8.Unplug the vibration motor, lift the vibrating filter upward and pull the bottom outward (Figure 36). Place the unit on the floor.
Vibration
Motor
Figure 36. Dual pleated filter removal.
9.Open the dust drawer and clean it out (Figure 37).
Figure 37. Dust drawer.
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10.Using warm soapy water, wash out the filter cabinet and dust drawer, and allow them to air-dry.
11.Inspect for any seal or gasket damage and replace as required.
12.Make sure you are wearing your respirator and safety goggles.
13.Support the filter element and vacuum the input side of the filter with a soft brush-type tip while tapping the outside of the filter with your other hand.
14.When you have removed most of the caked contaminants, support the filter housing so it will not fall over during the next step.
15.Hold a shop air gun or spray nozzle no closer than two to three feet from the filter element, and in a slow and sweeping motion, blow the remaining contaminants back out the direction they came (Figure 38). Be careful, however, if you get too close, the air pressure may blow a hole in the filter.
Direction of
Air Blowgun
Pressure
Figure 38. Vibrating filter element.
16.Place the vibrating filter into the cabinet.
17.Reinstall the spring retaining bolt so approximately 1" protrudes into the filter cabinet.
G0648 Welding Fume Extractor
