Gardner Denver FIL Series User manual

FIL SERIES COMPRESSED AIR FILTERS
MODELS: FIL12 through FIL30
CONTENTS
MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATION .......................... 2
1.0 INSTALLATION .................................................... 3
2.0 OPERATION ....................................................... 5
3.0 MAINTENANCE.................................................. 6
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ..................................... 7
WARRANTY .............................................................. 8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
General Safety Information
1. Pressurized devices
• Donotexceedmaximumoperatingpressureindi-
catedonserialnumbertag.
• Makecertainlterisfullydepressurizedbefore
servicing.
2. Breathing Air
• Airtreatedbythisequipmentmaynotbesuit-
ableforbreathingwithoutfurtherpurication.
RefertoOSHAstandard1910.134forbreathingair
requirements.
3. Flammable devices
Whilethematerialsofconstructionarecompatible
withmanyammablegases,thefollowingapplication
limitationsmustbeconsidered:
• Housingmaterialsareslightlyporous.Theprod-
uctmustbeusedinawellventilatedareainthe
absenceofsparksorignitionsources.Donotuse
inClass1,Division1,GroupDenvironments.
• Thetypeofarea-forcedexhaustsystemused
(i.e.,highorlowlevel)wouldbedependentonthe
gasinvolved.
• Eachapplication(otherthanforairorinertgas)
mustbereviewedtominimizereorexplosion
hazard.
3150962 Rev. B 04/15
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Grade Identification
Filtergradecanbeidentiedbythethirddigitofthemodelnumber.Inaddition,elementswithafoamoutersleeve
canbeidentiedbycolor
Grade Description Type Outer foam color
A Water Separator Impaction type separator none
B Separator/filter Mechanical separator and 3 micron coalescer none
C General purpose 1 micron coalescer none
D Dry Desiccant Afterfilter 1 micron afterfilter for desiccant dryers none
E High efficiency oil removal filter High efficiency (99.99+%) coalescer Red
F Maximum efficiency oil removal filter Maximum efficiency (99.999+%) coalescer Blue
G Oil vapor removal filter Activated carbon adsorber Green
Model Number Configuration
1. Housing Number is indicated in space (1).
2. Filter Grade is indicated in space (2).
3. Connection Size is indicated in space (3).
4. Features are indicated in space (4).
D = Internal Automatic Drain Mechanism
P = Differential Pressure Slide Indicator
G = Differential Pressure Gauge Indicator
L = Liquid Level Indicator
S = Corrosion Proof Stainless Steel Element
Example: A Grade E high efficiency oil removal filter with a capacity of 100 scfm
and 3/4” NPTF connections would be configured as: FIL18E15DG
(4) Features
D- Internal Automatic Drain Mechanism
P- Differential Pressure Slide Indicator
G- Differential Pressure Gauge Indicator
L- Liquid Level Indicator
S- Corrosion Proof Stainless Steel Element
(2) Filter Grade
A-Water Separator
B-Separator/Filter
C-General Purpose
D-Dry Desiccant Afterfilter
E-High Efficiency Oil Removal Filter
F-Maximum Efficiency Oil Removal Filter
G-Oil Vapor Removal Filter
FIL (1) (2) (3) (4)
(1) Housing (3) Connection
Sizes
NPT
Number
Capacity
scfm [m3hr] @
100 psig [7 kgf/cm2]
12
14
16
20 [35]
35 [60]
60 [105]
11 - 3/8"
13 - 1/2"
13 - 1/2"
18
20
100 [170]
170 [290]
15 - 3/4"
17 - 1"
22
24
250 [425]
375 [640]
21 - 1-1/2"
21 - 1-1/2"
26 485 [825] 23 - 2"
28
30
625 [1060]
780 [1325]
25 - 2-1/2"
25 - 2-1/2"

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1.0 Installation
A. WhereUsed/AirQualityAfterFiltration
Grade Where used
Solid particle
removal (maximum
size in microns)
Liquid removal
efficiency (at rated
conditions)
Maximum inlet liquid
loading ppm w/w
Remaining oil
content ppm w/w
A
Separator - downstream of an aftercooler
Point-of-use - where no aftercooler is
installed upstream
— 95% of water 30,000
bulk liquids —
B
Separator - downstream of an aftercooler
Point-of-use - where no aftercooler
is installed upstream or as prefilter to
refrigerated dryer
3 99+% of water 25,000
aerosols & bulk liquids
5
aerosols
C
Prefilter -
• Prelter to Grade F & Grade E high
efficiency filters
• Point-of-use - where aftercooler is
installed upstream
1 100% of water 2, 000
aerosols
1
aerosols
D
Afterfilter - downstream of a pressure-swing
(heatless) desiccant dryer
Downstream of an Activated Carbon or
Desiccant Tower
1No liquid should be
present at inlet
No liquid should be
present at inlet —
E
Prefilter - ahead of desiccant and membrane
dryers
Afterfilter
• Downstream of refrigerated dryer
• Downstream of pressure-swing
(heatless) desiccant dryers for finer
solid particle removal
• Oil removal at point-of-use
0.01 99.99+% of oil 1, 000
aerosols
0.008
aerosols
F
Prefilter - ahead of desiccant and membrane
dryers (use after Grade C to reduce liquid
and solids load, prolong element life and
ensure filtration efficiency)
Afterfilter - downstream of refrigerated
dryer
0.01 99.999+% of oil 100
aerosols
0.0008
aerosols
GAfterfilter to Grade E & Grade F for true oil
free applications 0.01 Removes vapors only No liquid should be present
0.003
vapor
Wall Mounting
Bracket
Top Cap
Figure1.1
B. Mounting
1. Wallmountingbrackets-Mountbrackettolter
head:
(1) removefour(4)screwsholdingblackplastictop
captolterhead
(2) placebracketonheadoverplasticcap
(3) installscrewssuppliedwithbracket.
2. DifferentialPressureGaugeMountingtoFilterhead
(1) makecertaino-ringsareinplaceonthebottom
ofthegaugebody.
(2) connectthelowpressuretransmissionbolt(bolt
nexttotheREDbandongauge)tothegauge
portatthelteroutlet(downstreamsideof
lter).
(3) connectthehighpressuretransmissionbolt(bolt
nexttoGREENbandongauge)tothegaugeport
atthelterinlet(upstreamsideofthelter).
(4) useacoinoraatheadscrewdrivertotighten/
loosenbolts.Thetipwidthofthescrewdriver
shouldbeatleast3/8"inch(9.5mm).Torque
boltsto25+/-5inchoz.DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

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C. Piping
1. Beforeinstalling,blowoutpipelinetoremovescale
andotherforeignmatter.
2. ThisunithasDRYSEALpipethreads;usepipecom-
poundortapesparinglytomalethreadsonly.
3. Mounting(GradesA,B,C,D,E,F)-mountsothat
inletandoutletconnectionsarehorizontal(lterbowl
vertical)toensureproperliquiddrainage.
4. FlowDirection-installsothattheairowisinthe
directionofarrowsonthelterhead.
NOTE:GradeDowsfromoutsidetoinsideof
element.Allothergradesowfrominsidetooutside
ofelement.Observeowarrowsoncap.
5. Directlter-to-lter(modular)connection-Filter
headsmaybejoinedwithoutusingapipenipple
a. Bayonettypeheads-Usetwo(2)modular
connectors,o-ring,andfour(4)socketheadcap
screws(soldaskit).
Removeblackplastictopcap,applygenerous
amountoflubricanttoo-ring,installo-ringin
groove,andinsertconnectors.Screwconnectors
toheadusingsocketheadcapscrews.
b. Threadedheads
Usefourcarriagebolts,nutsando-ring(sold
askit).Removeblackplastictopcaps,apply
generousamountoflubricanttoo-ring,install
o-ringingroove,andinstallboltsandnuts.
NOTE:Makecertainowdirectionthroughltersis
correct(observepinholeusedforaligningtopcaps).
GradesA,B,C,E,F,G-whenholeisonsideclosestto
you,inletistoleft.GradeD-whenholeisontheside
fartherfromyou,inletistoleft.
NOTE:Lubricateo-ringwithgenerousamountof
lubricantbeforeinstallation.
6. Isolationvalvesandby-passpiping-Foreaseof
service,isolationandby-passvalvesaredesirable.In
criticalapplications,twoltersinstalledinparallelmay
benecessarytoavoidinterruptionofairsupply.
D. Drainprovisions
1. InternalAutomaticDrains-Drainline
Thebottomofinternalautomaticdrainsareprovided
with1/8"(insidethreads)forconnectionofadrain
lineifdesired.
2. ExternalAutoDrains-Externalautodrainsmaybe
addedasfollows:
Models12through20-removeinternaldrainand
installadapter(availablefromfactory).Adapteroutlet
connectionis1/8"(insidethreads).
Dischargeisatsystempressure;anchor
drainline.
Models22through30-Removeadapterttingfrom
bottomofbowl;1/2"(insidethreads)portisavailable
forexternaldrainconnection.

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2.0 Operation
  Donotoperatelteratpressuresin
excessofMaximumWorkingPressureindicatedonSerial
NumberTag.
NOTE:MaximumOperatingTemperature-150°F,66°C.
Liquidltrationabove120°F,49°Cisnotrecommended
sincethereistypicallyoilpresentinavaporstatewhich
passesthroughthelterandcondensesdownstream.
NOTE:GradeG-Ifoperatedabove100°F,38°Cmay
experiencelessthan1000hoursoflifebecauseofgreater
oilvaporcontent.
A. Liquid Draining - Grades A, B, C, E, F
NOTE:Collectedliquidsmustberemovedtoensure
properoperation.
NOTE:Depressurizeslowly,toavoidlterelement
damage.
1. ManualDrain-Turntoyourright(clockwise)toopen
andtoyourleft(counterclockwise)toclose.
2. AutomaticDrain-Liquidswillautomaticallydischarge
whensufcientaccumulationoccurs.
a. InternallyMountedAutoDrains-Thesedrains
maybemanuallydrainedbyturningtoyourright
(clockwise)toopenandto
yourleft(counterclockwise)
toclose.
NOTE:Manuallydraininternalauto
drainsdailytoverifydrainfunction.
B. Operational Checkpoints
All Grades
Checkow,pressure,andtemperaturetomakecertain
lterisbeingoperatedwithindesignconditions.
Grades A, B, C, D, E, F
Checkpressuredropacrossthelter
1. Pressuredifferentialinexcessof6psi(0.42kgf/cm2)-
pressureindicatorinredarea-indicatesthatthelter
sleeveorelementshouldbereplaced.
NOTE:Elementshouldbechangedannuallyorwhen
indicatorchangestored,whicheveroccursrst.
NOTE:Pressuredropshouldneverexceed15psi(1.0kgf/
cm2).
2. Checkforsuddenreductioninpressuredrop.
Thismightindicate:
a. Possibleleakacrosselemento-ringseal
b. Leakthroughtheelementduetophysicaldamage
Grades A, B, C, E, F
1. Checktoseethatlterisinstalledleveltoinsure
properdrainage.
2. Checkthatmanualdrainsaredrainedperiodicallyor
thatautomaticdrainsarefunctioning.
3. OnmodelswithLiquidLevelSightglass-Checkthat
liquidlevelisbelowtopofSightglass.
Grade G
1. Checkforanoilysmellbyopeningthemanual
valve.Ifanoilysmellexists,thefollowingshouldbe
checked:
a. Filterelementadsorptioncapacityexhausted.
b. Leakacrosselemento-ringseal.
c. Leakthroughelementduetophysicaldamage.
d. Presenceofliquidsbecauseoflackoforfailureof
prelters.
e. Flow,pressureandtemperaturesoutsidedesign
conditions.
f. Presenceofgaseousimpuritieswhichcannotbe
adsorbed.
Methane,carbonmonoxide,carbondioxide
andvariousinorganicgasescannotberemovedbyan
activatedcarbonlter.
C. Flow Capacity
Maximumairowforthevariousltersat100psig
(7kgf/cm2)isindicatedinTable1.Todeterminemaximum
airowsatinletpressuresotherthan100psig
(7kgf/cm2),multiplyowfromTable1byairow
correctionfactorfromTable2thatcorrespondstothe
minimumoperatingpressureattheinletofthelter.
NOTE:Filtersshouldnotbeselectedbypipesize.Select
usingowrateandoperatingpressureonly.
OPEN ( TO RIGHT )
Table 1 - Maximum Flow @100 psig [ 7 kgf/cm2 ]
Housing scfm [m3/hr]
12 20 [35]
14 35 [60]
16 60 [105]
18 100 [170]
20 170 [290]
22 250 [425]
24 375 [640]
26 485 [825]
28 625 [1060]
30 780 [1325]
Table 2 - Air Flow Correction Factor
Maximum
Inlet
Pressure
psig 20 30 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300
kgf/cm
2
1.4 2.1 2.8 4.2 5.6 7.0 8.4 10.6 14.1 17.6 21.1
Correction Factor 0.30 0.39 0.48 0.65 0.82 1.00 1.17 1.43 1.87 2.31 2.74

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3.0 Maintenance
A. When to Replace Filter Element
NOTE:GradesC,D,E,F,G,-completeelementis
replaced.
1. GradeD(drydesiccantafterlter)
 Initialdrop:1psi(0.07kgf/cm2).Pressuredrop
increasesaselementloadswithsolidparticles.
Replacewhenpressuredropreaches6psi(0.42kgf/
cm2)(indicatorinredarea)orannually,whichever
occursrst.Referencepage7,Figure3.2forgauge
scaledetail.
2. GradeA(mechanicalseparator)
 Elementshouldnotrequirereplacementunless
physicallydamaged.Ifsludgeaccumulates,element
canberemovedandcleanedwithsoapandwater.
3. GradesB,C,E,F
a. Initial(dry)pressuredrop:1psi(0.07kgf/cm2)to2
psi(0.14kgf/cm2)
b. Operatingpressuredrop:Aslterbecomesliquid
loaded(wetted),pressuredropwillincreaseto2to
4psi(0.14to0.28kgf/cm2).Furtherpressuredrop
occursaselementloadswithsolidparticles.
c. FORMAXIMUMFILTRATIONEFFICIENCY,REPLACE
ELEMENT WHEN PRESSURE DROP REACHES 6
PSI(0.42KGF/CM2)(INDICATORINREDAREA)OR
ANNUALLY,WHICHEVEROCCURSFIRST.Reference
page7,Figure3.2forgaugescaledetail.
NOTE:Pressuredropmaytemporarilyincreasewhenow
isresumedafterowstoppage.Pressuredropshould
returntonormalwithinonehour.
NOTE:GradesEandF-Duringnormaloperationbottom
offoamsleevewillhaveabandofoil.Spottingabovethe
bandindicatesthatliquidsareaccumulatingfasterthan
theycanbedrainedandthatpreltrationisrequired.
4. GradeG(activatedcarbonlters)
a. Adsorptioncapacity-1000hoursatratedcapacity.
Elementlifeisexhaustedwhenodorcanbe
detecteddownstreamofthelter.
B. Procedure for Element Replacement
THIS FILTER IS A PRESSURE CONTAINING
DEVICE.DEPRESSURIZEBEFORESERVICING.Iflterhasnot
beendepressurizedbeforedisassembly,anaudiblealarm
willsoundwhenthebowlbeginstoberemovedfromthe
head.Ifthisoccurs,stopdisassembly,isolateandcom-
pletelydepressurizelterbeforeproceeding.
1. Isolatelter(closeinletandoutletvalvesifinstalled)
orshutoffairsupply.
2. Depressurizelterbyslowlyopeningmanualdrain
valve.
3. Removebowl
a. Formodels12through20-bayonetmount-
pushbowlup,turnbowl1/8thturntoyourleft,
andpullbowlstraightdown
b. Formodels22through30-threadedbowls-
unscrewbowlfromheadusinghand,strapwrench
orCspanner.
4. Cleanlterbowl
5. Replaceelement
a. Replacingcompleteelement
1)Pulloffoldelementanddiscard.
2)Makecertaino-ringinsidetopofreplacement
elementisinplaceandpushelementonto
lterhead.ForHousingsizes40to48,place
elementinbowlandsecurewithcentering
device.
NOTE:GradesE,F,andG-Donothandleelementsby
outsidefoamcover.Handlebybottomendcaponly.
6. Aftermakingcertainthato-ringinsidetopofbowl
(andonbayonetmountheads,wavespring)arein
place,reassemblebowltohead.
NOTE:Makecertaino-ringisgenerouslylubricated.
NOTE:Wavespringendsshouldbepointeddown
topreventthewavespringfrominterferingwith
reassembly.
NOTE:Threadedbowltoheadconnection,generously
lubricatethreadswithahighgrade/temperaturelubricant
goodfor150°F,66°C.
C. Auto Drain Mechanism
Itisrecommendedthatdrainmechanismbereplaced
annually.

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Dimensions and Weights
Filter Type FIL(Grade)- 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Replacement Element FIL(Grade)E- 12 or 12S 14 or 14S 16 or 16S 18 or 18S 20 or 20S 22 or 22S 24 or 24S 26 or 26S 28 or 28S 30 or 30S Nominal Air Flow scfm @100 psig (m3/hr @ 7.0 bar) 20 (35) 35 (60) 60 (105) 100 (170) 170 (290) 250 (425) 375 (640) 485 (825) 625 (1060) 780 (1325) In/Out Connection NPT 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2
"A" in. (mm) 4.13 (105) 4.13 (105) 4.13 (105) 5.25 (133) 5.25 (133) 6.44 (164) 6.44 (164) 7.63 (194) 7.63 (194) 7.63 (194) "B" in. (mm) 7.88 (200) 10.05 (255) 12.40 (316) 13.32 (338) 17.57 (446) 20.80 (528) 25.29 (642) 29.08 (739) 34.83 (885) 40.96 (1040)
"C" in. (mm) 6.40 (163) 8.59 (224) 10.97 (285) 11.74 (298) 15.99 (406) 18.98 (482) 23.47 (596) 26.83 (681) 32.58 (827) 38.71 (983) "D" in. (mm) 3.00 (76) 3.00 (76) 3.00 (76) 3.50 (89) 3.50 (89) 4.00 (102) 4.00 (102) 4.00 (102) 4.00 (102) 4.00 (102)
Weight lb. (kg) 4.2 (190) 4.5 (2.04) 4.7 (2.132) 6.3 (2.9) 6.9 (3.1) 10.2 (4.63) 11.3 (5.13) 28 (12.70) 33 (14.97) 38 (17.24)
Maximum Working Pressure Housing - 300 psig, 21.1 kgf/cm2
Models with Internal Drain or
Liquid level indicator - 250 psig, 17.6 kgf/cm2
Housing - 300 psig, 21.1 kgf/cm2
Models with Internal Drain or
Liquid level indicator - 250 psig, 17.6 kgf/cm2
Maximum Operating Temperature 150°F, 66°C 150°F, 66°C Head Material Zinc Aluminum Aluminum Bowl Material Aluminum Aluminum Liquid Level Indicator Material Isoplast Isoplast —
NOTE:DimensionsandWeightsareforreferenceonly.Requestcertieddrawingsforconstructionpurposes.
BAR
PSID
10
.7
6
.4
Figure3.2
DifferentialPressure
Gauge
Figure3.1
OUTLET
CLEARANCE
FOR SERVICING
CLEARANCE
FOR SERVICING
INLET OUTLET
INLET
"A"
"C"
"B"
"D"
1" (26mm)
"A"
"C"
"B"
"D"
2.3" (58.4mm)
OUTLETINLET
INLET OUTLET
CLEARANCE
FOR SERVICING
"A"
"C" "B"
"D"
2.3" (58.4mm)
CLEARANCE FOR SERVICING
"A"
"C"
"B"
"D"
2.3" (58.4mm)
HEX WRENCH
3.00 ACROSS FLATS
FIL(Grade) 12, 14, 16 FIL(Grade) 18, 20 FIL(Grade) 22, 24 FIL(Grade) 26, 28, 30
BAR
PSID
10
.7
6
.4
BAR
PSID
10
.7
6
.4
BAR
PSID
10
.7
6
.4

WARRANTY
Themanufacturerwarrantstheproductmanufacturedbyit,whenproperlyinstalled,operated,applied,andmaintainedinaccordance
withproceduresandrecommendationsoutlinedinmanufacturer’sinstructionmanuals,tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateshipmenttothebuyerbythemanufacturerormanufacturer’sauthorized
distributorprovidedsuchdefectisdiscoveredandbroughttothemanufacturer’sattentionwithintheaforesaidwarrantyperiod.
Themanufacturerwillrepairorreplaceanyproductorpartdeterminedtobedefectivebythemanufacturerwithinthewarranty
period,providedsuchdefectoccurredinnormalserviceandnotasaresultofmisuse,abuse,neglectoraccident.Normal
maintenanceitemsrequiringroutinereplacementarenotwarranted.Thewarrantycoverspartsandlaborforthewarrantyperiod.
Repairorreplacementshallbemadeatthefactoryortheinstallationsite,atthesoleoptionofthemanufacturer.Anyservice
performedontheproductbyanyoneotherthanthemanufacturermustrstbeauthorizedbythemanufacturer.
Unauthorizedservicevoidsthewarrantyandanyresultingchargeorsubsequentclaimwillnotbepaid.
Productsrepairedorreplacedunderwarrantyshallbewarrantedfortheunexpiredportionofthewarrantyapplyingtotheoriginal
product.
Theforegoingistheexclusiveremedyofanybuyerofthemanufacturer’sproduct.Themaximumdamagesliabilityofthe
manufactureristheoriginalpurchasepriceoftheproductorpart.
THEFOREGOINGWARRANTYISEXCLUSIVEANDINLIEUOFALLOTHERWARRANTIES,WHETHERWRITTEN,ORAL,ORSTATUTORY,ANDIS
EXPRESSEDINLIEUOFTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYANDTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFFITNESSFORAPARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE BY REASON OF STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR ITS NEGLIGENCE
INWHATEVERMANNERINCLUDINGDESIGN,MANUFACTUREORINSPECTIONOFTHEEQUIPMENTORITSFAILURETODISCOVER,REPORT,
REPAIR,ORMODIFYLATENTDEFECTSINHERENTTHEREIN.
THEMANUFACTURER,HISREPRESENTATIVEORDISTRIBUTORSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORLOSSOFUSEOFTHEPRODUCTOROTHER
INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALCOSTS,EXPENSES,ORDAMAGESINCURREDBYTHEBUYER,WHETHERARISINGFROMBREACHOF
WARRANTY,NEGLIGENCEORSTRICTLIABILITYINTORT.
Themanufacturerdoesnotwarrantanyproduct,part,material,component,oraccessorymanufacturedbyothersandsoldor
suppliedinconnectionwiththesaleofmanufacturer’sproducts.
AUTHORIZATION FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS NECESSARY BEFORE MATERIAL IS
RETURNED TO THE FACTORY OR IN-WARRANTY REPAIRS ARE MADE.
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