Bomag BMP 8500, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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As required
BOMAG 91 BMP 8500
The radial sealing area is located at the inside of
the open filter edge. This critical sealing area must
be under slight tension after the filter has been in-
stalled. In order to achieve a tight seal apply pres-
sure to the outer edge of the filter and not to the
moveable centre.
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Reinstall the filter hood with the dust discharge
valve.
!
Caution
The dust discharge valve must point vertically
downwards.
Dry cleaning of the filter cartridge
!
Danger
Eye injury!
Wear protective clothing (goggles, gloves).
Fig. 139
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Note
For cleaning purposes fit a tube to the compressed
air gun (Fig. 139), the end of which should be bent
for approx. 90°.
The length should reach down to the bottom of the
cartridge.
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Blow the cartridge out with compressed air
(max. 5 bar) from inside to outside by moving
the tube up and down inside the cartridge, until
it if free of dust.
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Examine the filter cartridge with a torch for
cracks and holes in the paper bellows.
!
Caution
Do not continue to use a damaged filter ele-
ment. If in doubt use a new filter element.