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Shut off the air supply to the Radex Airline Filter and drain all air from the body by opening
the drain tap.
Remove the bolts from the lid and separate the lid from the body.
Remove the cartridge and dispose in an appropriate disposal area.
Clean the inside of the filter body to remove any contaminants, do not clean with volatile
chemicals.
Insert a new filter cartridge and reassemble the lid, tighten the bolts in the pattern drawn in
(Fig 4.1) tighten to 10ft/lb torque.
Fig 4.1
Record the date on the sticker supplied with the filter cartridge and place on to the Radex
Airline Filter.
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The filter cartridge should be inspected weekly or more often depending on usage and the
conditions of the air system in which the Radex Airline Filter is installed. The filter cartridge should
be replaced after a period of 3 months based on a 40 hr week. The filter cartridge must be replaced
immediately if the following exist:
• The presence of odour and or tastes in the air being supplied to the respirator.
• Presence of moisture at the outlet fittings.
• Large pressure drop across the filter.
MAINTAINENCE
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT