ChemloCk PFA And PP Filter housings instAllAtion And use mAnuAl
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ChemloCk PFA And PP Filter housings mAnuAl
entegris, inC.
Introduction
Entegris’ Chemlock
®
PFA and PP housings offer a
space-saving solution like no other cartridge filter
housing available today. These revolutionary hous-
ings lock the cartridge into the bowl, allowing the
bowl and cartridge to be removed as a single unit.
Safety
Special considerations and precautions are
included in the manual, as described below.
Contact Entegris with any questions regarding
the safe and proper use of your equipment.
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury as well as irreparable
damage to the equipment.
CAutIoN: Indicates a potential hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
minor to moderate injury as well as minor to
moderate damage to the equipment.
WARNING: only technically qualified personnel
should install the housing.
WARNING:
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
DouBLE-CoNtAINMENt is required
when used with toxic and hazardous
chemicals. All filter housings, filters
and other pressurized vessels must be double-
contained to prevent serious personal injury.
SAFEtY CLotHING, eye protection and safety
apparatus appropriate for the liquids in use
must be worn during component changeout
and startup. Perform all operations with stan-
dard liquid handling procedures in accordance
with all local codes for safety and ventilation.
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Specifications
PFA Housing
Materials:
Head, molded-on fittings, bowl, plugs
PFA 440 HP or equivalent
O-ring
E-FKM
Locking ring (nonwetted part)
PVDF or GFPP (glass-filled polypropylene)
Mounting hardware – nuts and bolts
(nonwetted parts)
PVDF
Fluid connections:
See data sheet
Cartridge connections:
Code 0 (dual 2-222 o-rings)
Operating conditions:
Maximum inlet pressure
0.3 MPa (3.0 bar, 43 psi) @ 100°C (212°F)
0.75 MPa (7.5 bar, 110 psi) @ 25°C (77°F)
Maximum operating temperature
100°C (212°F)
PP Housing
Materials:
Head and bowl
Polypropylene (PP)
O-ring
2-345 EPR
Locking ring
PVDF (nonwetted part)
Fluid connections:
FNPT, Flaretek®, union, Rc, or see data sheet
Cartridge connections:
Code 0, 2-222 o-ring and Chemlock cartridges with key
Operating conditions:
Maximum inlet pressure
0.14 MPa (1.4 bar, 20 psi) @ 90°C
0.69 MPa (6.9 bar, 100 psi) @ 25°C
Maximum operating temperature
90°C (194°F)
