Mitsubishi Electric PKA-RP-HAL Operation Manual page 18

10. Care and Cleaning
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PCA-RP·KA
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1
Open the intake grille.
2
Hold the knob on the fi lter then pull the fi lter up in the direction of an arrow. To
replace the fi lter after cleaning, be sure to insert the fi lter far enough until it fi ts
into the stopper.
A B C
Filter Intake Grille
PSA-RP·GA
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Remove the screw from the suction grille handle.
•
The suction grille is open if you pull the handle in arrow direction
•
The fi lter is set inside the suction grille and is open if you pull it in arrow direction
a
Suction grille
b
Handle
c
Screw
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A
B
D
D
Knob Stopper
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PCA-RP·HA
RP71 → 3 pieces
RP125 → 4 pieces
►Cleaning the oil fi lter (PCA-RP·HA Series)
1) Removing the oil fi lter
1
Remove the fi lter by sliding it in the direction of an arrow.
2) Replacing the fi lter element
1
Remove the oil fi lter by sliding it in the direction of an arrow.
2
Remove the two metal fi ttings for fi lter element according to the following proce-
dure. Bend the metal fi ttings towards
2
direction of to remove.
3
Replace the fi lter element (disposable).
Optional parts: PAC-SG38KF (12 pieces)
Note:
Install the fi lter element within the frame securely.
4
Install the metal fi ttings for fi lter element in their original positions.
5
Turn the side of oil fi lter that the metal fi ttings are installed downward and install
the fi lter in the unit.
A
Handle
B
Oil fi lter
3) Cleaning the frame of the oil fi lter
Tools to be prepared
• Protective goods such as a rubber glove
• Scrubbing brush or brush
Note:
Avoid using a metal scrubbing brush or brush since the aluminum materials
could be damaged.
• Household neutral detergent or alkalescent detergent (for washing dishes or
clothes)
Note:
If alkaline detergent is used for cleaning, the part made of aluminum could
discolor.
Note:
Make sure the fi lter element is removed when cleaning the oil fi lter.
1
If the fi lter is not so dirty. (If the fi lter is cleaned once a week (once per 100 oper-
2 .
ating hours).)
Wash the fi lter with water and above-mentioned detergent using a scrubbing brush
or brush, etc. (It is more effective to wash the fi lter with lukewarm water.)
2
If the fi lter is extremely dirty.
Put the previously-mentioned detergent (its strength should be about 1/10 of un-
diluted solution) into hot water whose temperature is 50 °C or less, and soak the
fi lter for 1 hour or more before washing.
Warning:
To prevent your hand from burning, start washing the fi lter after the hot water
gets cold.
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side (inside) and then slide them in the
C
Filter element
D
Metal fi tting for fi lter element
D