Replacing the filter element on the fluid filter
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ring.
7.
Install the air de-oiling element in such a way that the opening is
situated correctly in the holder in the oil separator (g).
8.
Ensure that the tip of the screws in the center of the filter spring
protrudes
≈ 2 – 5 thread turns out of the filter spring.
9.
Install the filter spring in such a way that the ends are secured to
prevent them from slipping by lugs in the receptacles in the oil
separator (g) and the tip of the screw engages in the recess of the air
de-oiling element.
10.
Tighten the screw in the filter spring until the head of the screw impacts
against the spring steel sheet.
11.
Make sure that the seal under the ventilation cover (i) is clean and
undamaged. Replace the seal if necessary.
12.
Fasten the ventilation cover (i) with seal and hexagon-head screws to
the oil separator (g).
The air de-oiling element becomes saturated with oil during
operation. A slight lowering of the oil filling level after the air de-
oiling element has been replaced is therefore quite normal.
Replacing the filter element on the fluid filter
As soon as the error message "change fluid filter" appears on the display the
filter should be taken out of the housing and be replaced by a new one.
To change the filter element, proceed as follows:
1.
Switch off the system and close the
locking devices at the inlet and outlet
ports.
Make sure that the unit cannot be
inadvertently switched back on during
maintenance work.
2.
Place a suitable container (1) to collect
the catch the operating medium.
Depressurize the filter housing.
Open the drain plug (2) on the filter bowl
carefully and drain the filter housing fully
using the drain screw (6mm) on the floor
of the filter housing.
The volume is approx. 2 liters.
After draining, replace the drain plug on