Van Air Systems E102 Elements - Manual (Page 2)

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small o-ring in groove on hex fastener. Be sure that large o-
ring is firmly and squarely positioned on the end cap with the
large opening.
Install element in housing so that the tie rod protrudes through
the small hole in endcap. End cap with large opening faces
down.
Thread hex fastener onto the tie rod and tighten so that
element is held firmly in place. Do not overtighten (See Figure
3).
Repeat same procedure for each new element required. (See
Table 3 for Element Replacement Data).
Before closing housing, inspect baffle to make certain all the
new elements have been installed.
With enclosure o-rings in place, carefully lower enclosure and
raise all swing bolts over tabs. Tighten all nuts evenly.
Close drain valve; then slowly open inlet and outlet valves.
Close by-pass valve if provided. Check for leaks.
Filter is now in service.
WARNING
DO NOT LOOSEN SWING BOLTS BEFORE THE VESSEL
IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED.
FIGURE 2 TYPICAL ASSEMBLY (F101 Series)
Close inlet and outlet shutoff valves (and open by-pass valve
if provided); or lock out all compressed air supply to filter
housing.
On units with manual drain valves stand clear and turn both
manual drain valves until fully open. Leave valves open until
all pressure is out of filter housing and T-bolt/swing bolt closure
is open. On units with automatic drain valves (timed electric
type) allow valve to cycle until all pressure is out of filter
housing.
1.
F102 SERIES
2.
*Insert appropriate filtration grades here; for example F101-3500-C uses
replacement element E101/102-625-C (five required).
Remove new element from packaging. Remove small plastic
bag (o-ring inside)and rubber band from element. Install new
small o-ring in groove on hex fastener. Be sure that large o-ring
is firmly and squarely positioned on top end cap.
Install element in housing so that the tie rod protrudes through
the small hole in the bottom endcap.
Thread hex fastener onto the tie rod and tighten so that
element is held firmly in place. Do not overtighten. (See Figure
2).
Repeat same procedure for each new element required. (See
Table 2 for Element Replacement Data).
Before closing housing, inspect the interior to make certain all
of the new elements have been installed.
With gasket in place, carefully raise blind flange and align bolt
holes. Insert all bolts and completely tighten all nuts evenly.
Close drain valve; then slowly open inlet and outlet valves.
Close by-pass valve if provided. Check for leaks.
Filter is now in service.
TABLE 2 ELEMENT REPLACEMENT DATA
(F101 Series)
NUMBER OF
ELEMENTS IN
HOUSING
1
2
3
3
5
8
REPLACEMENT
ELEMENT
MODEL NUMBER
E101/102-500-(*)
E101/102-500-(*)
E101/102-500-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
FILTER
MODEL
F101-500-(*)
F101-1000-(*)
F101-1500-(*)
F101-2000-(*)
F101-3500-(*)
F101-5000-(*)
6.
Loosen swing bolt nuts until they will clear the tabs on the
enclosure. It is not necessary to remove the nuts from the
bolts. (See Figure 3).
Remove hex fasteners from tie rods and lift used elements
from housing. Discard used elements properly.
Remove new element from packaging. Remove small plastic
bag (o-ring inside)and rubber band from element. Install new
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