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FIL SERIES COMPRESSED AIR FILTERS

MODELS:  FIL12 through FIL30

CONTENTS

MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATION ..........................  2
1.0  INSTALLATION ....................................................  3
2.0  OPERATION .......................................................  5
3.0  MAINTENANCE ..................................................  6
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS .....................................  7
WARRANTY ..............................................................  8 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

General Safety Information

1.  Pressurized devices

•  Do not exceed maximum operating pressure indi

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cated on serial number tag.

•  Make certain filter is fully depressurized before 

servicing.

2.  Breathing Air 

 

•  Air treated by this equipment may not be suit

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able for breathing without further purification.  

Refer to OSHA standard 1910.134 for breathing air 

requirements.

3.  Flammable devices

While the materials of construction are compatible 

with many flammable gases, the following application 

limitations must be considered:
•  Housing materials are slightly porous. The prod

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uct  must be used in a well ventilated area in the 

absence of sparks or ignition sources.  Do not use 

in Class 1, Division 1, Group D environments.

•  The type of area - forced exhaust system used 

(i.e., high or low level) would be dependent on the 

gas involved.

•  Each application (other than for air or inert gas) 

must be reviewed to minimize fire or explosion 

hazard.  

3150962 

Rev. B  04/15

18-5-605

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Summary of Contents for FIL Series

Page 1: ...ard 1910 134 for breathing air requirements 3 Flammable devices While the materials of construction are compatible with many flammable gases the following application limitations must be considered Ho...

Page 2: ...indicated in space 4 D Internal Automatic Drain Mechanism P Differential Pressure Slide Indicator G Differential Pressure Gauge Indicator L Liquid Level Indicator S Corrosion Proof Stainless Steel El...

Page 3: ...il removal at point of use 0 01 99 99 of oil 1 000 aerosols 0 008 aerosols F Prefilter ahead of desiccant and membrane dryers use after Grade C to reduce liquid and solids load prolong element life an...

Page 4: ...black plastic top caps apply generous amount of lubricant to o ring install o ring in groove and install bolts and nuts NOTE Make certain flow direction through filters is correct observe pin hole us...

Page 5: ...his might indicate a Possible leak across element o ring seal b Leak through the element due to physical damage Grades A B C E F 1 Check to see that filter is installed level to insure proper drainage...

Page 6: ...t rated capacity Element life is exhausted when odor can be detected downstream of the filter B Procedure for Element Replacement THIS FILTER IS A PRESSURE CONTAINING DEVICE DEPRESSURIZE BEFORE SERVIC...

Page 7: ...2 132 6 3 2 9 6 9 3 1 10 2 4 63 11 3 5 13 28 12 70 33 14 97 38 17 24 Maximum Working Pressure Housing 300 psig 21 1 kgf cm 2 Models with Internal Drain or Liquid level indicator 250 psig 17 6 kgf cm...

Page 8: ...yer of the manufacturer s product The maximum damages liability of the manufacturer is the original purchase price of the product or part THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W...

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