TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW page 2
2. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS FOR HS&E HAZARDS page 3
3. INTRODUCTION page 4
4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FILTERING SET page 5
5. FILTER SECTIONAL DRAWING WITH PARTS LIST page 6
6. INSTALLATION OF THE FILTERING SET page 8
7. START-UP page 9
8. OPERATION page 11
8.A FILTRATION PHASE page 11
9 MAINTENANCE page 12
10 INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE FILTERING UNIT page 13
10.A STATIC FILTERING ELEMENT page 14
11 TROUBLESHOOTING page 15
12 SPARE PARTS page 16

Filtrex assumes no liability for any mistakes by improper use of the product.
We reserve the right to change this description without prior notice.

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1. OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT!
In order to have the maximum benefit from your Filter, we suggest that you read through
this manual’s sections concerning installation and operation prior to the product’s
installation, and when the product is operated or serviced. Do not hesitate to contact
Filtrex S.r.l. or our local branch for any further technical information you may require.

This manual contains information on the erection, operation, and maintenance of the
Filter based on the specifications of the unit when delivered from our factory. In case
post-delivery alterations have been made to the unit, we recommend that you contact
Filtrex S.r.l. or our local branch for an updated manual.

This manual makes reference to other pieces of literature, such as schematics and
drawings that are added to the manual as needed depending on the filter parameters
and configuration.

When ordering spare parts or requesting technical assistance, always state the serial
number of the Filter (see page I of this manual and name plate on unit).

Unless special permission has been granted by Filtrex S.r.l. do not attempt to repair or
dismantle the Filter or any of its components within the warranty period of the unit (with
exception of any dismantling necessary for the replacement of filter element). Failure to
seek the said permission will cause the guarantee on the said parts to be void!

Filtrex S.r.l. product liability does not cover technical modifications to the filter unit
unless Filtrex S.r.l. in writing has accepted such extension of liability.

CONVENTIONAL SIGNS USED IN THIS MANUAL:

A warning indicates either potential for malfunction

of the equipment or of the system and tells you
WARNING! how to avoid the problem.

A danger indicates a potential for damage to the

DANGER! equipment, to the system or personal injury.

STOP
A stop indicates that the filter shall be put out of
STOP! service.

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2. CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS FOR HS&E HAZARDS

• The Filter does not require to be inspected daily.

• Fluid drained very often contain harmful substances that must not be drained to
ordinary sewers, but be collected in a special container and disposed of in
accordance with local regulations for chemical waste.

WARNING
Check to be sure the available electrical power matches the
voltage, phase and cycle requirements of the electric motor and
automatic control panel. Damage may occur if improperly
connected.

WARNING
Do not expose the pressure equipment to working pressure over
the Design Pressure.
Monitoring of the internal inlet pressure shall be considered by
the user.

WARNING
In order to avoid opening the cover when the filter is pressurized,
the user shall install on the inlet pipeline to the Filter,
downstream of any isolation valve, a pressure indicator.

WARNING
Do not expose the filter to working temperature over the Design
Temperature, otherwise it might be damaged. Monitoring of the
working temperature shall be considered by the user.

DANGER
Due to working temperature, pressure equipment insulation may
be considered by the user.

DANGER
When installing the filter, make sure that any oil or fuel which
leaks due to improper handling cannot result in a fire or injury.

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3. INTRODUCTION

In many machining plants and for the trouble-free operation of all internal combustion
engines the removal of contaminants from a fluid process stream makes that fluid more
valuable and increases product yields. A static basket filter placed in a strategic location
can eliminate many costly problems, protecting moving parts from wear and also acting
as a monitor for the whole circuit.

The features of the static basket system are:

- Resolves the existing problems:

It greatly improves the quality of the oil being delivered to the engine’s moving parts
(crankshafts, bearings, cylinder’s liners, piston’s rings) and other oil wetted parts in
the equipment, thereby improving their reliability and longevity.

- Minimizes the impact on the environment:

Since there is no need to dispose of used filter cartridges.

- More advantages:

Simple construction and easy maintenance, does not require special tools, low
operating costs, compact and lightweight.

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4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FILTERING SET

The special shape of FILTREX static basket filters allows to get a light and efficient
continuous working and ensures a safe and easy replacement of the clogged filtering
element. The static basket filter mainly consists of:
• Two side housings provided with :
a) two main flanged connections, one for the inlet and the other one for the outlet.
The direction of the fluid is marked on the above mentioned flanges.
b) other connections as requested by the process conditions.
c) a cover fixed to the housing by means of bolting.

• A filtering element is placed inside each housing with the appropriate filtration
degree, according to the customer’s request; its size has been calculated according
to the design flow rate and normal pressure drop.

• A common differential pressure indicator with electric contacts.

• A change-over valve, provided with No. six (6) flanges, No. four for the connection
with the two side filters, while the remaining two are connected with the external
circuit. An indicator on the valve body shows the direction of the fluid through the
filtering set. An handwheel is installed on the valve body for the manual switch of the
valve.

• The pressure balancing line complete with manual isolation valve in order to balance
between the two filter housings and to fill the filter in clean condition before a switch
operation.

• Optional accessories as :
¾ Differential pressure gauge or switch or transmitter
¾ Heating pocket
¾ Vent & drain valves
¾ Instruments root valves and/or manifolds

Refer to attached “General Arrangement Drawing” for actual limit of supply.

Other optional accessories are available on request.

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5. FILTER SECTIONAL DRAWING WITH PARTS LIST

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STATIC FILTER PARTS LIST
POS. DESCRIPTION
50 Static filter cover
51 Static filter vent plug
52 Static filter cover screw
53 Static filter cover gasket
54 Static filtering element upper head gasket
55 Lock nut
56 Static filtering element upper head
57 Static filtering element
58 Static filtering element lower gasket
59 Static filter body
60 Static filter drain plug
64 Static filter housing gasket

CHANGE-OVER VALVE PARTS LIST

POS. DESCRIPTION
100 Change-over valve hand-wheel
101 Pressure balancing line valve
102 Change-over valve flange bolt
103 Commutation indicator
107 Change-over valve flange gasket
108 Change-over valve body side gasket
109 Change-over valve plug side gasket
110 Lock pin

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6. INSTALLATION OF THE FILTERING SET

To install the filtering set follow these usual operations:

1. Identify the vessel inlet and outlet. Position the vessel in the line so that the fluid
enters the inlet connection in order to perform properly and to avoid damage to the
system.

WARNING
Be sure that sufficient headroom is provided for easy removal of
the internal parts. This require a clear height above the top (refer
to the attached “General Arrangement Drawing”). Clearance for
rigging equipment must also be considered.

2. Connect the filtering unit to the inlet/outlet piping, making sure that all closing means
(nuts, bolts, valves, etc.) are fast tightened. Inlet and Outlet piping should be carefully
aligned to avoid stressing the filter connections during installation. Installation of shut-
off valves on either side of the vessel is recommended so that it can be
independently drained for filtering element change or inspection.

3. Connect all the remaining nozzles provided on the vessel.

4. Connect power source to all other electrical components included in the scope of
supply.

5. Connect the earthing lug (when provided) to the general earthing system.

DANGER
During the installation of the filter, make sure that any oil or fuel
which leaks due to the improper handling cannot result in a fire or
injury.

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7. START-UP
To start the filtering set follow these usual operations:

1. Check that all valves installed on the vessel nozzles are in the relevant service
position.

2. Energize the controls.

3. Open the vent connection on filter covers.

4. Slowly introduce fluid to be filtered, to ensure the complete filling of the housings and
the complete utilization of the whole filtering surface.

5. Close the vent connection when air is expelled and fluid begins to flow.

WARNING
Before filling up the filter, make sure that all the valves connected
on vessel nozzles are in the relevant service position.

6. Insert the vessel into the operating process condition, selecting the “duty” and the
“stand-by” vessel acting on the hand-wheel of the change-over valve.

It is advisable that during normal operating conditions the

pressure balancing line between the two vessels is open in order
to prevent useless stress of the seals and the closing elements of
the change-over valve, increasing in this way the life of the valve
itself.

STOP
It is very important to consider that, during this start up phase or
after important works (long time not running period), the filter is
submitted to particularly heavy conditions as it must provide the
elimination of impurities such as lints, piles, metallic slags and/or
STOP
other contaminants that are by chance introduced in the system.
It is therefore important to keep carefully under control the ∆p of
the filter, to prevent the ∆p increase reaching the alarm value
prolonged operation in this mode can result in damage to
downstream components. If the alarm value is reached, the filter
must be taken out of service. Dismantle the filtering element and
clean it (see section “Inspection and cleaning of the filtering
element”).

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WARNING
After start-up phase the status of the filtering element shall be
checked, in order to verify that no damages have been occurred.

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8. OPERATION
8.A FILTRATION PHASE
The fluid enters from the inlet flange (A) and flows through all the sectors of the filtering
element (C) (inside-outside filtration). The filtered fluid is collected in chamber (D) and
exits from the outlet flange (B). The indicator (G) shows the increase of the differential
pressure due to the accumulation of impurities on the surface of the filter element.

G D B

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9. MAINTENANCE
Filter inspection and maintenance must be performed at regular intervals.
It is extremely important to remember that in spite of an on-condition back-washing the
mesh may become clogged over the course of time, depending on the quality of the
fluid and whether a by-pass treatment unit is installed.
In order to maintain trouble-free operation, the following aspects are to be observed
during maintenance :

9.1 The filter must be switched off for all maintenance work.

9.2 Check filter and connections for leaks.

9.3 Carry out a careful visual check of the filtering elements status once a year.

STOP
Should a higher differential pressure occur beforehand, the
filtering element must be checked and, if necessary, cleaned
STOP (refer to section 10 “Inspection and cleaning of the filtering unit”).
Prolonged operation at a differential pressure of 2 bar or more
can result in damage to the filtering element.

9.4 It’s recommended to replace the filtering element after two years operation.

Longer use is also possible if the filtering elements are checked

carefully.

9.5 Replace the gaskets.

It is advisable to replace all the gaskets during any overhaul.

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10. INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE FILTERING UNIT

Refer to section 5 “Filter Sectional drawing with parts list”

For the inspection and cleaning of the filtering element proceed as follows:

10.1 Open (if not already open) the pressure balancing line (101) in order to equalize
the pressure into the two vessels.

10.2 Exclude the clogged filter acting on the change-over valve handwheel (100) until
the commutation indicator (103) will indicate the stand-by filter (clean filter), in
order to put it in service and to put out of service the clogged filter.

WARNING
Before acting on he change-over valve (100), make sure the fluid
pressure between the two vessels is balanced opening the
pressure balancing line (101). An unbalanced pressure between
the two vessels could damage the seals and the closing elements
of the change-over valve.

10.3 Close the pressure balancing line (101).

10.4 Isolate the heating line (*).

10.5 In case of inspection of the change-over valve, open the by-pass line (*) and/or
close the closing devices at the filter inlet and outlet (*) in order to isolate the
filtering unit.

10.6 To proceed with the inspection, refer to the hereafter descriptions.

WARNING
Before dismantling any filter parts and discharging the fluid,
make sure that the filter is not pressurized.

(*) If existing

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10.A STATIC FILTERING ELEMENT
For the inspection and cleaning of the filtering element proceed as follows:

10.A1 Empty the clogged filter removing in sequence the vent plug (51) and the drain
plug (60).

10.A2 Remove the cover bolts (52), remove the filter cover (50), paying attention not to
damage the cover gasket (53).

10.A3 Unscrew the fixing nut (55), remove the filtering element upper head (56) and
extract the filtering element (57), paying attention not to damage the gaskets (54)
and (58).

10.A4 Dip the filtering element (57) into clean gasoil for few hours.

10.A5 After dipping the filter element, clean it thoroughly from the outside to the inside
with clean compressed air.

10.A6 Prior to be re-installed the filtering element (57) shall undergo a visual
examination and if damaged it shall be replaced.

WARNING
Damaged filtering elements must not be used again.

10.A7 Re-assemble the filtering element (57), in the reverse sequence to that described
under points above.

DANGER
Inspection to the filtering elements involves the risk of
contaminating the main lubricating circuit, therefore it is
necessary to operate with the utmost care and cleanliness.

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING

FAULTS POSSIBLE CAUSE INTERVENTIONS/REMEDIES

Viscosity too high due to low Wait for normal operating

High temperature conditions
Differential
Pressure Clogged filtering elements Clean the filtering element

Bolts not tightened Check bolts tightness

Fluid
Leakage
Gaskets damaged Replace damaged gaskets

Control Differential pressure instrument Check functionality and

problems improperly adjusted calibration of the instrument

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12. SPARE PARTS

FILTREX filters are so easy to operate and so accurately manufactured that there is no
need of special spare parts for the ordinary maintenance.

It is advisable to use Filtrex Genuine spare parts; only in this way customers are sure of
exact interchangeability of spare parts and enables them to claim under the
manufacturing warranty stipulated with the purchase order.

Please refer to Filtrex Code (see Section 5 “Filter sectional drawing with part list” for
identification code) to order the spare parts required.

For Two years ordinary maintenance it is advisable to keep in store the spare parts
listed on page I of this manual

For any further information or eventual request of intervention of highly skilled

personnel, please apply to the manufacturing firm at the following address:

FILTREX S.r.l.
Via Rubattino, 94/B
20134 Milano ITALY
Tel +39-02-75.33.841
Fax +39-02-75.31.383
E-mail info@filtrex.it

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