SERVICE BULLETIN

NOTICE: The Type of Change and Recommended Compliance specified reflects Solar’s best judgment regarding the
Service Bulletin. All questions should be directed to your Solar Field Service Representative. Solar, Saturn,
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NUMBER: 11.1/104A
ISSUED: January 1982
REVISED: November 1982
PRODUCT: Saturn, Centaur, Mars
MODEL(S): All
Specifics: Units using Donaldson TTD self cleaning air filters

SUBJECT: USEFUL LIFE AND REPLACEMENT OF AIR FILTER

ELEMENTS USED ON DONALDSON MODEL TTD
SELF CLEANING AIR CLEANERS

—REVISION NOTICE—
This Service Bulletin identifies a revised replacement procedure
and inserts pictures that identify filter element damage. Revision
A supersedes Service Bulletin 11.1/104, same subject, which may
be discarded.

Type of Change: Product Information

Recommended
Compliance: Operation, Information

Purpose:
This Service Bulletin provides necessary information on the life span and replacement of air filter
elements P/N 951339C1

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Donaldson TTD self cleaning air filter system was initially installed on Solar Turbine engines
in 1977. It has been Donaldson’s prime design characteristic that the TTD in turbine applications
provide high level air filtration for a period of 18 months to 2 years without maintenance This fact
has been confirmed on 200 Solar Turbine applications.

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It has been found that the filter elements are beginning to show some deterioration (pin holes, leaks
in the media and splitting of the pleats) after 15,000 to 16,000 hours (over two years in severe
service high dust concentrations coupled with high ambient temperatures and low humidity). In less
severe service (lower dust concentrations and a more humid environment including cold weather
operation) some 25,000 to 30,000 hours of operation (i.e. over four years) has been achieved with
some slight filter element deterioration (pin holes) now beginning to be apparent Also the filter
media is made of a special cellulose blend material and undergoes aging and strength changes even
without the stresses placed upon it in self cleaning reverse-pulse applications. Deterioration of the
filter elements seriously reduces the filtration efficiency of the TTD and operating a turbine with
worn and punctured elements could involve turbine fouling, contamination, erosion and foreign
object damage.

ACTION REQUIRED:
It is thus recommended that filter elements which have been in operation for 2 years or more be
sample inspected for pin holes, pleat splits, leaks and general deterioration. This inspection should
be done by "candling" or examining the filter media closely in a dark room with a bright light
inside the filter element (see figure 6) About 6 to 12 elements should be inspected every 6 months
thereafter. Replacement of all elements should be initiated at the first sign of pinholes, splits or
deterioration (see figure 7). It is recommended that the filter elements not be continued in service
beyond 4 Years .

PARTS REQUIRED
New elements can be ordered directly from Solar or Donaldson Company.

Solar Part Number Donaldson Part Number Qty for Typical

Application (refer to
Figures 1, 2, and 3)
951339C1 P12-5744 Saturn Application 24
Centaur Application 64
Mars Application 128

NOTE
Number of elements may vary from the typical Qty according to customer
application.

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 Figure 1 TTD Air Cleaner - Saturn Application

REPLACEMENT
1. Shut unit down and tag master switch.
2. Remove old element by unscrewing the crank (crank is part of the element). Figure 4
and Figure 5.
3. To install a new element, hang the retainer nut on the hanger bracket and tighten the
crank.
4. When the necessary quantity of elements has been replaced restore system to normal.

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 Figure 2 TTD Air Cleaner - Centaur Application

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 Figure 3 TTD Air Cleaner - Mars Application

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 Figure 4 Changing Filter

Figure 5 Changing Filters

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 Figure 6 Inspecting the Filter Element

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 Figure 7 Donaldson Filter with Pleat Damage

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