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Effective: April 2014 Standard Filter Vessel Installation and Operation Manual (VF & Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division 1210 Garden of the Gods Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907 +1 719 531 5855 Phone +1 719 531 5690 Fax www.velcon.com...
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THIS VESSEL IS TO BE PRESSURIZED ONLY WITH THE LIQUID FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED TO BE USED AND ONLY TO THE MAXIMUM DESIGN PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VESSEL NAME PLATE. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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This docu- ment makes references to other pieces of literature, such as schematics and drawings that are added to the manual as needed depending on the vessel parameters. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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VEL2199 0414 Velcon Filtration Division Filter Vessel Installation & Operation Manual Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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When the Velcon Filter is fi lled with fl uid, slowly installed. See Accessory Parts List and literature open the valve on the inlet line, then slowly open as required. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
C. Subtract the lower reading from the higher D. Open the manual air eliminator valve. This will reading to determine differential pressure. (The permit the unit to drain faster. higher reading is inlet pressure.) Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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K. Check the cover gasket for alignment, re- place the cover and secure tightly. The Filter is now ready for the start-up procedure.SUMP CHECKS NOTE USE ONLY PARKER VELCON CARTRIDGES IN THIS FILTER. VELCON CANNOT WARRANT PERFORMANCE IF ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER’S CARTRIDGES ARE USED.
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VEL2199 0414 Velcon Filtration Division Filter Vessel Installation & Operation Manual Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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VEL2199 0414 Velcon Filtration Division Filter Vessel Installation & Operation Manual Installation Instructions Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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Cartridges should NOT be touching each other, nor touching the vessel wall. The ends of the cartridges can be shifted within the spider plate holes as follows: Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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9 - 3, 11 - 5, 10 - 4, 7 - 1, and 8 - 2. On large vessels, the cross-torquing process is tedious but the addition of a second operator applying torque improves the situation vastly. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
5. Install a cartridge over the tie rod and into place on one (1) inch. the mounting adapter. 9. Remove the cartridges, spacers, and seal plates. 6. If cartridges are stacked, install center spacers between cartridges. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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10. Tighten the nut to 5 foot pounds of torque. 11. Install the other tie rods so that they extend out from the mounting adapters the same length as the fi rst rod. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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VEL2199 0414 Velcon Filtration Division Filter Vessel Installation & Operation Manual Appendix / Accessories Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
Thermoset Bonding Material – Durable endcap-to-media bond prevents internal bypassing. Threaded base filter elements – Available for easier installation. FO-412PLxx FO-614PLFxx FO-512PLxx FO-718PLxx FO-644PLFxxTB Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
FO-644PLF5M x 3½” ID FOH-644PLF1/2 6” x 44” x 3½” ID FO-644PLF10M FOH-644PLF1TB 6” x 44” Threaded Base FO-644PLF15M FOH-644PLF2TB FO-644PLF25M FOH-644PLF5 6” x 44” x 3½” ID Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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Buna-N Gaskets – The best general gasket material available assures positive seal in most fluids. Epoxy Bonding Material – Endcaps epoxy-bonded to media to prevent internal bypassing. Threaded Base also available FO-614A3 FOH-644A1K Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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6” x 56” x 3 1 /2” ID FOH-656A1K 6” x 56” x 3 1 /2” ID FOH-656A1TB Please see Data Sheet #1936 for more information about the FOH Series Cartridges. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
Choice of pleated or depth type Drain Valve(s) media. Sampling Probes Epoxy coated interior, primed ASME Code Stamp exterior. Buna-N O-ring cover seals. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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VF16 and VF20 Series vessels have flat covers. VF16 Series vessels do not have hydraulic lift jacks. Available Aquacon® Cartridges are AC-6xx05 and AD-6xx25 where xx represents cartridge lengths of 14, 29, and 44 inches. Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division...
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VEL2199 0414 Velcon Filtration Division Filter Vessel Installation & Operation Manual NOTES Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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VEL2199 0414 Velcon Filtration Division Filter Vessel Installation & Operation Manual NOTES Parker Hannifi n Corporation Velcon Filtration Division Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA...
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