Parker 320R-RAC Series User Manual

1. Carefully spin off filter with
bowl, then fill with clean fuel
(useastrapwrenchneartopof
spin-onfiltertoremoveit).
2. Spinfilterwithbowlonto
mounting head and tighten
snugly by hand—do not use
tools to tighten.
3. Startengineandcheckfor
leaks.Ifengineisdifficultto
startorrunsrough,checkthat
drain, bowl, filter, and port plug
aresecurelytightened.Check
all connections for security
and hoses to ensure there
arenokinksorsharpbends
that would create excessive
restriction.
Danger! When servicing gasoline
fuel systems, extreme care must
be exercised to avoid potential
fire hazards. Do not smoke or
permit open flames near fuel
during servicing procedures.
Draining The Bowl
Water is heavier than fuel and
will settle at bottom of bowl
andappeardifferentincolor.In
extremelyhumidconditions,take
afuelsample(inclearcontainer)
frequently, and drain as required if
water is present.
1. Placeasuitablecontainer
below unit to collect
contaminants.
2. Closefueltankvalve,if
applicable, then open self-
ventingdrain(-01model)or
loosen/removedrainplug(-02
model)atbottomofbowl.
Note:aULListeddrainvalve
kitisavailablefor-02models,
orderpartno.RK19492.
3. Primefuelsystemfollowing
the manufacturer’s procedure -
refertoPriming.
Danger! Great care must be
exercised to avoid potential fire
hazards during installations on
gasoline fuel systems. Do not
smoke or permit open flames or
sparks near the fuel system.
Refer to Installation Diagram
on page 4 prior to beginning
installation.
1. Any secondary or pressure side
filters located between pump
and engine should be serviced
and left in place.
2. Mount unit vertically on suction
side of fuel pump, transfer
pump, or non-removable filters,
whichever comes first.
3. Ensure a suitable pipe thread
sealing compound is used on
NPTthreadsoffittingprior
toinstallationintohead.For
mounting flexibility, there are
two inlet ports and one outlet
port.Platedsteelfittingsare
recommended.Plugunused
portwithprovidedsteelNPT
plug—do not use tapes on
NPTthreads.
4. Usequalityfuelhosein
maximum fuel line size
applicable to reduce potential
fuelflowrestrictions.Note:
USCGacceptedhose
recommended.
Installation Guidelines
Service
Filter Replacement
Filterreplacementfrequencyis
determined by contamination
levelsinfuels.Fuelflowtoengine
becomes restricted as filter
slowly plugs with contaminants,
resulting in noticeable power loss
and/orhardstarting.Replace
filterannually,every500hours,
or when there is a noticeable
power loss, whichever comes
first. Change filter as soon as
possible. Note: always carry extra
replacement filters as one tankful
of excessively contaminated fuel
can plug a filter.
Clean any debris or dirt away from
Racorhead/filterjointpriorto
removal.
1. Placeasuitablecontainer
below unit to collect
contaminants.
2. Closevalveatfueltank,if
applicable, open or remove
drain(plug)toemptyfilterof
fuel.
3. Spinfilterandbowlofftogether
(useastrapwrenchonfilter),
then remove bowl from filter.
4. Clean,bowlO-ringglandand
sealing surface of mounting
head, of dirt, debris, or gums.
5. Apply lube oil to new seal and
bowlO-ringsuppliedwithnew
filter.
6. Placenewsealontotopof
newfilterandO-ringintobowl
gland.
7. Spinbowlontofilter,thenboth
ontohead.Tightensnugly
by hand – do not use tools to
tighten.
8. Primefuelsystemfollowing
manufacturer’s procedure -
refertoPriming.
Priming

Parker 320R-RAC Series Specifications

General

Brand	Parker
Model	320R-RAC Series
Category	Water Filtration Systems
Language	English