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AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT (Sheet 3 of 5)
INSPECTION:
1.
Inspect filter element for rupture in filter material or damage or looseness of seal.
Replace element if damaged in any way.
2.
Inspect filter element to determine if contaminated with dust or oil. Element can be
cleaned by using compressed air or by washing.
If filter is contaminated with dust, clean by using 90 psi compressed air.
3.
4.
If filter is contaminated with carbon or oil deposits, clean by washing.
CLEANING:
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning air filter elements
will not exceed 90 psi. Use only with effective chip
guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles,
face shield, gloves, long sleeves, etc.).
Compressed Air:
Using V-Pack cleaner assembly (Item 4.1, Chapter 3, Section I), direct stream
1.
of compressed air against inside of filter element.
Move air stream up and down length of pleats until no dust is visibly being blown out.
2.
Washing:
CAUTION
Do not hit element against solid object. Damage may occur
to element.
Shake or blow off dust before wetting filter element.
1.
Prepare solution of warm water (80F to 110F) (27C to 43C) and detergent
2.
in container large enough to hold filter element.
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