Cleaning Air Filter
Air filter removes foreign matter and condensate from supply air as it passes through filter. Frequency at which the filter baffle plate and filter element should be cleaned depends upon amount of condensate and foreign matter in supply air. Condensate level should not rise above baffle. This is the sign of a faulty auto- drain which would need to be cleaned, replaced or repaired.
Erratic regulator operation or loss of regulation is almost always due to dirt.
The following steps outline the procedure for cleaning air filter.
1.Close and lock air supply line
2.Remove filter bowl. Use a strap wrench if required. Disassemble regulator, making notes as a guide for reassembly.
3.Clean parts with household soap (Dawn™, Ivory™, etc.) and blow out body with compressed air.
NOTE: DO NOT use cleansing agents such as acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, gasoline, or toluene, which are damaging to plastic sight glass.
4.Reassemble per notes from step 2. Ensure
5.Open air service
6.Check for leaks and adjust as necessary.
Maintenance
Cleaning Steam Strainer
Strainer removes foreign matter from steam. Frequency at which strainer must be cleaned is dependent upon amount of foreign matter suspended in steam. Removing and checking strainer screen for cleanliness after two weeks or after 80 hours of operation is recommended. If little or no foreign matter has collected on screen, time between inspections can be increased accordingly.
Cleaning Customer-Furnished Steam Traps
Some steam traps are provided with internal steam strainers. These strainers should be cleaned. Refer to Cleaning Steam Strainer.
All repairable traps should be opened at least once a year to visually check operating mechanisms.
Remove sediment and dirt from trap body. Mechanism may require cleaning by immersing in appropriate cleaning fluid.
NOTE: Check instructions provided with trap or with trap manufacturer for appropriate cleaning fluids.
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