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WW PM Monthly Filter Press FP-1 Durco Filters by Ascension Industries

Monthly PM for the Filter Press manufactured by Durco Filters by Ascension Industries. This procedure outlines the essential monthly maintenance tasks for the FP-1 model filter press to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This includes inspecting and cleaning filter plates, verifying hydraulic and pneumatic systems, checking for leaks, and ensuring proper alignment and operation of the plate shifter mechanism. Regular adherence to this maintenance schedule helps prevent downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and maintain efficient filtration processes.

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05/12/2025

WW PM Monthly Filter Press FP-1 Durco Filters by Ascension Industries

Food Safety Pre-Check

Prior to performing this maintenance task, the areas that may be impacted unintentionally by the maintenance activities were inspected to assure no Partner’s safety is at risk and no customer product or Cintas equipment would be compromised, contaminated, or otherwise damaged due to this specific task. Any product that may be impacted was moved and / or otherwise isolated to assure protection.

Complete daily PM.

Pressure wash the cloths to remove embedded material. Inspect for embedded materials, wear, damage. If changing cloths, all cloths must be changed -- not just one or just a few. Open a corrective work order if needed.

Inspect and grease wheels on the moveable head, shifter bearings and drip tray pivots. Use only #2 lithium grease.

Inspect shifter chain tension and adjust as needed. Allow less than 1 full link or less to be exposed below the shifter track.

Inspect all hydraulic fittings, valves, connections, and hoses for leaks, cracking, or damage. Inspect the hydraulic fluid for water or contamination. Open a corrective work order if needed.

Inspect the desiccant breather filter on the hydraulic unit and replace as necessary.

Inspect and fill automatic air oilers with air tool oil.

Food Safety Post-Check

After performing this maintenance task, a review of all applicable areas that may have been impacted was conducted to assure there are no residual risks to Partner safety remaining. Also, a review of all applicable areas to ensure that no customer products were inadvertently compromised, contaminated, or otherwise damaged was conducted. If any conditions were observed indicating that any of the previous concerns have been negatively impacted, the issue was escalated to leadership.

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