Parker Racor FBO-10, Installation, Operation And Service Instructions

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Installation, Operation and Service Instructions
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the housing protectors from the
inlet and outlet connections.
2. Make certain that connections are free of any
debris.
3. Provide shut-off valves in the inlet and outlet
piping as close to the unit as possible.
This is necessary for isolating the unit from the
system when cartridge replacement is
necessary. (See Illustration on page 4).
4. Connect the housing into the piping system
with a minimum number of turns and fittings,
especially on the inlet side.
5. For installations on fuel dispensing pump,
connect the fuel delivery hose directly to the
outlet connection.
6. Provide room for the housing to clear the
cartridge during change-out.
(
A 2 inch base clearance is required).
7. We recommend installation of a differential
pressure gauge so the differential pressure
across the housing can be monitored. This
allows accurate determination of when the
cartridge should be changed.
Part numbers 72694 or 72783 are differential
pressure gauges specifically designed to be
used on FBO-10 and FBO-14.
8.
For
Absorptive Cartridges
used in aviation fuel
or diesel fuel service, ALWAYS install a
differential pressure gauge or other means of
determining the differential pressure.
See Maximum Flow Rates Chart for applicable
flow rates on page ii, before page 1.
CAUTION:
On systems where pressures
can exceed 75 psi, a pressure
bypass around the pump
must
be installed
to protect the
cartridge and system from a
high pressure shock or sudden
cartridge seal-off due to a slug
of water in the product.
CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly identify the
inlet and outlet connections to
avoid piping the unit backwards.
The unit will not perform properly
if connections are reversed.
OPERATION AND SERVICE
Open Vent & Drain Valves Each Day
It is recommended that the vent and drain
valves be opened once each day to permit the
escape of entrapped air and accumulated water.
Limited Maintenance Required
Since there are no moving parts, maintenance is
limited to an occasional cartridge replacement,
requiring only a 2 inch (51mm) base clearance.
Maintenance Guidelines For:
Inspection of Head Gasket and Cartridge and
Seal Gasket Change-Out
1. The
head gasket should be carefully inspected
for signs of damage or deterioration each time
the housing is opened.
2. Each Parker Element Replacement Kit contains
a
housing seal gasket. It is recommended that
the seal gasket
be replaced at every cartridge
changeout.
3.
Replace the seal gasket if it shows any signs of
wear.
4. We recommend the seal gasket be lubricated
with petroleum jelly or oil prior to installation.
CAUTION:
Use only non-sparking tools
when performing any
maintenance or service
work on this equipment.