Parker Racor Absolute Series Manual

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General Practices
If you have any questions concerning set up, operation or trouble shooting please call our Technical
Service, 1-209-521-7860 between 7:30 and 5:00 PST.
Safety and General Operating Practices
Do not operate in wet areas to prevent electrical shock.
Do not place hands on or around electric motor to prevent burn or electrical shock. The motor
and the pump unit may be hot on the surface.
The power must be turned off before servicing bypass or full-flow filter.
Before starting the Demo set up familiarize yourself with the set-up and operating procedure.
Throughout this manual, the left side and right side are as you are facing the Demo Machine.
When lifting the unit always lift from under the frame. Do not attempt to lift using the acrylic
filter head. Damage to the unit will result.
Tools required: 5/8” / .625 allen wrench for storage tank fill plug and small funnel. Carefully
pour fluid to prevent spillage. Wipe up any fluid around machine to prevent slipping hazards.
Demo Purpose
The purpose for the demonstration machine is to show the difference in filtration ability between the
full-flow filter and the Racor Bypass Oil Cleaner.
Full-flow Filter
The full-flow filter is a typical pleated cellulose media spin-on oil filter found at any parts store and used
on a current internal combustion engine lube oil system. The typical filtration ability varies between 20
and 40 micron. The purpose is to filter all of the engine oil pumped from the crankcase through the filter
for engine component lubrication. The flow of the lube oil is in a radial direction.

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Bypass Oil Cleaner
The bypass oil cleaner is a secondary filter designed to filter about 10% of the lube oil flow at a time. The
multi-layer cellulose media is wrapped around a center tube at a specific tension and is 3,5 or 10 micron
filtration ability depending on the element chosen. The flow of the lube oil is in an axial direction.
Demo Machine Components
Bypass oil cleaner pump, motor, filter, pressure gauge
Contaminant tank with pump (contains Soft C-2A)
Full-flow filter
Mixing tank, (2 chambers)
Magnetic stirring rod
Power switch
Filter selection valve
Chamber drain valve
Chamber fill / run valve
Removable storage tank cover and thumb screws
Lubricant storage tank
Consumables
Bypass element Racor ABS20330
Full-flo element Racor PFL5513, Fram PH8A or equivalent

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Hydraulic oil Chevron Unax AW 32 #273277 , or equivalent. Capacity approximately 6 quarts /
5.7 liter
Contaminant Soft C-2A, (carbon black)
Hose, 5/8” Clear 5046K14 McMaster Carr
Hose, 5/32” Clear contaminant line
Set up before operation
1. Make sure the full-flow filter is tight on clear head. Hand-tighten only, do not over tighten.
2. Remove the lid and make sure there is an element in the bypass filter housing. Make sure the
seal is properly seated on main housing and install lid. Place lid on housing and hand tighten the
T-handle until it secures the cover on to the seal.
3. Remove the 4 thumb screws that hold the tank cover in place. Slide the tank cover forward until
it clears the complete unit and set aside.

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4. Remove the tank fill plug with a 5/8” / .625 allen hex wrench.
5. Fill the storage tank to just below the plug opening. This will require approximately 6 quarts /
5.7 liter of fluid.
6. Replace the tank fill port plug and tighten until the o-ring is seated.
7. Locate the brass valve forward of the fill plug and rotate 90⁰clockwise until it stops.
8. Locate the drain valve on the left side of the Demo Machine and make sure it is closed. The
valve handle will be turn at a right angle.

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9. Plug in the demo machine to 120v A/C power.
10. Rotate the filter selection valve in the front of the demo machine to the Absolute Filter.
11. Locate the on off switch in the back of the machine and lift the switch to the on position.
12. Monitor the fluid being pumped from the storage tank into the plastic tank. As it rises in the
tank it will flow from the right side into the left portion of the tank.

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13. When the fluid in the plastic tank has reached the level of the center flow port between the
plastic tank stop the pump.
14. Locate the brass valve which is forward of the fill port in the storage tank and rotate 90⁰counter
clockwise until it stops. This will be in the run position as shown in the photo.
15. With the pump running turn the filter selection valve handle to the full-flow filter. Once the fluid
has filled the element it will flow into the plastic tank. Continue running for a few minutes to
purge the air from the filter.

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16. The machine is now ready to circulate fluid through the bypass filter or the full-flow filter.
17. Operate the machine for 30 minutes and adjust the fluid level in the left side of the plastic tank
to stay at a point just below the port flowing from the right side of the plastic tank chamber.
18. *Note, if the pump becomes noisy and air bubbles are visible in the clear lines then add fluid to
the storage tank. This can be done while operating the pump. Add only what is necessary to stop
the air bubbles.
19. Replace the storage tank cover and secure with the 4 thumbscrews. The screws only need to be
finger tight.
20. There may be many air bubbles coming into the system so operate the machine while switching
from bypass to full-flow filter using the filter selection valve handle.
Performing a Demonstration
1. First run the machine switching from full-flow to by-pass until the fluid in both sections of the
plastic tank becomes clean.

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2. Turn the filter selector switch to the full-flow filter.
3. Stop the pump motor.
4. Locate the lever on the contaminant tank behind the plastic tank.
5. Push the lever down ONE time to inject the black contaminant. Multiple tests may be able to be
run after clean up due to an accumulation of Soft-C that stays on the bottom of the tank. After
fluid is cleaned simply mix again with stirring rod and continue from #6.
6. Locate the stirring rod with the chain attached in the rear of the plastic tank and stir the fluid to
mix the contaminant completely into the fluid. You will now have a clean tank on the right and
a dirty tank on the left.

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7. Make sure the full-flow filter is selected.
8. Start the pump and watch the right side of the plastic tank as the contaminant flows from the
full-flow into the right side of the plastic tank and in a short time both sides of the plastic tank
are black from the contaminant.
9. Allow the pump motor to run for a few minutes to show that the full-flow filter element will not
clean the oil completely.

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10. Rotate the filter selection valve to the Absolute bypass direction and allow the pump motor to
continue running.
11. In a short time you will notice the right side of the plastic tank is now becoming clear. Note that
if too much soft-C is injected the clean-up will take longer.
12. Continue running the pump motors until both tanks are as clear as when demonstration began.
13. This concludes the demonstration showing the significant difference in filtration ability between
the typical full-flow filter and the Racor Bypass Oil Cleaner.
Draining The System For Storage or Transporting
1. Remove the 4 thumb screws that hold the tank cover in place. Slide the tank cover forward until
it clears the complete unit and set aside.

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2. Locate the valve on the left side of the Demo Machine and rotate up-ward to drain the fluid
from the right side of the tank.
3. Start the pump motor and fluid will be pumped from the left side of the tank through the
filter/filters and into the right side tank. Continue switching from Absolute to full flow filter until
all of the fluid is removed from both tank chambers.
4. *Note, some fluid will remain in the clear lines.
5. Close the drain valve and replace the cover and 4 thumb screws.
Servicing The Absolute Bypass Element
1. Unscrew the Absolute Bypass T-handle counter clockwise until it is completely unthreaded.
Remove the handle and set aside. Remove the cover and u-seal.
2. Place the supplied plastic bag completely over the housing.

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3. With both hands reach through the plastic bag and grab the 2 straps on the top of the dirty
element and lift it out of the housing. As the element clears the housing, wrap the plastic bag
around the element and turn upright with the bag opening towards you. Tie off the plastic bag
and properly discard the dirty element according to environmental regulations.
4. Wipe out the housing and install new element and housing u-seal.
5. Place the cover on the housing making sure the U-seal is seated properly in the lid. Replace the
T-handle seal and install T-handle and tighten ½ to ¾ turn after contact with cover.

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6. Set the filter selector valve handle to Absolute Filter. Turn on the pump motor and operate until
fluid begins flowing into the clear tank chamber.
7. Stop the pump motor.
Servicing The Spin-on Cartridge Element
1. If the element is too tight to remove by hand a strap wrench may be used. Rotate the element
counter clockwise.
2. A plastic bag may be used to prevent oil from dripping on the demo machine and floor. Properly
discard the dirty element according to environmental regulations.
3. Lubricate the seal on the new element and carefully thread it on to the filter threaded spud.

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4. Hand-tighten the element only. Do not use a strap wrench or any other tool to tighten the
element on the head, damage will result.
5. Turn the filter selector valve handle to Full Flow Filter. Turn on the pump motor and operate
until fluid is visible flowing into the clear tank chamber.
Pressure Gauge
A clean Absolute Bypass filter will have minimal pressure. A dirty or plugged element will indicate in the
red area for time to change. Make sure the pressure is checked after unit and oil are warm. It is normal
for the pressure to be higher with cold oil.

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