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IOM 2596 Cast 10”–16” | Fabricated 10”-36” 10/2011

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Eaton Filtration, LLC, 44 Apple Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724  |  www.eaton.com/filtration   |   Phone: 732-212-4700 

 

Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual  

Model 2596 Self-Cleaning Strainer 

 

Cast 10” to 16” and Fabricated 10” to 36”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 

TABLE

 

OF

 

CONTENTS

 

Introduction

 ...................................................................... 1 

Receiving, Handling, and Inspection ............................ 2 
Storage ......................................................................... 2 

Installation

 ........................................................................ 2 

Start Up ........................................................................ 3 
Operation ..................................................................... 4 
Shut Down Periods ....................................................... 4 
Standard Maintenance ................................................. 4 

Standard Maintenance

 ..................................................... 4 

Reducer Maintenance .................................................. 5 
Manual Operation of Backwash Arm ........................... 6 

Disassembly and Parts Replacement

 ............................... 6 

Removal of Cover and Operating Mech. Assembly ...... 6 
Reassembly of Cover and Operating Mech. Assembly . 6 
Motor Replacement ..................................................... 7 
Shaft Packing Replacement .......................................... 7 
Replacement or Maintenance of Filter Element and 

Backwashing Arm Bushing ........................................... 7 
Reducer Replacement .................................................. 8 
Removal of Orifice Plate ............................................... 8 
Pilot Bushing and Housing Replacement...................... 8 

Trouble Shooting

  ............................................................. 9 

Recommended Spare Parts

 .............................................. 9 

idL™ Shaft Seal Replacement

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INTRODUCTION 

The Eaton Model 2596 Self-Cleaning Strainers are devices 

installed in a pipeline to remove dirt and other unwanted 

debris from fluids. Straining is accomplished by directing the 

fluid through sized openings in Durawedge®, perforated, or 

mesh straining elements.  

 

For additional information regarding Model 2596 Self-Cleaning 

Strainer visit our website at eaton.com/filtration 

 

 

 

 

Read all instructions prior to installing and operating the equipment.  

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in bodily injury or property damage.

 

Summary of Contents for 2596

Page 1: ...Assembly 6 Motor Replacement 7 Shaft Packing Replacement 7 Replacement or Maintenance of Filter Element and Backwashing Arm Bushing 7 Reducer Replacement 8 Removal of Orifice Plate 8 Pilot Bushing an...

Page 2: ...ach to inside of flange protectors b Reapply rust preventative to any machined surface which became exposed due to handling and or receiving inspection c Make sure all openings are covered Seal flange...

Page 3: ...ow off debris settled on the bottom Attach the backwash line to the center 2 NPT or 2 150 ANSI flanged opening It is important to prevent back pressure by having a short free flowing backwash line wit...

Page 4: ...tling valve should be adjusted to a flow rate which attains thorough cleaning only Position blow off drain valve to the full open position for two to three minutes to clear the strainer of accumulated...

Page 5: ...steam cleaned REDUCER MAINTENANCE After the initial 250 hours of operation drain the reducer oil while warm and flush the case with a light flushing oil Refill to the proper level with the appropriate...

Page 6: ...vidual part Refer to this manual and the included assembly drawings for the location of parts CAUTION Do not perform any maintenance on this strainer until normal shut down procedures have been perfor...

Page 7: ...ly to supports placed under support ring Remove the four bolts between the support ring and cover then lift the cover assembly See Fig 4 Inspect the element sealing surfaces and bushing located at bot...

Page 8: ...nt and remove the reducer 5 Position the new reducer in place with input shaft parallel and opposite the strainer inlet nozzle Secure with fasteners 6 Replace spacer and locknut Tighten locknut until...

Page 9: ...ing too tight 3 Bearing failure B Motor Reducer Failure 1 Incorrect power applied to strainer motor 2 Overload heaters in motor starter improperly sized 3 Lubricant level in reducer too low 4 Reducer...

Page 10: ...REV A Page 10 of 15 Eaton Filtration LLC 44 Apple Street Tinton Falls NJ 07724 www eaton com filtration Phone 732 212 4700 Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Model 2596 Self Cleaning Strainer C...

Page 11: ...Bushing 1 14 Ring 1 15 Grommet 16 Extrusion Small Ring 1 17 Extrusion Large Ring 1 18 Roll Pin 4 19 Hex Head Cap Screw 4 20 Washer 8 21 Locknut 4 22 Spacer 1 23 Nut w Nylon Insert 1 24 Drive Pin 1 25...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 15 Eaton Filtration LLC 44 Apple Street Tinton Falls NJ 07724 www eaton com filtration Phone 732 212 4700 Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Model 2596 Self Cleaning Strainer Cast 1...

Page 13: ...Backwash Arm 1 7 Backwash Shaft 1 8 Pilot Bushing 1 9 Bushing Housing 1 10 O Ring 1 11 Gasket 2 12 Element 1 13 Motor 1 14 Gear Reducer 1 15 Stud 16 Hex Nut 17 Cotter Pin 2 18 Drive Pin 1 19 Elastic S...

Page 14: ...and packing gland visible Photo 3 Internal view of the strainer with the original packing and packing gland removed Photo 4 The backwash arm shaft is cleaned with fine emery cloth Photo 5 The gasket...

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