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Gardner Denver FIL Series User Manual

Gardner Denver FIL Series
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FIL SERIES COMPRESSED AIR FILTERS
MODELS: FIL12 through FIL30
CONTENTS
MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATION .......................... 2
1.0 INSTALLATION .................................................... 3
2.0 OPERATION ....................................................... 5
3.0 MAINTENANCE .................................................. 6
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ..................................... 7
WARRANTY .............................................................. 8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
General Safety Information
1. Pressurized devices
• Donotexceedmaximumoperatingpressureindi-
catedonserialnumbertag.
• Makecertainlterisfullydepressurizedbefore
servicing.
2. Breathing Air
• Airtreatedbythisequipmentmaynotbesuit-
ableforbreathingwithoutfurtherpurication.
RefertoOSHAstandard1910.134forbreathingair
requirements.
3. Flammable devices
Whilethematerialsofconstructionarecompatible
withmanyammablegases,thefollowingapplication
limitationsmustbeconsidered:
• Housingmaterialsareslightlyporous.Theprod-
uctmustbeusedinawellventilatedareainthe
absenceofsparksorignitionsources.Donotuse
inClass1,Division1,GroupDenvironments.
• Thetypeofarea-forcedexhaustsystemused
(i.e.,highorlowlevel)wouldbedependentonthe
gasinvolved.
• Eachapplication(otherthanforairorinertgas)
mustbereviewedtominimizereorexplosion
hazard.
3150962 Rev. B 04/15
18-5-605
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Gardner Denver FIL Series Specifications

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BrandGardner Denver
ModelFIL Series
CategoryWater Filtration Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Information

Pressurized Devices Safety

Safety precautions for handling pressurized equipment, emphasizing operating pressure limits and depressurization before servicing.

Breathing Air Requirements

Information regarding the suitability of treated air for breathing, referring to OSHA standards for specific requirements.

Flammable Gas Application Limits

Application limitations for flammable gases, including ventilation requirements and use in hazardous environments.

Model Number Configuration

Grade Identification

Details on identifying filter grades by model number digit and element color, listing types and applications.

1.0 Installation

Filter Grade Application Guide

Guidance on selecting filter grades based on application, particle removal, liquid efficiency, and oil content.

Mounting Procedures

Instructions for wall mounting brackets and mounting differential pressure gauges to the filter head.

Piping and Drain Provisions

Piping Installation Guidelines

Instructions for piping installation, including blow-out procedures, thread sealing, flow direction, and modular connections.

Drain Provisions and Connections

Details on internal automatic drains and options for external auto drains, including connection specifics and safety warnings.

2.0 Operation

Liquid Draining Procedures

Instructions for manual and automatic draining of collected liquids from filter grades A, B, C, E, F, emphasizing proper operation.

Operational Checkpoints

Checks for proper installation level, drain function, and liquid level for all grades, with specific checks for Grade G.

Flow Capacity Calculations

Guidance on determining maximum air flow based on pressure and correction factors from provided tables.

3.0 Maintenance

Filter Element Replacement Criteria

Guidelines for when to replace filter elements based on pressure drop, usage hours, or annual replacement.

Element Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing filter elements, including depressurization and handling precautions.

Automatic Drain Mechanism Service

Recommendation for annual replacement of the automatic drain mechanism to ensure proper function.

Dimensions and Weights

Filter Model Specifications

Detailed table of specifications including nominal air flow, connection sizes, dimensions, and weight for various filter models.

Differential Pressure Gauge Diagram

Diagram illustrating the differential pressure gauge and its connection points on the filter.

Warranty Information

Product Warranty Coverage

Details on the one-year limited warranty, exclusions, limitations of liability, and authorization for service.