Membrane Filter Elements
14 Operating Manual Status: 06/2001/01
5.3 Installation position in the filter press
General information on the installation position
Figure 5-2 Plate guidance for round and rectangular side bar filter presses
Warning
If you use both recessed and membrane filter elements for one filter press, you must
ensure that they are installed in alternating order.
• Never use more than one recessed filter element between two membrane filter
elements:
The squeezing of the membranes generates enormous forces which can destroy the
recessed filter elements.
Effects on the filter press—as well as damage to persons and property—cannot be
excluded in this event.
• Never use the tail (end) plate exclusively to shorten the filter pack. Instead, use an
accordingly dimensioned blanking plate (please contact LENSER Filtration for
details).
The surface pressure during filtration or squeezing inevitably results in differential
pressure, and thus in the destruction of the filter elements.
This may lead to property damage and injuries.
Note
Install filter elements in the filter press free of tension, in the correct installation position
with sufficient lateral stability.
Check the following points when installing the filter elements in the filter
press:
• Are filter elements facing in the proper direction in the filter press frame?
• Are the filter elements properly positioned in the horizontal and vertical direction in
the filter press?
• Are the filter elements centred in the press frame?
• Do filter elements with overhead suspension hang vertically and without swinging?
WARNING
