TM 55-2090-201-14&P
3-38. FILTER ELEMENT (#) (Continued).
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
Replace used filter element
with a serviceable-like item.
Replace damaged "0" ring.
3.
Element
a. To install a new filter
element:
(1) Clean the interior of the
vessel by flushing with
clean water.
NOTE
Be sure that the correct element is selected for
each stage.
Use only 614-501 prefilter elements
(MIL-F-52847,
Type II) in the first stage (prefilter)
and 611-100 coalescer elements (MIL-F-52847, Type
III) in the second and third stages.
The prefilter
element is longer than the coalescer element.
(2) Handle the filter ele-
ments only by the end
caps.
When installing
an element, insert hand
through the opening in
the end cap.
It is important that the filter element be handled
properly. DO NOT touch or handle the sock area (side
covering) of the elements.
Contamination of this
surface by skin oils may prevent the coalescer
element from functioning properly and cause foaming
of the effluent.
(3) Place a filter element
(5) over the threaded
element stand (6).
Position
the element so that it is
centered over the element
positioning guide (7) attached
to the striker plate (8).
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