Van Air Systems E102 User Manual
P/N: 432-00128
INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS
®
E101/102 SERIES FILTER ELEMENTS
(FOR F101, F102 AND FHP SERIES FILTER HOUSING - ALL GRADES)
APRIL 2000
GRADE
AA
A
B
C
To reduce energy consumption from excessive pressure drop and minimize chance of contaminant carryover, install new elements
before pressure drop reaches 10 psid (except grade RD). Install new RD elements when hydrocarbon vapors are first detected
downstream or every six months, whichever comes first.
DESCRIPTION
Extra Coarse Coalescing
Coarse Coalescing
General Purpose Coalescing
High Efficiency Coalescing
ENDCAP COLOR
Black
Green
Red
Blue
GRADE
RAA
RA
RB
RC
HT
RD
DESCRIPTION
Extra Coarse Particulate
Coarse Particulate
General Purpose Particulate
High Efficiency Particulate
High Temperature Particulate
Vapor Adsorbing
ENDCAP COLOR
Black
Green
Red
Blue
Zinc Plate
Black
WARNINGS
BEFORE INSTALLING NEW ELEMENT(S), READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. NOTE SERIES OF FILTER HOUSING
(F101, F102 OR FHP) AND CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE SECTION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.
F101 SERIES
Close inlet and outlet shut-off valves (and open by-pass valve
1.
if provided); or lock out compressed air supply to filter housing.
WARNING
DO NOT LOOSEN FLANGE BOLTS BEFORE THE
VESSEL IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED.
FIGURE 1 LONG FLANGE BOLT (F101-500 thru 2000)
On units with manual drain valve, stand clear and turn manual
2.
valve until fully open. Leave valve open until all pressure is out
of filter housing and bottom blind flange is removed. On units
with automatic drain valves (timed electric type) allow valve to
cycle until all pressure is out of filter housing.
Provide support under blind flange to prevent it from falling
3.
when bolts are removed.
Remove bolts from flange and lower blind flange for access to
4.
elements.
5.
Remove hex fastener from tie rod and remove used element
from housing. Discard used element properly.
NOTE
Filter models F101-500 thru F101-2000 are equipped
TABLE 1 BOTTOM BLIND FLANGE WEIGHTS
(F101 Series)
BOTTOM
FILTER
MODEL
F101-500
F101-1000
F101-1500
F101-2000
F101-3500
F101-5000
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BLIND FLANGE WEIGHT
(LBS.)
28
47
69
69
102
177
with a single long flange bolt to permit rotating of blind
flange for access to elements.
WARNING
BLIND FLANGES ARE HEAVY AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF ALLOWED TO FALL. SEE (TABLE 1) FOR BLIND
FLANGE WEIGHTS.
6.
Remove new element from packaging. Remove small plastic
bag (o-ring inside)and rubber band from element. Install new
small o-ring in groove on hex fastener. Be sure that large o-ring
is firmly and squarely positioned on top end cap.
7.
Install element in housing so that the tie rod protrudes through
the small hole in the bottom endcap.
8.
Thread hex fastener onto the tie rod and tighten so that
element is held firmly in place. Do not overtighten. (See Figure
2).
9.
Repeat same procedure for each new element required. (See
Table 2 for Element Replacement Data).
10.
Before closing housing, inspect the interior to make certain all
of the new elements have been installed.
11.
With gasket in place, carefully raise blind flange and align bolt
holes. Insert all bolts and completely tighten all nuts evenly.
Close drain valve; then slowly open inlet and outlet valves.
12.
Close by-pass valve if provided. Check for leaks.
13.
Filter is now in service.
TABLE 2 ELEMENT REPLACEMENT DATA
(F101 Series)
REPLACEMENT
FILTER
MODEL
F101-500-(*)
F101-1000-(*)
F101-1500-(*)
F101-2000-(*)
F101-3500-(*)
F101-5000-(*)
*Insert appropriate filtration grades here; for example F101-3500-C uses
replacement element E101/102-625-C (five required).
ELEMENT
MODEL NUMBER
E101/102-500-(*)
E101/102-500-(*)
E101/102-500-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
NUMBER OF
ELEMENTS IN
HOUSING
1
2
3
3
5
8
FIGURE 2 TYPICAL ASSEMBLY (F101 Series)
F102 SERIES
Close inlet and outlet shutoff valves (and open by-pass valve
1.
if provided); or lock out all compressed air supply to filter
housing.
2.
On units with manual drain valves stand clear and turn both
manual drain valves until fully open. Leave valves open until
all pressure is out of filter housing and T-bolt/swing bolt closure
is open. On units with automatic drain valves (timed electric
type) allow valve to cycle until all pressure is out of filter
housing.
WARNING
DO NOT LOOSEN SWING BOLTS BEFORE THE VESSEL
IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED.
Loosen swing bolt nuts until they will clear the tabs on the
3.
enclosure. It is not necessary to remove the nuts from the
bolts. (See Figure 3).
4.
Remove hex fasteners from tie rods and lift used elements
from housing. Discard used elements properly.
5.
Remove new element from packaging. Remove small plastic
bag (o-ring inside)and rubber band from element. Install new
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small o-ring in groove on hex fastener. Be sure that large oring is firmly and squarely positioned on the end cap with the
large opening.
Install element in housing so that the tie rod protrudes through
6.
the small hole in endcap. End cap with large opening faces
down.
7.
Thread hex fastener onto the tie rod and tighten so that
element is held firmly in place. Do not overtighten (See Figure
3).
8.
Repeat same procedure for each new element required. (See
Table 3 for Element Replacement Data).
Before closing housing, inspect baffle to make certain all the
9.
new elements have been installed.
10.
With enclosure o-rings in place, carefully lower enclosure and
raise all swing bolts over tabs. Tighten all nuts evenly.
11.
Close drain valve; then slowly open inlet and outlet valves.
Close by-pass valve if provided. Check for leaks.
12.
Filter is now in service.
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