SECTION V MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the air conditioning system
Cab air filter (cleaning)
Clean the filter at suitable intervals (depending on operating conditions).
Slacken off the 4 retaining knobs (2 per side) to access the filters in the cab
roof. Lift off the filter covers and remove the filters.
Cab air filter
1 - Filter cover
2 - Retaining knobs
3 - Air filter
Clean the filters as follows:
•
Blow compressed air (max 6 bar/87 psi) through the filter in the op-
posite direction to the normal air flow in order to comletely remove
all dust;
•
Wash with a solution of water and detergent solution at 40°C
(104°F) for about 15 minutes.
•
Rinse with running water;
•
Leave to dry at ambient temperature.
IMPORTANT: Replace the filters if they become damaged. Replace them
in any case after they have been cleaned 6 times.
Active carbon air filter
The procedures for removal and refitting are the same as for ordinary
filters.
Note that these filters can never offer total protection agianst toxic
substances.
After every use, always fit the normal filters back.
Wear protective gloves when changing used filters.
Used filters should be taken to specialized waste disposal centres.
In any case, observe the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the
handling and disposal of used filters.
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