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Installation and operating manual GCF compressed gas filter Please read the following instructions carefully before installing filter into service. Trouble free and safe operating of the filter can only be guaranteed if recommendations and conditions stated in this manual are respected. 3401786-GCF-OmegaAir_eng_v1.00_ver16082016...
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GCF - Installation and operating manual Components Part 1 Head cover 2 Filter head 3 Housing sealing 4 Filter element 5 Filter bowl 6 Sight window (optional)
GCF - Installation and operating manual PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE PED 2014/68/EU (Fluid group 1) GCF 20 - GCF 31 Not required GCF 40 - GCF 42 Category 1, Module A GCF 43 - GCF 52 Category 2, Module H GCF 60 - GCF 61 Category 3, Module H (Fluid group 2) GCF 20 - GCF 42...
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GCF - Installation and operating manual • The medium used may not have any corrosive components that could attack the materials of the filter in a way that is not permitted. Do not use the filter in hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmospheres.
GCF - Installation and operating manual • All installation and maintenance work on the filter may only be carried out by trained and experienced specialists. • It is forbidden to carry out any kind of work on the filter and piping, including welding and constructional changes, etc.
GCF - Installation and operating manual Installation Operations should be performed only by qualified personnel. Never operate with installation under pressure. The user is responsible to ensure that the filter will never operate at pressure exceeding the nominal values. Eventual over-pressure could be dangerous and hazardous to the operator and the equipment.
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GCF - Installation and operating manual Starting up • Check that the operating data (pressure, temperature and flow-rate) do not exceed values on the specification plate. • Close the on-off valve (V1) downstream of the filter, slowly open the on-off valve (V2) upstream to the filter, and let the gas flow from the manual or automatic drain valve for a few minutes;...
GCF - Installation and operating manual Maintenance Filter elements are subject to wear. In order to maintain system efficiency, optimal performance and best gas quality, these rules of proper maintenance should be followed: • Replace filter elements P, R, M, S at least once per year or when pressure drop reaches 350mbar.
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OMEGA AIR d.o.o. Ljubljana Cesta Dolomitskega odreda 10 SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel.: +386 (0)1 200 68 00 Fax.: +386 (0)1 200 68 50 E-mail: info@omega-air.si www.omega-air.si 3401786-GCF-OmegaAir_eng_v1.00_ver16082016...
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