6” MCFM - 12000
01.2021
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PRIMARY DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Opening the filter and disassembling its inner components is necessary for changing screens, periodic maintenance and
repairs. Prior to opening the filter it is recommended to operate a flushing cycle.
Prior to disassembling the filter:
1.
Isolate, depressurize, and drain the filter
2.
Isolate the main electrical power to the filter controls andmotors.
3.
Isolate the pneumatic air supply to the filter and releasepressure.
Removing the piston (C)
1.
Disconnect all electrical and control wires
2.
Disconnect pneumatic or hydraulic tubing.
3.
Unscrew nuts (A).
4.
Pull piston straight and out of the filter house (B).
Removing the coarse screen (I), dirt collector (J), and Fine screen (K)
1.
Unscrew bolts (D), washers, and nuts (E) and disconnect the booster pump discharge hose from the service cover
assembly (G).
2.
Unscrew nuts (F) and pull service cover assembly (G) straight out of the filter house (B).
For stainless steel coarse screens:
3.
Pull the stainless steel coarse screen (I) straight out of the filter house (B).
4.
Using a fine screen push/pull tool, pull the fine screen (K) along with the dirt collector (J) straight out of the filter
house.
Or - For plastic coarse screens:
4.
Using a fine screen push/pull tool, pull the plastic coarse screen (I) screwed to the plastic fine screen (K), and along
with the dirt collector (J) straight out of the filter house.
Finally
5.
Slide the dirt collector (J) out of the fine screen (K), taking care not to damage the fine screen mesh.
