Norgren F72C User Manual
2. Connect piping to proper ports using pipe thread sealant
on male threads only. Do not allow sealant to enter
interior of unit.
3. Push bowl, or bowl with guard, into body and turn fully
clockwise before pressurizing.
4. Flexible tube with 5mm (3/16") minimum I.D. can be
connected to the automatic drain. Drain may fail to
operate if the tube I.D. is less than 5mm (3/16"). Avoid
restrictions in the tube.
5. Install a Norgren general purpose filter with a 5 µm
element upstream of the oil removal filter to obtain
maximum element service life.
SERVICING
1. Open manual drain to expel accumulated liquids. Keep
liquids below element (52).
2. Replace filter element when pressure drop across
element exceeds 0,7 bar (10 psig). The mechanical
service indicator shows approximately full red and the
optional electrical service indicator provides an electrical
output when pressure drop across element reaches of
0,7 bar (10 psig).
DISASSEMBLY
1. Filter can be disassembled without removal from air line.
2. Shut off inlet pressure. Reduce pressure in inlet and
outlet lines to zero.
3. Remove bowl - push into body and turn
counterclockwise.
4. Disassemble in general accordance with the item
numbers on exploded view. Do not remove the drains or
the service indicators (1, 7) unless replacement is
necessary. Remove and replace only if they malfunction.
CLEANING
1. Element (52) cannot be cleaned. Clean plastic bowl (29,
38) and lens (3, 48) with warm water only. Do not
submerge electrical service indicator (7) in water. Clean
indicator (7) with dry, clean cloth. Clean other parts with
warm water and soap.
2. Rinse and dry parts. Blow out internal passages in body
(6) with clean, dry compressed air.
3. Inspect parts. Replace those found to be damaged.
Replace plastic bowl with a metal bowl if plastic bowl
shows signs of cracking or cloudiness.
ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate o-rings, the portion of the manual drain body
(18, 31, 40) that contacts the bowl, and the hole in the
manual drain body that accommodates the stem of drain
valve (19, 32, 41) with o-ring grease.
2. Assemble filter as shown on the exploded view.
3. Arrows on indicator (3, 9) and body (6) must point in
same direction. Push bowl, or bowl with guard, into body
and turn fully clockwise.
4. Torque Table Torque in N-m (Inch-Pounds)
2, 8 (Screw) 2,8 to 3,9 (25 to 35)
22, 35, 44, 25, 36B, 45B (Nut) 2,3 to 2,8 (20 to 25)
46 (Screw) 1,9 to 2,5 (17 to 22)
52 (Element) 0,5 to 2,2 (5 to 20)
CAUTION
Water and oil vapors will pass through these units and
could condense into liquid form downstream as air
temperature drops. Install an air dryer if water and oil
vapors could have a detrimental effect on the application.
WARNING
These products are intended for use in industrial
compressed air systems only. Do not use these products
where pressures and temperatures can exceed those listed
under Technical Data.
Polycarbonate plastic bowls can be damaged and
possibly burst if exposed to such substances as certain
solvents, strong alkalies, compressor oils containing esterbased additives or synthetic oils. Fumes of these
substances in contact with the polycarbonate bowl,
externally or internally, can also result in damage. Clean
with warm water only.
Use metal bowl in applications where a plastic bowl
might be exposed to substances that are incompatible with
polycarbonate.
Before using these products with fluids other than air,
for nonindustrial applications, or for life-support systems
consult Norgren.
TECHNICAL DATA
Fluid: Compressed air
Maximum pressure:
Transparent bowl:
Manual and semi automatic drain: 10 bar (150 psig)
Automatic drain: 8 bar (116 psig)
Metal bowl:
Manual or semi automatic drain: 17 bar (250 psig)
Automatic drain: 8 bar (116 psig)
Operating temperature*:
Transparent bowl: -34° to +50°C (-30° to +125°F)
Metal bowl: -34° to +65°C (-30° to +150°F)
* Air supply must be dry enough to avoid ice formation at
temperatures below +2°C (+35°F).
Particle removal: Down to 0,01 µm
Air quality: Within ISO 8573-1, Class 1 (particulates) and
Class 2 (oil content)
Maximum remaining oil content in outlet air: 0,01 ppm at
+20°C (+70°F) with an inlet concentration of 17 ppm
Maximum flow at 6,3 bar (90 psig) inlet pressure to
maintain stated oil removal performance:
4,5 dm
3
/s (9.5 scfm)
Manual drain connection: 1/8"
Semi automatic drain connection: Push on 8mm (5/16") ID
tube
Semi automatic drain operating conditions (pressure
operated):
Bowl pressure required to close drain: Greater than 0,1
bar (1.5 psig)
Bowl pressure required to open drain: Less than 0,1 bar
(1.5 psig)
Minimum air flow required to close drain: 0,5 dm
3
/s
(1 scfm)
Manual operation: Lift stem to drain bowl
Automatic drain connection: 1/8"
Automatic drain operating conditions (float operated):
Bowl pressure required to close drain: Greater than 0,3
bar (5 psig)
Bowl pressure required to open drain: Less than 0,2 bar
(3 psig)
Minimum air flow required to close drain: 0,1 dm
3
/s
(0.2 scfm)
Manual operation: Depress pin inside drain outlet to
drain bowl
Nominal bowl size:
Short bowl: 56 ml (1.9 fluid ounce)
Long bowl: 65 ml (2.2 fluid ounce)
Materials:
Body: Zinc
Bowl:
Transparent: Polycarbonate
Transparent with guard: Polycarbonate, zinc guard
Metal: Zinc
Metal bowl liquid level indicator lens: Transparent
nylon
Element: Synthetic fibre and polyurethane foam
Elastomers: Neoprene and nitrile
Mechanical service indicator materials:
Body: Transparent nylon
Internal parts: Acetal
Spring: Stainless steel
Elastomers: Nitrile
REPLACEMENT ITEMS
Service kit (Items circled on exploded view)..........4380-500
Liquid level lens kit (46, 48, 49, 50) ......................4380-030
Filter element (52)....................................................5925-09
Manual drain (18,19,20) (31,32,33) (40,41,42).........619-50
Semiauto drain (21,22,23) (34,35,36) (43,44,45)...5379-RK
Auto drain (24,25,26) (36A,36B,36C)
(45A, 45B, 45C) .................................................4000-50R
Mechanical service Indicator (1)..............................5797-50
Electrical service Indicator (7) ...............................4020-51R
INSTALLATION
1. Shut-off air pressure. Install filter in air line -
● vertically (bowl down),
● with air flow in direction of arrow on body,
● upstream of regulators, lubricators, and cycling valves,
● as close as possible to the air supply when used as a
main line filter,
● as close as possible to the device being serviced when
used as a final filter.
F72C
Installation & Maintenance
Instructions
Oil Removal Filter
F72C - ★★★ - ★★★
Thread Form
A....PTF
B....ISO Rc taper
G....ISO G parallel
Bowl
D....Short metal with liquid level indicator
E....Long metal with liquid level indicator
T....Short transparent without guard
L ...Long transparent without guard
W ..Long transparent with guard
Element
0....Coalescing
Drain
A....Automatic
Q....Manual, 1/4 turn
S....Semi automatic
Service Indicator
D....With mechanical service indicator
E....With electrical service indicator*
N....Without indicator
Port
2....1/4"
3....3/8"
* See Norgren publication IM-900-920 for specifications and electrical wire connections of the optional electric service indicator.
IM-160.105
(2/00)
Supersedes 7/98
© Norgren 2000
a subsidiary of IMI plc
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