® SOLBERG Inlet Vacuum Filters Maintenance Manual www.solbergmfg.com Solberg Manufacturing, Inc., 1151 Ardmore Itasca, IL 60143 USA Ph: 630.773.1363 Fax: 630.773.0727 Email: sales@solbergmfg.com Web: www.solbergmfg.
Note: Please read the maintenance instructions given by the OEM for the machinery first. The OEM's manual should be adhered to in order to protect the equipment. Solberg Manufacturing, Inc has made every effort to make sure that these instructions are accurate but is not responsible for any typos, slight variations or for human errors that may occur. Maintenance Manual SOLBERG Inlet Vacuum Filters CONTENTS Section A Introduction .............................................................................
Section A INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is instruction on the proper assembly and care of Solberg inlet vacuum filters. *WARNING* This manual must be read and thoroughly understood before using and caring for this air filter. Failure to comply could result in explosion, product/system contamination or personal injury. This manual should be used as a supplement to the user’s understanding of the proper care needed to maintain a safe and dependable air filter.
Fill in the actual nameplate data from your new Solberg inlet filter(s): No. Filter Model Number Replacement Element 1 2 3 4 5 Table 1 The model number designates the filter type, the original element configuration and housing connection size.
goal in filter sizing is to optimize the velocity of air through the media (sometimes called face velocity). Rule of Thumb #1: Always begin with the filter cartridge requirements when sizing a filter. Once the appropriate element has been selected then move on to the housing requirements. Rule of Thumb #2: Always ask or specify a filter based on a micron rating with filtration efficiencies.
Rule of Thumb #4: Pressure drop is also caused by the dirt holding capacity of the element. As the element fills up with dirt, the pressure drop increases. It is important to document the pressure drop across a given filter when it is new and then clean or replace it when the pressure drop increases by 10” to 15” / 250380mm H2O from the original reading. Rule of Thumb #5: The inlet connection greatly influences the overall pressure drop of the filter system.
Temperature Range: -15° to 385°F / -26° to 196°C Filter Change-Out Differential: 10” to 15” / 250-380mm H2O Over Initial Delta P Media “MX” & “MXD” Series – Nomex Cloth Micron Rating 99+% @ 5 micron Table 5 4. Element Cleaning - Inlet Filtration Solberg elements should be cleaned or replaced, once the pressure drop reaches 15 to 20-inches water column (380 - 500mm WC) above the initial pressure drop of the installation.
circumstances, the operator should avoid exceeding the manufacturer’s recommended maximum pressure drop for their specific equipment. A. Polyester Element: The polyester element may be washed in warm soapy water, vacuumed, gently blown out or replaced. The element should be dry before reinstallation. The element should be replaced after a maximum of three cleanings. B. Paper Element: The paper element may be lightly blown with low pressure air.
B. Large CSL: Loosen wing nut or hex head on T-bolts. C. CSS: Twist upper housing to release. D. VS/VL: Remove V-clamp by loosening Hex Nut or T-bolt and releasing. E. Lift off canister top. 3. Removing element for service/maintenance. A. Remove retaining hex head/wing-nut and washer carefully, and then remove element. Some elements will have a top plate that should also be removed. B.
B. Hemisphere o-ring must rest evenly along canister/casting base o-ring groove. C. ST/CT/Small CSL: Hold canister housing against o-ring or sealing ring on main filter head. Re-fasten wire-form clips or “claw” bolts. D. Large CSL: Replace housing top plate. Feed T-bolts into corresponding slots and tighten evenly around perimeter. Note: Do NOT over tighten! E. VS/VL: Secure V-clamp by disconnecting hex nut or T-bolt portion and placing V-clamp along the diameter of canister o-ring groove.
