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6.0 Maintenance

6.2.3 Automotive-Type Oil Filter For 1.5 Hp, 2 Hp, 3 Hp and 5 Hp
5 Hp pump model RC101. Incorporated into
The pump is equipped with an automotive-type horizontal tankmount system designs.
oil fi lter. (See Figure 6.1 for location.)
NOTE: Refer to Figure 6.2 for numbers referenced
Replace the oil fi lter when changing the oil. After below in parenthesis.
draining the oil, remove the oil fi lter and replace
it with a new one using a BeaconMedæs oil fi lter. To replace the exhaust fi lters, unscrew the screws
Make sure to tighten the fi lter securely against the (146) and lockwashers (143) from the exhaust
aluminum sealing surface so that leaks will not cover plate (145). Remove cover plate and gasket
occur. (141).

6.3 Drip Leg and Filters Use a slotted head screw driver to loosen the
exhaust fi lter retaining spring (125), then rotate
6.3.1 Exhaust Drip Leg Valve and remove the spring. Pull the fi lter cartridge
(120) out of the exhaust box.
Each pump should have a drip leg at the exhaust
port on the pump. This valve should be checked Reinstall the fi lter elements. Make sure the open
daily at fi rst, then depending on the moisture end of the element is properly seated down in its
accumulated, could be checked less frequently. recess in the exhaust box with the O-ring (121)
correctly positioned. The indicating arrow on each
6.3.2 Inlet Filter fi lter element must be pointing upward toward
the top of the exhaust box after the assembly has
Each pump is equipped with an inlet fi lter. The been installed.
fi lter cartridge should be checked on a monthly
basis and cleaned as required. The fi lter cartridge Retain the fi lter with the spring clip (125), tighten
should be changed annually. the tension screw until the fi lter is secure.

To clean the inlet fi lter, unsnap the lid clamps Place the exhaust port gasket (141) and cover
and lift off the fi lter lid. Remove cartridge, being (145) in position on the exhaust box and retain
careful not to knock any foreign particles present with the cap screws (146) and lockwashers (143).
inside the canister into the pump section. Clean
foreign particles from the canister with an air hose, For 5 Hp, 7.5 Hp, and 10 Hp
and carefully back fl ush the fi lter cartridge with 5 Hp pump model RC0155. Incorporated into
shop air. If the fi lter cartridge has been subjected basemount system designs.
to moisture or is extremely dirty, it may need
replacement. NOTE: Refer to Figure 6.3 for numbers referenced
below in parenthesis.
6.3.3 Exhaust Filter
To replace the exhaust fi lters, unscrew the screws
Exhaust fi lters should be checked monthly. A (142) and washers (143) from the exhaust cover
pressure gauge is supplied as part of the oil fi ll plate (140). Remove cover plate and gasket (141).
plug. This gauge has a green fi eld and a red fi eld.
A pressure within the green fi eld indicates normal Remove the distance pin (137), the baffl e strainer
pressure. Any pressure in the red fi eld (for a (130) and the sheet metal plate (136).
continuous period of time) requires an immediate
change of the exhaust fi lter(s). Annually, or as Remove the discharge fi lter assembly by unscrewing
necessary, replace the exhaust fi lter elements. the nut (134) and removing the lockwasher (132).

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