How to remove and refit a Plate Recuperator Removable Drain Tray

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Before You Begin
  • Select Maintenance Mode and allow the fans to stop fully.
  • Isolate the fan system electrically and apply lock-off/tag-out if required.
  • Have absorbent materials ready for residual condensate.
  • Confirm the plate pack and drain tray area can be accessed safely before removal.
Quick Overview
  • Isolate the AHU and access the plate recuperator section.
  • Disconnect the drain and remove the retaining panel if fitted.
  • Remove, inspect and clean the recuperator drain tray.
  • Refit the tray, reconnect the drain and verify operation after restart.
Keep This Guide On Hand

This guide explains the safe removal, cleaning, inspection and refitting of the removable stainless-steel drain tray beneath the plate recuperator section. It supports drainage integrity, hygiene compliance and downstream component protection.

Video guide | 9 minutes 25 Seconds | Booklet included

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Written Guide Overview

This written summary mirrors the booklet and gives users a quick reference to the key steps show in the video.

1
Isolate the unit, open the plate recuperator section, and disconnect the drain hose while capturing any residual condensate.
2
Remove the retaining panel if fitted, then withdraw the tray fully along the guide rails while keeping it level.
3
Inspect the tray for corrosion, distortion and hygiene issues, clean it thoroughly, and inspect the plate recuperator area and drain spigot.
4
Refit the tray with the correct fall, reconnect the drain, reinstall the panel, restart the unit and verify that condensate drains freely with no leakage or carryover.
What this guide covers
  • Isolation and safe access to the plate heat exchanger section.
  • Disconnecting the drain and removing the retaining panel.
  • Withdrawing the drain tray without spillage.
  • Structural and hygiene inspection of the tray.
  • Refitting the tray with correct fall and hose connection.
  • Restart and drainage verification.

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