Translation of the original operating instructions NOTE:

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Type 6.18.3C
Technical Note

Filter elements cleaning Manual

 Table of Contents
1 Foreword.................................................................................. 3
1.1 General............................................................................................3
1.2 Warranty and liability ........................................................................3
2 Basic safety instructions............................................................. 4
2.1 Target group ....................................................................................4
2.2 Selection and qualifications of staff ...................................................4
2.3 Organisational measures..................................................................4
2.3.1 General............................................................................................4
2.3.2 Work sequence ................................................................................4
2.4 Consumables ...................................................................................4
2.4.1 Cleaning agent .................................................................................4
2.5 Warning signs and symbols..............................................................4
2.6 Operating instructions for the filter ....................................................4
3 Overhauling kit .......................................................................... 5
3.1 Retooling kit for anchor bars/counter-sunk screws ............................5
4 Overhual the filter ...................................................................... 6

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1 Foreword
1.1 General
This technical note provides information about the overhaul of the filter of filters
of series 6.18.3C.

1.2 Warranty and liability

The "General terms and conditions" of BOLL & KIRCH Filterbau GmbH apply.
All the information in this technical note is provided to the best of our knowledge
based on our prior experience. We reserve the right to make technical changes
as part of further technical development.

This technical note is for the user of the product and the user's maintenance staff.
It contains texts and figures, which without the express permission of the
manufacturer, may not be
reproduced,
distributed or
otherwise made available to others, either in full or in part.
Contravention will require compensation.

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 2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Target group
The technical note is limited to use by qualified specialists only.

2.2 Selection and qualifications of staff

All work must be performed exclusively by reliable staff. Staff must not be under
the influence of drugs or medication.

2.3 Organisational measures

2.3.1 General

Follow the respective valid national and international accident prevention

regulations.

2.3.2 Work sequence

Strictly adhere to the work sequence described in this technical note.

2.4 Consumables
Observe the regulations for environmental protection. Make sure that
consumables are disposed of properly and in an environmentally friendly
manner.

2.4.1 Cleaning agent

When handling the cleaning agents, make sure you follow the respective
safety regulations.

2.5 Warning signs and symbols

Instructions that affect occupational safety are especially emphasised. Non-
compliance can cause injuries or damage to property.

2.6 Operating instructions for the filter

In this technical note, reference will be made to the operating instructions for the
filter. Should these instructions not be available, they can be requested from
BOLL & KIRCH Filterbau GmbH.

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3 Overhauling kit
In case of overhaul, a overhauling kit.
The following is required for the conversion:
Torque wrench (torques from 8 Nm 300 Nm)
Pliers
Markers for marking screws

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 4 Overhaul the filter
NOTE
When overhauling the filter, it is essential to observe the preparatory measures
and work, and comply with the safety regulations as described in the original
documentation for the filter.

NOTE
Keep all seals and O-rings that are removed. These seals and O-rings will be
reused.

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Removal and disassembly of filter insert
Get the following tools ready:

Torque wrench (from 8 Nm 300 Nm)

Hexagon socket screw, seize 6 & 14
Open-ended spanner wrench size 13 & 16
Pliers
Markers for marking screws
Put the filter out of operation in accordance
with the original operating instructions.

1. Unfasten the ground cable from the cover.

2. Loosen all cover screws!

3. Raise the cover off the housing.

4. Lift the complete filter insert from the filter

housing. Do not hit the filter housing with
the filter insert! Attach the lifting gears to
the points provided on the upper plate on
the filter insert (see image!).
Do NOT place the filter insert on the floor!
5. Disassemble the lower and upper flushing
arms whilst in a raised position.
Start with the lower flushing arm! Remove
the bushing and then the shaft spring prior
to disassembling the lower flushing arm.
For the disassembly of the flushing arm
(lower and upper), loosen ...... do not
unscrew ..... the four screws with two turns
and slide the clamping device of the flushing Disassembly of lower flushing arm
arm in the opening direction!
Then pull the flushing arms from the
flushing shaft.

Disassembly of lower flushing arm

Disassembly of lower flushing arm, remove

bushing
Disassembly of lower flushing arm, bushing and
shaft spring

Disassembly of lower flushing arm; Loosen (!),

do not unscrew the four screws
Disassembly of lower flushing arm, release the
flushing arm by actuating the lock! Image shows
locked condition!
Caution, flushing arm falls down!

Disassembly of lower flushing arm, release the

flushing arm by actuating the lock!
Caution, flushing arm falls down!
Disassembly of lower flushing arm, release the
flushing arm by actuating the lock! Image shows
unlocked condition!
Caution, flushing arm falls down!

Disassembly of lower flushing arm, flushing arm

free

Disassembly of lower flushing arm, flushing arm

free

Disassembly of both lower seals

6. Remove the lower profile seal carefully!
Please note:
All seals will be reused!

7. Loosen(!) - do not unscrew - the four screws

on the upper flushing arm

8. Release the flushing arm to remove it from

the connecting pipe!
9. Place the filter insert on a suitable surface
(e.g.: wooden pallets), thereby pressing the
connecting pipe upward!

11. Extract the connecting pipe upwards.

12. Remove the upper profile seal carefully on
the plate! Please note:
All seals will be reused!
13. Remove the screws of the upper cover plate
(plate description "A") and lift plate from filter
insert.

Note: Example image for the deposit of

disassembled screws; number depends on
filter type! Part of the screws is subsequently
used as an assembly aid!
14. Remove all seals of the filter candles carefully,
and then remove the filter candles
themselves from the filter insert. Make sure
not to damage the seals on the filter candles!
Do not hit other filter candles or the filter
insert with the filter candles. Store the filter
candles such that they do not hit each other,
or otherwise could be damaged.
Please note: All seals will be reused!
Note: Slight turning of the candles facilitates
removal!
Assembly and installation of filter insert
16. Cleaning the filter element with the high
pressure water
Cleaning all the filter element

17. Now reinsert all filter candles carefully. Do

not hit the filter candles against each other
or against other components of the filter
insert. The candles must be flush with the
plate!

18. Insert all seals for the filter candles!

Observe the alignment of the seals!
19. Now place plate A!
20. Take the counter-sunk screws ID 2010769
and, e.g.: Loctide 8156 ANTI-Seize and
cover the screw slightly. Drive the screws in
the lowered drill holes! Tightening torque
of 25 Nm. Mark the screws tightened with
this torque! The markers white was used in
this example!
21. Install the upper flushing arm! Make sure
that the lock is open!

Lock open

Lock closed, lock is actuated from the right!

Tighten the four screws on the flushing arm,

tightening torque 80 Nm
22. Install the lower flushing arm! Make sure
that the lock is open!
Lock the flushing arm once the lock is
positioned correctly!

Lock

Open
the lock is closed from the left!
 Tighten the four screws on the flushing arm,
tightening torque 80 Nm!

Place the shaft spring first onto the

connecting pipe, and then the bushing.

Install the upper flushing arm! Make sure

that the lock is open!
23. If we do no have enough space on board
we can also put the filter insert
horizontally. we can open the top side or
bottom side to remove the filter elements

Remove the top and bottom

flushing- arm
Then we can dismantled the cover
plate and bottom cover plate
23. Then take out the filter elements for
cleaning
24. Install the profile seals at the bottom and
top of the filter insert! To do so, the filter
insert must be raised. No longer place the
filter insert on the connecting pipe!

Profile seal at the top (pull seal over from the

bottom to the top)

Profile seals are shown here in blue!

Profile seals at the bottom
59. Filter insert is ready and can be lifted back
into the housing. Do not hit the filter insert
against the filter housing!
Note:
The document shows the installation
principle of anchors ID 5710455 and
counter-sunk screws. All anchors, seals,
counter-sunk screws, etc. must be installed
prior to lifting the filter insert back into the
housing.
60. Close the cover on the filter, tighten the
cover screws with the following tightening
toques
Connect the cover and housing with the
ground cable

61. The filter can be put into operation again.

Observe the operating instructions of the
filter manuals