Thermowave TL Series User manual

thermowave
Gesellschaft für Wärmetechnik mbH
Eichenweg 4
06536 Berga
Telefon: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.thermowave.de
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Manual
Plate heat exchanger
Type:
ID number:
Order number:
Position:
Project:

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Dear customer,
You have decided to purchase a quality product from thermowave GmbH.
Your plate heat exchanger represents an investment in a product that has been developed with respect to
the latest research results. The individual components are in line with the latest status of the respective
technology, and facilitate a high degree of functionality and reliability.
The following pages contain operating instructions for your plate heat exchanger. These operating
instructions list all the important measures that will facilitate smooth operations of your plate heat
exchanger. Please ensure that all persons who have anything to do with the installation, operations and
maintenance of the apparatus have understood and familiarised themselves with these operating
instructions.
thermowave GmbH cannot be held responsible for faults that emerge as a result of these operating
instructions having been ignored. In case your plate heat exchanger encounters problems that have not
been addressed in these operating instructions, we request you to promptly contact thermowave GmbH or
its respective representative.
We wish you plenty of happiness with regard to the operations of your
ThermoLine plate heat exchanger.
Your partner for your heat exchanger needs!
thermowave
Gesellschaft für Wärmetechnik mbH

Table of contents
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1Important basic information...............................................................................................5
1.1 Following the operating instructions............................................................................5
1.2 Limits of the apparatus ..............................................................................................5
1.3 Technical data..........................................................................................................5
1.4 Prescribed environmental conditions...........................................................................5
1.5 Other limits..............................................................................................................5
1.6 Interfaces.................................................................................................................6
1.7 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................6
1.7.1 The manufacturer’s responsibilities.......................................................................................6
1.7.2 Responsibilities of the operator or owner ..............................................................................6
1.8 Legal information .....................................................................................................7
1.9 Service address.........................................................................................................7
2Safety.................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Depiction of information............................................................................................8
2.1.1 Warning notices .....................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Further information................................................................................................................8
2.1.3 Writing styles.........................................................................................................................8
2.2 Diagrams and figures ................................................................................................9
2.3 Intended use of the PHE ............................................................................................9
2.3.1 Personnel requirements..........................................................................................................9
2.3.2 Safety-relevant environmental conditions..............................................................................9
2.3.3 Safety-relevant instructions for specific life phases...............................................................9
2.4 Possible misuse ......................................................................................................10
3Technical data..................................................................................................................11
4Structure and function......................................................................................................12
4.1 Structure................................................................................................................12
4.1.1 Main components................................................................................................................ 12
4.1.2 Marking on the apparatus.................................................................................................... 13
4.1.2.1 Sign as per PED (pressure equipment directive)…………………………………………………………...13
4.1.2.2 Screw locking varnish ……………………………………………………………………………………………..14
4.2 Nomenclature.........................................................................................................14
4.3 Frames ..................................................................................................................15
4.4 Function ................................................................................................................16
4.5 Heat exchanger plates and modules...........................................................................17
4.5.1 Gasketed heat exchanger plates .......................................................................................... 17
4.5.2 Welded modules.................................................................................................................. 17
5Delivery, transport, installation.........................................................................................18
5.1 Delivery ................................................................................................................18
5.2 Transport variants...................................................................................................18
5.3 Transport...............................................................................................................18
5.4 Installing the apparatus at the installation site.............................................................19
5.4.1 Horizontal delivery - On the side........................................................................................ 20
5.4.2 Horizontal delivery - On the head plate.............................................................................. 21
5.4.3 Vertical delivery.................................................................................................................. 22
5.4.4 Vertical delivery with base of the apparatus....................................................................... 23

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6Connection, activation and shutdown................................................................................24
6.1 Connection.............................................................................................................24
6.2 Activation..............................................................................................................25
6.3 Shutdown ..............................................................................................................26
6.4 Reactivation after shutdown.....................................................................................26
7Operations .......................................................................................................................27
7.1 Safety....................................................................................................................27
7.2 General..................................................................................................................27
8Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................28
8.1 Safety....................................................................................................................28
8.2 Service address.......................................................................................................28
8.3 Performance loss ....................................................................................................29
8.4 Lack of leak-tightness .............................................................................................30
9Maintenance, servicing and cleaning .................................................................................31
9.1 Safety....................................................................................................................31
9.2 Service address.......................................................................................................31
9.3 Maintenance schedule .............................................................................................32
9.4 Servicing work.......................................................................................................32
9.4.1 Replacing the gaskets.......................................................................................................... 32
9.4.2 Repairing leakages.............................................................................................................. 33
9.5 Opening and closing the plate packet.........................................................................33
9.5.1 Opening the plate packet..................................................................................................... 33
9.5.2 Closing the plate packet...................................................................................................... 34
9.6 Removal and installation of the plate packet...............................................................36
9.6.1 Removal of the heat exchanger plates and the modules
in case of K, L, T and F (without intermediate frame) frames............................................ 36
9.6.2 Removal of the heat exchanger plates and the modules in case of H frame....................... 36
9.6.3 Removal of the heat exchanger plates and the modules
in case of N and F (with intermediate frame) frames.......................................................... 36
9.6.4 Installation of the heat exchanger plates............................................................................. 37
9.7 Cleaning................................................................................................................37
9.7.1 Cleaning the laser-welded modules .................................................................................... 38
9.7.2 CIP cleaning (cleaning in place)......................................................................................... 38
9.7.3 Manual cleaning.................................................................................................................. 39
10 Disassembly and disposal..................................................................................................40
10.1 Disassembly...........................................................................................................40
10.2 Disposal ................................................................................................................40
11 Annexe.............................................................................................................................41
11.1 Parts list.................................................................................................................41
11.2 Technical data sheet................................................................................................41
11.3 Diagram ................................................................................................................41
11.4 Declaration of conformity........................................................................................41

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1Important basic information
1.1 Following the operating instructions
➢Please read the operating instructions thoroughly and in full.
➢Ensure that the operating instructions are read and understood by all users who perform activities
associated with the plate heat exchanger.
➢Always store the operating instructions in a manner that ensures that they can be accessed by all users at
any time.
1.2 Limits of the apparatus
The plate heat exchanger (PHE) is not a universal apparatus. It has been designed to be used in conjunction
with specific mediums, pressures, temperatures and operating characteristics. The plate heat exchanger is a
component that is meant to be firmly embedded in a system or machine. Once it has been installed, it serves
to transfer heat from a heat-emitting flow medium to a heat-collecting flow medium.
Spatial limits
The PHE must be freely accessible. Minimum distance to building parts, other machines or internal traffic
routes [► chapter 11.3]. The installation of the PHE requires a stable and level surface (foundation/steel
construction).
Temporal limits
Expected service life of the PHE: In case of envisioned cycling
of <= 1000 start-ups/shutdowns.
Demarcation of work responsibilities for mounting, installation, activation:
•Activation, installation, servicing and maintenance only by skilled workers who have received
instructions pertaining to the specific hazards.
•The operator should prevent the system from being accessed by unauthorised persons.
1.3 Technical data
Reference to the order-related technical data sheet in the annexe or, as the case may be, the name plate.
1.4 Prescribed environmental conditions
Risk of corrosion and contamination!
➢Moisture and dirt may not be allowed to penetrate the PHE.
➢Protect the PHE from dust, contamination, moisture, wetness, damage and other harmful influences.
➢Do not store the PHE any longer than necessary. Store the PHE in the original packaging until it is
installed.
➢Until the PHE is installed, ensure that it is protected from damage and stored at a protected location that
is not exposed to the effects of dust, contamination and moisture.
➢Install the PHE in a manner that ensures that it is not damaged as a result of environmentally-induced
hazard sources. The installation procedure should also ensure that the functioning of the apparatus is not
disrupted by the actions of unauthorised entities.
➢Position the PHE in a manner that ensures that it cannot be damaged by internal traffic or transportation
operations.
➢Facilitate optimal monitoring of the PHE and optimal accessibility of the PHE:
-Position the PHE in a manner that ensures that it can always be monitored and checked from all sides.
-Ensure that there is enough room for servicing activities.

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1.5 Other limits
After the life cycle comes to an end, it is necessary to properly dispose of the materials that have been built
into the PHE [► chapter 10]. The existing standards, guidelines, laws and regulations must be complied
with.
1.6 Interfaces
The connections for the mediums and potential ventilation and emptying facilities can be found on one or
both plates and/or on a special intermediate frame. You can find out where the connections are located on
your PHE by referring to the diagram [► chapter 11]. Information regarding the type of medium, pressure,
connection design and its dimensions can be found in the order-related documents [► chapter 11] or name
plate.
1.7 Responsibilities
1.7.1 The manufacturer’s responsibilities
The instructions that are contained in these operating instructions and which pertain to the preservation of the
functional reliability of the PHE as well as the avoidance of potential risks during transportation, assembly,
installation, activation, operations and maintenance activities (cleaning, servicing and repairs) only relate to
the delivered plate heat exchanger.
1.7.2 Responsibilities of the operator or owner
The responsibilities of the operator or owner are associated with the operations, servicing activities and
repairs.
The operator or owner must ensure that all those who work with the apparatus have been instructed to a
sufficient degree; he must also ensure that they possess the respective skills. Unauthorised persons may not
be provided with direct access to the PHE.
Before the PHE is activated, the owner or operator must ensure that the respective personnel use the PHE
documentation to implement the safety measures associated with the system structure, monitoring, mode of
action and servicing activities; he must also ensure that the said personnel have received instructions
pertaining to the respective characteristics and the handling of the mediums that are used.
When it comes to the operations, monitoring and servicing of the PHE, the operator or owner must ensure
that the order-related information does not deviate from the documents.
In order to rule out secondary damage caused by faults, a warning system that promptly reports all faults
should be installed if necessary. The manufacturer shall assume no liability in the absence of a functioning
protection mechanism.
The national and international standards, guidelines, rules and regulations applicable for the installation site,
e.g. for operational safety, for recurring checks, etc. must be adhered to.

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1.8 Legal information
Warranty claims expire:
▪in situations involving faults and damages that emerge as a result of the specifications contained in
these operating instructions not having been complied with,
▪in case of inappropriate usage and handling of the PHE,
▪in case of complaints that arise because original spare parts had not been used while replacing device
parts,
▪if the PHE is subjected to changes [e.g. medium, function, stress amount (initial and final amounts),
operating parameters] vis-à-vis the order-related information [► chapter 11] without obtaining prior
approval from the manufacturer,
▪if the plate heat exchanger is opened without first consulting thermowave GmbH.
The warranty only covers the delivered plate heat exchanger;
it does not apply to the seals that are built into it.
The operating instructions or parts thereof may not (either electronically or mechanically)
be copied, distributed, modified, provided to third parties, translated or used in any other manner unless
thermowave GmbH has explicitly approved of such a course of action in writing.
1.9 Service address
thermowave Gesellschaft für Wärmetechnik mbH
Eichenweg 4
06536 Berga
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Office timings:
Mo. - Thu. 0730 to 1700 hours
Fr. 0730 to 1600 hours

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2Safety
2.1 Depiction of information
2.1.1 Warning notices
Warning against injuries resulting in death.
Denotes an immediate and impending hazard. If such a hazard is not avoided, it results in death or the most
severe injuries.
➢The arrow flags a precautionary measure that must be implemented in order to avert the risk.
Warning against serious injuries.
Denotes a hazard that could possibly be imminent. If such a hazard is not avoided, it could result in death or
the most severe injuries.
➢The arrow flags a precautionary measure that must be implemented in order to avert the risk.
Warning against injuries.
Denotes a hazard that could possibly be imminent. If such a hazard is not avoided, it could result in light or
minor injuries.
➢The arrow flags a precautionary measure that must be implemented in order to avert the risk.
Warning against material damage.
Denotes a situation that could possibly be damaging. If such a hazard is not avoided, the product or
something in its vicinity could suffer damage.
➢The arrow flags a precautionary measure that must be implemented in order to avert the risk.
2.1.2 Further information
TIP
Depiction of useful information
2.1.3 Writing styles
These operating instructions make use of the following writing styles:
Writing style Usage Example
[Number] Figure explanation [1]
Bold Emphasis Warning
[► chapter number] Cross-reference [► chapter 4.1.2]
(Figure number) Figure reference (Figure 28)

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2.2 Diagrams and figures
The diagrams in these operating instructions are exemplary. Many details are depicted in a simplified
manner. The binding views and dimensions of your PHE can be found in the order-related documents
[► chapter 11.3].
2.3 Intended use of the PHE
The plate heat exchanger has been specially designed and manufactured for the operating conditions
specified by you. The operating conditions have been listed on the name plate and in the technical data sheet
[► chapter 11].
Deviations from these permissible operating conditions shall result in the expiry of the warranty. This also
applies to situations in which important changes are independently made to the plate heat exchanger.
2.3.1 Personnel requirements
The PHE may only be installed, activated, operated, repaired and serviced by instructed, trained, qualified
and skilled personnel. Changes involving the PHE which have been approved in advance by the manufacturer
in writing may only be made by briefed or skilled personnel.
Training
Definition
Instructed personnel
An instructed person is a person who has been briefed and (if necessary) trained
with regard to the assigned tasks and the potential hazards associated with
inappropriate behaviour, and who has received instructions pertaining to the
required safety devices and measures.
Trained personnel
A trained person is a person who fulfils the requirements associated with an
instructed person, and who has also received training.
Qualified specialist
A specialist is a person whose training, skills, experiences and knowledge of the
applicable regulations enable him to evaluate the tasks assigned to him and
identify potential hazards. Several years’ worth of experience in the respective
work area can also be considered while evaluating the technical training.
Customer service
The customer service domain consists of service technicians who have
demonstrably been trained and authorised by thermowave for work pertaining to
the PHE.
2.3.2 Safety-relevant environmental conditions
Operate the PHE in hazard-free surroundings. An aggressive atmosphere can damage the gaskets and lead to
leaks. Consult thermowave if necessary.

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2.3.3 Safety-relevant instructions for specific life phases
Transport and storage
Crushing hazard! The PHE often has a high weight. The PHE can slip and fall away from the transport
equipment. Use suitable lifting means to secure it [► chapter 5.3]. The consequences could be serious
injuries, or even death. Hard impacts and shocks can damage the PHE. Position the PHE in a manner that
ensures that it cannot be damaged by internal traffic and transportation operations.
Installation and initial start-up
If the PHE is not installed properly, there is a risk that mediums may be ejected during operations; this could
lead to personal injuries and material damage.
Operations
Danger of burns and frostbite at the parts of the PHE
Risk of injury due to contact with sharp-edged parts and the plate packet; body parts can suffer serious
injuries.
Disassembly
The PHE may only be opened when it is at the ambient temperature and the ambient pressure. Emergent
mediums can cause personal injuries.
Shutdown
The PHE should be emptied if it is to be shut down for a long time. Risk of corrosion!
2.4 Possible misuse
The plate heat exchanger is a technical tool. It has primarily been designed for steady loading.
The use of any mediums, pressures and temperatures that have not been specified is prohibited. The
connection dimensions, centre of gravity and weight must be considered during installation. Use the correct
connection elements to fix the PHE; use the designated attachment points.
The PHE may only be installed, activated, operated, repaired and serviced by personnel who fulfil the
respective requirements [► chapter 2.3.1]. Persons who are responsible for operating, servicing, repairing
and evaluating systems and their components are only considered to be skilled if they possess the training
and respective expertise necessitated by their tasks.
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3Technical data
These operating instructions apply to all plate heat exchangers manufactured by thermowave. The name of
your PHE can be found on its name plate –[► chapter 4.1.2].
Apparatus type Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
ID number Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
Order number Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
Project number Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
Max. permissible temperature Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
Max. permissible pressure Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
Volume Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
Test pressure Refer to order-related documents in the annexe
Weight Refer to order-related documents in the annexe

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4Structure and function
4.1 Structure
4.1.1 Main components
The following section depicts the main components and the fundamental structure.
Figure 1: Overview of the PHE
Apparatus part no. Apparatus part no.
1. Upper support rod 9. Heat exchanger plate
2. Profile support rod (optional) 10. Initial plate
3. Threaded rod 11. Support angle
4. Frame cover 12. Connections
5. Support 13. Frame head
6. Lower support rod 14. Nut
7. End plate 15. Gasket (2 rings)
8. Support foot (optional) 16. Initial Gasket (4 rings)
13
1
12
9
7
4
16
5
10
3
2
6
15
8
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4.1.2 Marking on the apparatus
4.1.2.1 Sign as per PED (pressure equipment directive)
The head plate of every single PHE is equipped with a name plate.
It provides important information such as:
•Identification number of the specified spot
•Apparatus type
•ID number/Year of manufacture
•Tensioning dimension (initial/final dimension)
•Empty weight
•Category as per PED
•Space
•Medium
•Volume
•Permissible pressure
•Permissible temperature
Additional information is provided in the name plate depending on the order.
Figure 2: Name plate

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The medium signs can be found at the connections; they denote the entry and exit of the mediums.
Figure 3: Medium sign
4.1.2.2 Screw locking varnish
Screw locking varnish can be found on two of the tensioning
screws on the frame cover (Figure 4). The varnish primarily
serves to ensure that the tensioning screws are sealed at
delivery.
The position of the screw locking varnish depends upon the
size of the PHE.
➢Follow the instructions given in
chapter 5 “Delivery, transport, establishment”.
➢The manufacturer should be informed before the screw
locking varnish is broken.
4.2 Nomenclature
TL: ThermoLine
EL: Eco Line
Plate size Design
of the frames
50
L : Carbon steel painted
90 Nominal width
V : Carbon steel covered
150 Nominal pressure
A : DN 25 with stainless steel
200
A : PN 6 C : DN 40 N : massive stainless steel
250
N : two equally long bearing rods B : PN 10 F : DN 80 X : Special design
400
H : frame without front support C : PN 16 G : DN 100
500
K : Standard frame (high version) D : PN 25 I : DN 150
650
T : Standard frame (deep version) E : PN 32 K : DN 200
850
F : Food - Food frame F : PN 40 L : DN 250
1100
E : Eco frame series G : PN 64 X : Special des
1500
L : L frame series
2000
X : Special designs
Design for frames
T L 5 0 0 KBCL
Figure 4
Figure 5

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4.3 Frames
The plate heat exchanger is available in conjunction with various frame designs. Along with the
maintenance-friendly and optimised K and N frame models, a frame type featuring a very low design height
(model T) is also available. Apparatus types TL 50/TL 90/TL 150 (which have a low number of heat
exchanger plates) are also produced, along with a frame type that does not have a rear-side support (model
H).
Special variants of stainless steel are used in all processes pertaining to the cooling and heating operations
associated with the food and beverage sector.
Figure 6: Eco frame Figure 7: L-frame
Figure 8: K-frame Figure 9: T-frame
Figure 10: H-frame Figure 11: N-frame
Figure 12: F-frame Figure 13: F-frame
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4.4 Function
The PHE consists of shaped heat exchanger plates featuring installed gaskets, which are clamped together
(such that they remain detachable) between a stationary and moving pressure plate with the help of
tensioning screws, and which are arranged between the upper and lower support rods. Plates featuring
gaskets and welded modules featuring various stampings are available for the most diverse application areas.
The mediums can be guided along the counter-current and co-current flows in a use-oriented manner.
Medium-resistant, temperature-resistant and adhesive-free gaskets are used in accordance with the operating
conditions. Connections at the frame plate and/or cover plate are used to guide the mediums that participate
in the heat transfer process into the plate packet. The parallel arrangement of the plates gives rise to channels
that can be used to distribute the mediums into the plate gap and remove them from the heat exchanger.
Plates with different duct cross-sections and stamping structures can be combined with each other such that
the available pressure differences are used optimally for heat transport on account of the emergence of
turbulence (Figure 14, 15, 16). The mediums can be redirected by installing switch plates; in such a case, the
mediums can participate in the heat transfer process repeatedly, at a higher speed and for a longer period of
time (Figure 17, 18). High NTU values can thus be attained within a very compact apparatus; it also becomes
possible to make use of minor temperature differences between the cold and warm mediums. NTU stands for
‘number of transfer units’; it is a measure of the performance of a plate heat exchanger for a simple pass.
Figure 14: Single-start circuit with identical Figure 15: Single-start circuit with identical
duct cross-section (P) made of plates with the duct cross-section (S) made of plates with
same stamping (H) different stamping (H + W)
Figure 16: Single-start circuit with various duct cross-sections
(P + S) from plates with different stamping (H + W)
Figure 17: Multi-start circuit –Same Figure 18: Multi-start circuit –Different
no. of gears on primary and secondary sides no. of gears on primary and secondary sides
PHSW
PHSW
PHSW
PHSW
SWPH
SWPH
SWPH
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SWPH

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Critical medium
Laser weld joint
Field gasket
Ring gasket
Welded plate gap
Service medium
4.5 Heat exchanger plates and modules
4.5.1 Gasketed heat exchanger plates
All thermoline plate heat exchangers are available with gasketed plates. The advantage of using gasketed
plates is that after the plate packet has been opened, all the flow channels are directly accessible for the
purposes of inspection. The individual plates can be cleaned while they are hanging in the frame; if
necessary, they can be removed and subjected to a special cleaning procedure.
Another advantage lies in the fact that the PHE can easily and flexibly be adapted to new usage conditions by
changing the number of plates and/or the circuit of the plate packet, and by installing plates with a different
stamping structure.
4.5.2 Welded modules
A laser system is used to weld two heat transfer plates into a gas-tight module. This gives rise to a
hermetically gasketed (towards the outside) flow passage, into which the aggressive or critical (for the
gasket) medium flows. Two ring gaskets made of special highly-resistant materials which guarantee the
transition from one module to the next are the only gaskets that come into contact with the aggressive
medium. The flow space is gasketed for the less critical medium with the help of gaskets made of the usual
elastomers, which are specified for the specific application case in question. The gaskets are attached without
using adhesives.
Figure 19: Welded module

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5Delivery, transport, installation
5.1 Delivery
If you notice damage at the time of delivery, please use the freight documents to note down the scope and
type of damage, and get it documented by the deliverer.
Please check whether your delivery is complete.
Please raise prompt complaints regarding missing or damaged parts by contacting the following address:
thermowave Gesellschaft für Wärmetechnik mbH
Eichenweg 4
06536 Berga
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Office timings:
Mo. - Thu. 0730 to 1700 hours
Fr. 0730 to 1600 hours
5.2 Transport variants
Depending on the frame size, the PHE is delivered in a horizontal or vertical condition. The connections for
pipes are sealed with transport plugs.
•PWÜs that are delivered in a horizontal condition are packaged and fastened on pallets in a manner that
ensures that they remain safe during transport.
•PWÜs that are delivered in a vertical condition are secured on the truck using transport belts.
5.3 Transport
Mortal danger due to the use of the wrong lifting means
➢Do not use any steel ropes or chains.
➢Only use undamaged round slings.
➢Attach shackles or round slings to the suspension eyes, or attach the bores to the frame head and/or
frame cover.
X X ✓✓
Chain Steel rope Shackle Round sling

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Mortal danger due to high dead weight of the PHE
The PHE can tip over or fall down when it is being transported using a ground conveyor or crane. This can
lead to life-threatening accidents.
➢If possible, ensure that a horizontal PHE is erected for the first time at the installation site.
➢A PHE that has been delivered in the vertical condition must be transported to the installation site in a
suspended state (Figure 21).
➢Use a suitable transport device (ground conveyor, crane with sufficient load-bearing capacity) to
transport the packaged PHE to the final installation site.
➢Under no circumstances may tensioning screws, connections or intermediate frames be used to attach
the lifting means.
➢Ensure that nobody is beneath the PHE or near the danger zone during transport.
➢Direct dead shoring operations without pallets may not be carried out, either in the longitudinal or
transverse direction (Figure 20).
➢The supporting surface of the ground conveyor must be long enough to ensure that the pallet does not
get ruptured.
➢The PHE should not be positioned in place in a forceful manner.
Figure 20 Figure 21
5.4 Installing the apparatus at the installation site
Risk of injury while erecting due to lack of stability and height vis-à-vis the ground.
The PHE can tip over or fall down when it is being erected using a ground conveyor or crane. This can lead
to life-threatening accidents.
➢Wear a safety helmet and safety clothing
➢Use suitable lifting means and the available suspension eyes for lifting.
➢Do not lower and erect the system in a jerky manner.

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5.4.1 Horizontal delivery - On the side
Mortal danger due to tipping over of the PHE
The PHE can tip over due to its high dead weight.
➢Anchor or bolt the PHE firmly at the installation site before you undo the lifting means.
Follow the following instructions:
1. Detach the conveyor belts from the PHE and the pallet.
2. Attach suitable lifting means to the designated suspension eyes of the frame plates (Figure 22). Chain
suspensions may not be used. The PHE can be damaged and slip off.
3. Slowly lift the PHE off the pallet with the help of the centre of gravity (Figure 23). Ensure that the
lifting means are firm and secure within the suspension eyes.
4. Carefully lower the PHE onto the base of the apparatus (Figure 24).
5. Align the PHE in the desired position and bolt the bases of the apparatus to the floor.
6. Remove the lifting means.
7. Use the order-related documents or the information specified on the name plate to check the tensioning
dimension. If these values are not in line with each other, contact thermowave’s customer service
department.
8. Check whether the screw locking varnish is ruptured [► chapter 4.1.2.2]. In case of damage, contact
thermowave’s customer service department.
Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24