
Duplex Filter Pi 210 up to NG 450 7
10. Installation, operating and maintenance instructions
10.1 Filter installation
When installing the filter make sure that sufficient space is availa-
ble to remove filter element and filter housing. Preferably the filter
should be installed with the filter housing pointing downwards. The
maintenance indicator must be visible.
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10.2 Connecting the electrical maintenance indicator
The electrical indicator is connected via a 2-pole appliance plug ac-
cording to DlN EN 175301-803 with poles marked 1 and 2.
The electrical section can be inverted to change from normally open
position to normally closed position or vice versa.
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10.3 When should the filter element be replaced?
1 . Filters equipped with visual and electrical maintenance indica-
tor:
During cold starts, the indicator may give a warning signal.
Press the red button of the visual indicator once again only af-
ter operating temperature has been reached. lf the red button
immediately pops up again and/or the electrical signal has not
switched off after reaching operating temperature, the filter ele-
ment must be replaced after the end of the shift.
2 . Please always ensure that you have original MAHLE spare ele-
mentsinstock:Disposableelements(Sm-x)cannotbecleaned.
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10.4 Element replacement
Note: Themaintenanceindicatormonitorsthefiltersideinoperation,
which is identified by the position of the switching lever catch. The
flow transfer valve must be switched prior to filter servicing. Now the
signal of the maintenance indicator is cancelled and the red button
can be depressed again.
1 . Operate and hold pressure equalizing lever located in the swit-
ching lever. Swivel switching lever. Engage the catch. Place
through or drip pan underneath to collect leaking oil.
2 . Loosen vent screw of the filter side not in use by 2-3 turns; ma-
ximum back out against safety stop.
3 . Unscrew filter bowl by rotating same counter clockwise and
clean with a suitable medium.
4 . Remove filter element with a side-to-side motion.
5 . Check o-ring on the filter housing and the spigot for damage.
Replace, if necessary.
6 . Make sure that the order number on the spare element corre-
spondstotheordernumberofthe filter name-plate.Removethe
plastic bag and push element over the spigot in the filter head.
7 . Completeinstallationby screwing on the housing,turning clock-
wise until it comes to a full stop. Back off the housing 1/8 to 1/2
turn.
8 . To refill the filter chamber, operate only the pressure equalizing
lever long enough for the medium to emerge bubblefree from
the vent bore. Tighten vent screw. Check filter for leaks by ope-
rating the pressure equalizing lever once again.
11. Spare parts list
Order number for spare parts
Position Type Order number
Seal kit for housing
Pi 2105 - Pi 2111
NBR 79761271
FPM 79761289
EPDM 79761297
Pi 2115 - Pi 2145
NBR 79761230
FPM 79761248
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EPDM 79761255
Seal kit for maintenance indicator
NBR 77760309
FPM 77760317
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EPDM 77760325
Maintenance indicator
Visual PiS 3098/2.2 77669971
Electrical PiS 3097/2.2 77669948
Electrical upper section only 77536550