Thermal Intelligence BASECAMP, Operator'S Manual

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BASECAMP OPERATOR MANUAL
8.4.6 Oil Filter:
1. Remove:
a.
Clean the area around the oil filter head.
b. Use an oil filter wrench to remove the filter.
c. Clean the gasket surface of the filter head.
i. The O-ring can stick on the filter head. Be sure it is removed before
installing the new filter.
2. Install:
a.
Use clean oil to coat the gasket surface of the filter.
b. Apply a light film of lubricating oil to the gasket sealing surface before
installing the filter.
i. Be careful that no debris is poured into the filter. If using an oil supply
with a metallic or plastic seal under the cap, be careful to peel the
seal back. Punching the seal with a knife or sharp object can create
debris in the oil container.
c. Mechanical overtightening of the filter can distort the threads or damage the
filter sealing element seal. Install the filter on the oil filter head. Tighten the
filter until the gasket contacts the filter head surface. Tighten ¾ turn after
the gasket contacts the filter head.
8.4.7 Adding Coolant & Coolant Check:
1. If coolant level is below the filler neck, coolant must be added.
a.
Verify engine is stopped and cooled.
b. Remove radiator cap.
c. Fill radiator slowly with coolant until it comes up to the
filler neck.
d. Coolant can be added from above inside the enclosure
or from the roof access panel.
e. Operate engine approximately five minutes to bleed the air in the coolant
circuit.
f. Coolant level will drop.
g. Stop the engine and once cooled, there should be approximately 1” of
coolant in the reserve tank.