Clarke CAT180 Installation and operation manual

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0619 - ISS 1
COALESCING AIR FILTER
MODEL NO: CAT180
PART NO: 3120197

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Airline Filter.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
Your filter has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, however,
having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you encounter
problems, take the unit to your local CLARKE dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.
2. Dress appropriately - do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair
out of the way.
3. Keep children and visitors away - do not let children handle the tools.
CAT180
Dimensions (D x W x H) 37 x 42 x 107 mm
Air Inlet /Outlet Size 1/4“BSP (female)
Max Flow 6.5 CFM
Max Inlet Pressure 150 psi
Element Micron Rating 0.01 μ
Max working Temperature 125 deg F
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

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4. Do not operate air tools where there are flammable liquids or gases.
USE OF AIRLINE EQUIPMENT
1. Stay alert and use common sense - do not operate an air tool when you
are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
2. Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
3. Never use oxygen, CO2, combustible gases or any type of bottled gas as a
source of power for air tools.
4. Do not exceed the maximum pressure for the airline component stated in
the specification.
5. Check airline hoses for leaks or worn condition before use and ensure that
all connections are secure.
6. Keep the air supply hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
7. Avoid damaging the component for example by applying excessive force
of any kind.
8. Always maintain the air tool with care. Keep it clean for the best and safest
performance.
COMPRESSED AIRLINE REQUIREMENTS
A typical air line layout is shown below. If an automatic in-line filter/regulator is
used it will keep the tool in good condition. The lubricator should be adjusted
to approx 2 drops per minute and SAE 10 oil should be used.
WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU
ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF
COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY.

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Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source.
Air compressors must comply with the appropriate European Community
Safety Directives.
A build-up of moisture in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion
in the air tool. Ensure any moisture is drained from the compressor daily and
the airline filter is kept clean.
If an unusually long air hose is required, (over 8 metres), the line pressure or the
hose inside diameter may need to be increased.
The air hose must be rated at least 150% of the maximum operating pressure of
the air tool.
Never exceed the maximum operating pressure for the air tool. Ensure that air
pressure does not exceed that stated in the specification for the tool when
running. Higher pressures and contaminated air will shorten the life of the air
tool due to faster wear and is a possible safety hazard.
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the compressor is turned off. Before using the airline, drain water
from the air reservoir at the compressor.
2. Keep pipe or tubing lengths to a minimum with the inside clean and free of
dirt. Pipe joint compound should be used sparingly and applied only to the
male pipe — never into the female port.
3. Take care if using PTFE tape to seal pipe joints — pieces have a tendency
to break off and lodge inside the unit, possibly causing malfunction.
4. Install the filter so that air flows in the direction marked by the arrow on the
filter body.
5. Installation should be downstream of the regulator but upstream of any
lubricator.
6. Install the filter vertically with the bowl drain mechanism at the bottom.
ensuring there is sufficient free space below the filter for future access.
7. Remove the blanking plugs from the connection ports and connect to the
supply and delivery hoses.
8. A drain hose can be screwed to the drain port or the filter bowl drained
manually.
WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU
ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF AIR
COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS.

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USE AND CARE IN SERVICE
1. Let the filter run with the air supply on. Ensure that the pressure to the air
inlet of the filter from the air line does not exceed the maximum pressure
specified.
2. The filter is equipped with a manual drain. Depress the manual drain valve
to drain accumulated liquid from inside the bowl. Drain the liquid
whenever necessary and always keep the liquid below the filter element.
3. The filter element should be replaced when the pressure drop across the
element exceeds 15 psi. When an excessive pressure drop across a
saturated but uncontaminated element occurs, it may indicate that the air
tool being operated exceeds the maximum flow rate (CFM) of the filter (6.5
CFM). Refer to the maximum flow rate of your filter and make sure that the
required CFM of the air tool is within the maximum flow rate of your filter for
best tool operation.
MAINTENANCE
DISASSEMBLY
The filter can be disassembled without removal from air line.
1. Shut down the compressor and vent the inlet pressure to reduce pressure in
the inlet and outlet lines to zero.
2. Remove the bowl by pushing into the body and turning counterclockwise.
3. Disassemble in general accordance with the parts illustrated. Do not
remove the drain unless replacement is necessary. Remove and replace
only if it malfunctions or if converting to auto drain.
CLEANING
1. Unscrew and remove the bowl
assembly and the filter element.
2. Clean all components with soap
and water only.
3. Rinse and dry all parts. Blow out
internal passages in the body with
clean, dry compressed air.
4. Inspect all parts and replace any
found to be damaged.

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ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate the o-rings and the lip of the drain valve with o-ring grease.
2. Assemble the filter as shown on page 7. Tighten to the values listed below.
3. Refit the filter, followed by the bowl assembly, ensuring the O-ring is in
position. Push the body into the bowl and turn clockwise.
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories is available including filter/regulators, lubricators,
high-pressure hoses (5 to 50 metres) etc. Contact your CLARKE dealer for
further information or CLARKE International Service Department.
Torque Settings
Part Inch Pounds (N-m)
Manual drain 1.5 to 2.5 (0.17 to 0.28)
Bowl 5 to 10 (0.56 to 1.13)
Element 5 to 10 (0.56 to 1.13)

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COMPONENT PARTS
No Description No Description
1 Bowl assembly-manual drain 3 Wall mounting bracket
2 Bowl assembly-auto drain 4 Filter element & O-ring