STG Donaclone™ Service Instructions
Measure Restriction 1 Measure the restriction of the air cleaner with a Donaldson filter service indicator, service gauge, or a water manometer via the restriction tap pro- vided on the air cleaner or the transfer pipe. Replace the filter only when the re- striction level has reached the maximum recom- mended by the engine or equipment manufacturer. Empty the Dust Cup 2 The dust cup should be dumped when 2/3 full. (Frequency of dust cup service varies with dust severity.) When reinstalling dust cup, be sure it
Check Tubes for Plugging 3 When the dust cup is removed, check the tubes. Generally, Donaclone™ and Strata™ tubes are self-cleaning and need no service. Under special circumstances, however, plugging can begin. Visual inspection is adequate. If the tubes If heavy plugging with fibrous material is evident, remove the Strata™ or Donaclone™ section and clean it with compressed air or water no hotter than 72°C. Cleaning Note: Never clean Dona- clone™ tubes with compressed air un- less both the primary and safety filters are installed in the air cleaner. carry light dust, remove it with a stiff brush.
Change the Filter 4 When restriction indicates that filter service is required, loosen the wing nut and remove the primary filter. If the new filter is not to be installed immediately, be sure to the cover the inlet with a cloth or the housing cover so that dirt is not ingested. Before installing the new filter, inspect it for shipping damage and gasket integrity. If there is damage, DO NOT install it! If the wing nut is held in place on the used filter with a C clip, remove it and reinstall on the new filter. Carefully install the new filter and the wing nut. Reset the filter service indicator to green. Check System 5 Inspect and tighten all air clean- er system connections. If there are holes or damage, replace immediate- ly. Inspect all gaskets for worn spots or damage. Annual replacement of air cleaner gaskets is recommended.
Do not steam-clean Donaclone™ or Strata™ tubes.
seals 360° around the air cleaner body. On dust cups with Vacuator™ Valve, dust cup service is minimal; just check the Vacuator™ Valve to see that it is not inverted, damaged or plugged. If it is damaged, replace it immediately.
Vacuator™ Valve
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