Cleaning The Air Filters - Takeuchi TB216 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
every 250 hourS

cleaning the air filterS

Wear required appropriate equipment
such as protective goggle and filter mask
when using compressed air, as metal
fragments or other objects can fly and
cause serious injury.
Clean the filters immediately after operating
in dusty places.
If the filters are clogged, the air flow is
reduced and a booming sound is heard from
the air conditioner unit.
Removing the filters
1. Move the sheet all the way forward.
2. Take out two screws and open the cover
(1).
3. Remove the air filter (2).
Air filter (2): Part No. 03345-00024
4. Use compressed air or water to clean
each filter, depending on how dirty it is.
Cleaning
1. Blow dry, compressed air (138 kPa or 20
psi or less) directly on the filters from the
inside, moving up and down along the
pleats.
Be sure to keep the nozzle at an adequate
distance from the filters.
2. Wash the filter with neutral detergent if it is
very dirty. Dry the filter completely after
washing it.
Replacing
Replace the filter with a new one once a year
or if it is still clogged after blow-drying with
compressed air and washing.
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