Chip Blaster manual - Salvex

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14.0. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (Cont.):
14.15. DUAL MANUAL FILTER: (CHIPBLASTER OPERATING)
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USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CHANGING THE FILTER
BAG WHILE THE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION.
MAKE SURE TO LOCK OUT THE BALL VALVE TO PREVENT
COOLANT FROM COMING THROUGH THE FILTER THAT IS BEING
SERVICED. IF THE BALL VALVE IS POSITIONED TO DIRECT FLOW
WHILE THE LID IS OFF POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY COULD
RESULT.
14.15.1. Check the handle of the filter ball valve. If the handle is in the horizontal
position (running "B" filter) than it is safe to change filter "A".
14.15.2. If the filter ball valve is in the vertical position (running "A" filter)
then it is safe to change filter "B".
14.15.3. Make sure the air bleed petcocks are opened before changing the filter
bag.
14.15.4. Remove lid and inspect for damage. Be careful not to damage filter
hold down plate, seal or springs. Set lid aside.
14.15.5. Remove optional hydrocyclonic filter (if used) from center of bag.
14.15.6. Pull the filter bag out of the housing.
14.15.7. Install the new filter bag in the housing.
14.15.8. Replace the optional hydrocyclonic filter (if used).
14.15.9. Inspect the O-ring for cracks or tears, replace if damaged.
14.15.10. Inspect filter hold down seal for cracks or tears, replace if damaged.
14.15.11. Replace the filter lid. Make sure the O-ring is in the proper groove before
replacing the lid. Replace the filter lid by setting straight down so that the filter
hold down plate will contact filter bag.
14.15.12. Torque filter lid cap screws to 30 FT LB (41Nm) in a star pattern.
14.15.13. Refer to SECTION 11 START UP FOR FILTER PURGE.
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