EN | Operating Instructions Index 1. General information Warranty notes ......................2 Notes on these operating instructions ..............2 2. For your own safety Intended use ......................4 Hazard areas on the fi lter ..................5 Safety notes on specifi c operating phases .............. 5 3.
EN | Operating Instructions General information 1. General information Warranty notes In the following cases, the warranty shall be void: ◊ If corrosion and malfunctions occur due to aggressive substances in the gas and in the environment. ◊ If the fi lter is not used in accordance with its intended use. ◊...
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EN | Operating Instructions General information Notes on handling operating instructions These operating instructions must be continuously available at the site where the fi lter is used. We recommend to prepare a copy and to keep the same in a safe and freely accessible place next to the fi lter.
EN | Operating Instructions For your own safety 2. For your own safety Note: When carrying out any work on the fi lters comply with all applicable national accident prevention regulations! Intended use A fi lter of the series described here must be exclusively used for fi ltering the gas noted on the fi lter’s type label.
EN | Operating Instructions For your own safety Hazard areas on the fi lter Symbol Hazard area Warning against overpressure The entire fi lter is pressurised during operation. Relieve all pressure before starting any work on the fi lter. Warning against explosive atmosphere/explosive gas Only fi lters with the appropriate ATEX code must be used in a potentially explosive environment and for fi ltering explosive gases.
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EN | Operating Instructions For your own safety Notes on fi lter operation ◊ Do not perform any unapproved conversions and modifi cations on the fi lters. Non-approved modifi cations will endanger the operational safety and may cause damage or personal injury. For ATEX-compliant fi lters: —...
EN | Operating Instructions Storing fi lters and fi lter elements 4. Storing fi lters and fi lter elements The storage space must meet the following conditions when the fi lter is to be stored for a longer period: ◊ The fi lter must not be stored out of doors. ◊...
EN | Operating Instructions Filter installation 5. Filter installation The fi lters are supplied in a ready to operate condition and can be installed directly into the pipe system. To prevent transport damage, any ordered options come separately packed. These accessories must be fi tted to the fi lter before commis- sioning and in accordance with the respective instructions supplied.
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EN | Operating Instructions Filter installation ▶ The fi lter must always be fi tted vertically. ▶ Ensure that there is suffi cient space below the fi lter so it can be easily disassem- bled (see dimension D in the Technical Data). ▶...
EN | Operating Instructions Maintenance intervals and work 6. Maintenance intervals and work Hazard due to a sudden release of pressure! Never remove any parts of the fi lter, or manipulate the same in any way, for as long as the fi lter is still pressurised! A sudden escape of pressure may cause serious injuries.
EN | Operating Instructions Maintenance intervals and work Maintenance tasks Preparations Make the following preparations before performing maintenance on fi lters. ▶ When critical gases are fed: Flush the pipe section in question and the fi lter with inert gas. ▶...
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EN | Operating Instructions Maintenance intervals and work Retighten the earthing lugs on ATEX-compliant fi lters The earthing lugs on ATEX-compliant fi lters can loosen over the time. The conductivity may then be impaired. ▶ Tighten the earthing lugs every 6 months. Replacing fi...
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EN | Operating Instructions Maintenance intervals and work ▶ Check the housing for tightness. TTGS fi lters Depending on its size, a fi lter housing can accom- modate up to 10 fi lter elements. The following description applies to a single fi lter element per housing, but equally to several ones as well.
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EN | Operating Instructions Maintenance intervals and work TGE fi lters ▶ Make the same preparations as described in sec- tion on page 15. ▶ Open the lock ring with a hook wrench and take the lower housing out of the cap. ▶...
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EN | Operating Instructions Maintenance intervals and work Replacing the cartridge of TGA and TGH fi lters Note on intervals: The operating conditions of cartridges with their respective fi llings are very specifi c and differ with regard to application. It is therefore impossible to recommend any fi...
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EN | Operating Instructions Maintenance intervals and work ▶ For ATEX-compliant fi lters: Ensure conductivity, test and document it. ▶ Check the housing for tightness. Disposing of fi lter elements and cartridges The fi lter element or cartridge might be contaminated by the fi ltered substances. Heed the notes on hazardous substances for the fi ltered gas and applicable dis- posal regulations when disposing.
EN | Operating Instructions Correcting faults 7. Correcting faults Procedure following a pressure blow Pressure blows can occur, e.g. when valves are opened suddenly. The fi lter ele- ment may still be usable following a pressure blow. But you must fi rst check it for damage.
EN | Operating Instructions Technical information 8. Technical information Note: The temperature class as per ATEX depends on the temperature of the infed gas. The TG fi lters are generally suited for any tempera- ture class because they do not feature a thermal source. Filter types TGA 102–118, 16–50 bar...
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EN | Operating Instructions Technical information TGH 104–118, 100–350 bar* Type Capacity* Connection Dimensions (mm) Weight (Kg) Element Num. m³/h G/DN x type TGH 104 G 1/4 TA 50_ TGH 106 G 3/8 TA 70_ TGH 108 G 1/2 TA 90_ TGH 110 G 3/4 11,0...
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EN | Operating Instructions Technical information TGS 214–232, 16–100 bar Type Capacity* Connection Dimensions (mm) Weight Element Num. m³/h G/DN x type TGS 214 DN 50 31,0 1/TC 50_ TGS 216 DN 65 1180 38,0 1/TC 75_ TGS 218 DN 80 1180 42,0 1/TD 60_...
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EN | Operating Instructions Technical information TGE 308–326, 16–100 bar Type Capacity* Connection Dimensions (mm) Weight Element Num. m³/h G/DN x type TGE 302 G 1/4 TE_09 TGE 304 G 3/8 TE_09 TGE 306 G 1/2 TE_09 TGE 308 G 3/4 TE_09 TGE 310 TE 13_...
EN | Operating Instructions Spare parts and options 9. Spare parts and options Spare part ordering Please specify the correct order code (see the fi lter designation on the type label) when ordering spare parts Available options ◊ Differential pressure gauge HZD80/50RTG... and HZDE80/400RTG...* ◊...
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EN | Operating Instructions Spare parts and options TG-Filter...
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A division of Parker Hannifi n Corporation Parker Hannifi n Manufacturing S.r.l. Sede Legale: Via Sebastiano Caboto 1, Palazzina “A” 20094 Corsico (MI) Italy Sede Operativa: Gas Separation and Filtration Division EMEA - Strada Zona Industriale, 4 35020 S.Angelo di Piove (PD) Italy tel +39 049 971 2111- fax +39 049 9701911 Web-site: www.