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AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual 34
Chapter
4
Mounting Components
o Clean-air line:
i. At the lower end of the clean-air
line, install a 1/2” ball valve, as
shown in detail C.
ii. Extend the upper end of the clean-
air lineupwards -vertically, to a
high and ventilated point in the
parlor as shown above. This
extention should carry a suction
filter.
iii. Attach a suction filter to the clean-
air line. Use the same type of filter
used on air compressors.
7. At each milking point location, drill in two tube joints, one at each line, for
connecting milk meter solenoid.
o Each Afimilk MPC is provided with two quick-connectors. Follow
the instructions provided with the meter to insert quick-connectors
to the Air/Vacuum lines.
o Alternatively, you may use locally
sourced male, straight hose, connectors -
8-1/8" NPT, as illustrated. If using NPT
connectors, insert them as follows:
i. Carefully drill a proper hole in
the line.
ii. Tap a
1
/
8
” NPT female threading.
iii. Using a sealing ribbon, install each hose connector into
its threading.
End of line
Tube connectors should be inserted to the air and vacuum lines pointing
upwards!
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