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5.2 Air Filter Engine/Compressor
5.2.1 Main Parts
Fig. 5.2 Air filter
1 Snap
clips
2 Dust
trap
3 Filter
element
4
Safety cartridge (Optional)
5 Filter
housing
6 Vacuator
valve
5.2.1.1 Recommendations
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The Chicago Pneumatic air filters are specially designed for the application. The use of non-genuine air filters may
lead to severe damage of engine and/or compressor element.
Never run the compressor without air filter element.
New elements must also be inspected for tears or punctures before installation.
Discard the element (3) when damaged.
In heavy duty applications it is recommended to install a safety cartridge.
A dirty safety cartridge (4) is an indication of a mal-functioning air filter element. Replace the element and the safety cartridge in
this case.
Replace the safety cartridge together with the filter element. The safety cartridge cannot be cleaned.
5.2.2 Cleaning The Dust Trap
To remove dust from the dust trap pinch the vacuator valve (6) several times.
5.2.3 Replacing The Air Filter Element
1. Release the snap clips (1) and remove the dust trap (2). Clean the trap.
2. Remove the element (3) from the housing (5).
If the element is to be serviced for immediate re-use, reinstall the dust trap to protect the air intake system while cleaning the
element.
3. Reassemble in reverse order of dismantling.
4. Inspect and tighten all air intake connections.
5. Reset the vacuum indicator by pushing the reset button (8-Fig. 5.3).