Washing

TB 9-2300-378-14

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes must not exceed

90 psi. Use only with effective chip guarding and personal

protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.).

(b) Using V-pack cleaner (12326132) (view A), direct stream of compressed air

against inside of filter element (view B).

(c) Move air stream up and down inside length of pleats or pocket until no dust is

visibly being blown out.

(d) Inspect element before installing.

(2) Washing

CAUTION

DO NOT wash side loading air cleaner filter. Damage to

element will result.

CAUTION

Do not hit element against solid object. Do not steam clean. Do not

use solvent. Damage to element will result.

(a) C l e a n element using compressed air (para. 3-4b), before wetting filter

element. Air must not exceed 90 psi.

(b) Prepare solution of warm water (80F to 110F) and detergent (see below) in

container large enough to hold filter element (see para. (3) below).

Detergent, Liquid - NSN 7930-00-929-1220-50 lb. drum

Detergent, Liquid - NSN 7930-00-990-7391-25 lb. drum

Detergent, Liquid - NSN 7930-00-985-6904-20 oz. box

(c)

Soak filter element in cleaning solution for 15 to 20 minutes, then gently

shake it back and forth for 2 to 3 minutes to free dirt deposits.

(d)

Rinse filter element with cool water (35F to 80F) until all traces of dirt

and detergent are removed.

(e)

If hose is used to rinse filter element, maximum line pressure of 40 psi should

be used.

(f)

Make sure filter element is completely dry before using.

(g)

Air dry in a dust-free area at normal room temperature until filter element is

dry. I f circulating air is used, temperature must not exceed

competely

160F.

(h)

P e r m a n e n t l y mark filter to indicate date it was washed. Four washings

should be considered the approximate life of an element.

(i)

Inspect filter element before installing.

(3)

Washing Vat Fabrication.

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