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Introduction
The Vetus cooling water strainers model
330 are equipped with a transparant lid,
inspection therefore, can be carried out
without opening of the strainer.
Due to the large active surface the strainer
seldom needs to be cleaned.
In a standard installation situation (see
‘Installation examples’, drwg 1) the capacity
is as per technical data, the capacity
depends of the diameter of the hose con-
nection.
Parallel connection
By connection of 2 water strainers in paral-
lel (see ‘Installation examples, drwg 2) a
larger capacity can be obtained, see
‘Technical data’.
By connection of 2 water strainers in paral-
lel with the use of 2 extra valves (see
‘Installation examples, drwg 3) it is possible,
while the engine is running, to clean each
filter separately.
Installation
Install the water strainer always above the
waterline. Mount the strainer against a verti-
cal bulkhead.
Install always a sea-cock on the water inlet
scoop!
Use for both connections, water scoop to
strainer and strainer to engine, always flexi-
ble hose.
Use only water and/or soap to ease fitting
the hoses to the hose pillars and never
products containing grease or oil.
Fit each hose connection with 2 stainless
steel hose clamps.
Use and maintenance
Inspect the strainer element regularly for
contaminents.
N.B. The lid doesn’t need to be removed for
inspection.
Clean the strainer element if dirt has accu-
mulated. Close the seacock before
unscrewing the lid of the water strainer, see
drwg 4. Remove the strainer element out of
the housing and flush the strainer with clean
water. Re-install the strainer element,
grease the O-ring and the thread with e.g.
silicone oil or teflon based spray, see drwg
6, and reinstall the lid.
N.B. Secure or loosen the lid always manu-
ally. Never use tools for this purpose, see
drwg 4 and 5.
Check the seal between lid and housing
after cleaning and re-assembling the strain-
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Cooling water strainer model 330