Banks Power GM Motorhomes: (Gas ’01 - 10 8.1L Workhorse) PowerPack &Stinger systems '00-07 Class-A MH, W-series - Manual (Page 11)

Cleaning and oiling the Banks ram-air Filter
notification
The Banks ram-air Filter comes pre-oiled and no
oiling is necessary for initial installation.
use Banks ram-air Filter cleaning system (part#
90094), available from gale Banks engineering to
service the ram-air Filter. Follow the instructions
included with the cleaning system to clean and
re-oil your Banks ram-air Filter.
1. Pre-Cleaning
Tap the element to dislodge any
large embedded dirt, then gently
brush with a soft bristle brush.
NOTE: If complete cleaning is
not practical at this time, re-oil
the element and reinstall in your
vehicle.
2. SPraY-on Cleaning
Spray Banks air-filter
cleaner liberally onto
the entire element
and let soak for 10
minutes.
Pan Cleaning
Large air-filter elements
can be rolled or soaked
in a shallow pan of Banks
air-filter cleaner. Remove
immediately and let soak for
approximately 10 minutes.
3. Cleaning hinTS
Use only Banks air-filter cleaner. No gasoline
cleaning, No steam cleaning, No caustic cleaning
solutions, No strong detergents, No high-pressure
car wash, No parts cleaning solvents. Any of these
Nos can cause harm to the cotton filter media plus
SHRINK and HaRDEN the rubber end caps.
4. rinSe oFF
Rinse off the element with
low-pressure water. Tap water is
okay. always flush from the clean
side to dirty side. This removes
the dirt and does not drive it into
the filter.
5. DrYing hinTS
Always dry naturally. After rinsing, shake off all
excess water and let the element dry naturally. DO
NOT USE cOMPRESSED aIR – DO NOT USE OPEN
FLAME – DO NOT USE HEAT DRYERS!
EXCESS HEAT WILL SHRINK THE COTTON FILTER
MEDIa. cOMPRESSED aIR WILL BLOW HOLES IN THE
ELEMENT.
6. aeroSol oiling
after cleaning air filter
always re-oil before using.
Spray Banks Ram-air filter
oil down into each pleat
with one pass per pleat.
Wait 10 minutes and
re-oil any white spots still
showing.
7. oiling hinTS
Never use a Banks Ram-air filter without oil (the
filter will not stop the dirt without the oil). Use
only Banks Ram-air filter oil. Banks air-filter oil is
a compound of mineral and animal oil blended
with special polymers to form a very efficient
tack barrier. Red dye is added to show just where
you have applied the oil. Eventually the red color
will fade but the oil will remain and filter the air.
NEVER USE Automatic Transmission Fluid. NEVER
USE Motor Oil. NEVER USE Diesel Fuel. NEVER USE
WD-40, LPS, or other light-weight oils.
8. re-inSTall
Reinstall your Banks Ram-air filter element with
proper care. Make sure the element seats properly
in the filter case. Install the cover making sure it’s
in the right position. Tighten all the nuts, bolts,
screws or clips to factory specifications.
9. Do noT DiSCarD
Affix the “Do Not Discard” sticker to the filter case
(included with every Banks replacement element).
Make sure you put the sticker in a highly visible
place to alert your mechanic not to discard.
10. PerFormanCe hinTS
Service every 50-100,000 miles on street-driven
applications. Service more often in offroad or
heavy-dust conditions. If an air-filter restriction
gauge is installed, then change the element when
the air-filter restriction reaches 18”/H
2
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CauTion!
Extremely fine dust from agriculture or
offroad use will pull the oil from the element. Frequent
re-oiling of the element’s clean side might be required.
Completely service when practicable. For extra protection
use an air-filter sealing grease on rubber ends of the
element. Service only with Banks air-filter cleaner and
Banks air-filter oil.
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