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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
COMPONENT LITERATURE

EQUIPMENT DEFINITION

GE DEVICE : LOF1-1

DESIGNATION : LUBE OIL FILTER

SUPPLIER : HILLIARD CORP

TYPE : 02-718-341068006

LITERATURE REFERENCE : DWG. 3410-68-006 + 2501-00- 150

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 HILCO HYFLOW OIL FILTERS
718/518 SERIES
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION:

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1 Read all instructions, attachments, and assembly drawings thoroughly before installing and
operating your HILCO filter.

1.2 Inspect the filter for shipping damage. If any damage is noticed, notify the carrier immediately.

1.3 Install the filter as close as possible to the equipment it will serve.

1.4 Be sure to locate the filter so there is adequate overhead space for cartridge removal. Refer to
the Data Sheet or assembly drawing supplied with your filter for the minimum required clearance.

1.5 From the following diagrams and information, determine whether your filter installation will be
Full-Flow (Section 2.0), By-Pass (Section 3.0) or Duplex (Section 4.0).

If you are not certain which installation is best for your requirements, please contact the factory
for further details.

Note the details which apply to your installation, and then proceed to “Inlet Line Installation”
(Section 5.0).
CAUTION

WHEN FILTERING FLUIDS WHICH MAY BE

IRRITATING OR HARMFUL TO PERSONNEL,
BE SURE TO READ AND OBSERVE THE FLUID
MANUFACTURER’S HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE STARTING FILTER INSTALLATION.

WARNING

BE SURE PRESSURE IN FILTER HOUSING

IS AT ZERO BEFORE LOOSENING COVER

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY

INFORMATION AND SUCH INFORMATION MAY
NOT BE DISCLOSED TO OTHERS OR USED FOR
ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION
FROM THE HILLIARD CORP.
” COPYRIGHT 1996
THE HILLIARD CORPORTION, ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED.

2.0 FULL-FLOW INSTALLATION:

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2.1 On full-flow installations the filter is installed in the main fluid pump line.

2.2 On full flow installation the entire system must be shut down in order to change filter cartridge.

FILTER INLET FILTER OUTLET

SHUT-OFF SHUT-OFF VALVE
VALVE P P
FILTER

TYPICAL FULL-FLOW FILTER INSTALATION

3.0 BY-PASS INSTALLATION:

3.1 On by-pass installation, the filter is installed in a secondary pump line and is not in the same fluid
line as your equipment.
3.2 If the main (equipment) line operating pressure is higher than the pressure rating of the filter, it is
necessary to install a pressure regulating valve before the filter. Install it as close as possible to
the high pressure source.

EQUIP.

P P
FILTER TO
SUMP
PRESSURE
REGULATING
VALVE BY-PASS BY-PASS
INLET SHUT-OFF OUTLET SHUT-OFF
VALVE VALVE
TYPICAL BY-PASS FILTER INSTALATION

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4.0 DUPLEX INSTALLATION:

4.1 GENERAL

Transfer valves furnished with HILCO duplex filters permit flow through either or both filers
depending on valve position. Continuous flow is provided to the equipment during transfer from
either side. Flow cannot be shut off.

4.2 INSTALLATION:

4.2.1. Refer to Section 1.0 general instructions common to all filters.

4.2.2. The installation of a crossover line with orifice between filters is required for all duplex
installations. This serves to equalize the pressure on both sides of the valve plug and
permit ease in turning. This crossover line is used to fill the “clean” or standby filter
before putting it into service.

CAUTION

A CROSSOVER LINE IS REQUIRED FOR

HILCO TRANSFER VALVES

CONTINUOUS AIR VENT

CROSS-OVER & FILL LINE

TRANSFER VALVE (S)

TYPICAL DUPLEX FILTER WITH CROSS-OVER LINE

4.2.3. To permit immediate transfer from the on-line to the standby side, it is desirable to have
the standby filter at the same pressure and temperature as in-line filters. To permit this,
the use of a continuous vent with orifice is recommended. The crossover valve and the
vent valve are left open, except when changing cartridges, and a small portion of hot oil
is continuously pumped through the standby filter at all times.

4.2.4. If special cross-over fittings have not been furnished the connection can be made
between the dirty oil drain fittings. A shut-off valve must be installed in all cross-
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 over lines.

4.2.5. In order to prevent excessive flow through the cross-over, an orifice should be installed
in the line.

4.3 STARTING AND OPERATION:

4.3.1. Refer to the general STARTING and OPERATION section for additional instructions
common to all filters. Refer also to the PERIODIC SERVICE NOTES section.

4.3.2. When starting a cold system, center the transfer valve handle so flow will be equal
through both filters.

4.3.3. After fluid reaches operating temperatures, turn valve for flow through desired filter
only.

4.4 FILTER CARTRIDGE SERVICING

4.4.1. Open crossover valve to equal pressure in both filters. Do not turn transfer valve
handle until pressure is equalized in both filters.

4.4.2. When the filter cartridges in the on-line filter require replacing, slowly rotate the transfer
valve handle to the center position so flow will be equal through both filters.

4.4.3. Vent the stand-by or clean filter until oil appears and then close vent.

4.4.4. Allow a few minutes of parallel operation to purge the cold oil from the stand-by filter,
then slowly rotate the transfer valve to flow through the standby filter.

IMPORTANT

Rapid switching of the valve from one unit to the other may cause:

Discharge of an air pocket into the fluid line.

A surge of cold, viscous fluid into the system.

An instantaneous high differential pressure across the stand-by filter

cartridge(s) resulting in possible cartridge failure.

4.4.5. After the stand-by filter becomes the on-line filter, the cartridges in the dirty filter may
be changed in accordance with the general FILTER CARTRIDGE SERVICING
SECTION 12.0 & CARTRIDGE REMOVAL SECTION 14.0.

CAUTION

BE SURE PRESSURE IN FILTER IS AT ZERO BEFORE LOOSENING COVER. WHEN

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 FILTERING FLUIDS THE HANDLING OF WHICH MAY BE IRRITATING OR HARMFUL TO
PERSONNEL, BE SURE TO READ AND OBSERVE THE FLUID MANUFACTURER’S
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.

4.4.6. After the cartridges in the dirty filter have been changed, the filter may be refilled by
one of the following.

4.4.6.1. Auxiliary filling from oil reservoir.

4.4.6.2. Open cross-over valve and vent clean filter until filled.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT PERMIT FILTER DOWNSTREAM PRESSURE TO

FALL BELOW ACCEPTABLE VALUES WHEN FILLING
CLEAN FILTER.

5.0 INLET LINE INSTALLATION:

5.1. The inlet line size must be large enough in diameter to handle rated flow without causing an
excessive pressure drop.

5.2. Check that the pipe and connectors are clean and free of dirt, scale, etc.

5.3 Install a shut-off valve in the inlet line.

NOTE: IF THE FILTER IS INSTALLED WITHOUT SHUT-OFF VALVES

ON INLET AND OUTLET LINES, THE FILTER MUST BE
LOCATED ABOVE THE HIGHEST OIL LEVEL IN THE SYSTEM.

6.0 OUTLET LINE INSTALLATION:

6.1. Check valve. When filter discharge pressure is less than the pressure of the oil head in the
filter casing, install a check or relief valve designed to provide 5 psig back-pressure in the
outlet line to insure complete filling of the filter.

A check valve is also required if the fluid sump is at a higher level than the filter.

6.2. Sight glass. A sight glass in the clean fluid line will permit observation of flow and fluid condition.
Spinner type glasses can be installed either horizontally or vertically; non-spinner glasses are
only installed vertically with the flow downward.

6.3 Filter drains. These may be either piped to the fluid sump or to a drain tank. Gravity drainage
offers a simple reliable system. If a gravity system is not desired, a motor/pump set can be
installed and used for both refilling and draining.

6.4 Filter vents. If filter is not already equipped with a vent, install manual or automatic vent. Manual
vents may be piped to the fluid sump for continuous venting; the connection to the sump must be
made above the highest fluid level in the sump (Automatic air vents are vented
directly to the atmosphere).

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6.5 Pressure Gage. Pressure gage may be installed in connecting piping or on filter if connection
is provided.

7.0 COVER LIFTER

If a filter cover lifter has been furnished, assemble and install it in accordance with the Data
Sheet or General Assembly.

8.0 FILTER CARTRIDGE

Remove the filter cover and verify that the filter cartridges are undamaged and properly
positioned. Install the cartridges if they are not installed.

9.0 FILTER COVER

9.1 Examine the cover gasket (o-ring) for possible damage and check that it is in the proper position
and replace the cover.

9.2 Multi-bolt covers

Tighten bolts using a staggered tightening pattern to insure uniform sealing.

9.2.1 3 Bolt Covers:

Tighten 5/8” bolts to 35-40 lb.ft. torque

9.2.2 4 or more bolt covers

Tighten 1/2” bolts to 30-45 lb.ft. torque

Tighten 5/8” bolts to 50-60 lb.ft. torque

Tighten 3/4” bolts to 90-100 lb.ft. torque

Tighten 7/8” bolts to 150-160 lb.ft. torque

Tighten 1” bolts to 235-245 lb.ft. torque

10.0 ADDING FLUID TO SYSTEM:

10.1. New (or completely drained) systems require sufficient fluid for the sump (reservoir), filter
housing, new cartridges and plumbing.

10.2 Filter cartridges retain a significant amount of fluid. In order to avoid dangerously lowering the
level in the fluid sump, add sufficient fluid as required to maintain proper sump (reservoir) level.

11.0 STARTING AND OPERATING:

11.1 Open inlet valve.

11.2. Check for leaks

11.2.1. Proceed to Section 11.3 if there are no leaks.

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 11.2.2. If there is a leak, close the inlet valve. Open the drain valve and completely drain the
filter. BE SURE PRESSURE IN FILTER HOUSING IS AT ZERO BEFORE LOOSENING
COVER.

11.2.3. Eliminate the leak and then return to Section 11.1.

11.3 Manual Vent Valve.

If your system is not equipped with an automatic air vent, open the vent valve on the filter cover
and bleed off trapped air. Close the valve when fluid appears.

11.4 Record the new cartridge line pressure to use in determining when it will be time to change the
cartridges.

CARTRIDGE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS:

12.0 WHEN TO CHANGE FILTER CARTRIDGES:

12.1 Filter cartridges should be changed when the differential pressure across the cartridge reaches
20-25 psid, or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.

12.1.1. Cartridges may be changed more frequently if desired.

12.1.2. A periodic fluid analysis should be used to determine a realistic cartridge change
schedule for critical applications.

12.2 If there is no information available indicating when to change the filter cartridge, then change the
cartridge when the filter line pressure reaches 20-25 psi above the new cartridge pressure drop.

13.0 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN:

13.1 Full-Flow Installation

13.1.1. Stop equipment, shut down pump and close inlet and outlet valves, if installed.

13.1.2. Bleed off all pressure to filter. When pressure is relieved, drain filter.

13.2 By-Pass Installation:

13.2.1. Close by-pass inlet and outlet shut-off valves.

13.2.2. Bleed off all pressure to filter. When pressure is relieved, drain filter.

13.3 Duplex Installation:

13.3.1. Duplex installations do not require system shut down for cartridge servicing.

13.3.2. Refer to Section 4 for duplex operations.

14.0 CARTRIDGE REMOVAL:

WARNING
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 BE SURE PRESSURE IN FILTER IS AT
ZERO BEFORE LOOSENING COVER.

WHEN FILTERING FLUIDS WHICH MAY BE

IRRITATING OR HARMFUL TO PERSONNEL,
BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FLUID
MANUFACTURER’S HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.

14.1 Open the filter drain valve. When the pressure gauge reads zero, and/or oil has stopped
flowing out of the drain, slowly open the filter cover vent valve to allow the vessel to drain.

14.2 When pressure inside the filter is zero (atmospheric pressure), loosen the filter cover bolts and
remove the cover.

If a filter cover lifter has been installed, check that all cover bolts have been removed.

14.3 Remove and inspect the filter cover gasket (o-ring).

14.4 Drain filter cartridges for approximately one hour, if possible, to reduce fluid loss. Always drain
fluid level to a point lower than the bottom of the lowest cartridge to prevent dirty fluid
contamination of the clean side of the vessel.

NOTE: Reduce the cost of replacing expensive fluid by draining the cartridges completely.

14.5 Remove separate cartridge hold-down cap assembly on top of each cartridge. DO NOT
DISCARD.

14.6 Remove cartridge from filter casing. Take care not to damage cover sealing surfaces.

14.7 Install new or replaced filter cartridges in filter casing. REFER TO SECTION 15 CARTRIDGE
INSTALLATION.

15.0 CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION:

Determine the type of filter cartridge you have in the filter.

15.1 Type PL 718 & PH 718 and disc cartridges with integral centertube: Throwaway pleated or
pleated synthetic or disc type cartridges with a built-in support core in each cartridge. Discard all
used cartridge(s), and install the same number of new one(s) on the filter housing center post.
Make sure gaskets are in place on both ends of cartridge.

15.2 Type PL718 and PH718 and disc cartridges without integral centertube: Throwaway pleated
paper or pleated synthetic or disc cartridges with reusable adapter(s). Discard old cartridge(s)
from adapter(s). Check all adapter(s) and cartridge(s) for gasket damage. Replace if necessary.
Install cartridge(s) over adapter(s) and adapter over filter housing center post. For pleated paper
or pleated synthetic cartridges see Data Sheet DC-2464-32 for adapter. For disc type cartridges
see Data Sheet DD-2464-34 for adapter details..

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16.0 RETURNING TO NORMAL OPERATION:

16.1 At this point, all cartridge(s), adapter(s) gaskets have been replaced, cleaned and checked as
necessary, and returned to the filter housing.

DISC CARTRIDGES ONLY

IMPORTANT: Install adapter assemblies with spring up (toward filter cover). To prevent by-
passing of dirty fluid due to deterioration, replace end gaskets and radial seal on adapter
assemblies every (24) months. If visibly defective/damaged, change immediately. See Data
Sheet DD-2464-34 for replacement instructions.

16.2 After cartridges have been installed in filter, replace hold-down cap assembly on top of each
cartridge. Make sure sealing surface of cap assembly is clean, and free of nicks and scratches.
SEE CARTRIDGE CAPS SECTION 18 FOR TYPE OF CAP INSTALLED IN FILTER HOUSING.

16.3 Clean the filter cover sealing surface, and inspect it for nicks and scratches. A scratch extending
from the center area under the gasket to the outer edge may provide a leakage path which will
require replacement of the cover.

16.3.1. Replace the cover gasket (o-ring) with a new one, and discard the old seal.

16.3.2 HILCO recommends replacing the cover gasket (o-ring) with a new one for trouble-free
operation. In an emergency, the old one can be temporarily reused if it is not damaged.

16.4 Carefully close the cover, and tighten the bolts. Use a staggered tightening pattern on multi-
bolt covers to insure uniform sealing.

16.4.1 3 bolts covers

Tighten 5/8” bolts to 35-40 lb. ft. torque

16.4.2 4 or more bolt covers:

Tighten 1/2” bolts to 30-45 lb. ft. torque.

Tighten 5/8” bolts to 50-60 lb.ft. torque.

Tighten 3/4” bolts to 90-100 lb.ft. torque.

Tighten 7/8” bolts to 150-160 lb.ft. torque.

Tighten 1” bolts to 235-245 lb.ft. torque.

16.5 Check the sump (reservoir) fluid level. New 718 cartridges can retain a significant amount of
fluid. Be sure that placing the system back on-line will not reduce the reservoir level below your
minimum limits.

16.6 Close all vent valves, and the filter drain.

16.7 Open the filter inlet and outlet valves (if installed).

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16.8 Restart equipment as required. (See Starting and Operation Section 11).

16.9 Check filter cover area for leaks.

16.10 Record the system pressure so it will be available to determine when the next cartridge change
is required.

17.0 PERIODIC SERVICE NOTES:

17.1 If filter is not equipped with an automatic air vent, open manual vent valve periodically to bleed
off trapped air as required.

17.2 Clean filter/pump inlet strainer at every cartridge change if strainer installed.

17.3 Replace filter cover o-ring at every cartridge change.

18.0 CARTRIDGE CAPS:

18.1 SPRING HOLD DOWN CAP ASEMBLY

Check the hold-down cap assembly sealing surface for nicks or scratches; clean as required. Replace
defective or questionable parts, and then reinstall the assembly on top of the cartridge.

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18.2 POSITIVE HOLD DOWN CAP ASSEMBLY:

INSTALLATION:

18.2.1 Inspect cartridge cap to ensure it is clean and operates smoothly.

18.2.2. Once cartridges are in place, thread cap assembly into center tube of filter housing.

18.2.3 Ensure cartridges are properly aligned.

18.2.4 Tighten cap until it comes in contact with the cartridge and the spring begins to
compress. Make sure cap face is in complete contact with cartridge gasket. Do not
force. Handle should turn freely. Turn handle 5 complete turns beyond this point to
ensure positive sealing of the cartridge(s).

18.2.5 Check that the cartridges have not moved and are still aligned.

18.2.6 Position handle so it points into the filter as shown. The interference between the handle
and the adjacent cartridge caps will prevent the cap from unthreading.

MAINTENACE: O-RING SEAL REPLACEMENT:

The o-ring seal in each cap assembly should be inspected periodically. Replace o-ring if it is hard or
damaged.

NOTE: The cap assembly may be preloaded by the compression spring. Use care and/or a
spring compressor, if available, to avoid launching parts.

18.2.7 Once cap is removed from filter, remove split ring from handle and pull handle through
the shaft.

18.2.8 Once handle has been dislodged, remove the washers, spring, and o-ring. Discard old o-
ring.

18.2.9 Inspect shaft for nicks and scratches. Replace if necessary.

18.2.10 Lube shaft and new o-ring with Parker o-ring lube or suitable equivalent.

18.2.11 reassemble cap in reverse order of above.

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 HILCO FILTER LOG

MODEL NO. ______________________________

CARTRIDGE NO. __________________________ SERIAL NO. ______________________

GASKET NO. _____________________________ QUANTITY _______________________

PARTS ORDER INFORMATION

OPERATION AND SERVICE RECORD

PRESSSURE DROP READING Element Changed

Date In W.C. In Hg. MM Hg. PSI Yes No

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