731000FH and 771000FH

Fuel Filter/Water Separators

Instruction Part Number 19521 Rev A

The Racor 731000FH and

771000FH Turbine Series fuel
filter/water separators protect
the precision components of
your engine from dirt, rust, algae,
asphaltines, varnishes and especially
water, which is prevalent in engine
fuels. They remove contaminants
from fuel using the legendary three
stage process described below.

Contact Information How It Works

Parker Hannifin Corporation Stage 1 - Separation Stage 3 - Filtration
Racor Division Using the fuel flow, the turbine Engines will benefit from near 100%
P.O. Box 3208 separates large solids and water separation and fuel filtration
3400 Finch Road ‘free’ water through enchanced with Racor’s proprietary Aquabloc®
Modesto, CA 95353 centrifugal force. water repelling media. The
phone 800 344 3286 replaceable filters are available in 2,
209 521 7860 10 and 30 micron ratings.
fax 209 529 3278 Stage 2 - Coalescing
racor@parker.com
Smaller water droplets and solids
www.racorcustomers.com coalesce on the conical baffle and
www.parker.com/racor fall to the collection bowl.
 Mounting Instructions
731000FH (Front) 731000FH (Top)
15.0 in 18.5 in
(38.1 cm) (47.0 cm)

5.75 in
(14.6 cm)

12.0 in
(30.5 cm)

3/8 in. (1.0 cm)

12.5 in
diameter clearance
(31.8 cm)
for fasteners
Outlet
Inlet

771000FH (Front) 771000FH (Top)

21.5 in
(54.6 cm)
19.75 in
(50.2 cm)

5.75 in
(14.6 cm)
12.0 in
(30.5 cm)

3/8 in. (1.0 cm)

diameter clearance 12.5 in
for fasteners (31.8 cm)
Inlet
Outlet

Installation Diagram
Fuel tanks above filter
Optional Bypass Installation and Operation Maintain a clearance head pressure should not
(allows user to service filter without shutting down engine.) above the filter assembly of exceed maximum PSI of filter.
Valves 1 2 3 10 in. (25.4 cm) for filter removal.
Unit On-line Open Open Closed Fuel Tank
Unit Off-line Closed Closed Open (Pressure Side Installation)
Pressure Side:
Fuel transfer pump not to exceed
maximum PSI or flow rate of filter.
Not ideal - pumps emulsify water
Suction (vacuum) Side: hindering filter performance. Install a shut-off valve when
Primary (first) filter - use 30 micron. fuel tank is higher than filter
If it is the only filter in the system,
use 2 or 10 micron.
Outlet Inlet

Fuel Tank
Engine (Ideal Vacuum
Side Installation)
Valve 2 Valve 1

Maintain a service clearance below Install a check valve

filter assembly of at least 2 in. (5.1 cm) (with light or no restriction)
for draining and servicing bowl. when tank is lower than filter
to maintain prime.

Fuel transfer pump

(IDEAL vacuum side installation) Fuel Tank
Valve 3 (Vacuum Side Installation)

Fuel tank below filter

Do not exceed 5’ (1.5m) of lift
or 4 inches of mercury (inHg)
of inlet piping restrictions
Installation Service
Installing filter assembly:
Completely remove any vacuum
side filters in fuel line between

Guidelines fuel tank and fuel pump. This is

where filter assembly will mount.
Leaving these filters in place will
Draining Water:
These customer supplied Frequency of water draining is
add to fuel line restriction. Filter determined by contamination
materials should be on hand
heads cast into engine or that are level of fuel. Inspect or drain
before beginning installation.
non-removable or hard piped collection bowl of water daily
• Shop Towels should be serviced with a new or as necessary. Collection
• Mounting Hardware filter and left in place. bowl must be drained before
• Inlet/Outlet Fittings Keep fuel flow restriction contaminants reach top of
to a minimum. Always use turbine or when Water Detection
• Fuel Hose the maximum size fuel hose Module (optional) indicates it’s
• Clean Diesel Fuel possible. Do not make sharp time to drain water.
• Parker Super O-lube or Clean bends with flexible hose as kinks
Motor Oil may occur. Avoid use of two Vacuum Applications /
45° elbow fittings where one 90° Installations:
• Thread Sealant elbow will work.
(no thread tapes) 1. Close inlet valve (or valve #1)
When routing hose, avoid
Positioning filter assembly: surfaces that move, have sharp and open drain on bottom of
edges, or get hot (such as exhaust bowl with a suitable container
Filter assemblies should be in place.
piping).
installed on vacuum side of fuel
transfer pump for optimum 2. Close drain after all water

Priming
water separating efficiency. and contaminants have been
See Installation Diagram. evacuated – DO NOT leave
drain open too long as it will
Keep fuel line restrictions to a

The Unit
eventually completely drain
minimum. Locate the FH filter entire filter assembly of water
assembly between horizontal AND fuel.
planes of bottom of fuel tank and
inlet of fuel pump, if possible. If 3. Follow Priming Instructions.
FH filter assembly is installed 1. Remove T-handle and lid
in an application where the from top of filter assembly.
Pressure Applications /
fuel tank is higher than filter, a 2. Fill filter assembly with clean
Installations:
shut-off valve must be installed fuel.
between the tank and FH filter 1. Open drain on bottom of
3. Lubricate lid gasket and
assembly INLET. This will bowl to evacuate water and
T-handle O-ring with clean
be used when servicing the contaminants with a suitable
fuel or motor oil.
replacement filter. collection container in place.
4. Replace lid and T-handle, Head pressure will push any
Before installing filter assembly:
tighten snuggly by hand only water and contaminants out
• Obtain good ventilation and – do not use tools. of drain while keeping filter
lighting. 5. If applicable, refer to primed.
equipment operator’s manual
• Maintain a safe working to complete fuel priming 2. Close drain after all water
environment. procedure. and contaminants have been
evacuated – DO NOT leave
• Engine must be off for 6. Start engine, check for fuel drain open too long as it will
installation. system leaks. Correct as eventually completely drain
necessary with engine off and entire filter assembly of water
• DO NOT smoke or allow open pressure relieved from filter AND fuel, and possibly drain
flames near installation. assembly. entire tank.
Filter Replacement
Frequency of filter replacement All Applications:
is determined by contamination
level of fuel. Replace filter 1. Bypass filter assembly with 5. Refer to Priming Instructions,
every 10,000 miles (16,000 km), bypass valves, if applicable. otherwise, fill unit with clean
every 500 hours, every other oil fuel, replace lid and T-handle
2. Remove T-handle and lid. and tighten snuggly by hand
change, when vacuum gauge
(optional) reads between 7 to only – do not use tools.
3. Remove filters by holding bail
10 inches of mercury (inHg), handles and slowly pulling Note - above ground tanks or
if power loss is noticed, or upward with a twisting transfer pump applications
annually, whichever comes first. motion. Dispose properly may use head pressure to
according to local regulations. prime filter assembly.
Note – always carry extra
replacement filters as one tankful
4. Replace old lid gasket and
of excessively dirty fuel can plug
T-handle O-ring with new
a filter.
seals (supplied with new
Use only genuine Racor filter). Lubricate both seals
Aquabloc® replacement filters – with motor oil or diesel fuel
see Replacement Part List before installation.

Troubleshooting Procedures
A major cause of power loss or bowl and filter are properly persist (and filter is new) call
hard starting is result of an air tightened. Next, check all fitting Racor Technical Support for
leak (or clogged filter). If your connections and ensure fuel assistance: (800) 344-3286 or
unit will not prime or fails to lines are not pinched or clogged (209) 575-7555.
hold prime, check that drain, with contaminants. If problems
Specifications

Specifications 731000FH 771000FH

Maximum Flow Rate: 360 GPH (1,363 LPH) 540 GPH (2,044 LPH)

Port Size 3/4´´-14 NPT (SAE J476) 1´´-11.5 NPT (SAE J476)

Height 22.0 in. (55.9 cm) 22.0 in. (55.9 cm)

Width 16.5 in. (41.9 cm) 21.5 in. (54.6 cm)

Depth 12.0 in. (30.5 cm) 12.0 in. (30.5 cm)

Weight (dry) 26.0 lb (11.8 kg) 39.0 lb (17.7 kg)

Max. Working Pressure 25 PSI (1.7 bar) 25 PSI (1.7 bar)

Clean Pressure Drop 1.7 PSI (11.7 kPa) 1.7 PSI (11.7 kPa)

Water Removal Efficiency 99% 99%

Ambient Temp. Range -40°F to +250°F (-40°C to +121°C)

Max. Fuel Temperature 190°F (88°C)

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Part Number Description
1a
T-handle and O-ring Kit
1 RK 11-1945 (9/16”-18 UNF Threads) 2
Hand Tighten
1a 11350 T-handle O-ring
2a
2 RK 11-1927-01 Lid Kit (includes 2a)
2a 11007 Lid Seal
Replacement Elements
2020SM-OR (2 micron), or B
B 731000FH (includes 2a)
2020TM-OR (10 micron), or
771000FH (includes 2a)
2020PM-OR (30 micron)
RK 11-1800-01 Heater Kit (12 vdc, 300 watt)
C
RK 11-1800-02 Heater Kit (24 vdc, 300 watt)
Bowl Fasteners (4)
3 RK 11542
Tighten 60 in. lbs (6.78 Nm) max.
C
4 RK 11037A Bowl Ring Kit
Clear Bowl Kit
5 RK 11-1938
(includes 5a, 10, 10a, 12, and 12a)
D
5a 11007 Bowl Seal
Turbine Centrifuge Kit
6
RK 11-1939 Hand Tighten
7 Conical Baffle Kit 11
8 Check Ball Seal
RK 11028B
9 Check Ball E
Self-venting Drain Kit (includes 10a)
10 RK 30476
Tighten 30 in. lbs (3.39 Nm) max. 8 11a
10a (not sold seperately) Drain Gasket 9
Heater Feedthru Kit (includes 11a)
RK 21067
Tighten 15 in. lbs (1.69 Nm) max. 7
11
Feed-thru Plug Kit (includes 11a)
RK 11-1679
Tighten 15 in. lbs (1.69 Nm) max.
6
11a 43506 Feedthru or plug O-ring
Water Probe Kit (includes 12a)
RK 32204
Tighten 15 in. lbs (1.69 Nm) max. 5a
12
Bowl Plug Kit (includes 12a)
RK 20126
Tighten 15 in. lbs (1.69 Nm) max.
12a (not sold seperately) Water Probe or Plug O-ring 5
RK11-2007 1000FH Clamp Bracket Kit
D
RK 11838 Carraige Bolt Kit 12a
E RK11-2010 1000FH Body/Housing Kit 12
10a
RK 11-1404
1000FH Complete Seal Service Kit 10
(includes 1a, 2a, 3, 5a, 8, 9, 10a, 11a, and 12a)

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 Part Number Description
F 11065 731000FH Main Bracket
Inlet or Outlet Manifold Tube
G RK 11892
(3/4´´-16 NPT threads)
H 18998 771000FH Main Bracket
Inlet or Outlet Manifold Tube
I 11076
(1´´-11 1/2 NPT threads)

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