MARCH 1993
P/N: 32-0130-B
®
INST ALLA TION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
F102 SERIES FILTER HOUSINGS
TABLE 1 OPERATING CONDITIONS
MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE
All Standard Models
High Temperature Models (HT)
Special Models
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Minimum
Maximum
MAXIMUM INLET TEMPERATURE
AA, A, RAA, RA, RB, and RC Series
B Series
C Series
RD Series
HT Series
TABLE 2 AVAILABLE ELEMENT GRADES
FLOW DIRECTION
THRU ELEMENT
Oil
Removal
(Liquid)
Solid
Particle
Removal
Oil Vapor
Removal
ELEMENT
GRADE
AA
A
B
C
RAA
RA
RB
RC
HT
RD
PURPOSE
Extra Coarse Coalescing
Coarse Coalescing
General Purpose Coalescing
High Efficiency Coalescing
Extra Coarse Particulate
Coarse Particulate
General Purpose Particulate
High Efficiency Particulate
High Temperature Particulate
Vapor Adsorbing
250 PSIG
In/Out
In/Out
In/Out
In/Out
Out/In
Out/In
Out/In
Out/In
Out/In
Out/In
165 PSIG
35°F
150°F
225°F
175°F
125°F
80°F
450°F
COLOR
Zinc Plate
Consult Data Plate
TABLE 3 ENGINEERING DATA
CODE
Black
Green
Red
Blue
Black
Green
Red
Blue
Black
FILTER
MODEL
NO.
F102-1500-(*)
F102-2000-(*)
F102-3500-(*)
F102-5000-(*)
F102-7500-(*)
F102-10,000-(*)
F102-12,500-(*)
F102-15,000-(*)
F102-20,000-(*)
*Insert appropriate filtration grades here; for example F102-1500-B.
**Flow is based on SCFM @ 100 PSIG @ 100°F.
***Housing weight does not include elements. For element weights see Table 5.
FLOW
(SCFM)
1500
2000
3500
5000
7500
10,000
12,500
15,000
20,000
**
IN/OUT
CONN.
(INCHES)
3 FLG
4 FLG
6 FLG
6 FLG
8 FLG
10 FLG
10 FLG
12 FLG
16 FLG
DRAIN
CONN.
(NPT)
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
1"
A
(INCHES)
18-3/4
18-3/4
24-3/4
28
32
36
36
42
52
B
(INCHES)
10-3/4
10-3/4
12-3/4
16
20
24
24
30
36
C
(INCHES)
32
33-1/2
32
33-1/2
34-1/2
35-1/2
35-1/2
44-1/2
46
D
(INCHES)
70-3/4
78-1/2
77-1/2
78-1/2
80-1/2
83-3/4
83-3/4
94-3/4
99-1/4
E
(INCHES)
82
89-1/2
92
93
98-1/4
104-1/4
104-1/4
117-3/4
126
F
(INCHES)
24
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
HOUSING
***
WEIGHT
(LBS.)
300
325
400
550
775
1025
1050
1675
2300
TABLE 4 FLOW CAPACITIES AT VARIOUS OPERATING PRESSURES (SCFM)
MODEL NO.
F102-1500-(*)
F102-2000-(*)
F102-3500-(*)
F102-5000-(*)
F102-7500-(*)
F102-10,000-(*)
F102-12,500-(*)
F102-15,000-(*)
F102-20,000-(*)
*Insert appropriate filtration grades here; for example F102-1500-B.
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25
PSIG
520
690
1210
1730
2595
3460
4325
5190
6920
50
PSIG
845
1130
1975
2820
4230
5640
7050
8460
11,280
75
PSIG
1175
1565
2735
3910
5865
7820
9775
11,730
15,640
100
PSIG
1500
2000
3500
5000
7500
10,000
12,500
15,000
20,000
125
PSIG
1830
2435
4265
6090
9135
12,180
15,225
18,270
24,360
150
PSIG
2155
2870
5025
7180
10,770
14,360
17,950
21,540
28,720
175
PSIG
2480
3310
5790
8270
12,405
16,540
20,675
24,810
33,080
200
PSIG
2810
3745
6550
9360
14,040
18,720
23,400
28,080
37,440
225
PSIG
3135
4180
7315
10,450
15,675
20,900
26,125
31,350
41,800
250
PSIG
3460
4615
8080
11,540
17,310
23,080
28,850
34,620
46,160
WARNINGS
DO NOT REMOVE, REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY ITEM ON VESSEL WHILE IT IS UNDER PRESSURE.
DO NOT OPERATE IF THERE IS A LEAK IN VESSEL. TAKE VESSEL OUT OF SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY YOUR
CERTIFYING AUTHORITY.
DO NOT OPERATE ABOVE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE (MWP) AT MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE (°F)
SHOWN ON ASME NAMEPLATE.
THIS ASME CODE VESSEL MUST BE PROTECTED BY A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. Refer to OSHA 1910.169 Par b, Sub
Par (3) and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div 1 UG-125, Par (1). Also check government regulations,
state and local codes.
DO NOT WELD, GRIND OR SAND VESSEL. IT WILL NOT BE SAFE TO OPERATE.
DO NOT OPERATE VESSEL IF THERE HAS BEEN A FIRE. TAKE VESSEL OUT OF SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY
YOUR CERTIFYING AUTHORITY.
ANY DAMAGE TO VESSEL CAN MAKE IT UNSAFE. INSPECT OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF VESSEL REGULARLY FOR
CORROSION OR ANY DAMAGE (i.e., DENTS, GOUGES OR BULGES). IF DAMAGED OR CORRODED TAKE OUT OF
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY YOUR CERTIFYING AUTHORITY.
USE THE PROPER RULES FOR THE GAS BEING PROCESSED.
INSTALLATION (PART 1 HOUSING) FIGURE 1 TYPICAL ASSEMBLY
Locate compressed air and gas filters at the points of lowest
1.
operating temperatures to ensure that water and oil will not
condense downstream of the filter.
Filters should be installed close to the point of use to
2.
minimize the risk of pipe scale, dirt, etc. recontaminating the
compressed air or gas. This is particularly important when
installing new filters in an existing installation which has not
had proper filtration.
Protect filters from reverse flow conditions. Do not install
3.
filters downstream of quick opening valves.
Before installing filter, check ambient and operating tem-
4.
perature and pressure conditions to verify that they are
within the specified ranges. (See Table 1). Also verify that
system flow rate corresponds to the rated capacity of the
filter. (See table 4). Operating filter at flows above rated
capacity will result in increased pressure drop. Do not use
reducers to match filter inlet size. The resulting restriction will
cause high pressure drop.
Install filter in vertical position. Provide required minimum
5.
clearance above filter to allow for replacement of elements.
(See Table 3).
Install inlet and outlet shutoff valves to facilitate replacement
6.
of elements. By-pass piping is recommended.
Check labels on filter housing, and connect piping so that air
flows through inlet and outlet ports as indicated. Make sure
7.
that air flow through filter element is correct. Improper flow
direction can minimize filter performance. (See Table 2).
Install differential pressure gauge (optional) on filter housing
using instructions provided with gauge kit. Differential
8.
pressure is used to monitor element life (except grade RD)
and indicates when an element change is required.
Insert 1" NPT close nipples into 1" NPT couplings in vessel
and tighten securely. Screw 1" NPT manual valves onto 1"
9.
close nipples and tighten securely. (See Figure 1).
Loosen swing bolt nuts until they will clear the tabs on the
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INSTALLATION (PART 2 ELEMENT)
WARNING
DO NOT LOOSEN SWING BOLT NUTS BEFORE THE
FILTER IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED.
1.
enclosure. It is not necessary to remove the nuts from the
bolts. (See Figure 1).
6.
(See Table 5 ).
Before closing housing, inspect baffle to make certain that
7.
new elements have been installed in each position.
With enclosure o-rings in place, carefully lower enclosure
8.
and raise all swing bolts over tabs. Tighten all nuts evenly.
Close drain valve; then slowly open inlet and outlet valves.
9.
Close by-pass valves if provided.
Element(s) are shipped separately and must be installed
2.
before filter is ready for service. Remove hex fastener(s)
from tie rod(s) in housing.
Remove element(s) from packaging and remove o-ring(s)
3.
from end cap(s) of element(s). Install o-ring(s) in o-ring
groove(s) on hex fastener(s).
Install element(s) in housing so that tie rod protrudes
4.
through small hole in endcap.
Thread hex fastener(s) onto the tie rod(s) and tighten so that
5.
element(s) are held firmly in place. Do not over tighten.
(See Figure 1).
Repeat steps 11 thru 14 for each new element required.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TABLE 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS
REPLACEMENT
FILTER
MODEL NO.
F102-1500-(*)
F102-2000-(*)
F102-3500-(*)
F102-5000-(*)
F102-7500-(*)
F102-10,000-(*)
F102-12,500-(*)
F102-15,000-(*)
F102-20,000-(*)
*Insert appropriate filtration grades here; for example F102-3500-C and
replacement element E101/102-625-C (five required).
ELEMENT
MODEL NUMBER
E101/102-500-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
E101/102-625-(*)
ELEMENT
WEIGHT
LBS.
2.8
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
Filter is now in service.
10.
MAINTENANCE
Drain oil removal filters every shift.
•
Check differential pressures regularly on coalescing and
•
particulate filters (AA, A, B, C, RA, RB, RC, and HT grades).
When differential pressure reaches 10 psid, install clean
elements. On adsorbing filters (grade RD), install clean
elements when hydrocarbon vapors are first detected
downstream or every six months, whichever comes first.
For correct replacement element model numbers, see label
•
on filter housing and/or the bottom endcap of the element.
(Refer to Table 6).
NUMBER OF
ELEMENTS IN
HOUSING
3
3
5
8
12
16
20
24
32
SWING BOLT
CLOSURE
O-RING
26-5464
26-5465
26-5465
26-5528
26-5529
26-5530
CONSULT FACTORY
CONSULT FACTORY
CONSULT FACTORY
MANUAL
DRAIN VALVE
14-0451
14-0451
14-0451
14-0451
14-0451
14-0451
14-0451
14-0451
14-0451
ACCESSORIES
TABLE 6 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE GAUGE KITS:
PART
NUMBER
29-0255
29-0257
84-0129
84-0131
84-0130
84-0211
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MODEL
NUMBER
PD-2 Gauge
PD-2/SW Gauge
PD-2 KIT
PD-2/SW KIT
PD-2/HT KIT
PD-2/HT SW KIT
DESCRIPTION
Differential pressure gauge. (Only)
Differential pressure gauge with N.O. reed switch. (Only)
Differential pressure gauge with nylon tubing and brass tube fittings.
Differential pressure gauge with N.O. reed switch, nylon tubing and brass tube fittings.
Differential pressure gauge with stainless steel tubing and steel tube fittings (for HT units).
Differential pressure gauge with N.O. reed switch, stainless steel tubing and steel tube fittings (for HT units).
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONDITION
Initial pressure
drop too
high
Oil carryover
POTENTIAL CAUSE
Filter undersized for flow rate.
Filter grade too fine.
Filter inlet smaller than pipe size.
Oil present in system before installing filter.
Excessive inlet oil > 50ppm.
Filter installed backwards.
Filter bowl not being drained.
High differential pressure.
Defective seal.
Incorrect replacement element.
By-pass valve leaking or open.
Unfiltered air entering from source down stream of filter.
High operating temperatures.
Cooling by refrigerated dryer.
Short element
life
Excessive particulate contamination.
High compression temperatures causing varnish/
carbon formation.
Oil water emulsion overloading element.
High viscosity oil or freeze-up due to low ambient
temperature.
WARRANTY
I. INSTALLATION.
Unless otherwise set forth in a quotation and/or acknowledgment, Seller shall not be responsible for
installation. Cost of and all risks of damage to the equipment and/or components thereof caused by
installation shall be the sole responsibility of Buyer. If supervision of installation and/or supervision of
start up of the equipment is to be provided by Seller, Buyer shall assume all costs incurred by Seller in
furnishing supervision. If supervision of installation and/or supervision of start up of the equipment is
provided by Seller, Seller shall only be responsible for any loss or damage growing out of a direct
negligent act or acts of Seller’s supervisor.
SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
DUE TO FAULTY ERECTION OR INSTALLATION.
II. PERFORMANCE.
Seller shall have no responsibility for the performance of its Goods when installed under conditions
varying materially from those under which the product is usually tested or operated under existing
industry standards.
III. WARRANTY
All filter housings manufactured by Seller are guaranteed to be free of defective materials and
workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of shipment. This warranty does not include
elements, drain line components, gaskets, o-rings or any other types of seals, or any accessories or
All goods manufactured by Seller are guaranteed to be free from defective materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. The equipment and accessories
sold but not manufactured by Seller are guaranteed only to the extent that either Seller or Buyer
is able to recover under the manufacturer's warranty. This warranty shall not be assignable to
buyer.
expendable items.
The above warranties for all products described do not cover abuse, neglect, lack of normal maintenance,
accidents or other exceptional circumstances.
Date of shipment will be defined as the date of departure from the factory or from distributor stock. A
copy of the distributor invoice to the customer at time of shipment is required as verification of shipment
from distributor stock. Equipment start up will be verified by receipt of the product registration card.
Seller’s obligation under this warranty may, at its option, be discharged by furnishing or repairing,
without charge, FOB its factory, a similar part to replace any part of its own manufacture which within
the above specified periods, proves to have been defective, provided that within a reasonable time for
inspection after delivery, Seller is notified of such defects and the equipment, material or part claimed
to be defective is delivered pre-paid to Seller at Lake City, Pennsylvania with evidence that it has been
properly maintained and used in accordance with instructions. If, in connection with such warranties,
repairs are performed by the Buyer with the written authorization of Seller, then the expense in connection
with such repairs shall not exceed the cost of material and direct labor. If such repairs are performed by
Buyer without the written authorization of Seller, Seller will not assume any of the expenses in connection
with such repairs and will immediately void any remaining warranty on the Goods.
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY HEREIN SET FORTH IS THE EXCLUSIVE
WARRANTY GIVEN BY SELLER FOR ITS GOODS. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY
OR ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ANY AND
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED BY SELLER. SELLER NEITHER ASSUMES,
RECOMMENDATION
Install larger filter.
Install coarser grade element.
Install larger filter.
Clean piping.
Check compressor and/or air/oil separator if compressor is rotary
vane or screw. Lower lube rate if reciprocating compressor. Install
coarse coalescer for prefiltration.
Check installation instructions.
Check and repair auto drain. Drain frequently if manual valve.
Check element if excessive (7-10 psid or above).
Check o-ring in element.
Check and use finer grade.
Close valve. Check seals.
Relocate filter or install additional filter.
Install, clean, replace or relocate aftercooler.
Install grade B or C filter downstream of dryer.
Install coarse coalescing filter immediately upstream of existing filter.
Use compressor lubricant with good temperature stability. Lower
lube rates where possible. Use coarser grade filter element.
Inspect separator. Remove water with better separation.
Raise ambient temperatures. Heat trace inlet piping and housing.
NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME ON ITS BEHALF ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS GOODS.
IV. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES AND INDEMNITIES.
IN NO CASE, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY
OR TORT (INCLUDING SELLER’S OR BUYER’S NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) SHALL
SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCURRED BY
BUYER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF SALES PROFIT, REVENUE, OR GOOD WILL;
LOSS OF USE OF GOODS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIAL; COST OF CAPITAL;
COST OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS, FACILITIES OR SERVICES; DOWN TIME COSTS;
ATTORNEY’S FEES; OR LOSSES OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OF BUYER FOR SUCH DAMAGES
BUYER HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS SELLER FROM ANY AND ALL
SUCH DAMAGES. BUYER FURTHER AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS
SELLER FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITY, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING
ATTORNEY’S FEES) DUE TO PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH, TO BUYER, ITS EMPLOYEES,
AND THIRD PARTIES AND FROM PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE
OR STRICT LIABILITY OF BUYER NOT WITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF ANY WORKER
COMPENSATION OR SIMILAR STATUTE.
V. SERVICE, OPERATING PROCEDURE, WARNINGS.
Should Buyer request start up supervision by Seller, a maximum number of days required for this
supervision may be included and specified in the quotation and/or acknowledgment as a separate price item.
The specified days are only approximate, since start up supervision is contingent upon equipment and work
supplied by others and beyond the control of Seller, and Seller shall be paid for any days actually worked in
addition to those specified on a pro-rata basis.
Start up supervision and warranty supervision and warranty service time will include all elapsed time
during the standard working hours, as defined by Seller, or Seller’s representative from the time Seller’s
representative leaves his operating base or another customer’s plant.
Where the service to be performed is start up supervision. Seller should be notified approximately 30 days
prior to start up Seller’s representatives may be required to have standard time verification sheets approved
by Buyer’s authorized representative, and the name and title of this representative should be furnished to
Seller with the notification.
Unless set forth in the quotation and/or acknowledgment, Seller shall not be obligated to provide special
operating manuals or operating procedures for the operation of its equipment or supply special warning
placards to be affixed to the equipment. If such manuals, procedures or placards are provided by Seller,
Buyer shall be responsible for payment of cost of furnishing such items, for instructing any operator of the
equipment as to the contents of such manuals and/or procedures; for requiring that such procedures be
abided by; for insuring that warning placards remain affixed to the equipment and for requiring operators to
abide by warning placards.
Any safety equipment required to be worn by any operator or maintenance person shall be provided by
Buyer, and the failure to provide such equipment or the failure to require the use thereof shall be the Buyer’s
sole responsibility. Buyer shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless for any liability with respect thereto.
Seller shall not be responsible for providing safety devices and/or guarding of the equipment except as
provided for in the quotation and/or acknowledgment, and Buyer specifically assumes all responsibility for
supplying such safety devices and/or guarding necessary for the safe operation of the equipment. If safety
devices and/or guarding are specified in the quotation and/or acknowledgment, Buyer shall be solely
responsible for making certain that any operator of the equipment uses such safety devices and/or guarding
and Buyer shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless with respect to any property damage and/or personal
injury, including death, occasioned by any person by reason of such failure on the part of Buyer and/or its
operator.
2950 Mechanic Street
Lake City, PA 16423-2095
Phone: 814/774-2631
MAKING COMPRESSED AIR AND GAS WORK BETTER SINCE 1944.
Fax: 814/774-3482
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