FLUSHING AND REPLACEMENT PROCESS OF THE OIL

Below is the mentioned process of Flushing /Replacing the oil from system:-

1. If possible filter existing fluid using 40 microns or smaller to remove particulate from the system
which might not drain out with the fluid during the draining process.
2. Stop the heater and allow the temperature to drop with the circulating pump going.
3. Allow the system to cool to an acceptable temperature, stop the system pump and drain the 15
to 20 % of existing thermal fluid quickly from all low points. If insufficient drains exist, install
some hot tap drains at low points prior to trying to drain the system.

NOTE: Personnel should exercise appropriate caution when working around hot fluid -
remember that Safety Comes First. The benefit of hot draining is that it prevents sludge and
tars from re-depositing in the system.
4. Fill system with Shell Argina S4 40, add anywhere between 15% to 20% by using a secondary
pump on the suction side of the system pump. Do not add in through the expansion tank.
Circulate for a maximum of 3-4 weeks at your regular operating temperature.
5. Monitor and clean the filters/strainers at every alternate day for preventing the filters/strainers
getting choked up.
6. Drain all of the oil from the system after 3-4 weeks, Turn off the heater and allow the
temperature to drop while keeping the circulating pump on. When at an acceptable
temperature, stop the system pump and drain quickly. Reduce heater outlet temperature to
225°F/108°C at end of time prior to draining out. This is to ensure smooth removal of all fluid and
particulates.
7. Recharge the system with new Shell Heat Transfer Oil S2 fluid and restart. Increase the
temperature of the system gradually while keeping the oil in circulation by keeping circulating
pump ON, This will prevent the oil from thermal cracking/Low vapour generation. Take a fluid
sample within 1 week of start-up and send for Shell Lube Analysis Test for fluid analysis.

NOTE: When recharging your system, fill from all the low point drains to prevent air pockets
from developing. If there are system high point vents, open them and fill the system until oil
comes out & close them. Start the circulation in the system without heat to help remove any
air pockets - you will hear them working their way into the expansion tank. When all air
pockets are removed, apply heat.