KAESER M27, Operator'S Manual

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Fig. 42 Cleaning the filter element
1
Compressed air gun with blast pipe bent to 90° at the end
2
Filter element
1. Press both spring flaps together, lift the cap and remove the filter element.
2. Carefully clean the inside of the housing, the cover and sealing faces with a damp cloth.
3. Cleaning the filter element:
■ Use dry compressed air (≤ 72 psig!) at an angle to blow dust from the filter element from
inside to outside until no further dust develops.
■ The blast pipe must be long enough to reach the bottom of the element.
■ The tip of the blast pipe should not be allowed to touch the element.
■ Clean sealing faces.
4. Inspect the element carefully for any damage.
Replace any damaged filter element.
5. To empty the dust evacuator valve
2
:
■ Pinch the valve part
4
above the drain slit
3
(drain slit opens).
■ Remove any dust clumps.
■ Clean the slit.
6. Insert the cleaned or new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure it is properly in place
and sealed by its gasket.
7. With the dust evacuator valve pointing to the bottom, place the filter cover in front of the filter
casing.
8. Place the filter cap on the housing and press home.
9. Press on the cap until the spring retaining flaps snap home.
Resetting the maintenance indicator:
➤ Press the reset knob on the maintenance indicator a number of times.
The yellow piston within the indicator is reset and the maintenance indicator is ready for use
again.
➤ Close the cover.
Dispose of old parts and contaminated materials according to environmental regulations.
10 Maintenance
10.3 Engine maintenance
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