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Duplex Fuel Filter / Separator 

 

 

DUAL FBO 

 

Operation and Maintenance Instructions 

 

73309 031912 

 
 

©

 Parker Hannifin 

Racor Division 

2. TO THE USER 

 

 

Before attempting to install, use or maintain the filter you should 

acquaint yourself with the contents of this manual paying special 

attention to Chapter 3, “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. 

 

 

This manual shall always be kept readily available. 

 

DFBO filter may only be used and serviced by a properly trained person 

who knows how the device works. 

 

When ordering spare parts or making arrangements for maintenance, 

always quote the name of the device and its serial number as indicated 

on the type plate. 

 

Any parts replaced for maintenance or prepare purposes shall be 

original Parker Hannifin spare parts. 

 

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the device or its 

operation and maintenance instructions without prior notice. 

 

This operation and maintenance manual may not be copied, displayed 

in public, or given to a third party. 

 

Important Notice:  

Only the DFBO-14-MA (Marine) and DFBO-10-CAT (Caterpillar) versions 

are certified for Marine use. The DFBO-14-IN (Industrial) version is not 

certified for Marine use.  

Summary of Contents for DFBO-10-IN

Page 1: ...Parker Hannifin Filtration Group Racor Division DUAL FBO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SPARE PARTS DFBO 10 IN DFBO 14 IN DFBO 14 MA ...

Page 2: ...ONS 7 5 MAIN COMPONENTS 8 6 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION 9 7 INSTALLING AND COMMISSIONING 10 7 1 Transporting and storing 10 7 2 Precautions 10 7 3 Installation drawings 11 8 USE OF SYSTEM 13 8 1 Precautions 13 8 2 General use of the filter 13 8 3 Changing the filtering idling chamber 14 8 4 Malfunctions 17 9 MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM 18 9 1 Replacing the filter elements 19 9 2 Replacing the filter sp...

Page 3: ...ce and safe use of the DFBO filter The manual provides instruction for operation and maintenance personnel Through correct use and maintenance the system can be kept in trouble free effective and economic working condition over its entire life span These operating and maintenance instructions shall be complemented with relevant instructions set forth in local acts and statutes and in requirements ...

Page 4: ... works When ordering spare parts or making arrangements for maintenance always quote the name of the device and its serial number as indicated on the type plate Any parts replaced for maintenance or prepare purposes shall be original Parker Hannifin spare parts The manufacturer reserves the right to change the device or its operation and maintenance instructions without prior notice This operation...

Page 5: ...uction symbols are used in this manual PERSON SAFETY RISK Neglect of safety precaution may cause serious injury or death EQUIPMENT OR ENVIRONMENT RISK Incorrect use or maintenance of the device may cause danger to environment or the device itself READ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Prior to operating the device you shall read and fully understand the operation and maintenance instructions ...

Page 6: ...ys use personal safety equipment required in the work or by law such as safety goggles earmuffs hard hat protective gloves safety boots and other necessary safety equipments Always have a first aid kit at hand Check its contents regularly and complement as necessary Before taking the system into use or starting make sure that it will not cause any danger to persons or the environment Safety system...

Page 7: ...eading Call for help Always aim to protect the environment Observe the local environment laws when disposing of filters hoses fuel oils or other waste material All detected leaks shall be remedied without delay 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating pressure Max 7 bar 102 psi By pass valve s opening pressure No by pass Operating temperature min max 0 60 C 32 140 F Material EN GJS 400 15 S355J0 CR03 ...

Page 8: ...s 73309 031912 Parker Hannifin Racor Division 5 MAIN COMPONENTS 1 Filter housing 2 Filter bowl 3 Clamp 4 Filter element 5 Valve spool 6 Spool locator 7 Spool handle 8 Venting valve 9 Air exhaust port 10 Filling connection 11 Water oil draining valve NOTE WATER SENSORS ARE OPTIONAL ...

Page 9: ...pressure The valve directs the flow to one of the reservoirs according to the user set position First the oil is pushed from outside to in through a filter element which collect the dirt particles After that the oil is pushed through a water separation element which separates water from the oil The oil red arrows exits the filter through the outlet connection The water blue arrows trickles from th...

Page 10: ... must be kept safe from mechanical effects hits excessive static loads and their transport must be performed without deforming or damaging the device packaging When transported the device packaging must be secured in a fixed position and should not be transported together with sharp objects 7 2 Precautions When installing the system pay special attention to the following Installation base shall be...

Page 11: ...Duplex Fuel Filter Separator 11 23 DUAL FBO 73309 031912 Operation and Maintenance Instructions Parker Hannifin Racor Division 7 3 Installation drawings 515 224 Ø225 28 196 IN OUT 684 688 549 ...

Page 12: ...12 23 Duplex Fuel Filter Separator DUAL FBO Operation and Maintenance Instructions 73309 031912 Parker Hannifin Racor Division 100 138 205 Ø 1 6 5 441 7 175 68 1 ...

Page 13: ...o not exceed specified pressure limits Check the differential pressure over the filter at regular intervals In normal operation one chamber is filtrating and the other chamber is on idle It is also possible to use both chambers for filtrating In this case the spool should be in the middle position the arrow head of the handle pointing downwards IMPORTANT NOTICE Pressure measuring connections in th...

Page 14: ...s 73309 031912 Parker Hannifin Racor Division 8 3 Changing the filtering idling chamber 1 Chamber B is filtrating according the text in front of the handle Pull the spool locator knob to release the spool for turning Start turning the spool slowly using the handle A B Spool locator ...

Page 15: ... 23 DUAL FBO 73309 031912 Operation and Maintenance Instructions Parker Hannifin Racor Division 2 After rotation 90 the spool may stop in the middle position Release the spool again by pulling the knob and keep turning the spool A B ...

Page 16: ...ration and Maintenance Instructions 73309 031912 Parker Hannifin Racor Division 3 When the spool has been fully turned 180 make sure that the spool locator locks the valve spool Chamber A is filtrating according the marking in front of the spool A B ...

Page 17: ...ision 8 4 Malfunctions Leaks Tighten joints at and around leaking point Replace the seals Make sure the system pressure is within specified limits Excessive pressure drop Make sure the filters have been replaced with a correct procedure and on schedule Replace the filter elements See maintenance instructions on chapter 9 ...

Page 18: ...rer Never exceed any of the pressure values given by the manufacturer All parts replaced in conjunction with maintenance or repairs shall be original spare parts Remember the following notes and warnings concerning pressurized fluids Components and hoses contain high pressure oil High pressure oil sprays can penetrate the skin and cause severe internal damage In case of accident contact a physicia...

Page 19: ...e screws and turn the clamp 5 Take the filter bowl and the filter element of 6 Assemble the filter in reverse order Make sure that the filter element is right way round and the o ring seal is in its place Put the element in to the bowls and lift the bowl bowl clamp up Tighten the screws evenly max half round of each bolt at a time Tightening torque 40Nm 7 Venting On suction side installation conne...

Page 20: ...that no one may start the system during the service 1 Open the venting valves carefully to make sure that the system is pressureless 2 Filter can be drained from the bottom to minimize oil leakage from the housing when the spool has been removed 3 Remove the spool locator from handle It is not necessary to detach the handle 4 Remove the spool holder s 5 Remove the spool with sealing 6 Change the s...

Page 21: ... Maintenance Instructions Parker Hannifin Racor Division 11 MANUFACTURER S CONTACT INFORMATION Parker Hannifin Filtration Group Racor Division Mail address 805 West Street Holly Springs MS 38635 United States of America Telephone 800 344 3286 USA Web www parker com racor ...

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