3-42. PREFILTER
TM 55-2090-201-14&P
L O C A T I O N
ITEM
A C T I O N
R E M A R K S
12.
Filter
a. Handle the filter elements
element
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.
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