Picture for reference only.

For actual
scope of supply refer to the attachments

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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 7
6. INSTALLATION OF THE FILTERING SET page 9
6.A INSTALLATION SCHEME – TYPICAL page 12
7. START-UP page 13
8. OPERATION page 15
8.A FILTRATION PHASE page 15
8.B FILTRATION AND CLEANING PHASE page 16
8.C LOCAL CONTROL PANEL page 18
9 MAINTENANCE page 19
10 INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE FILTERING UNIT page 20
10.A SELF-CLEANING FILTERING ELEMENT page 21
10.B STATIC FILTERING ELEMENT page 23
10.C CHANGE-OVER VALVE page 24
11 TROUBLESHOOTING page 27
12 SPARE PARTS page 28

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 DACXT 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 DACXT 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.

- Enhance the personnel’s life by reducing maintenance activity:

It virtually eliminates the requirements for a routinely planned maintenance on the

engines.

- Improves the engine’s reliability and performance characteristics:

Human factor, and thus error, are completely eliminated since the filter does not need
intervention for twenty-thousand hours, as compared to the few hours of a static filter.

- 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, possible
emergency cleaning by manual hand wheel, monitoring of the cleaning frequency
with alarm for too short cleaning intervals, low operating costs, compact and
lightweight.

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4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FILTERING SET

The special shape of FILTREX DACXT filters allows to get a light and efficient
continuous working and ensures a safe and easy replacement of the clogged filtering
element. The DACXT 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) a backwashing nozzle.
c) other connections as requested by the process conditions.
d) a cover fixed to the housing by means of bolting.
e) a heating pocket.

• 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.

• An electric motor with gear reducer for the rotation of the backwashing arm during
the on-condition cleaning of the automatic filtering element.

• A pneumatic actuated valve installed on the backwash line for the automatic
discharge of the impurities during the backwashing phase, complete with solenoid
valve.

• A local control panel, supplied loose and separate from the filter, to monitor and
operate the backwashing cleaning system.

• A common differential pressure indicator with electric contacts and complete with root
valves.

• 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 after a switch
operation for maintenance.

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 • Optional accessories as :
¾ Differential pressure gauge or switch or transmitter
¾ Vent & drain valves
¾ Manual hand wheel for emergency cleaning

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

Drawing for reference only

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SELF-CLEANING FILTER PARTS LIST CHANGE-OVER VALVE PARTS LIST
(refer also to section 10.C)
1. Gear reducer
2. Gear shaft 100. Change-over valve handwheel
3. Electric motor 101. Pressure balancing line valve
4. Thrust bearing flange fixing bolt 102. Change-over valve flange bolt
5. Gear reducer flange/cover fixing bolt 103. Commutation indicator
6. Thrust bearing
BACKWASH VALVE PARTS LIST
7. Backwash nozzle gasket
151. Pneumatic actuator
7A. Backwash shaft bushing gasket
152. Backwash valve body
8. Self-cleaning filter vent plug
153. Solenoid valve
9. Self-cleaning filter cover
154. Interconnecting nipple
10. Self-cleaning filter cover bolt
11. Backwash shaft bushing
12. Filtering element fixing bolt
13. Self-cleaning filter cover gasket
14. Self-cleaning filter body
15. Self-cleaning filtering element
16. Backwash nozzle
17. Self-cleaning filtering element
gasket
18. Backwash shaft bushing
19. Self-cleaning filter drain plug
20. Backwash line gasket
21. Differential pressure instrument
22. Instrument root valve

STATIC FILTER PARTS LIST

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 gaskets

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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.

WARNING
A vigorous backwash flow is necessary for proper operation of
the filter. It is therefore important to prevent back-pressure by
having a short, vented, free-flowing backwash line with a minimum
of bends, elbows or vertical risers. The backwash line Ø has to be
no smaller than the size indicated in the attached “General
Arrangement Drawing”.

4. Connect power source to the electric motor and all other electrical components
included in the scope of supply (e.g. local panel, solenoid valve, instrumentation,
etc.). It is advisable to use flexible power cable with extra length to allow for filter
cover removal without having to disconnect the motor.

DANGER
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.

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

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 6. Before start-up of the local control panel assure that the following steps of checks are
performed (refer also to the “ Wiring Diagram” attached):
6.1 Isolate incoming electric power feed to the Local Control Panel.
6.2 Verify that the grounding of the Local Control Panel is connected.
6.3 Put the front panel hand operated “Q” switch in OFF position.
6.4 Open the Local Control Panel front door and check there is no missing
equipment inside.
6.5 Verify that all incoming and outgoing cable connections are properly connected
on the terminal strip and assure isolation and no short circuit.
6.6 Open the fuse holders and check all internal fuses are inside and that are not
blown.
6.7 Close the fuse holders.
6.8 Check that all front panel signal lamps are inside the lamp holder, check the
proper voltage/power and that are not blown, then restore.
6.9 Check the setting of the thermal protection on Circuit Breaker “Q” in accordance
with the Electric Motor data for each filter size..
6.10 Check the setting of the timers KT1 to avoid any incoming false contact from the
Differential Pressure Switch.
6.11 Check the setting of the timers KT2 in accordance with the foreseen backwash
cycle time foreseen on filter size.
6.12 Check the incoming contact on terminal strip 3-4 from the Differential Pressure
Switch is normally open for filter clean.
6.13 Close the Local Control Panel front door.
6.14 Check the upstream electric power feed comply with the values reported on
Local Control Panel data label.
6.15 Feed incoming electric power to the Local Control Panel.
6.16 Put the front panel hand operated “Q” switch in ON position.
6.17 Check that the System ON lamp L1 is lighting and that the filter cleaning lamp
L2 and filter alarm lamp L3 are off.
6.18 Check there is no cumulative alarm reported outside to the User.
6.19 Verify that all the operative conditions on the Backwash Filter are fulfilled.
6.20 Perform a cleaning cycle test by activation of the Start PB on panel front and
check the lighting of the filter cleaning lamp L2.
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 6.21 Check the operation of the filter motor, the opening of the backwash valve, the
effective time of the complete backwash cycle the motor stop and the closure of
the backwash valve at the end of the cycle.
6.22 Perform a simulated cleaning cycle test by closing the contact on the Differential
Pressure Switch of the filter and check that at the end of the cycle time the
motor stop, the backwash valve close and that the filter alarm lamp L3 will light
giving the alarm signal (filter clogged) and the cumulative alarm reported
outside to the User is active.
6.23 Remove the by-pass contact on the Differential Pressure Switch and check the
return on normal condition of the Local Control Panel with no alarms.
6.24 Put the filter with the Local Control Panel into operation.

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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6.A INSTALLATION SCHEME - TYPICAL
Typical installation for DACXT filter:

Supply System

Booster System

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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 electric motor and/or controls.

3. Set the change-over valve at its mid position, both housings in use.

4. Open the vent connection on filter covers.

5. Open the pressure balancing valve.

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

7. 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.

8. Operate the change-over valve to isolate the by-pass (static) filter and to insert the
main (automatic) filter into the operating process condition.

WARNING
During normal operation the pressure balancing valve should be
open, in order to prevent useless stressing of the change-over
valve seals if the by-pass (static) filter is not under pressure.

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 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
unit”).

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 filter works with on-condition back-washing using its own process fluid; the
backwashing fluid is fed back into the circulation tank again.
The fluid enters from the inlet flange (A) and flows through all the sectors of the filtering
element (C) except three (inside-outside filtration). The filtered fluid is collected in
chamber (D) and exits from the outlet flange (B). During this phase the filter operates as
a static filter and the cleaning of the filtering element is not operating; the motor (E) and
nozzle (F) are not operating, the backwash valve (H) is closed. The differential pressure
shown on the indicator (G), due to the accumulation of impurities on the surface of the
filtering element, gradually increases with time until it reaches the set-point value
starting the backwashing phase.

E
G B D C

A H
Drawing for reference only

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8.B FILTRATION AND CLEANING PHASE
When the differential pressure shown on the indicator (G) reaches the set-point value
the backwashing phase starts. The motor (E) and the nozzle (F) start and the backwash
valve (H) opens.
While all the filtering sectors except three of the filtering element (C) provide the
filtration of the fluid, the sector in front of the nozzle (F) is cleaned by the backwash
flow spilled from the filtered fluid in chamber (D) (outside-inside backwash). The
impurities are carried by the same backwash fluid, through the nozzle (F) to the
backwash outlet nozzle (J). At the end of the backwash set-time the motor (E) stops and
the backwash valve (H) closes, thus returning to static filtration.

G B D C E

A H J

Drawing for reference only

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 The pressure gradient thus produced (operating pressure with
respect to the free discharge – atmosphere) results in an
extremely efficient cleaning action.

WARNING
For the correct automatic operation of the filter it is mandatory
that the pressure at the outlet is not lower than 2 barg
downstream the filter.

WARNING
In case of clogging alarm during normal operation, it is essential
not to force the filter operation. Continuous and repeated alarm
conditions might cause net deformation with possibility of
contamination of the post-filtered fluid. To solve these situations,
proceed to the failure searching as shown in the Section
TROUBLESHOOTING and replace the filtering elements..

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8.C LOCAL CONTROL PANEL
The local control panel, supplied with the filtering set, monitors and operates the
backwashing cleaning system.
The controls and signals of the filtering set are located on the front door of the local
panel and mainly consist in:
- Incoming circuit breaker Q
- Push button PB to start manual backwash
- White lamp L1 for circuit ON
- Green light L2 for backwash cycle ON
- Red lamp L3 for cumulative alarm
Refer to the attached “Wiring Diagram” for the following information:
¾ Details of control panel front layout and internal layout with parts list.
¾ Identification of cable size for wiring the electrical components on the filter to the
control panel.

WARNING
Before opening the control panel, cut-off incoming power
supply.

WARNING
In order to ensure correct filter operation, it is absolutely
essential that warning alarms be connected and acted upon at
the installation premises. If the alarms are ignored, the back-
flushing filtration function will be disrupted.

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9. MAINTENANCE
Even with automatic filters 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 Check for the correct rotation of the backwash shaft by means of the gear motor.

After every cleaning make sure that the backwash shaft rotates
freely.

9.4 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.

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

Longer use is also possible if the filtering elements are checked

carefully.

9.6 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, see Section “Start-up”) 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.

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 SELF-CLEANING FILTERING ELEMENT

For ordinary maintenance operations the following tools are required :

- Fork wrench
- T Socket head screw
For disassembling procedure please refer to the pictures on the next page.

10.A1 Empty the filter removing the drain plug (19) located on the bottom of the vessel.

10.A2 Remove the electric motor / gear reducer assembly unscrewing the bolts (5)
(picture no. 1) and put in a safe and clean area (picture no. 2).

10.A3 Remove the filter cover bolts (10) (picture no. 3) and screw two of them in the
threaded holes positioned on the same cover bolts circle in order to slightly raise
the filter cover (9) (picture no. 4).

10.A4 Lift the cover / filtering element assembly by hands (picture no. 5), or for big filter
size, provide an adequate lifting device and place it in a safe and clean area,
paying attention that the backwash nozzle (16) will not be raised together with the
cover / filtering element assembly (picture no. 6).

WARNING
Take care not to damage the filtering element (15), the backwash
nozzle (16) and the gaskets (13) and (17).

10.A5 Remove the fixing bolts (12) of the filtering element (15) (picture no. 7).

10.A6 The filtering element (15) can be now easily disconnected by hands from the
cover (9) (picture no. 8).

10.A7 Dip the filtering element (15) into the clean gasoil for a few hours.

10.A8 After dipping the filtering element, clean them thoroughly from the outside to the
inside with a clean compressed air .

10.A9 Prior to be installed the filtering element (15) shall undergo a visual examination
and if damaged shall be replaced.

WARNING
Damaged filtering elements must not be used again.

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 10.A10 Re-assemble the filtering element (15) in the reverse sequence to that
described under points above and insert the cover / filtering element assembly
inside the filter body without forcing.

10.A11 Fasten the bolts (10) and after checking that the backwash nozzle (16) rotates
freely for a complete revolution, fix the electric motor / gear reducer assembly
with the bolts (5).

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

Picture no. 1 Picture no. 2 Picture no. 3

Picture no. 4 Picture no. 5 Picture no. 6

Picture no. 7 Picture no. 8

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

10.B1 Empty the clogged filter removing in sequence the vent plug (51) and the drain
plug (60).

10.B2 Remove the cover bolts (52), remove the filter cover (50), paying attention not to
damage the cover gasket (53).

10.B3 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.B4 Dip the filtering element (57) into clean gasoil for few hours.

10.B5 After dipping the filter element, clean it thoroughly from the outside to the inside
with clean compressed air.

10.B6 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.B7 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 circuit, therefore it is necessary to
operate with the utmost care and cleanliness.

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10.C CHANGE-OVER VALVE

In order to ensure a perfect tightness in any condition, the internal parts of the change-
over valve have been designed and manufactured with a special device which allows to
largely compensate the several clearances and the eventual wears of the anti-friction
packing (104), ensuring in this way a constant tightness.

In spite of the several precautions adopted it may happen that very voluminous
particles, during the commutation phases, may damage the anti-friction packing (104)
making their replacement necessary.

For the replacement proceed as follows (refer to the following drawing) :

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 CHANGE-OVER VALVE PARTS LIST
POS. DESCRIPTION

100 Change-over valve handwheel

102 Change-over valve flange bolt

103 Commutation indicator

104 Change-over valve anti-friction gasket

105 Change-over valve locking ring

106 Change-over valve locking ring screw

107 Change-over valve flange gasket

108 Change-over valve shaft

109 Change-over valve shaft gasket

110 Change-over valve coupling flange bolt

111 Change-over valve coupling flange nut

112 Change-over valve divisional ring gasket

113 Change-over valve divisional ring

114 Change-over valve lockpin

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 10.C1 Empty the filtering unit removing in sequence the relevant vent plugs and drain
plugs for each vessel.

10.C2 Rotate the handwheel (100) until the commutation indicator (103) positioned on
the valve body is on the intermediate position.

10.C3 Disconnect the change-over valve from the vessels, unscrewing the flange bolts
(102), taking care not to damage the gasket (107).

10.C4 To replace the anti-friction packing (104) remove the locking ring (105) operating
on the screws (106).

10.C5 To replace the remaining gaskets (109) and (112), if necessary, disconnect the
two 3-way valves unscrewing the coupling flanges bolts (110) and nuts (111).

10.C6 Remove the handwheel (100) and the commutation indicator (103).

10.C7 Replace the shaft gaskets (109) and the divisional ring gaskets (112).

10.C8 Re-assemble the whole again in the reverse sequence to that described under
points above.

WARNING
Damaged gaskets and/or packings must not be used again.

DANGER
Inspection of the change-over valve 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 temperature Wait for normal operating conditions
Perform backwash cycles using the
High solids loading in process fluid push button on the local control
panel
High
Differential Shorten backwash line, eliminate
Pressure Backwash piping elbows, upwards pipe runs,
restriction due to valves, etc.
Clogged filtering elements Clean the filtering element
Check if nozzle (J) or back-washing
Backwashing fluid volume too low
piping are clogged
Bolts not tightened Check bolts tightness
Fluid Leakage
Gaskets damaged Replace damaged gaskets
Obstruction between
filtering element and Remove obstruction
Motor overloads backwash arm
Backwash arm tripped
Misalignment of backwash
not rotating Check backwash arm alignment
arm
Motor/Reducer Incorrect power applied to
Check power
failure el. Motor
Incorrect power applied to control panel and/or
Check power
valves, switches, etc.
Incorrect wiring between control panel and/or
Control Check electrical continuity
valves, switches, etc.
problems Check functionality and calibration of
Differential pressure switch improperly adjusted
the instrument
Insufficient air pressure applied to
Increase instrument air pressure
pneumatically operated backwash valve
Loss of incoming electric
Check electrical continuity
a) System Light “L1” power supply
OFF
b) Alarm Light “L3” Blow-out of fuse F1 or F2
OFF on auxiliary transformer Replace fuse
c) Incoming circuit TR power supply
breaker “Q” ON
Auxiliary transformer TR
Replace transformer
failure
a) System Light “L1”
Filter motor electrical Refer to “Backwash arm not
Control Panel OFF
overload rotating”
cumulative b) Alarm Light “L3”
alarm “ON” OFF
c) Incoming circuit Electrical short circuit Check electrical circuit integrity
breaker “Q” OFF
Differential press. Switch Check functionality and
failure calibration of the instrument
a) System Light “L1” Timer KT1 failure Replace timer
ON Timer KT2 failure Replace timer
b) Alarm Light “L3” Motor contactor “KC”
Replace contactor
ON failure
Backwash valve SOV
Check valve functionality
failure
Filter clogged Clean the filtering element
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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 Milan, ITALY
Tel +39-02-75.33.841
Fax +39-02-75.31.383
E-mail info@filtrex.it

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