19-00132_MTS8-24_Standard_Installation_Manual_082819_Rev4.docx
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Filter Element Service Requirements
WARNING:
UNIT IS HOT
USE CAUTION
Lid Flat
Seal
Grommet
Filter Wire
Handle
located on
top of filter
element
Lid
Filter
Element
Lid Removal, Filter Element
Replacement and Lid Reinstall
1.
Using 24” –long flex handle with
½” drive, turn lid
counterclockwise and remove.
2. Reuse (new filter packing plastic
bag) disposable bag, remove
spent filter gently by pulling up
on wire handle/s and drop into
the plastic bag for disposal.
3. Install new filter by pushing it
gently down into the filter
housing; make sure the rubber
grommet fits securely over the
nipple.
4. Thoroughly clean lid and gasket
surface.
5. Lightly lubricate gasket with
clean oil.
6. Hand-install and spin lid on
clockwise until contact with
gasket (hand tight).
7.
Tighten Model MTS-12 & MTS-
24 lid to (55 to 65 (ft-lb) torque)
or approximately additional half
turn (after hand-tight) using the
24”-long flex handle.
8.
Tighten Model MTS-8 & MTS-
8x12 lid to (30 - 40 (ft-lb)
torques)
or
approximately
additional quarter turn (after
hand-tight)
using the 24”-long
flex handle.
