HX Series Operating Instructions
HX SERIES USER GUIDE Introduction Letter Dear Customer, Let us take this opportunity to introduce our company. Parker is an innovative manufacturer of industrial equipment for compressed air systems. No effort has been spared to provide a comprehensive instruction manual for the use of the Parker HX Series filter. Information is given not only for the user, but also for the technical personnel who may repair the filter in the event that this is ever necessary.
HX SERIES USER GUIDE Contents 1. Series HX Compressed Air Filters 1.1 Scope of Delivery 4 4 2. Product Identification / Part Number Breakdown 2.1 HX Series Filter Assemblies 2.2 HX Series Replacement Elements 4 4 5 3. Intended Use 3.1 Impermissible Applications 5 5 4. Filter Installation and Maintenance Personnel 5 5. Safety Instructions 5.1 Hazard due to a sudden release of pressure! 5.2 Hazard due to hot surfaces! 5.3 Contamination Hazard 5 5 6 6 6. Installation 6.
HX SERIES USER GUIDE 1. Series HX Compressed Air Filters Parker’s HX-Series filters represent the most advanced coalescing filter technologies of today. Due to the breadth of this series product line, they are very versatile and the types of applications they will work in is nearly limitless. The filters are offered with five basic types of filter media: Fine Coalescers: Remove liquid and tiny solid contaminants from compressed air.
HX SERIES USER GUIDE 2.2 HX Series Replacement Elements Element Type Series Bowl Size Kit 6C HX C K 4C HX A 6C B 8C BH 10C C 7CP D XF E WS F 3P G A H K = Kit J Examples: 6CHXAK, WSHXBHK, XFHXJK, 6CHXGK 3. Intended Use The information on the product label must be observed. Non-observance of the data given there is regarded as improper use. The filters are suitable for filtering compressed air and other non-flammable inert gases, such as nitrogen. 3.
HX SERIES USER GUIDE 5.2 Hazard due to hot surfaces! The gaseous fluid flowing through the filter could have a temperature up to 212ºF. DO NOT TOUCH HOT SURFACES! Wear safety gloves if applicable. 5.3 Contamination Hazard The filter housing and filter elements might be contaminated by the removed substances. For this reason, make sure to review the safety data sheet of the fluid used. Be sure to wear protective clothing (gloves and breathing protection) if applicable.
HX SERIES USER GUIDE 7. Maintenance Always pay attention to the prescribed service intervals. Proper operation of the filter cannot be assured in case of non-compliance. • Weekly: Check the float drain for tightness and proper functioning once a week. You should not hear a permanent flow noise coming from the drain. If so, the drain must be replaced. • 6 months - 1 Year: Element replacements are most often determined by the specific application each filter is employed in.
HX SERIES USER GUIDE 7.2 Cleaning the Float Drain Hazard due to a sudden release of pressure! Depressurize the filter before carrying out any work on the filter! A sudden escape of pressure may cause serious injuries. 8. • Block compressed air supply to the filter. • Open the drain plug of the float drain to depressurize the filter. • Give the lower housing a full turn in clockwise direction and take it off downwards. • Replace seal included in the replacement element kit.
HX SERIES USER GUIDE 9. Exploded View DPG KIT DPG HARDWARE KIT DPG PLUG KIT HEAD HEAD TO BOWL O-RING BOWL AUTODRAIN MANUAL DRAIN 10.
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HX SERIES USER GUIDE Part number Description 4CHXAK Replacement element kit for HXN1A-HXN12A housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) 6CHXAK Replacement element kit for HXN1A-HXN12A housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) XFHXAK Replacement element kit for HXN1A-HXN12A housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) 7CPHXAK Replacement element kit for HXN1A-HXN12A housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) 8CHXAK Replacement element kit for HXN1A-HXN12
HX SERIES USER GUIDE Part number Description 4CHXEK Replacement element kit for HXN1E-HXN12E housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) 6CHXEK Replacement element kit for HXN1E-HXN12E housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) XFHXEK Replacement element kit for HXN1E-HXN12E housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) 7CPHXEK Replacement element kit for HXN1E-HXN12E housings (includes element, housing o-ring, and lube) 8CHXEK Replacement element kit for HXN1E-HXN12
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