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g0648 Welding Fume Extractor
8.
unplug the vibration motor, lift the vibrating
filter upward and pull the bottom outward
(
Figure 36
). place the unit on the floor.
Figure 36.
dual pleated filter removal.
Vibration
Motor
9.
open the dust drawer and clean it out (
Figure
37
).
Figure 37.
dust drawer.
10.
using warm soapy water, wash out the filter
cabinet and dust drawer, and allow them to
air-dry.
11.
inspect for any seal or gasket damage and
replace as required.
12.
Make sure you are wearing your respirator
and safety goggles.
13.
Support the filter element and vacuum the
input side of the filter with a soft brush-type
tip while tapping the outside of the filter with
your other hand.
14.
When you have removed most of the caked
contaminants, support the filter housing so it
will not fall over during the next step.
15.
hold a shop air gun or spray nozzle no closer
than two to three feet from the filter element,
and in a slow and sweeping motion, blow
the remaining contaminants back out the
direction they came (
Figure
38
). Be careful,
however, if you get too close, the air pressure
may blow a hole in the filter.
16.
place the vibrating filter into the cabinet.
17.
reinstall the spring retaining bolt so
approximately 1" protrudes into the filter
cabinet.
Figure 38.
Vibrating filter element.
direction of
air Blowgun
pressure
