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Washing Primary Element
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IMPORTANT: Never wash element in gasoline or any
solvent. Never use compressed air on a
wet element. Do not oil element.
1. If element is coated with oil or soot, wash in a solution
of warm water . Let element soak at least 15 minutes,
then agitate gently to flush out dirt.
2. Rinse element thoroughly from inside with clean water.
Use element cleaning gun or a free-running hose.
Keep water pressure low (below 280 kPa or 40 psi) to
avoid damaging element.
3. Allow element to dry completely before using. This
usually takes from one to three days. DO NOT oven
dry or use drying agents. Protect element from freezing
until dry.
4. Inspect element before installing.
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Inspecting Element
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A—Light Source
B—Element
C—Rubber Sealing Surface
1. Hold a bright light (A) inside element (B) and check
carefully for holes. Discard any element which shows
the slightest hole.
2. Be sure outer screen is not dented. Vibration would
quickly wear a hole in filter.
3. Be sure rubber sealing surfaces (C) are in good
condition on both ends. If damaged, replace element.
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