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AFQm
Instruction Manual
10.- MAINTENANCE
The AFQm active filter requires minimum preventive maintenance.
It is recommended to follow the notes described in this chapter to avoid premature
damage to the device's components.
Table 43 shows the maintenance jobs with their respective time intervals.
Table 43: Active filter maintenance.
Description Interval
Standard maintenance 12 months
Replacement of the cooling fans 40000 h
AFQm-xxx-070C, AFQm-xxx-140C, AFQm-xxx-210C and AFQm-xxx-280C:
Surge protective devices maintenance
12 months and after
adverse weather events
The device controls the maintenance intervals and shows the symbol on the main screen of the
device if maintenance is required.
The warnings screen, “6.17.- WARNINGS” describes the type of maintenance procedures that must be
carried out.
Note: The time intervals of the maintenance operations can vary depending on the device's operating
conditions and environmental factors.
Follow the safety instructions in the “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” section before carrying out
any maintenance on the AFQm filters.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or even death.
Certain components in the device can reach high temperatures. Allow the device to
cool down before performing any maintenance operations.
10.1.- STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Perform maintenance every 6 to 12 months, depending on the level of environmental
dirt and operation of the device.
The device will indicate that the maintenance procedures must be carried out every 12
months.
For an installation with devices in parallel, standard maintenance must be performed on
all devices at the same time.