Vanair F200-85-3/4, F200-25-3/8, F200-25-1/2, F200-55-1/2, F200-100-1 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

November 2016

P/N 432-10016-E

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

F200 SERIES

COMPRESSED AIR FILTERS

PRODUCT PURPOSE & FUNCTION:

Van Air's F200 series lters are designed to remove contaminants from compressed air systems. Available in 1/4" to 3"

connection sizes and ow capacities from 15 to 1600 SCFM (at 100 psig) in 16 housings and 9 ltration grades, the F200 series can
remove oil aerosols, oil vapors, water and particulates. Housings are made of cast aluminum. They are E-coated and epoxy powder
coated for corrosion resistance. All units include push-on elements with durable polyester drain layer (except RD grade).
Accessories include differential pressure indicators, wall mounting kits, connector kits, and automatic drain valves.

FILTER DETAILS

BLANKING

PLATE

FILTER

HEAD

FILTER

BOWL

ADM-2-2

(OPTIONAL)

OPERATING CONDITIONS

MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE

All Models

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Minimum

Maximum

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INLET
TEMPERATURE

AA, A, RAA, RA, RB, and RC Series
B Series
C Series
RD Series

PD-6 POP-UP
INDICATOR
(STANDARD)

THRU-BOLT
HOLES

INLET/
OUTLET

ELEMENT

ELEMENT
SUPPORT

250 PSIG

35°F

225°F

225°F
175°F
125°F

80°F

FLOW DIRECTION THROUGH ELEMENT

(COALESCING)

IN/OUT

INLET

APPLICATION ELEMENT

OIL
REMOVAL
(LIQUIDS)

PARTICULATE
REMOVAL
(SOLIDS)

OIL VAPOR
REMOVAL

GRADE

AA

A

B

C

RAA

RA

RB

RC

RD

WARNINGS

OUTLET

INLET

FILTRATION GRADES

PURPOSE NOMINAL

Extra Coarse
Coalescing

Coarse
Coalescing

General Purpose
Coalescing

High Efciency
Coalescing

Extra Coarse
Particulate

Coarse
Particulate

General Purpose
Particulate

High Efciency
Particulate

Vapor Adsorbing

PARTICULE

REMOVAL

25.00 μ IN/OUT WHITE

1.00 μ IN/OUT RED

25.00 μ OUT/IN WHITE

(PARTICULATE)

OUT/IN

OUTLET

ELEMENT

FLOW

DIRECTION

5.00 μ IN/OUT GREEN

0.01 μ IN/OUT BLUE

5.00 μ OUT/IN GREEN

1.00 μ OUT/IN RED

0.01 μ OUT/IN BLUE

0.01 μ OUT/IN WHITE

COLOR

CODE

DO NOT REPLACE ANY ITEM ON FILTER WHILE IT IS PRESSURIZED.

•

DO NOT OPERATE A LEAKING FILTER. TAKE FILTER OUT OF SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

•

DO NOT OPERATE ABOVE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE (MWP) AT MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE (°F).

•

PAGE 1

DIMENSIONS FOR:
F200-15-1/4
F200-25-3/8
F200-25-1/2

A

FILTER HOUSING DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

DIMENSIONS FOR:
F200-55-1/2
F200-85-3/4
F200-100-1

F200-150-1
F200-265-1-1/4
F200-350-1-1/2

A

F200-400-2
F200-500-2

DIMENSIONS FOR:
F200-600-3 F200-1250-3
F200-800-3 F200-1600-3
F200-1000-3

A

B

C

D

HOUSING

WEIGHT****

(LBS)

ELEMENT
REMOVAL
CLEARANCE

ELEMENT

WEIGHT****

(LBS)

FILTER MODEL

B

FLOW**

(SCFM)

C

D

ELEMENT
REMOVAL
CLEARANCE

IN/OUT
CONN.

(NPT)

A

(INCHES)

B

B

(INCHES)

C

D

ELEMENT
REMOVAL
CLEARANCE

(INCHES)

C***

D

(INCHES)

F200-15-1/4-(*) 15 1/4" 2-13/16 1-5/8 9-1/4 3 1.3 0.1

F200-25-3/8-(*) 25 3/8" 2-13/16 1-5/8 9-1/4 3 1.3 0.1

F200-25-1/2-(*) 25 1/2" 2-13/16 1-5/8 9-1/4 3 1.3 0.1

F200-55-1/2-(*) 55 1/2" 3-7/16 1-5/16 11-3/4 4 3.2 0.3

F200-85-3/4-(*) 85 3/4" 4-15/16 1-5/8 14-9/16 4 5.7 0.5

F200-100-1-(*) 100 1" 4-15/16 1-5/8 14-9/16 4 5.7 0.6

F200-150-1-(*) 150 1" 4-15/16 1-5/8 20-7/16 6 6.7 0.9

F200-265-1-1/4-(*) 265 1-1/4" 4-15/16 1-5/8 20-7/16 6 6.7 1

F200-350-1-1/2-(*) 350 1-1/2" 5-5/16 2-1/16 21-3/8 6 8.7 1.1

F200-400-2-(*) 400 2" 5-5/16 2-1/16 21-3/8 6 8.7 1.1

F200-500-2-(*) 500 2" 5-5/16 2-1/16 29-3/8 6 9.9 2.3

F200-600-3-(*) 600 3" 7-7/8 2-3/4 24-1/2 8 19.8 2.7

F200-800-3-(*) 800 3" 7-7/8 2-3/4 30-1/16 8 21.9 3.6

F200-1000-3-(*) 1000 3" 7-7/8 2-3/4 34-3/4 12 28.1 4.3

F200-1250-3-(*) 1250 3" 7-7/8 2-3/4 34-3/4 12 28.1 4.3

F200-1600-3-(*) 1600 3" 9 2-5/8 42 13-3/4 33.7 4.6

*Insert appropriate ltration grades here; for example F200-15-1/4-B.
***Dimensions include lter housing, PD-6 and manual drain.

FLOW CAPACITIES AT VARIOUS OPERATING PRESSURES (SCFM)

FILTER MODEL 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 75 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 150 PSIG 175 PSIG 200 PSIG 225 PSIG 250 PSIG

F200-15-1/4 5 8 12 15 18 22 25 28 31 35

F200-25-3/8 9 14 20 25 30 36 41 47 52 58

F200-25-1/2 9 14 20 25 30 36 41 47 52 58

F200-55-1/2 19 31 43 55 67 79 91 103 115 127

F200-85-3/4 29 48 66 85 104 122 141 159 178 196

F200-100-1 35 56 78 100 122 144 165 187 209 231

F200-150-1 52 85 117 150 183 215 248 281 313 346

F200-265-1-1/4 92 149 207 265 323 381 438 496 554 612

F200-350-1-1/2 121 197 274 350 426 503 579 655 731 808

F200-400-2 138 226 313 400 487 574 662 749 836 923

F200-500-2 173 282 391 500 609 718 827 936 1045 1154

F200-600-3 208 338 469 600 731 862 992 1123 1254 1385

F200-800-3 277 451 626 800 974 1149 1323 1497 1672 1846

F200-1000-3 346 564 782 1000 1218 1436 1654 1872 2090 2308

F200-1250-3 433 705 978 1250 1522 1795 2067 2340 2612 2885

F200-1600-3 554 903 1251 1600 1949 2297 2646 2995 3344 3692

PAGE 2

**Flow is based on SCFM @ 100 PSIG @ 100°F.
****For total lter weight, add element weight to housing weight.

INSTALLATION

Before installing lter, check operating temperature and pres-

1.
sure conditions to verify that they are within the specied
ranges. (See Operating Conditions on page 1). Also verify
that system ow rate corresponds to the rated capacity of
the lter. Operating at ows above rated capacity will result
in increased pressure drop.

Locate Filter at the point of lowest operating temperature to

2.
ensure that water and oil vapor do not condense downstream
of the lter. Filter should be installed close to the point of
use to minimize the risk of pipe scale, dirt, etc. recontaminat­ing the compressed air. This is particularly important when
installing a new lter on an existing system that has not had
proper ltration.

Install lter vertically. Provide required minimum clearance

3.
below lter to allow for replacement of element.

(See Element Removal Clearance on page 2).

Protect lter from reverse ow conditions. Do not install lter

4.
downstream of quick opening valves.

Remove lter head from the bowl by turning bowl counter-

5.
clockwise. Pull element from locator. Set bowl and element
aside for use later.

Install inlet and outlet shutoff valves to facilitate replacement

6.
of element. Bypass piping is recommended (See Figure 1A

and 1B). MAKE SURE VALVES ARE CLOSED BEFORE
PROCEEDING.

IMPORTANT

INSTALL FILTER HEAD INTO THE PIPING WITH AR­ROWS POINTING IN THE PROPER DIRECTION TO
ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. (SEE FLOW DIREC­TION DIAGRAM BELOW).

Install element by pushing onto element locator on lter head.

8.

Check to make sure that the o-ring in the head is in the proper

9.
position. Thread lter bowl into lter head and tighten either
by hand (models F200-15 through 55) or with strap wrench
(models F200-85 through 1600). Do not over tighten. Overtight­ening could damage lter bowl or make it difcult to remove.

Make sure drain valve on bottom of lter is closed. On lters

10.
equipped with ADM2-2 auto drain, provide a drain line to
remove accumulated water and oil.

Pressurize system and slowly open inlet and outlet shutoff

11.
valves.

Check piping for leaks. Depressurize system and repair leaks

12.
as needed.

Re-pressurize system and slowly open inlet and outlet shutoff

13.
valves. Close bypass valve if provided.

Filter is now in service.

14.

Connect lter head into piping. Avoid reducers or bushings to

7.
match inlet size. The resulting restriction will increase pressure
drop. Make sure head is installed with ow arrows pointing
in proper direction. Use pipe thread compound as required.

FIGURE 1A BYPASS

BYPASS

VALV E

INLET

SHUTOFF

VALV E

FILTER

OUTLET
SHUTOFF
VALV E

FIGURE 1C FILTERS MANIFOLDED WITH CONNECTOR KIT

FIGURE 1B FILTERED BYPASS

INLET

BYPASS

VALV E

INLET

SHUTOFF

VALV E

FILTER

OUTLET
BYPASS
VALV E

BYPASS
FILTER

OUTLET
SHUTOFF
VALV E

PARTICULATE

PAGE 3

FILTER

(LOWER EF-

FICIENCY)

COALESC­ING FILTER
(HIGHER EF­FICIENCY)

FIGURE 2A F200-15-1/4 THRU 25-1/2 REPLACEMENT PARTS

1A

3A

8A

12

FIGURE 2B F200-55-1/2 THRU 500-2 REPLACEMENT PARTS

1B

3B

2 PLACES

4B

4C

F200-85-3/4 THRU 500-2

F200-55-1/2

F200-85-3/4 THRU

265-1-1/4

F200-350-1-1/2

THRU 500-2

F200-55-1/2

6B

6C

6D

7

FIGURE 2C F200-600-3 THRU 1600-3 REPLACEMENT PARTS

1B

2 PLACES

THRU 1250-3

3B

F200-600-3

F200-1600-3

F200-600-3

THRU 1250-3

F200-1600-3

F200-600-3

F200-800-3

F200-1000-3

& 1250-3

F200-1600-3

5K

5L

4D

4E

8F

8G

8H

8I

12

13

PAGE 4

2C

2D

9

4A

5A

5B

5C

F200-55-1/2

2A

F200-85-3/4

2B

THRU 500-2

F200-55-1/2

5D

F200-85-3/4

5E

F200-100-1 & 150-1

5F

F200-265-1-1/4

5G

F200-350-1-1/2

5H

F200-400-2 & 500-2

5J

F200-55-1/2

8B

F200-85-3/4 & 100-1

8C

F200-150-1 THRU 400-2

8D

F200-500-2

8E

12

F200-600-3 THRU 1250-3

F200-1600-3

6E

10

4 PLACES

11

2 PLACES

F200-15-1/4

F200-25-3/8

F200-25-1/2

6A

7

F200-600-3
THRU 1600-3

Find the gure that references your lter.

1.
Find the replacement part you need and the item number of that

2.
part.
Find the item number in the rst column of the Replacement Parts

3.
table.
Find the part description that best describes the part.

4.
See the last column for the part number.

5.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

ITEM PART DESCRIPTION FIG 2- QTY PART NO.

Finding a part number

PD-6A-C DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
INDICATOR KIT FOR COALESCING
FILTERS

1A

PD-6A-P DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
INDICATOR KIT FOR PARTICULATE
FILTERS

1B PD-6 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE INDICA-

TOR KIT

2A BLANKING PLATE FOR F200-55-1/2 B 1 326-00110

2B BLANKING PLATE FOR F200-85-3/4 THRU

500-2

2C BLANKING PLATE FOR F200-600-3 THRU

1250-3

2D BLANKING PLATE FOR F200-1600-3 C 1 326-00140

3A BLANKING PLATE O-RING FOR F200-15-1/4

THRU 25-1/2

3B BLANKING PLATE O-RING FOR F200-55-1/2

THRU 1600-3

4A BODY O-RING FOR F200-15-1/4 THRU 25-1/2 A 2 475-01000

4B BODY O-RING FOR F200-55-1/2 B 1 475-00146

4C BODY O-RING FOR F200-85-3/4 THRU 500-2 B 1 475-00242

4D BODY O-RING FOR F200-600-3 THRU 1250-3 C 1 475-00362

4E BODY O-RING FOR F200-1600-3 C 1 475-00367

5A 1/4" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-15-1/4 A 1 201-00100

5B 3/8" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-25-3/8 A 1 201-00110

5C 1/2" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-25-1/2 A 1 201-00120

5D 1/2" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-55-1/2 B 1 201-00130

5E 3/4" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-85-3/4 B 1 201-00140

5F 1" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-100-1 & 150-1 B 1 201-00150

5G 1-1/4" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-265-1-1/4 B 1 201-00160

5H 1-1/2" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-350-1-1/2 B 1 201-00170

5J 2" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-400-2 &

F200-500-2

5K 3" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-600-3 THRU

1250-3

5L 3" NPT FILTER HEAD FOR F200-1600-3 C 1 201-00220

6A EPL1 ELEMENT ADAPTOR FOR F200-15-1/4

THRU 25-1/2

6B EPL2 ELEMENT ADAPTOR FOR F200-55-1/2 B 1 326-00010

6C EPL3 ELEMENT ADAPTOR F200-85-3/4 THRU

265-1-1/4

6D EPL4 ELEMENT ADAPTOR FOR F200-350-1-

1/2 THRU 500-2

6E EPL5 ELEMENT ADAPTOR FOR F200-600-3

THRU 1600-3

7 REPLACEMENT ELEMENTS (REFER TO PAGE 5)

8A FILTER BOWL FOR F200-15-1/4 THRU 25-1/2 A 1 201-01000

8B FILTER BOWL FOR F200-55-1/2 B 1 201-01010

7

8C FILTER BOWL FOR F200-85-3/4 & 100-1 B 1 201-01020

8D FILTER BOWL FOR F200-150-1 THRU 400-2 B 1 201-01030

8E FILTER BOWL FOR F200-500-2 B 1 201-01040

8F FILTER BOWL FOR F200-600-3 C 1 201-01050

8G FILTER BOWL FOR F200-800-3 C 1 201-01060

8H FILTER BOWL FOR F200-1000-3 & 1250-3 C 1 201-01070

8I FILTER BOWL FOR F200-1600-3 C 1 201-01080

9 DRAIN ADAPTOR O-RING C 1 475-00142

10 DRAIN ADAPTOR PLATE C 1 261-00006

11 DRAIN ADAPTOR SCREW C 4 460-00100

12 DRAIN ADAPTER FITTING C 1 551-00008

13 MANUAL DRAIN 1/4" KIT A,B,C 1 84-10852

A 1 84-10126

A 1 84-10127

B,C 1 84-10125

B 1 326-00120

C 1 326-00130

A 1 475-00110

B,C 2 475-00006

B 1 201-00180

C 1 201-00200

A 1 326-00005

B 1 326-00015

B 1 326-00020

C 1 326-00025

REPLACEMENT ELEMENTS

FILTER MODEL ELEMENT MODEL PART NO. FILTER MODEL ELEMENT MODEL PART NO.

F200-15-1/4,
F200-25-3/8,
& F200-25-1/2

F200-55-1/2 E200-55-AA/RAA 26-10032 F200-600-3 E200-600-AA/RAA 26-10427

F200-85-3/4 E200-85-AA/RAA 26-10034 F200-800-3 E200-800-AA/RAA 26-10436

F200-100-1 E200-100-AA/RAA 26-10035 F200-1000-3 E200-1000-AA/RAA 26-10040

F200-150-1 E200-150-AA/RAA 26-10036 F200-1250-3 E200-1250-AA/RAA 26-7510

F200-265-1-1/4 E200-265-AA/RAA 26-10037 F200-1600-3 E200-1600-AA/RAA 26-10041

F200-350-1-1/2,
& F200-400-2

E200-15/25-AA/RAA 26-10400 F200-500-2 E200-500-AA/RAA 26-10418

E200-15/25-A/RA 26-10402 E200-500-A/RA 26-10420

E200-15/25-B/RB 26-10404 E200-500-B/RB 26-10422

E200-15/25-C/RC 26-10406 E200-500-C/RC 26-10424

E200-15/25-RD 26-10408 E200-500-RD 26-10426

E200-55-A/RA 26-2059 E200-600-A/RA 26-10429

E200-55-B/RB 26-2070 E200-600-B/RB 26-10431

E200-55-C/RC 26-2081 E200-600-C/RC 26-10433

E200-55-RD 26-2151 E200-600-RD 26-10435

E200-85-A/RA 26-2061 E200-800-A/RA 26-10438

E200-85-B/RB 26-2072 E200-800-B/RB 26-10440

E200-85-C/RC 26-2083 E200-800-C/RC 26-10442

E200-85-RD 26-2153 E200-800-RD 26-10444

E200-100-A/RA 26-2062 E200-1000-A/RA 26-2067

E200-100-B/RB 26-2073 E200-1000-B/RB 26-2078

E200-100-C/RC 26-2084 E200-1000-C/RC 26-2089

E200-100-RD 26-2154 E200-1000-RD 26-2159

E200-150-A/RA 26-2063 E200-1250-A/RA 26-7509

E200-150-B/RB 26-2074 E200-1250-B/RB 26-7511

E200-150-C/RC 26-2085 E200-1250-C/RC 26-7512

E200-150-RD 26-2155 E200-1250-RD 26-7517

E200-265-A/RA 26-2064 E200-1600-A/RA 26-2068

E200-265-B/RB 26-2075 E200-1600-B/RB 26-2079

E200-265-C/RC 26-2086 E200-1600-C/RC 26-2090

E200-265-RD 26-2156 E200-1600-RD 26-2160

E200-350/400-AA/RAA 26-10409

E200-350/400-A/RA 26-10411

E200-350/400-B/RB 26-10413

E200-350/400-C/RC 26-10415

E200-350/400-RD 26-10417

PAGE 5

A

B

D

C

E

A

A

F

MOUNTING BRACKET KITSCONNECTOR KITSDRAIN KITS

STANDOFF

2 EACH

ACCESSORIES

MOUNTING BRACKET DIMENSIONS

TYPE A B C D E

MB-1 2-15/16" 1-9/16" 13/16" 1-3/4" 1/4"

MB-1-2 2-15/16" 1-9/16" 13/16" 1-3/4" 1/4"

MB-2 4-15/16" 2-3/8" 1" 2-9/16" 5/16"

MB-2-2 4-3/4" 2-3/4" 1" 2-3/4" 5/16"

MB-3-2 7-1/8" 4-15/16" 1-3/16" 3-15/16" 3/8"

E

A

B

TYPE USED ON PART NO A B C D E

MB-1 55 84-0720 4-1/2" 1-1/4" 1-3/4" 3-5/16" 5-1/4"

MB-1-2 15 THRU 25 84-10130 3-3/4" 1-1/4" 1-3/4" 3" 4-7/16"

HEX

D

C

NUT
(4 EACH)

MB-2 85 THRU 265 84-0721 5-15/16" 1-9/16" 2-9/16" 4-7/8" 6-11/16"

MB-2-2 350 THRU 500 84-10131 6-1/2" 2" 2-3/4" 5-1/4" 7-5/16"

MB-3-2 600 THRU 1250 84-10132 9-5/16" 3-3/4" 3-15/16" 7-7/16" 10-1/4"

CK-1 & CK-1-2

INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKET KIT DIMENSIONS

KITS FOR MB-1 THRU MB-2-2 INCLUDES
(2) MOUNTING BRACKETS, (2) TIE RODS,
(2) WASHERS, & (2) NUTS.

NOTE: BLANKING PLATES REMOVED FOR CLARITY.

CK-2, CK-2-2 & CK-3-2

KIT FOR MB-3-2 INCLUDES (2) MOUNTING
BRACKETS, (4) SCREWS, (4) WASHERS, &
(4) NUTS.

O-RING

SCREW
4 EACH

CONNECTOR KIT DETAIL

TYPE USED ON PART NO A

CK-1 55 84-0723 7"

CK-1-2 15 THRU 25 84-10133 5-3/4"

CK-2 85 THRU 265 84-0724 9-7/8"

CK-2-2 350 THRU 500 84-10134 10-11/16"

CK-3-2 600 THRU 1250 84-10135 15-3/4"

ADM-2-2 AUTODRAIN

(P/N: 84-10120)

1-1/2"

1/4" BALL VALVE MANUAL

DRAIN (P/N: 84-10852)

1-9/16"

1/4" MNPT

7/8"

O-RING

STANDOFF
2 EACH

SCREW
4 EACH

1/4" TO 1/2" DRAIN ADAPTER

(P/N: 84-10851)

1-1/16"
WREN

CH

S

IZE

1/4" M

ALE NPT

11/16"

3"

*

KIT INCLUDES (1) AUTO DRAIN, (1)
NUT, (1) O-RING & INSTRUCTION
SHEET.
* DIMENSION EXTENDING OUT OF
FILTER HOUSING

PAGE 6

1-1/8"

* DIMENSION EXTENDING OUT OF
FILTER HOUSING

1/4"

1-3/4"

*

FNPT

1-3/8"

1-1/4"

1/

2" FEMALE NPT

* DIMENSION EXTENDING OUT OF
FILTER HOUSING

1-3/4"
*

2-1/4"

2-5/8"

1-1/2"

1/2"

1"

1-11/16"

1-7/8"

ACCESSORIES CONT'D

PD-5 (P/N: 84-10001) PD-6 (P/N: 84-10125)

FITS ALL MODELS EXCEPT F200-15-1/4 THRU 25-1/2. FITS ALL MODELS EXCEPT F200-15-1/4 THRU 25-1/2.

*

*

INDICATOR KITS

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE

KIT INCLUDES (1) PD-5, (2) SCREWS, (4) O-RINGS &
INSTRUCTION SHEET.
*DIMENSIONS EXTENDING ABOVE FILTER HOUSING.

MAINTENANCE

Drain coalescing lters every shift.

•

Check differential pressures weekly on coalescing and

•

particulate lters (AA/RAA, A/RA, B/RB, and C/RC grades).
When the indicator is red on differential pressure indicator,
install clean elements. On adsorbing lters (grade RD), install
clean elements when hydrocarbon vapors are rst detected
downstream or every six months, whichever comes rst.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

KIT INCLUDES (1) PD-6, (2) SCREWS, (4) O-RINGS &
INSTRUCTION SHEET.

PD-6A-C (P/N: 84-10126)
PD-6A-P (P/N: 84-10127)

FITS MODELS F200-15-1/4 THRU 25-1/2 ONLY.

PD-6A-C
FOR COALESCING
FILTERS

PD-6A-P
FOR PARTICULATE
FILTERS

KIT INCLUDES (1) PD-6A, (2) O-RINGS & INSTRUCTION SHEET.
*DIMENSIONS EXTENDING ABOVE FILTER HOUSING.

For correct replacement element model numbers, see label

•

*

on lter housing, the bottom endcap of the element, or page
5 of this instruction manual.

When changing out element, inspect housing o-ring for nicks

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and/or cracks. If nicks and/or cracks are present, replace
o-ring.

CONDITION POTENTIAL CAUSE RECOMMENDATION

Initial pressure
drop too high

Oil carryover Oil present in system before installing lter. Clean piping.

Short element
life

Filter undersized for ow rate. Install larger lter.

Filter grade too ne. Install coarser grade element.

Filter inlet smaller than pipe size. Install larger lter.

Excessive inlet oil >50ppm. Check compressor and/or gas/oil separator if compressor is rotary vane or screw type.

Filter installed backwards. Check ow direction (See page 1).

Filter bowl not being drained. Drain more frequently.

High differential pressure. Check differential pressure indicator, replace element if necessary.

Defective seal. Check o-ring in element.

Incorrect element grade. Use ner grade.

By-pass valve leaking or open. Close valve. Check seals on valve

Unltered gas entering from source down stream of
lter.

High operating temperatures. Install, clean, replace or relocate aftercooler, or relocate lter.

Cooling by refrigerated dryer. Install grade C lter downstream of dryer.

Excessive contamination. Install coarse particulate lter immediately upstream of existing lter.

High compression temperatures causing varnish/
carbon formation.

Oil/water emulsion overloading element. Inspect moisture separator. Remove water with better separation.

High viscosity oil or freeze-up due to low ambient
temperature.

Check lube rate if reciprocating compressor. Install coarse coalescer for preltration.

Relocate lter or install additional lter.

Use compression lubricant with good temperature stability. Lower lube rates where pos­sible. Use coarser grade lter element.

Raise ambient temperatures. Heat trace inlet piping and housing.

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Safety is everybody's business and is based on your use of good common sense. All situations or circumstances cannot

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

always be predicted and covered by established rules. Therefore, use your past experience, watch out for safety hazards
and be cautious.

DANGER

AIR AND OIL UNDER PRESSURE
WILL CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SHUT DOWN COMPRESSOR
AND RELIEVE SYSTEM OF ALL
PRESSURE BEFORE REMOVING
VALVES, CAPS, PLUGS,
FITTINGS, BOLTS AND FILTERs.

WARNING

READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL BEFORE STARTING OR
SERVICING THIS UNIT. FAILURE
TO ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS
CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
REPLACEMENT MANUALS CAN
BE DOWNLOADED AT
www.vanairsystems.com.

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