Section 6, Air Filter; Figure 6-1 - Heavy Duty Air Filter - Gardner Denver AUTOSENTRY EAQ99Q Operating And Service Manual

SECTION 6
AIR FILTER
HEAVY-DUTY AIR FILTER (
heavy-duty washable element dry type air filter. The air filter must receive proper maintenance if
maximum service is to be obtained from the unit. Establishing adequate and timely filter service is MOST
IMPORTANT. An improperly maintained air filter can cause a loss of compressor air delivery.
Filter Element - Service the air filter element when the "CHANGE AIR FILTER" LED is illuminated.
Clean every 50 to 150 operating hours depending on dust conditions.
Use only genuine Gardner Denver air filter elements on Gardner Denver
compressor units. Genuine parts are available through your authorized
Gardner Denver distributor.
To service:
1. Unfasten the clips and pull out the filter element.
2. Visually inspect the element. If cleaning is not necessary, reinstall the filter element. If the element
requires cleaning, follow steps 3, 4 and 5.
3. Wash the element by soaking about 15 minutes in warm water with a mild non-sudsing detergent.
Rinse the element thoroughly with clean water; a hose may be used if the water pressure does not
exceed 40 psig (2.8 bar).
Figure 6-1 – HEAVY DUTY AIR FILTER
) furnished as standard equipment on units with an enclosure is a
Figure 6-1
NOTICE
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