MAS-M Animal Scale
Particulate Filter Installation Instructions
PN 161442
The particulate filter removes water and debris from the compressed air system on the MAS-M animal scale.
Tools Needed
• 9/16" wrench
• 12" adjustable wrench
Kit Contents Include:
• Particulate filter
• Thread seal tape
• Super glue adhesive
The following instructions describe in step-by-step detail how to install the particulate filter:
1. Open the relief valve on the outside of the
ba
ttery box.
• Black tubing
• Brass fitting male, elbow 1/4 NPT
• Brass fitting elbow 90° extruded street 1/4 NPT
6. Disconnect the positive lead (red) using the
same 9/16" wrench.
7. Unhook the blue strap that holds the battery in place.
8. Cover the positive side of the battery with the
red rubber cap to protect the operator from
accidental sparking while removing the
battery.
9. Pull battery out of battery box and set
aside.
2. Open the two latches on
battery box.
3. Remove front cover and set aside.
Battery Removal
4. Remove battery connection covers.
5. Disconnect the negative lead (black) using a
9/16" wrench.
the outside of the
Dismantle Existing Air Line
10. Remove air line by pushing up on the fitting
and pulling down on the air line
simultaneously.
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While removing battery, be careful not
to allow loose leads to touch as it may
cause
accidental sparking.
11. Remove the valve fitting by using a 9/16" wrench.
12. Loosen but do not remove the top
valve fitting
by using an adjustable wrench .
14. Unscrew the filter (three pieces)
Attach Filter Assembly
15. Screw the L shaped male fitting onto the air
line fitting.
Prepare Filter and Fittings
13. Prepare fittings with thread seal tape on all
threads using approximately 2 - 2.5 wraps on
each threaded fitting.
16. Attach the top cover of the filter with the arrow
facing out towards the front of the battery box
(shown above).
17. Screw the extruded street brass fitting onto the
front portion of the
filter top (arrow side).
18. Screw white filter into bottom of the filter cover.
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Particulate Filter Installation Instructions