10 labākie padomi, kā uzturēt spirālveida siltummaini teicamā stāvoklī.
1
Never open a unit if one or both channels are pressurized. Any attempt to do so may cause personal injury and/or damage the unit and its surroundings.
![Closeup of an Alfa Laval welded spiral heat exchanger](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/spiral_heat_exchanger_closeup.jpg)
2
Lift the unit by its lifting lugs and not by the connections or the cover lug.
![Two hanging chain clips](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/chain_clips.jpg)
3
Open and close valves slowly to avoid water hammer from pressure surges during start-up and shutdown.
![An installed Alfa Laval welded spiral heat exchanger](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/spiral_heat_exchanger_installation.jpg)
4
Make sure that the unit is properly vented before start-up. We suggest you contact Alfa Laval to train your operators for optimum and reliable operations.
![Close up of two blue Alfa Laval welded spiral heat exchangers](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/blue_spiral_heat_exchangers_closeup.jpg)
5
Monitor the heat exchanger's performance and pressure drop proactively in order to better plan cleaning and maintenance. This will enable you to further improve the sustainability of the system. Alfa Laval can support you with a Performance Assessment that will determine the optimal cleaning intervals for your specific conditions.
![Manometer](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/manometer.jpg)
6
Always operate in accordance with the design rate to avoid thickening or clogging with fluids that contain solid particles.
![man seen from behind sitting in front of computer](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/welded-plate-and-block-heat-exchangers/man-computer.jpg)
7
Use a cleaning method that is optimized for your heat exchanger. With cleaning-in-place (CIP) or back flushing, you can avoid opening the unit. Alfa Laval's service experts can help you determine and implement the best cleaning practices for you.
![Man cleaning Alfa Laval welded spiral heat exchangers](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/spiral_heat_exchanger_cleaning.jpg)
8
Change the cover gaskets every time you open the cover. Alfa Laval recommends that you keep a set of genuine spares designed for your unit in stock, so you can always be ready for maintenance.
![Alfa Laval welded spiral heat exchanger maintenance](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/spiral_heat_exchanger_maintenance.jpg)
9
Tighten the unit as described in the installation manual during transportation or prolonged periods of shutdown. If not done properly, cover gaskets and/or hook bolts may loosen.
![Closeup of a blue Alfa Laval welded spiral heat exchanger](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/blue_spiral_heat_exchanger_closeup.jpg)
10
Flush and/or drain the heat exchanger in cases of a long shutdown, when using corrosive fluid, or if there is a risk of freezing.
![Man infront of three installed Alfa Laval welded spiral heat exchangers](https://www.alfalaval.com/globalassets/images/products/heat-transfer/plate-heat-exchangers/spiral-heat-exchangers/man_three_installed_spiral_heat_exchangers.jpg)