Air Filter Maintenance - Woods MRTA611LDC Instructions Manual

A F M
IR ILTER
(for brass bowl type filters)
Filter Function and Conditions Requiring Service
An air filter prevents solid particles from contaminating components in the vacuum system.
CAUTION: Examine air filter regularly and empty when necessary.
Open each filter regularly to determine whether liquid or other contaminants are trapped inside.
Remove any liquid or contaminants found in the filter bowl. Clean or replace the filter screen if it
has an overall dirty appearance, or if there is a noticeable increase in the time required to attain
full vacuum.
Filter Service Procedures
1) Unscrew the hex shaped bowl from the body of the air filter. Support the filter body while
twisting the bowl, to protect the vacuum line fittings from being damaged.
not
Note: Do attempt to remove the snap ring on the bowl.
2) Remove any liquid or other contaminants in the bowl, and determine whether the filter screen
needs further attention (see Conditions Requiring Service preceding).
if not
3; , skip to step 7.
3) Remove the filter screen from the bowl, taking care not to damage the screen.
4) Clean the screen with mild soap and water, using compressed air to remove any liquid or
other contaminants. If the screen cannot be cleaned adequately, replace it.
5) Clean the bowl interior and all internal parts, using mild soap and water only. Do
other cleaning agents.
6) Install the new or cleaned filter screen in the filter body.
7) Lubricate the bowl seal using a mineral base oil or grease, or silicone.
8) Screw the bowl back into the body, taking care to avoid contaminating the filter screen with
lubricant. Tighten the bowl snugly with a wrench.
9) Test the vacuum system, to make sure the air filter does not leak (see V
preceding).
Rev 3.0/10-06
AINTENANCE
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