Atlas Copco Compressed Air Filter PD360+

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

On filters with manual drain valve, open the latter at regular intervals to evacuate collected dust or liquid

In case an automatic drain valve or a solenoid timer drain is installed, manual draining can be carried out by turning the connection nipple of the automatic drain valve counterclockwise

NOTICE! When the filter has to process air with a temperature higher than the specified maximum temperature, the filter's lifetime will be reduced considerably

NOTICE! The hand-tool icon on the figure indicates the items provided in a dedicated filter kit

Before filter element change, check for any leakages at the bottom of the filter bowl (connection of manual and automatic drain) during normal filter operation. If any leakage is observed, replace the drain according to the instruction from section Drain replacement

Isolate the filter from the air net

Depressurize the filter by turning the connection nipple of the automatic drain valve counterclockwise or by opening the manual drain valve

Unscrew the bowl. A whistling noise will warn you if the bowl is not fully depressurized. If this occurs, the bowl should be screwed back and the venting should be repeated

NOTICE! When the filter has to process air with a temperature higher than the specified maximum temperature, the filter's lifetime will be reduced considerably

NOTICE! The hand-tool icon on the figure indicates the items provided in a dedicated filter kit

Isolate the filter housing from the compressed air flow

Depressurize the filter by turning the connection nipple of the automatic drain valve counterclockwise or by opening the manual drain valve

Is the filter housing isolated and depressurized?

Remove the old drain by loosening the plastic drain nut (max. 3.5 Nm)

Discard the used drain and securing nut

Install the new drain and secure it by tightening the plastic drain nut (max. 3.5 Nm)

Is the filter housing ready for filtering purposes?