AFs - Installation and operating manual
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Appropriate use
AFs series filters are designed for high efficient removal of solid particles, water,
oil aerosols, hydrocarbons, odour and vapours from compressed air systems. This
appliance must be used only for the purpose for which it was specifically designed.
All other uses are to be considered incorrect.
Specifically:
Filter is not intended for human breathing without proper additional equipment.
Filter can only be used for “GROUPE 2” fluids (PED 2014/68/EU).
Filter can not be used for explosive, toxic, flammable, corrosive and “GROUPE 1”
fluids (PED 2014/68/EU).
Warning: internal corrosion can seriously reduce the safety of installation: check it during
changing the cartridge.
The manufacturer will under no circumstances be responsible for any damage resulting from
improper, incorrect or unreasonable use.
Use genuine spare parts only. Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of ungenuine
parts is not covered by Warranty or Product Liability.
Installation
Operations should be performed only by qualified personnel. Never operate with installation
under pressure. The user is responsible to ensure that the filter will never operate at
pressure exceeding the nominal values. Eventual over-pressure could be dangerous and
hazardous to the operator and the equipment.
Models AFs 0056 to AFs 0706
The filter assembly and installation procedures are as follows:
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If provided, install the pressure drop indicator or the Differential Pressure Gauge
(optional) on the filter head.
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Connect the filter head to the compressed air piping and check that the airflow
corresponds to the direction of the arrow positioned on the filter head cap.
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Clean accurately the piping and the filter head outlets, remove any shaving, slaver or
scrap from tooling.
