Vetus VF5 Specifications download pdf (Page 81)

56 Cleaning the heat exchanger

• Cleanthepipesoftheheatexchanger;

use a pipe brush and fresh water to

remove any growth in the pipes.

• Then rinse the heat exchanger pipes

with clean water.

• Clean the fins using petrol and com-

pressed air, maximum pressure 2 bar

(28 psi) to prevent damage to the fins.

• Makesurethereisno dirtoneitherof

the covers to the after cooler housing.

Cleaning the after cooler

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57 Replacing the heat exchanger

• Puttheheatexchangerbackinexactly

the same position in the after cooler

housing.

• Cleantheseatingsforthesiliconegas-

kets and the O-rings.

• Putthecoversbackinplace.

• Use compressed air (2 bar, 28 psi) to

check the seals for tightness to prevent

leaks.

• Reconnectthecoolingwaterhosesand

fit the expansion tank back in place.

Caution

Handle with care, avoid shoves during

assembly – disassembly that could dam-

age the tube bundle and the cooling fins.

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