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Maintenance
Oil Filter
When a test is complete, it should take several minutes to drain the test cell
of oil. If it takes more than five minutes to completely drain the cell, the high-
pressure filter may be clogged and need to be cleaned and replaced. It is
recommended to clean this filter once a month during normal operation.
1.
Locate the high-pressure filter inside the cabinet on the right-hand
side.
2.
Unscrew and remove the cylindrical filter housing.
3.
Remove the filter element from inside the housing.
4.
Clean the filter element with compressed air. This will blow out any dirt
and debris.
5.
Carefully place the filter element back inside the housing.
6.
Screw the filter housing back into place.
If the high-pressure filter is dirty, it could mean that the oil in the reservoir is
also dirty.
1. Make sure all pressure is released from the system and that the cell is
open.
2. Make sure the “FILL/DRAIN CELL” valve is set to OFF.
3. Remove the reservoir cap.
4. On the bottom of the reservoir is a drain valve. Place a container
underneath the drain and open the valve.
5. When the reservoir is empty, close the drain valve.
6. Pour approximately 4 liters of mineral oil into the reservoir.
7. Replace the reservoir cap. Make sure the seal is tight.
