Firepower, a Thermadyne Company FIREPOWER FP-82 - Manual (Page 39)

Manual 0-2871 5-7 REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
6. Install the replacement Filter/Regulator Assem-
bly by reversing the steps above. When connect-
ing the gas tube to the Adapter Fitting, simply in-
sert the hose into the fitting until fully seated. It
will automatically lock.
B. Standard Filter Element Replacement
WARNING
Disconnect the gas supply at the source and bleed
down the system before attempting this procedure.
1. Remove power from the power supply; turn off
the gas supply and bleed down the system.
2. Unscrew the bowl on the bottom of the Regula-
tor/Filter Assembly. The filter element will be
visible and still attached to the main body of the
Regulator/Filter Assembly.
3. Grasp the filter element and unscrew it from the
Regulator/Filter body. The filter element will
come off with a spool and some additional pieces.
4. Note the correct assembly of the filter/spool then
remove the filter from the spool. Either clean or
replace the filter element.
5. The filter element and spool, with the baffle ring
in place (teeth facing downward) can be screwed
back into the Regulator body by compressing the
spring on the spool. Tighten firmly by hand.
6. Reinstall the bowl.
7. Turn on the air supply.
A-02995
Regulator/Filter
Assembly
Spool
Bowl
Spring
Filter
Element
Baffle
Ring
C. Optional Single-Stage Filter Element
Replacement
The Power Supply shuts down automatically when the
Filter Element becomes completely saturated. The Filter
Element can be removed from its housing, dried, and re-
used. Allow 24 hours for Element to dry.
WARNING
Disconnect the gas supply at the source and bleed
down the system before attempting this procedure.
1. Remove power from power supply. Turn off gas
supply and bleed down the system.
2. Disconnect gas supply hose.
A-02476
Filter
Element
(Cat. No. 9-7741)
Housing
Cover
Barbed
Fitting
Spring
Assembled Filter
O-ring
3. Turn the Cover counter-clockwise and remove it
from the Filter Housing. The Filter Element is lo-
cated inside the Housing.
4. Remove the Filter Element from the Housing and
set Element aside to dry.
5. Wipe inside of housing clean, then insert the re-
placement Filter Element open side first, as shown.
6. Replace Housing on Cover.
7. Reattach gas supply hose.
NOTE
If unit leaks between housing and cover, inspect
the O-Ring for cuts or other damage.