INSTRUCTION BOOK

Fuel Oil Filter

Model FM-152-DE 8/4 to 30/12

Filter Model: FM-152-DE 8/4 to 30/12

Book N°: 1809083-20 ENGLISH
Rev. 1 1809083-20
1809083-20
 Instruction Book
Moatti Automatic Fuel Oil Filter
Type FM-152-DE
with electric motor

2DR-080 2DR-081

Filter Model:
FM152DE-8/4-A01 (or -A03 or -A05 or -A07)
FM152DE-12/6-A01 (or -A03 or -A05 or -A07)
FM152DE-16/8-A01 (or -A03 or -A05 or -A07)
FM152DE-24/12-A01 (or -A03 or -A05 or -A07)
FM152DE-30/12-A01 (or -A03 or -A05 or -A07)
Book No.: 1809083-20
Version 1

1809083-20
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is correct
and fully up-to-date, Alfa Laval reserve the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.

Any comments regarding possible errors and omissions or suggestions for improvement of this
publication would be gratefully appreciated.

Copies of this publication can be ordered from your local Alfa Laval company.

Published by:
Alfa Laval Moatti sas®
10 RUE DU MARECHAL DE LATTRE DE TASSSIGNY
F-78997 ELANCOURT CEDEX
France

Edition: 1

Printed: August 2019

© Copyright Alfa Laval Moatti sas® 2019. Printed in France.

1809083-20
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 WORKING PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 ALFA LAVAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.0 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 MAIN ASSEMBLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.1 Automatic filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.2 Manual Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.3 Change-over-unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.5 Optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.1 Filter in the “circulating part“ (“Hot side“) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.2 Filter in the “supply part“ (“Cold side“) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 DESIGN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.1 Continuous backflushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.2 Disc-type filter elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.3 Filtered oil drives the continuous backflushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.4 No disposable filter elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.5 Constant pressure drop over the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.6 Compact and lightweight design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.1 Phase I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5.2 Phase II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.6 MANUAL FILTER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.7 PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.8 AUTO DRAIN VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.9 ELECTRIC CABINET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.0 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 CHANGE-OVER-UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1.1 Changing from automatic to manual part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1.2 Changing from manual to automatic part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 PRE-START CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.1 Before initial start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.2 Immediately before the initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3 INITIAL START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4 NORMAL STOP/START UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.4.1 For HFO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.4.2 For MDO operation and HFO operation if the system is not flushed before a
stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 NORMAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.1 Determination of reference values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.2 Daily checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.5.3 Daily drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5.4 Regular overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.5.5 Alarm checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.5.6 Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2 PROBLEMS DURING START-UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.1 Pressure drop value above 0.2 - 0.5 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.2 Alarm during initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3 EXTERNAL LEAKAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.1 Leakage on top of the automatic filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.2 Leakage around the filter housing of the automatic filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.3 Leakage around the filter housing of the manual filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.4 Leakage around the change-over-unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.5 Leakage around the depressurization kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.4 ELECTRIC MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4.1 Electric motor changing direction or low torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4.2 No revolution of the electric motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4.3 Electrical connections, electric diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.5 ABNORMAL VALUES ON DAILY CHECKS BUT NO DP-ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.6 PROBLEMS WITH THE DP-ALARM ACTIVATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5.0 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2 OVERHAUL OF THE AUTOMATIC PART OF THE FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2.1 Tools and spares required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2.2 Disassembly of the diversion head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2.3 Disassembly of the filtering unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2.4 Cleaning and inspection of the filtering unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.2.5 Assembly of the filtering unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2.6 Assembly of the diversion head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2.7 Checks at start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3 OVERHAUL OF THE MANUAL PART OF THE FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3.1 Tools and spares required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3.2 Disassembly of the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3.3 Cleaning and inspection of the filter insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.3.4 Assembly of the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.3.5 Starting-up the manual filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.3.6 Checks at start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.4 OVERHAUL OF THE CHANGE-OVER-UNIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.4.1 Tools and spares required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.4.2 Disassembly of the change-over-unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.4.3 Assembly of the change-over-unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.4.4 Starting-up the filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.4.5 Checks at start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.5 OVERHAUL OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.5.1 Tools and spares required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.5.2 Disassembly of the electric motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.5.3 Change of the lubricant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.5.4 Assembly of the electric motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

6.0 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.2 THE FILTER IN THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.3 FILTER LOCATION SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.3.1 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.3.2 Space requirement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.3.3 Accessible location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.4 SYSTEM PIPING CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.5 CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.6 CONNECTION OF THE PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.7 FLUSHING THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.0 SPARE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2 ORDERING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.3 FILTER FM152DE-8/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.3.1 Automatic part FM152DE-8/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.3.2 Manual part FM152DE-8/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.3.3 Change over unit FM152DE-8/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.3.4 Gaskets for the filter FM152DE-8/4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.4 FILTER FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.4.1 Automatic part FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.4.2 Manual part FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.4.3 Change over unit FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.4.4 Gaskets for the filter FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7.5 FILTERING UNIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.5.1 Parts list and exploded view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.5.2 Complete filtering unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.5.3 Distributor and sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
7.5.4 Full flow and diversion filter elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.6 Electric motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.6.1 Parts list and exploded view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.7 Filter insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.8 PDI, AUTO DRAIN AND DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-8/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.9 PDI, MANUAL DRAIN AND DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-8/4 (Option) . . 89
7.10 DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7.11 AUTO DRAIN VALVE FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

8.0 TECHNICAL DATA AND DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

8.1 VARIOUS DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
8.2 DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.2.1 Duplex filter FM152DE-8/4 with manual drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.2.2 Duplex filter FM152DE-8/4 with automatic drain (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . 95
8.2.3 Duplex filter FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.2.4 Counter flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.2.5 Pressure drop indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

APPENDIX A. SPARE PARTS ORDERING FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

APPENDIX B. HOW TO CONTACT ALFA LAVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Pay attention to the safety instructions in this booklet.
• Below three different types of instruction used in the text are
displayed.

DANGER:
! This type of safety instruction is used where
there is a grave danger of injury to persons
and/or serious damage to the equipment or the
environment.

WARNING:
! This type of safety instruction is used where
there is a danger of injury to persons and/or
damage to the equipment or the environment.

! CAUTION:

This type of safety instruction is used where

danger of injury to persons and/or damage to
equipment or the environment, can occur if the
instruction is not followed.

• On the following pages you will find:

- Warning signs and labels. The illustration shows where to find
them on the equipment.
- Safety precautions and instructions which contain important
information concerning safety.

1.2 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

2DR-092
1GX 001H

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN

CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO
PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Incorrect installation, operation and maintenance, or use of non-
original parts, can cause a breakdown of the equipment.

Personnel installing, operating or performing service must have proper

knowledge and skill for their task. It is essential to read, understand
and follow the instructions in this manual.

• Always follow safety regulations, local or general, concerning

lifting devices, electrical equipment, pressure vessels,
inflammable, toxic or corrosive process media etc.

• Always follow Alfa Laval’s specifications concerning checking and

maintenance intervals.

• Always follow stated values for process parameters.

• Always use ear-protection when working in noisy environments.

• Never use the filter for filtering other liquids or liquids with other
characteristics than originally specified. If your requirements
change, always consult your Alfa Laval representative before any
changes are made.

• A filter has maximum and minimum safe operating limits

concerning temperature, pressure, flow etc. (see Technical Data
and Drawings). Operating above or below these limits may be
potentially dangerous.

3XX-001
• Be careful when working near pipes, valves, heaters, or motors. If
you come in contact with hot liquids, hot surfaces or steam you
may experience severe burns.

• Never neglect alarms. They indicate a faulty condition. The cause

of the alarm must be found and corrected before restart.

3XX-002
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY POINTS CONTACT
YOUR ALFA LAVAL REPRESENTATIVE

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1.4 WORKING PRACTICES

Good working practices help to avoid unnecessary damage to
equipment or injury to personnel and can prolong the working life of
the filter. The following points will contribute towards this:

1. Never leave the equipment in a potentially dangerous state, such

as leaving the drain cock open when the filter is shut down.

2. Only use the correct tools for the job in hand.

3. Remove all personal jewellery when working on the filter.

1.5 WARRANTY

! CAUTION:

The warranty covering the equipment will be

invalid in the event of damage caused by
unspecified working practices and/or failure to
observe the correct specified procedures.

In addition, any relevant classification society or local authority

regulations must be followed.

1.6 ALFA LAVAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT

A list of Alfa Laval representatives can be found in the appendix at the
end of this book.

The support available from each Alfa Laval representative varies

according to location and size. The following is a list of all types of
support that may be provided:

1. Technical advice
2. Spare parts
3. On-board service
4. Repair shop

If there is anything in this manual about which you are uncertain

please contact

Alfa Laval Moatti sas®

La clef Saint Pierre
10 , rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
F-78997 ELANCOURT
France

Telefax +33 1 30 81 81 70
Phone +33 1 30 81 81 81

or your local Alfa Laval representative.

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2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
2.1 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW
The complete filter comprises three main parts :
• Automatic Filter (A)
• Manual Filter (M)
• Change-over-unit (COU).

The change-over unit (COU) connects the automatic and the manual filters.
The complete filter is equiped with a number of accessories (See chapter 2.2.4).
Various optional equipment can also be delivered with the complete filter (See chapter 2.2.5).

A M

COU

M
COU
2DR-080 2DR-081
A

Moatti automatic fuel oil filter FM152DE-8/4 Moatti automatic fuel oil filter FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

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2.2 MAIN ASSEMBLIES

2.2.1 Automatic filter
2.2.1.1 Filter housing
The filter housing comprises two main sections,
these are :
• Diversion head (1)
1
P • Filter body (2).
The positioning of the filtering unit within the filter
L housing creates two separate filter chambers. These
are:
• Full-flow chamber (E)
• Diversion chamber (L)

E The full-flow chamber (E) contains the full-flow filter

elements that remove the harmful solids from the
fuel oil before it enters the engine.
2
F The diversion chamber (L) contains the diversion
filter elements that filter the backflushed oil with its
solids from the full-flow chamber. The solids will
concentrate in this chamber and will be removed
from the fuel oil system by periodic draining.
A The bottom of the filter body contains a heating
chamber.
A = Oil inlet
F = Filtered oil to engine
P = Backflushed oil
W = Steam inlet/outlet
2DR-093

Filter housing W W

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2.2.1.2 Filtering unit

29 The filtering unit comprises a distributor (16) in the
centre which routes the incoming oil and controls the
filtering and backflushing procedure. This is covered
18 by a sleeve (18) over which two types of filter
element are placed. The bottom section houses the
finer full-flow filter elements (30) and the shorter top
16 section houses the coarser diversion filter elements
(29). Both sets of filter elements are located over
31 four assembling rods (31) to complete the filtering
15 unit. The bottom of the filtering unit is equipped with
30 a strainer (15).
2DR-082
Filtering unit
The full-flow filter elements (30) are clamped
between the full-flow companion spacer (27) and the
full- flow cover (28) by means of the springs (19) and
the rods (31).

The diversion filter elements (29) are clamped

between the diversion companion spacer (25) and
the diversion cover (24) by means of the rods (31).

Both types of filter element are made up from two

31 element halves. Each half comprises an aluminium
24
29 framework of 8 equal sectors separated by radial
ribs. Between each rib is a stainless steel filter
25 screen. When the pairs of filter elements are stacked
together they form 8 independent filtering columns in
each filter chamber.
19
The main physical differences between the two
27 types of elements are as follows:
31
• The full-flow filter element screen is finer.
18 30
• When the two filter halves are put together the
16 28 full-flow filter elements have the openings on the
outside (A) and the diversion filter elements
have the openings on the inside (B).

• The diversion filter element internal diameter is

slightly smaller to prevent mixing of the
elements during assembly.

Section of filtering unit 2DR-094

2FU-002
A 2FU-003
Full-flow filter element Diversion filter element

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2.2.1.3 Electric motor

45 The electric motor (45) is located on top of the filter
housing.

The electric motor drives the distributor (16) with a

constant rotation speed, which controls the filtering/
2DR-080
Location of electric motor backflushing procedure.

2.2.2 Manual Filter

M1 This part of the complete filter comprises the
following main sections :

M30 • Filter body (M2)

F • Filter Insert (M30)

• Cover (M1)

A The filter insert is of the cleanable type.

M2
The bottom of the filter body contains a heating
2DR-102
chamber.
Manual filter A = Oil inlet
W W
F = Filtered oil to engine
W = Steam inlet/outlet
VS

2.2.3 Change-over-unit
The change-over-unit is a double stage, three-way
valve, located between the automatic filter A and the
manual filter M. A caution plate is installed on the
filter.

The top part of the change-over-unit, the valve shaft

(VS), is equipped with an indicator, showing the
direction of the oil flow :
M
A = Through the automatic filter (Position I)
COU B = Through the manual filter (Position III)
2DR-081
A A/B = Both filters in operation (Position II)

Position I Position II Position III

Only filter (A) Filter (A) and filter (B) Only filter (B)
in operation in operation in operation

The various positions of

the change-over-unit
2DR-002

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2.2.4 Accessories
The following accessories are attached to the filter :
P
• Pressure drop indicator (44) with associated
feed pipes and isolator cocks, (A1) and (B1),
located on the change-over-unit.
B1 A1
• Counter flanges with gaskets and nuts for :
• Inlet (A)
• outlet (F)
• Coupling for :
F • Backflushed oil outlet (P) of the automatic
filter.

NOTE !
A
See also chapter 8.

Accessories 2DR-095b • Drain cock (46) for the diversion chamber of the
automatic filter (A).
• Kit for depressurisation (DP) between automatic
(A) and manual (M) filter.
DA 46
44 • Kit for deaeration (DA) of the manual filter (M).

2.2.5 Optional equipment

The following optional equipment can be delivered
M with the complete filter :
A • Insulation of the filter.
• Filter insert for the manual filter (M)
• Set of gaskets for the automatic filter (A).
• Set of gaskets for the manual filter (M).
• Set of gaskets for the change-over-unit.
• Auto drain valve.
2DR-092b
• Electric cabinet.
Accessories DP

NOTE !

These gaskets are needed for mainte-

nance of the filter (see also chapters 5
and 7).

• Air/water gun for cleaning clogged filter

elements (Article No. 1800-08878)

2FU-010
Air/water gun

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2.3 APPLICATIONS
The application for this type of duplex (Aut/Man) filter is for full flow
filtering of fuel oils for diesel engines.
The automatic filter should be used during normal operation, and the
manual filter only when the automatic filter is out of operation (ie for
maintenance).

2.3.1 Filter in the “circulating part“ (“Hot side“)

3XX-014F

TS = SERVICE TANK COU = CHANGE-OVER-UNIT

SP = SUPPLY PUMP Q2 = FLOW FROM FILTER TO DIESEL ENGINE
PRV = PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE FOR P2 = PRESSURE IN FILTER OUTLET
SUPPLY PUMP Q3 = BACKFLUSHING FLOW
FM = FLOW METER Q5 = FLOW FROM DIESEL ENGINE TO
T3 = DEAERATOR DEAERATOR
P3 = PRESSURE IN THE DEAERATOR V3 = SHUT OFF VALVE
CP = CIRCULATING PUMP V21 = PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE
H = HEATER (This valve is needed only in special cases)
MF = MOATTI DUPLEX FILTER PE = PRESSURE AT ENGINE INLET
A = AUTOMATIC FILTER PCV = PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE OF DIESEL
M = MANUAL FILTER ENGINE
DV DRAIN VALVE
2.3.2 Filter in the “supply part“ (“Cold side“)

3XX-013F

TS = SERVICE TANK FM = FLOW METER

SP = SUPPLY PUMP T2 = DEAERATOR
MF = MOATTI DUPLEX FILTER CP = CIRCULATING PUMP
A = AUTOMATIC FILTER Q4 = FLOW TO DIESEL ENGINE
M = MANUAL FILTER Q5 = FLOW FROM DIESEL ENGINE TO
COU = CHANGE-OVER-UNIT DEAERATOR
Q2 = FLOW FROM FILTER TO DEAERATOR H = HEATER
Q3 = BACKFLUSHING FLOW DE = DIESEL ENGINE
PRV = PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE OF PE = PRESSURE AT ENGINE INLET
SUPPLY PUMP PCV = PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE OF DIESEL

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2.4 DESIGN FEATURES

The following design features are valid for the automatic filter

The Moatti automatic fuel oil filter is not a conventional type of

automatic filter. Conventional filters generally work on the principle
that the backflushing is initiated when the pressure drop across the
filter reaches a pre-set value. The Moatti filter is unique as it works on
a principle of continuous backflushing. Generally 15 to 20% of the
filtered oil is always backflushing one column of the filter elements.

2.4.1 Continuous backflushing

The Moatti automatic filter is continuously backflushed, column by
column. The backflushing is performed with filtered oil and the entire
filter surface is cleaned once every 1 to 3 minutes. This prevents
retained solids from sticking to the filter surface, ensuring a low and
constant pressure drop. Therefore, the need for manual cleaning of
the filter elements is reduced to a minimum.

2.4.2 Disc-type filter elements

The Moatti automatic filter is fitted with robust disc-type filter
elements.This design feature, together with the low and constant
pressure drop (from the continuous backflushing), eliminate the risk of
cracked filter elements.

2.4.3 Filtered oil drives the continuous backflushing

Filtered oil is used for backflushing of the filter elements.

2.4.4 No disposable filter elements

The Moatti automatic filter contains no disposable elements. The
backflushed solids are concentrated in the secondary filtration
chamber (diversion chamber) and are discharged by periodic draining.

2.4.5 Constant pressure drop over the filter

As the continuous backflushing process gives a constant pressure
drop it is possible to get an immediate indication from the pressure
drop indicator when something is wrong in the fuel oil system.

2.4.6 Compact and lightweight design

The design gives a simple compact, lightweight and reliable system
which is easy to install. It also provides increased possibilities for up-
grading of existing installations

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L
K

E E

F
J

D B

S A

2DR-096

Phase I

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2.5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

2.5.1 Phase I
Filtering in the full-flow chamber

1. Unfiltered oil enters the filter at (A) and flows through the strainer
(S) into the chamber (B) - the space between the distributor (C)
and the inner perimeter of the sleeve (J) on which the full-flow
filter elements (D) are mounted.

2. The oil is distributed from this space through the full-flow filter
elements (D) in seven of the eight filtering columns (the eight
column is being backflushed). The solids are trapped on the inner
side of the elements in the seven filtering columns.

3FU-002 2FU-004

3. The filtered oil flows into the full-flow chamber (E) and is fed
through the filter outlet (F) towards the engine.

Backflushing in the full-flow chamber

4. While the full-flow takes place in seven columns, solids are being
removed from the elements in the eighth column by backflushing
(from outside to inside of the column) using part of the filtered oil
from the full-flow chamber (E).

5. The backflushed oil and removed solids flow through passage (K)
in the distributor (C) to the diversion chamber (L).

K
3FU-003 2FU-005

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Filtering in the diversion chamber

6. The backflushed oil with solids that enter the diversion chamber
(L) passes through six of the diversion filtering columns (from
outside to inside). The solids are trapped on the outside of the
diversion filter elements (M).

3FU-005

7. The filtered backflushed oil flows through the return passage (N)
in the distributor to the “after”-diversion chamber (T) and is
L recirculated from the backflushed oil outlet (P) to the deaerator
(see 2.3.1 “Hot side“) or to the suction side of the supply pump
(see 2.3.2 “Cold side“).
N
8. No backflushing is performed in the diversion chamber during this
M phase of the operation.
2FU-011

P
M T

L N

Phase I 2DR-096

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2.5.2 Phase II
The second phase of the filtering operation occurs when the electric
motor has rotated the distributor 1/16th of a revolution .

Filtering in the full-flow chamber

1. Because of the new position of the distributor, filtering is now

carried out in six of the eight filtering columns.

2. No backflushing is carried out in the full-flow chamber during this

phase.

F
K
P
2FU-006 M T

N
L

V E
F

Phase II 2DR-097

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Backflushing in the diversion chamber

3. Part of the filtered oil in the full-flow chamber (E) flows through the
distributor passage (R) and through one column of the diversion
filter element (M), from inside to outside, removing the trapped
solids from the outer side of the elements.
L
R

M
3FU-008
2FU-007

4. The heavy particles settle to the bottom of the diversion chamber

(L) and are discharged periodically through the drain valve (V).

Filtering in the diversion chamber

5. The backflushed oil, without the settled solids, now passes

through the other seven columns, from outside to inside, of the
diversion filter elements. The solids are trapped on the outer side
of the elements.

2FU-008
3FU-005

6. The filtered oil flows through the return passage (N) in the
distributor to the “after”-diversion chamber (T) and is recirculated
from the backflushed oil outlet (P) to the deaerator (see 2.3.1 “Hot
side“) or to the suction side of the supply pump (see 2.3.2 “Cold
side“).

Removal of trapped solids

7. The solids trapped in the diversion chamber (settled solids and

solids from the elements) are discharged periodically through the
valve (V).

Operation of the electric motor

8. The electric motor rotates the distributor to Phase I.

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2.6 MANUAL FILTER OPERATION

The operation of the manual filter is as follows :

• The oil to be filtered enters the filter at A and flows into the center
of the filter insert (M30).

• From here, the oil flows from the inner to the outer diameter of the
filter insert, and the solids are trapped in the insert.

• The filtered oil leaves the filter via the outlet F.

• The solids trapped in the filter insert will be removed by manual

cleaning, when necessary.

M30

Manual filter 2DR-102

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2.7 PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR

The inlet pressure P1 is taken in the inlet and the
outlet pressure P2 is taken in the outlet of the
change-over-unit. Both monitoring points are fitted
with isolator cocks and pipework to connect them to
the pressure drop indicator (44).

The pressure drop indicator shows the pressure

drop P (P1 - P2) across the full-flow elements. Due
to the continuous backflushing, P is constant
during operation. It may vary from 0.2 to 0.4 bar.

If for any reason the filter starts to clog, the pressure

drop will increase. To prevent the filter becoming
completely clogged the pressure drop indicator is
equipped with a preset alarm value (P-alarm) of 0.8
bar.

If the pressure drop reaches the preset value, an

electrical contact is switched giving possibility for a
signal to the control system of the engine.

! CAUTION:

The pressure drop indicator

Pressure drop indicator configuration
must be connected to the
engine control system for the
P-alarm to safeguard the
2DR-092c engine. On activation of a P-
alarm, the trouble shooting
activities must be started
immediately, see chapter 4.

2.8 AUTO DRAIN VALVE

The solenoid valve is piped to the filter head (L). Its
function is to drain periodically the diversion
chamber.

2.9 ELECTRIC CABINET

Its function is to monitor the periodical drains of the
diversion chamber, via the solenoid valve.

W : To the solenoid valve

X : To sludge tank
Y : Power supply
2AD-002
Z : To remote alarm

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3 OPERATION
3.1 CHANGE-OVER-UNIT
The change-over-unit (COU) is used to change over
DA from filtration through the automatic part (A) to
filtration through the manual part (M) and vice versa.

The automatic part should be used for normal

operation, and the manual part only when the
M automatic part is out of operation (ie for
A maintenance).

3.1.1 Changing from automatic to

2DR-090 manual part
DP 1. Open valve (DP)

2. Open valve (DA). When the oil flows out via

VS
III (DA), close the valve.
II Now, there is the same pressure in the
90-91 Automatic part (A) and in the manual part (M).

3. Release lock screw (90, 91), turn the valve shaft

I (VS) to position III, the arrow facing the B mark,
then lock the lock screw (90, 91).
2DR-019 2DR-020
4. Close valve (DP).

5. Close valve (V3) in the backflushing line.

6. Open the valve (46) to ensure that there is no

remaining pressure in the automatic filter

7. Switch off the power supply of the automatic

filter

3.1.2 Changing from manual to

automatic part
1. Close drain cock (46). Ensure that drain plug
2DR-010
(A35) is attached.
Position I Position III
2. Open valve (V3) in the backflushing line.

3. Open valve (DP). Now the operating indicator

V3 (53) starts to rotate, there is the same pressure
53
in the Automatic part (A) and in the manual part
1 (M).

4. Release lock screw (90, 91), and turn the valve

46 shaft (VS) to position I, the arrow facing the A
mark, then lock the lock screw (90, 91)

5. Close valve (DP)

6. Open valve (DA) on the manual filter

A35
7. Switch on the power supply of the automatic
2DR-098 filter

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3.2 PRE-START CHECKS

3.2.1 Before initial start-up

! CAUTION:

The fuel oil system must be cleaned from

contaminants from the installation work before
the first operation of the automatic filter. This
“flushing” must NOT be made through the
automatic filter as it can damage the filter
screen and clog the filter, see chapter 6.

! CAUTION:

Ensure that the pressure drop indicator is

connected to the control system of the engine.

V3 3.2.2 Immediately before the initial start-up

1
The following checks must be made :

46 V21 1. Check that the following valves and cocks are open :

• Outlet valve V3 in the backflushing line.

• Isolator cocks (A1) and (B1) on the pressure drop
indicator pipes, located on the change-over-unit
(COU).
• Valves V4 on the heating pipes. (If HFO
operation). Notice that the V4 valves can be
closed during normal operation.
• Pressure regulating valve (V21) in filter outlet (if
V4 V4 2DR-099 installed), see section 6.4.

2. Check that the following valves and cocks are closed :

• Drain cock (46) on the diversion head (1) of the

automatic filter (A).
VS
DA • Deaeration cock (DA), on the top of the manual
A1 B1 filter (M).
• Depressurisation valve (DP), located in the
bottom of the change-over-unit.

3. Check that the "valve shaft" (VS) of the change-over-

A unit (COU) is in position I, the arrow facing the A mark
M
( see section 3.1).

DP COU 2DR-090

Valve and cock locations

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3.3 INITIAL START-UP

! CAUTION:

Ensure that the other items of equipment in the

engine fuel oil system are fully functional and
operational.

The following describes the checking procedures for the initial start-
VS DA
up.

1. Ensure that fuel oil is flowing through the filter at the required
capacity.

2. Manual part of the duplex filter :

• Ensure that the valve shaft (VS) is in position III (see

section 3.1).
• Open valve (DA). When the oil flows out via (DA), close the
valve.
2DR-095
• Let the system completely flush through the manual part of
the filter.

3. When the system is completely flushed, change over from manual

to automatic part of the filter (position III to position I, see
section 3.1).

4. Automatic part of the duplex filter :

Check the function of the electric motor. The time for one
revolution should be :
1’ 35” with 50 Hz AC
1’ 20” with 60 Hz AC.
2DR-093
2ZZ-001
NOTE !

If the operating indicator does not rotate regularly :

- Check all the electrical connections see chapter 4
«Trouble Shooting».

5. Check the pressure drop on the pressure drop indicator and read
off the value. Under normal operating conditions the value should
not exceed 0.2 - 0.4 bar. If the value is higher see chapter 4.

6. Check for any external oil leaks. If there is an oil leakage, tighten
the bolts or change the gaskets as necessary, see also chapter 4.

2DR-092c
Checking pressure drop indicator

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3.4 NORMAL STOP/START UP

These procedures are valid for stop/start of the fuel conditionning
system without overhaul of the filter.

3.4.1 For HFO operation

If the system (with the duplex filter) is flushed with diesel oil before a
stop :

V3 • Before the stop :

1 - V4 should be closed.
- Let the system flush with diesel oil.
- Open the depressurisation valve DP.
46 V21 - Place a suitable container by the deaeration pipe of the
manual filter.
- Open the deaeration cock DA, and let the HFO
remaining in the manual filter drain.
- Close the cock DA, then the valve DP.

• After the stop :

- V4 should remain closed.
- V21 (if installed) should not be touched.
- Drain cock (46), depressurisation valve (DP) and
2DR-099
V4 V4 deaeration valve (DA) should remain closed.

• Before restart :
VS - V4 should remain closed.
B1
A1 - V21 (if installed) should not be touched.
- Drain cock (46) and deaeration valve (DA) should remain
closed.

• When switching to HFO operation :

- Let the system flush with HFO.
- Open the depressurisation valve DP.
- Place a suitable container by the deaeration pipe of the
manual filter.
- Open the deaeration cock DA, and let the diesel oil
remaining in the manual filter drain.
COU 2DR-095
- Close the cock DA, then the valve DP.
- V4 should be opened.

DA M A
3.4.2 For MDO operation and HFO operation if the
system is not flushed before a stop
• After the stop :
- V4 should be open(ed).
- V21 (if installed) should not be touched.
- Drain cock (46), depressurisation valve (DP) and
deaeration valve (DA) should remain closed.

• Before restart :
- V4 should remain open.
- V21 (if installed) should not be touched.
2DR-059
- Drain cock (46), depressurisation valve (DP) and
DP deaeration valve (DA) should remain closed.

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3.5 NORMAL OPERATION

When correctly installed and initially started-up the Moatti Duplex fuel
oil filter requires very little attention. However, to ensure continued
reliable operation, the filter must be checked at regular intervals.

3.5.1 Determination of reference values

Approximately 100 operating hours after the initial start- up or major
maintenance procedure, (see chapter 5), reference values for the
pressure drop must be noted as follows:

- Note the pressure drop on the pressure drop indicator and mark
this value "P-ref" on the indicator.

2DR-092c
A =P-ref
Pressure drop reference value

3.5.2 Daily checks

Every day the pressure drop must be checked, visually for:

- The pressure drop does not exceed 0.2 bar higher than the
reference value determined in 3.5.1.

If the pressure drop value is higher than stated see chapter 4, "Trouble
Shooting".

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3.5.3 Daily drain

The diversion chamber must be drained every 24 operating hours. The
manual procedure to do this is as follows:

! WARNlNG:

Open the drain cock slowly.

1. Open the drain cock (46) by 1/4 of a turn (cock handle in line with
cock) and keep it open for approximately 15 seconds. The drained
fuel oil quantity will be approximately 3-5 litres and will drain into a
sludge tank.

2. Close the cock.

2GX-013 2GX-014

Open drain cock Closed drain cock

3.5.4 Regular overhaul

Cleaning and inspection of the automatic filter must be carried out in
accordance with the maintenance procedures in chapter 5 after the
following approximate number of months :

Filter housing and filtering unit :

• Each 6-12 months.

Change-over-unit :

• Each 12-18 months.

Electric motor :

• Each 12000 hours : Capacitor (to be changed)

• Each 2 years : grease (to be changed)
• Each 4 years : electric motor (to be changed)

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3.5.5 Alarm checks

If a P-alarm occurs, see chapter 4.

3.5.6 Summary
The following table summarises the checks required during operation.

After Each Each Each Each Each Each Ref

Operational Checks the day 6-12 12-18 12000 2 4
first months months hours years years
100h
Determine “P-ref” value for pressure
1 X 3.5.1
drop
2 Check correct rotation of electric motor X 3.5.1
3 Check pressure drop X 3.5.2
4 Drain diversion chamber X 3.5.3
Clean and inspect filter housing and
5 X 3.5.4
filtering units
6 Clean and inspect change over unit X 3.5.4
7 Change grease inside electric motor X 3.5.4
8 Change electric motor X 3.5.4
9 Change capacitor of the electric motor X 6.5

5
7
8

2DR-095 2EM-024

2EM-021
4

2FU-009
2DR-022
2DR-121

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4 TROUBLE SHOOTING
4.1 GENERAL
This chapter deals with the most common problems when the filter does not work correctly or when the
P-alarm occurs. It will give the possible reasons for the problems and actions to solve them.
The chapter is divided into the following main sections :
• Problems during start-up, see section 4.2.
• External leakage, see section 4.3.
• No revolution of the electric motor, see section 4.4.
• Abnormal values on daily checks but no P-alarm, see section 4.5.
• Problems with the P-alarm activated, see section 4.6.
The following information is valid with filtration in the automatic part of the duplex filter (change-over-unit
in position I, the arrow facing the A mark, see section 3.1).
When the actions given here do not solve the troubles, change over from filtration in the automatic part to
filtration in the manual part (change-over-unit in position III, the arrow facing the B mark, see section 3.1).

Drain action 46

Open drain cock (46)

for about 30 seconds.

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4.2 PROBLEMS DURING START-UP

4.2.1 Pressure drop value above 0.2 - 0.5 bar

CAUSE ACTION
Partly clogged filter elements and/or partly clogged inlet Drain the diversion chamber. Continue the operation
strainer from "flushing" through the filter. and check if the pressure drop decreases. If not, open
the filter and clean the filter elements and inlet strainer.
Partly clogged filter elements, due to the backflushing Modify the installation. The backflushing line should be
line, too long and too narrow. of equal or greater diameter than the outlet and should
be a short pipe with a minimum number of bends and
no restrictions.
Filtration temperature too low. Wait and see because the temperature will probably
increase. If it does not, check the fuel oil heating
system.
For Filter located in the Too low pressure difference Throttle the pressure regulating valve (V21), if installed.
“hot side” between filter outlet (P2) and (For figures see 4.1.)
(P3)
Too large circulating pump Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
(CP) or too small filter
selected.
For filter located in the Too large supply pump (SP) Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
“cold side” or too small filter selected.

4.2.2 Alarm during initial start-up

CAUSE ACTION
No revolution of the electric motor See chapter 4.4.
Partly clogged filter elements and/or partly clogged inlet Drain the diversion chamber. Continue the operation
strainer from “flushing” through the filter. and check if the pressure drop decreases. If not, open
the filter and clean the filter elements and inlet strainer.
Partly clogged filter elements. Probably due to engine Drain the diversion chamber.
stopped on distillate, and compatibility problem. If it does not decrase the pressure drop, open the filter
and clean the filter elements.
Valve V3 is closed, which will mean no backflushing and Open the filter and clean the elements. Open valve V3.
clogged filter elements.
The backflushing line, too long and narrow. Modify the installation. The backflushing line should be
of equal or greater diameter than the outlet and should
be a short pipe with a minimum number of bends and
no restrictions.
Filtration temperature too low. Wait and see because the temperature will probably
increase. If it does not, check the fuel oil heating
system.
For Filter located in the Too low pressure difference Throttle the pressure regulating valve (V21), if installed.
“hot side” between filter outlet (P2) and (For figures see 4.2.1.)
(P3).
Too large circulating pump Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
(CP) or too small filter
selected.
For filter located in the Too large supply pump (SP) Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
“cold side” or too small filter selected.
The remaining amount of contaminants in the system Open the filter and clean the elements.
after “flushing” is too high.
The centrifugal separator is incorrectly adjusted or too Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
small.
The filter is too small. Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.

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4.3 EXTERNAL LEAKAGE

4.3.1 Leakage on top of the automatic filter

CAUSE ACTION
Defective O-rings. Replace the O-rings (39) and the gasket (40), see
chapter 5.

4.3.2 Leakage around the filter housing of the automatic filter

CAUSE ACTION
Screws holding the filter body and diversion head Tighten the screws (4). If it still leaks replace the O-ring
together are loose. (41).
Screws holding the cover for heating chamber are loose Tighten the screws (7). If it still leaks replace the gasket
(47).
Drain plugs in the filter body and diversion head are Tighten the plugs (10, 35). If it still leaks replace the
loose. copper gaskets (11, 36).
Leakage at backflushing oil outlet. Replace the gasket (13).

4.3.3 Leakage around the filter housing of the manual filter

CAUSE ACTION
Screws holding the filter body and cover together are Tighten the screws (M4). If it still leaks, replace the O-
loose. ring (M41).
Screws holding the cover for heating chamber are Tighten the screws (M7). If it still leaks, replace the
loose. gasket (M47).
Drain plug in the filter body id loose. Tighten the plug (M35). If it still leaks, replace the
copper gasket (M36).
Coupling in the deaeration chamber kit are loose. Tighten the couplings (M12). If it still leaks, replace the
gasket (M13).

39

40
13

10-11

4 M12-M13
41 M4
M41

35-36 M35-M36

7 47
M7 M47 2DR-100
Leakage on top of the electric motor
and around filter housing of the filters

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4.3.4 Leakage around the change-over-unit

CAUSE ACTION
Nuts holding the change-over-unit together with the Tighten the nuts (85). If it still leaks, replace the flat
automatic and the manual parts are loose. gaskets (83).
Nuts holding the inlet/outlet pipes are loose. Tighten the nuts (85). I f it still leaks, replace the gaskets
(83).
Leakage on top of change-over-unit. Replace the O-rings (81) and (96).

96

81

2DR-024

2DR-095

85 83 85 83 85

4.3.5 Leakage around the depressurization kit

CAUSE ACTION
Coupling in the depressurization kit are loose. Tighten the couplings (D3). If it still leaks, replace the
gaskets (D2).

D2
D3

D2
D3
D3 D2
D3 D2
2DR-088 2DR-089

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4.4 ELECTRIC MOTOR

4.4.1 Electric motor changing direction or low torque

CAUSE
An electrical connection is not correct.
The capacitor (C1) is out of operation.
ACTION
Verify the electrical connections and the correct wiring
arrangement of the electric motor.
Change the capacitor for one of the same kind : 0.5 µF,
450V (220V AC), 2 µF 450V (110V AC).

4.4.2 No revolution of the electric motor

CAUSE
The power supply is not connected.
The motor has been stopped on the electric cabinet by
mistake.
The automatic fuse (F2) in the electric cabinet is tripped
or in OFF position.
The Circuit breaker (F1) is not switched on.
The Circuit breaker (F1) is not correctly adjusted.
An electrical connection is not correct.
The capacitor (C1) is out of operation.
The electric motor is out of operation (ie when the
above points 1. to 7. have been checked and found
correct).
ACTION
Verify that the disconnecting switch is in the correct
position, then press the Start button.
Restart the electric motor by pressing the Start button
(S1).
Reset the automatic fuse (F2) to the ON position.
Switch on the Circuit breaker (F1), pressing the ON
button.
Verify the preset intensity on the Circuit breaker (F1).
The preset value is : 0.12 A (220V AC),
0.22 A (110V AC).
Verify the electrical connections and the correct wiring
arrangement of the electric motor.
Change the capacitor for one of the same kind : 0.5 µF,
450V (220V AC), 2 µF 450V (110V AC).
Change the electric motor. ( see chapter 5).

WARNING:
! Operations in the electric cabinet must be made by a certified electrician to
prevent electrical shocks.

NOTE !

Make sure that the capacitor is of the required capacity.

The capacity of the capacitor is written on the name plate of the electric motor.

!
CAUTION:

Mounting of a capacitor of other value than indicated will destroy the electric
motor.

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4.4.3 Electrical connections, electric diagram

Electric motor connection

Connection Cable core Connection

on the KM1 N° on the electric
relay motor

Earth Braid Earth

T1 1 V

T2 2 Z

T3 3 Y 2EM-004

NOTE !

It is very important to follow the above specification about the position of the connections,
otherwise the electric motor will not function correctly.

2 x 110 V 2 x 220 V
or
50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz

Electric diagram 2EM-005G

Specification :
The length of the wire between the thermal relay and the electric motor should not exceed 10 meter

Remark :
KX1 and KX2 may not exist on some installations

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4.5 ABNORMAL VALUES ON DAILY CHECKS BUT NO P-ALARM

Pressure drop value is more than 0.2 bar higher than the reference value from section 3.5.1.

CAUSE ACTION
The concentration of contaminants in the oils feed is too Drain the diversion chamber more frequently.
high causing partly clogged filter elements and/or inlet
strainer. This could be due to: Ask the operator to check the adjustment of the
- Rough weather stirs up the contaminants from the centrifugal separator.
bottom of the service tank (for ship only).
- The centrifugal separator is incorrectly adjusted.
There is a normal concentration of contaminants in the Drain the diversion chamber more frequently.
oil feed. However, the times between draining the
diversion chamber may be too long causing partly
clogged filter elements.
The filter elements start to clogg. Drain the diversion chamber and check if the pressure
drop decreases. If not, be prepared to open the filter
and clean the filter elements soon.
The electric motor does not function. See chapter 4.6 for electric trouble shooting.
Only for filter located in Filtration temperature too low. Try to increase the temperature.
the “cold side”

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4.6 PROBLEMS WITH THE P-ALARM ACTIVATED

Open
If the P-alarm occurs, first carry out activities 1 and 2 right.
drain cock
1. Drain the diversion chamber: Open the drain cock (46)
for about 30 seconds.

2. Read the P value on the pressure drop indicator

and note it down.
2GX-013

! CAUTION:

Be sure that the power supply of the electric motor has been switched off before any
dismantling of the filter.

CAUSE
Partly clogged filter elements and/or partly clogged inlet
strainer from “flushing” through the filter. Can be
probably due to engine stopped on distillate, and
compatibility problem.
Valve V3 is partially or completely closed, which will
mean no backflushing and clogged filter elements.
The backflushing line, too long and narrow.
The electric motor does not function.
Filtration temperature too low.
For filter located in the Too low pressure difference
“hot side” between filter outlet (P2) and
deaerator (P3).
Too large large circulating
pump (CP).
For filter located in the Too large supply pump (SP)
“cold side” or too small filter selected.
The remaining amount of contaminants in the system
after “flushing” is too high.
The centrifugal separator is incorrectly adjusted or too
small.
The filter is too small
The concentration of contaminants in the oil feed is too
high causing partly clogged filter elements and/or inlet
strainer. This could be due to:
- Rough weather stirs up the contaminants from the
bottom of the service tank (for ship only).
- The centrifugal separator is incorrectly adjusted.
There is a normal concentration of contaminants in the
oil feed. However, the times between draining the
diversion chamber may be too long causing clogged
filter elements.
ACTION
Drain the diversion chamber.
Continue the operation and check if the pressure drop
decreases. If the pressure drop decreases. If not, open
the filter and clean the filter elements and inlet strainer.
Open the filter and clean the elements.
Open valve V3.
Modify the installation. The backflushing line should be
of equal or greater diameter than the outlet and should
be a short pipe with a minimum number of bends and
no restrictions.
See chapter 4.4.
Wait and see because the temperature will probably
increase. If it does not, check the fuel oil heating
system.
Throttle the pressure regulating valve (V21), if installed.
For figures see 4.2.
Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
Open the filter and clean the elements
Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
Contact Alfa Laval Moatti.
Drain the diversion chamber.
If the pressure drop does not decrease: open the filter
and clean the elements and/or the inlet strainer.
- when operating the filter again, drain the diversion
chamber more frequently.
-Ask the operator to ensure that the centrifugal
separator is put into operation.
Drain the diversion chamber.
If the pressure drop does not decrease: open the filter
and clean the elements and/or the inlet strainer.
Drain the diversion chamber more frequently.

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5.1 GENERAL
The design and the operating cycle of the filter
minimize the need for maintenance. However in
order to ensure reliable operation of the filter it has
to be

cleaned and inspected at regular intervals

(see 3.5.4).

Pressure drop alarms or breakdowns (see chapter 4)

may shorten this period. This chapter is divided into
the following sections :

• Overhaul of the automatic part of the filter (5.2)

• Overhaul of the manual part of the filter (5.3)

• Overhaul of the change-over-unit (5.4)

• Overhaul of the electric motor (5.5).

Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5 are structured as

follows :

• Tools and spares required

• Disassembly procedures

• Cleaning/inspection tasks

• Assembly procedures.

Required new parts can be found in chapter 7, which

contains an illustrated parts list for the filter and
electric motor. A sample ordering form is included in
the appendices for ordering spare parts.

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5.2 OVERHAUL OF THE AUTOMATIC 5.2.2 Disassembly of the diversion

PART OF THE FILTER head
The overhaul of the automatic filter can be made
when the duplex filter is in operation with filtration
WARNING:
through the manual part (Position III, see section
3.1). ! Ensure that the fuel
The overhaul of the filter requires a complete
disassembly followed by cleaning and inspection conditioning system is shut
of the components. Damaged or worn down before starting the
components should be replaced, see chapter 7. disassembly, or that the
The complete maintenance schedule is as change-over-unit is in
follows: position III (filtration through
the manual filter, see section
• Tools and spares required (see 5.2.1) 3.1).
• Disassembly of the diversion head (see
5.2.2)
WARNING:
• Disassembly of the filtering unit (5.2.3) ! Ensure that the power supply
• Cleaning and inspection of the filtering unit
of the electric motor has
(see 5.2.4)
been switched off on the
• Assembly of the filtering unit (see 5.2.5) electric panel
• Assembly of the diversion head (see 5.2.6)
1. Change over from filtration through the
• Checks at start up (see 5.2.7). automatic part to filtration through the manual
part (Position III, see section 3.1).
5.2.1 Tools and spares required.
The following tools and spare parts are required 2. Close the (V3) Valve in the backflushing line
for the overhaul of the filtering unit:
Open the drain cock (46) and let the
• Set of gaskets for the filter housing (See diversion chamber drain.
7.3.3) Close the valves V4 on the auto filter.
Do not touch the pressure regulating valve
• Set of metric spanners (V21), if installed.
• Wooden base/bench
• Pliers
• Lubricant for O-rings V3
• Cleaning tray
• Cleaning solvent (not ACID) 46
• Air/water gun V21

• Hot tap water

• Compressed air
• Protective clothing
• Soft brush
• Bucket of diesel oil
• Emery cloth (fine grade) V4 V4
• Gloves. 2DR-099

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Do not touch the pressure drop indicator (44). 4. Unscrew and remove the four screws (54)
and washers (55) of the electric motor (45)
5. Remove the electric motor and carefully
place it on a wooden bench.
44

WARNING
! The electric motor may be
hot. Use gloves.

45

2DR-092c
55
54
3. Place a suitable container by the drain plug
(35) in the filter body (2). Unscrew and
remove the drain plug (35) with its copper
2EM-021
gasket (36) from the filter body and let the oil
remaining in the filter drain.
6. Remove the motor support (53).

2 7

35-36 8
53

2GR-009
2EM-022

7. Insert a key on the shaft and turn the

distributor clockwise. This helps to empty the
filter completely.

2EM-023

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8. Close the drain cock (46) to the position 11. Unscrew and remove the four screws (4) with
shown. washers (5) for the diversion head (1).

WARNING
! The diversion head may be
hot. Use gloves.

Disconnect the automatic drain valve (if

46 fitted). Remove the diversion head (1).

1
2DR-090

4
9. Screw the drain plug (35) with its copper
5
gasket (36) back into the filter body (2).

35-36

2EM-024

12. Remove the circlips (58), the shaft (56) and

the ball bearing (57).

2GR-009

10. Disconnect the backflushing pipe.

40

57

56

57

58

2EM-025

2EM-027

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5.2.3 Disassembly of the filtering unit 3. Remove the circlip (22), then the ball bearing
(23) from the distributor (16). Make sure the
ball bearing rotates freely. Replace it if it is
WARNING seized or worn.
! The filtering unit may be hot.
Use gloves. 22

23
1. Lift out the filtering unit. Let any remaining oil
drain away and place the filtering unit on a 16
wooden bench.

2FU-037

4. Turn the filtering unit upside down on a

wooden bench.
Unscrew and remove the four nuts (33) and
washers (34) from the diversion cover (24).
Remove the cover.

2EM-026 33-34
24
2. Turn the filtering unit upside down on a
wooden bench. Unscrew and remove the two
screws (20) and remove the strainer (15).

20 15 2FU-012

5. Remove the diversion filter elements (29).

Check the number of elements. (Each
element consists of two parts).

29

2FU-015

2FU-013

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6. Lift out the distributor (16). Place the 8. Remove the full-flow filter elements (30).
distributor carefully on a wooden bench. Check the number of elements. (Each
element consists of two parts).

30

16

2FU-038A
2FU-017

7. Turn the filtering unit upside down on a

wooden bench.
Unscrew and remove the four nuts (33) and
washers (34) from the full-flow cover (28). WARNING:
Remove the cover. ! Do not extract or remove the
filter ele-ments with
33-34 screwdrivers. The insertion of
28 screwdrivers between the
filter elements will damage
them irre-versibly.

9. Remove the full-flow companion spacer (27).

The springs (19) are kept in place by screws
fitted to the spacer (26). Do not remove the
springs.
2FU-039

27

19

26

2FU-040

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10. Unscrew and remove the two holding screws 5.2.4 Cleaning and inspection of the
(17) for the diversion companion spacer (25). filtering unit
Remove the spacer.
All components except the filter elements
25 1. Carefully clean all the components (except
the filter elements) with diesel oil using a soft
brush.

DO

17
2FU-041

11. Separate the sleeve (18) from the spacer 2FU-043A

(26) by pulling it out slowly. Place the sleeve

carefully on a wooden bench. 2. Remove the last solids retained on the
components using compressed air.

26 18

2FU-042

12. Pull out the four assembling rods (31) from

the spacer (26). Do not remove the springs 2FU-044A
(19) from the spacer.
3. Clean the ball bearing (23) fitted on the
distributor (16) and lubricate it. Make sure it
19
rotates freely. Replace it if it is seized or
31 worn.

23

16
26
2FU-021

2FU-024

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4. To remove the ball bearing (23), remove the The following green cleaning agent is
circlip (22) and then the ball bearing.
recommended to clean the filter components:
5. Inspect the condition of the driving pin (21). If • “Alpacon Degreaser” from Alfa Laval
worn or bent, drive it through with a pin
punch, and replace it with a new one. It is available in the format:
• 25 L plastic can (reference 189990020)
22
Recommended working condition:
• Mixing ratio: 1 part of Alpacon Degreaser for 4
23
parts of water
•Temperature at 60°C.
21 6. Separate each element into its halves
16 .

2FU-045A 2FU-026

7. Put the filter elements into a cleaning tray

The filter elements only filled with the cleaning agent. Soak the filter
elements in the tray for at least 15 minutes up
to one hour if the filter elements are fairly
WARNING: dirty.
! Follow the manufacturers
instructions carefully when
using solvents. Wear
protective clothing and
goggles. Use only in well
ventilated spaces. Keep
away from all naked flames
or sparks as the solvent
could be flammable. If the
solvent comes into contact
with your eyes, rinse
3FU-010
thoroughly with cold water
and seek immediate medical CAUTION
attention.
! If ultrasonics are used:
-Take care the centering

!
rings do not have any
CAUTION: contact with the filtering
mesh during cleaning
Do NOT use acid-based
-Cleaning with ultrasonics
cleaning solvents.
should not exceed 15 min.

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8. Brush the element halves with a soft brush to
remove solids that may be still stuck to the
filtering mesh. Then rinse the element halves
on both sides with the air/water spayer.
Very important : with hot water.
!
CAUTION
Spraying might be forbidden
in some areas. In that case,
rinse the element in a tray
filled with hot water.
2FU-010
9. Dry the element halves with compressed air.
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10. Carefully examine the condition and
cleanliness of the two halves. Replace any
damaged elements. Always check the filter
screen to ensure that it is not cracked. If the
elements were not clean, repeat the cleaning
procedure (steps 7 to 11) again. Increase the
time the element halves are in the cleaning
tray.
11. Reassemble the element halves and repeat
steps 8 to 11 on the next of element from the
tray.
12. When all the elements have been
satisfactorily cleaned and reassembled
according to the “guide” elements, clean the
“guide” elements.
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5.2.5 Assembly of the filtering unit over the assembling rods (31) and secure to
the spacer (26) by means of the two holding

!
screws (17).
CAUTION:

Use a wooden base or 25

bench to work on.

1. Insert the four assembling rods (31) into the

spacer (26).

31
17
2FU-041

4. Slide the full-flow companion spacer (27)

over the other end of the assembling rods.

26
2FU-021
27

2. Put the sleeve (18) into the spacer (26).

Ensure that the “slots” in the sleeve fit
correctly into the spacer.

26 18
2FU-040

5. Lubricate the sleeve (18) and reassemble the

clean full-flow filter elements (30) one by one
onto the assembling rods (31). Take care not
to damage the elements on the rods.
Ensure that the same number of elements is
refitted as was taken out.
2FU-042 Carefully puch on the center of the elements.

30

31
18

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6. Secure the full-flow cover (28) to the
assembling rods using the four nuts (33) and
washers (34). Insert a new O-ring (42) in the
cover and lubricate it.
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8. Lubricate the sleeve (18) and reassemble the
clean diversion filter elements (29) one by
one. Take care not to damage the elements
on the assembling rods (31).
Ensure that the same number of elements is
refitted as was taken out.

33-34 Carefully puch on the center of the elements.

28

42 29

2FU-039 18
31
7. Turn the unit over and stand it on its full-flow
end. Lubricate the distributor (16) and insert
the distributor into the sleeve (18).

16

2FU-028

9. Secure the diversion cover (24) to the

assembling rods using the four nuts (33) and
washers (34).
Insert a new O-ring (42) in the cover and
lubricate it.
18

33-34
24
2FU-038A

42

2FU-012

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10. Turn the filtering unit upside down. Check the
ball bearing. Make sure it rotates freely.
Replace it if it is seized or worn. Reassemble
the ball bearing (23) on the distributor (16),
then the circlip (22).
5.2.6 Assembly of the diversion head
1. Replace the circlips (58), the shaft (56) and
the ball bearing (57). Insert a new O-ring
(40), lubricated with grease.

23

23
16
40

57

56

57

58
2FU-037

11. Assemble the strainer (15) by mean of the 2EM-025

two screws (20).

2. “Lift on” the diversion head (1).

Insert and tighten the four screws (4) with

20 15 washers (5) for the diversion head.

WARNING:
! If screws get lost it is
important to replace them
with screws of the same
grade as the original.
2FU-015

12. Insert a new O-ring (41) on the filter body (2)

and lubricate it.
13. Lift in the filtering unit. 1

4
5

41
2EM-024

2EM-026

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3. Connect the back-flushing pipe. 7. Before starting-up the filter,

• Close the drain cock (46)

• Open the valves (V3) in the backflushing

line

• Open the valves (V4) on the auto filter

Do not touch the pressure regulating valve

(V21) if installed.

• Change over from filtration through the

2EM-027 manual part to filtration through the
automatic part (Position I, see
4. Insert a new O-ring (39) lubricated with section 3.1).
grease.

Insert and tighten the four screws (7) and

washers (8) of the support (53).
V3

7
46
8 V21
53
39

2EM-022
V4 V4
5. Insert the electric motor back onto the filter.
2DR-099
Ensure that the driving pin (A) is in the
correct position corresponding to the opening
of the driving shaft.

6. Insert and tighten the four screws (54) and

washers (55) of the electric motor

45
A
55
54

2EM-021

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5.2.7 Checks at start-up 5.3 OVERHAUL OF THE MANUAL

1. Check the filter for external oil leaks, (see
chapter 4 Trouble shooting for solutions).
2. Check the pressure drop on the pressure
drop indicator. It should not be higher than
the reference value noted in section 3.5.1.
If the pressure drop is higher the filter
elements may not have been cleaned
properly. The solution is:
(i) Clean them again now
(ii) Accept that the next maintenance could
be much sooner.
PART OF THE FILTER
The overhaul of the filter requires a complete
disassembly followed by cleaning and inspection
of the components.
The overhaul of the manual filter can be made
when the duplex filter is in operation with filtration
through the automatic part (Position I, see section
3.1).
The complete maintenance schedule is as
follows :
• Tools and spares required (see 5.3.1)
• Disassembly of the filter (see 5.3.2)

Note that during this check the temperature • Cleaning and inspection of the filtering insert
of the oil to the filter must be at normal (see 5.3.3)
operating level. • Assembly of the filter (see 5.3.4)

• Starting-up the manual filter (see 5.3.5)

• Checks at start-up (see 5.3.6).

B1 5.3.1 Tools and spares required.

A1
The following tools and spare parts are required
for the overhaul of the filtering insert :

• Set of gaskets for the filter housing (See

7.4.3)
• Set of metric spanners

• Wooden base/bench

• Pliers
• Lubricant for O-rings

• Cleaning tray

• Cleaning solvent (not ACID)

• Air/water gun

• Hot tap water

• Compressed air

2DR-092b
• Protective clothing

• Soft brush

• Bucket of diesel oil

• Emery cloth (fine grade)

• Gloves.

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5.3.2 Disassembly of the filter 5. Unscrew and remove the four screws (4) with
washers (5) of the cover (6).
Remove the cover (6).
WARNING:
! Ensure that the fuel WARNING:
conditioning system is shut
down before starting the
! The cover may be hot.
disassembly, or that the Use gloves
change-over-unit is in
position I ( filtration through
the automatic filter, see
section 3.1). 4
5
6
1. Change over from filtration through the
manual part to filtration through the automatic
part (Position I, see section 3.1).

2. Open the deaeration valve (DA) on the top of

the manual filter (M).

3. Close the valve V4 on the manual filter.

2DR-087

4. Place a suitable container by the drain plug

(35) in the filter body (2). Unscrew and 6. Lift out the filter insert (300), using the
remove the drain plug (35) with its copper handle.
gasket (36) from the filter body and let the oil
remaining in the filter drain.
WARNING:
! The filter insert may be hot.
DA
Use gloves

35
36
300

2DR-006

V4 V4

2DR-090

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5.3.3 Cleaning and inspection of the 2. Rinse the filter insert with the air/water
filter insert. sprayer.

Very important : with hot water.

WARNING:
! Follow the manufacturers
instructions carefully when
using solvents. Wear protective
clothing and goggles. Use only
in well ventilated spaces. Keep
away from all naked flames or
sparks as the solvent could be
flammable. If the cleaning agent
comes into contact with your
eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold
water and seek immediate
medical attention.
2DR-013

! CAUTION:

Do NOT use other cleaning

agent than specified. Other
cleaning agents, especially if
! CAUTION:

Spraying might be forbidden

acid-based, might affect filter
insert integrity.
The following green cleaning agent is
recommended to clean the filter components:
• “Alpacon Degreaser“ from Alfa Laval.
It is available in tow formats:
• 25L plastic can (reference 1796405-14)
• 200L Steel barrel(reference 1796405-17)
Recommended working condition:
• Mixing ratio: 1 part of Alpacon degreaser
for 4 parts of water.
• Temperature at 60°C.
1. Put the filter insert into a cleaning tray filled
with the cleaning agent. Soak the filter insert
in the tray for at least one hour
in some areas. In that case,
rinse the element in a try
filled with hot water.
3. Dry the filter insert with compressed air.
4. Carefully examine the condition and
cleanliness of the filter insert. Always check
the filter screen to ensure that it is not
cracked. If the filter insert is not clean, repeat
the cleaning procedure (step 1 to 4) again.
Increase the time the filter insert is in the
cleaning tray.

2DR-012

3FU-026

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5.3.4 Assembly of the filter 5. Insert and tighten the four screws (4) with
washers (5) on the cover (6).
1. Screw the drain plug (35) with its copper
gasket (36) into the filter body (2).

WARNING:
! If screws get lost it is
important to replace them
2 with screws of the same
grade as the original.
35

36
4
5
6
2DR-017

2. Insert a new O-ring (42) on the filter insert

and lubricate it.

3. Lift in the filter insert (300).

2DR-087

300

42

2DR-006

4. Insert a new O-ring (41) on the filter body and

lubricate it.
Lift-on the cover (6).

41

2DR-031

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5.3.5 Starting-up the manual filter 5.4 OVERHAUL OF THE CHANGE-

• Open the valves (V4) on the heating pipes
Do not touch the pressure regulating valve (V21)
if installed.
OVER-UNIT
The overhaul of the change-over-unit requires a
complete disassembly followed by cleaning and
inspection of the components. The complete
maintenance schedule is as follows :

• Tools and spares required (see 5.4.1)

V3 • Disassembly of the change-over-unit (see
5.4.2)

46 • Assembly of the change over unit (see 5.4.3)

V21
• Starting-up the filter (see 5.4.4)

• Checks at start-up (see 5.4.5).

5.4.1 Tools and spares required

The following tools and spare parts are required
for the overhaul of the change-over-unit :
V4 V4

2DR-099
• Set of gaskets for the change-over-unit
(see 7.5.2)
• Open the the depressurisation valve (DP). • Set of metric spanners
• Open the deaeration valve (DA). When the oil • Wooden base/bench
flows out via (DA), close the valve.
• Pliers
• Close the depressurisation valve (DP).
• Lubricant for O-rings
DA COU • Cleaning tray

• Cleaning solvent (not ACID)

• Air/water gun

• Hot tap water

• Compressed air

• Protective clothing

• Soft brush

DP • Bucket of diesel oil

2DR-092b
• Emery cloth (fine grade).
5.3.6 Checks at start-up
1. Check the filter for external oil leaks, (see
chapter 4 Trouble Shooting for solutions).

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5.4.2 Disassembly of the change- 2. Change over for filtration through both parts :
over-unit
• Open the depressurisation valve (DP).
WARNING:
! Ensure that the fuel
• Release lock screw (90, 91) of the valve
shaft (79).
conditioning system is shut
down before starting the • Turn the valve shaft (VS) to position II,
the arrow facing the A/B mark.
disassembly.

1. Close the following valves to/from the filter :

V3 - Valve in the backflushing line
V4 - On the heating pipes
A1 and B1 on the pressure drop indicator 79
90-91
Open drain cock (46) and let the diversion
chamber drain.
Open the deaeration valve (DA)
2DR-019
Do not touch the pressure regulating valve
(V21) if installed.
VS
III
II
V3

I
46
V21
2DR-020

3. Place a suitable container by the drain plugs

(35) in the filter bodies. Unscrew and remove
the drain plugs with their copper gasket from
the filter bodies and let the oil remaining in
the filter drain.

V4 V4
2DR-099

DA COU

35 35
36 36

2DR-095
DP
2DR-090

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4. Close the drain cock (46) to the position 7. Unscrew and remove the four screws (78)
shown. with washers (88) of the cover (77).

Remove the pressure drop indicator (44) with

its support.

44
46

2DR-090

5. Close the deaeration valve (DA).

77 78-88
DA
2DR-022A

8. Lift out the cover and carefully place it on a

wooden bench.

2DR-090

6. Disconnect the electrical contactor (E) of the

pressure drop indicator (44).
Unscrew and remove the two banjo screws
(44-5) of the pressure drop indicator

2DR-023
44-5

E 44

2DR-090

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9. Lift out the valve shaft (79) 5.4.3 Assembly of the change-over-
unit
1. Screw the drain plugs (35), with their gaskets
(36), back into the filter bodies.

79

35 35
36 36

2DR-037
2DR-095

10. Carefully clean all the components with

diesel oil using a soft brush. 2. Insert new O-rings (81 and 96) on the valve
shaft (79), and lubricate them.
Lubricate the valve shaft and lift it carefully
into the body of the change-over-unit, the
apertures in the shaft facing the filter inlet and
outlet (see picture).
DO

96
2DR-029 79
81
11. Remove the last solids retained on the
components using compressed air.

2DR-037

2DR-028

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3. Lift in the cover (77) and carefully place it on 5.4.4 Starting-up the filter
the valve shaft.
1. Change over for filtration through both parts
of the filter :
• Open the depressurisation valve (DP).
• Release lock screw (90, 91) of the valve
shaft (79).
77 • Turn the valve shaft (VS) to position II,
the arrow facing the A/B mark.

2. Open the valves :

V3 - Valve in the backflushing line

V4 - Valves on the heating pipes
A1 and B1 on the pressure drop indicator.
2DR-023

4. Install the pressure drop indicator (44) with its Do not touch the pressure regulating valve
support on the cover. (V21) if installed.
Secure the cover (77) to the body of the
change-over-unit, using the four screws (78) 3. Open the the depressurisation valve (DP).
with washers (8).
4. Open the deaeration valve (DA). When the oil
flows out via (DA), close the valve.
44
5. Close the depressurisation valve (DP).

6. Switch on the power supply of the automatic

filter

77 78-8
2DR-022A

5. Insert and tighten the two banjo screws (103)

of the pressure drop indicator (102).
Connect the electrical contactor (E) of the
pressure drop indicator.

103

E 102
2DR-090

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5.5 OVERHAUL OF THE ELECTRIC

MOTOR
V3 The overhaul of the electric motor consist only by
changing the lubricant inside the gear box of the
motor every 12000 hours of function.
46 The maintenance schedule is as follows :
V21
• Tools and spares required (see 5.5.1)

• Disassembly of the electric motor (see 5.5.2)

• Change of the lubricant (see 5.5.3)

• Assembly of the electric motor (see 5.5.4).

V4 V4 5.5.1 Tools and spares required

2DR-099
The following tools and spare parts are required
for the overhaul of the electric motor :
DA COU
• Silicon gasket

• Grease, type GS from BP

• Set of metric spanners

• Set of screwdrivers

• Wooden base / bench

• Protective clothing
DP
2DR-090
• Gloves.

5.4.5 Checks at start-up

1. Check the filter for external oil leaks, (see
chapter 4 Trouble Shooting for solutions).

2. Change over for filtration through the

automatic part (Position I, see section 3.1).

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5.5.2 Disassembly of the electric 3. Unscrew and remove the four screws (54)
motor and washers (55) of the electric motor.

WARNING: 4. Remove the electric motor and carefully

! Be sure that the power supply
place it on a wooden bench.

of the electric motor has been

switched off before any WARNING
dismantling of the filter. ! The electric motor may be
Ensure that the fuel hot. Use gloves.
conditioning system is shut
down before starting the
disassembly, or that the
change-over-unit is in position
III (filtration trough the manual 45
filter, see section 3.1).

1. Change over from filtration through the 54

automatic part to filtration through the manual 55
part (Position III, see section 3.1).
2. Close the (V3) valve in the backflushing line
Open the drain cock (46) and let the
diversion chamber drain.
Do not touch the pressure regulating valve
(V21), if installed. 2EM-021

Do not touch the pressure drop indicator

(102).
5.5.3 Change of the lubricant
1. Place the electric motor in the upright
V3 position as shown.
Remove the screws (45-23) and the cover
(45-22) of the electric motor.
Clean the face (F) from previous silicon
46 gasket.
V21

45-23
45-22
F

V4 V4
2DR-099

102
2EM-010A

2DR-091

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2. Turn the electric motor upside down to empty 4. Put silicon gasket all around the face (F).
the used grease in the gear box Install the cover (45-22). Insert and tighten
the screws (45-23).

45-23
45-22
F

2EM-011A

3. Place the electric motor in the upright

position. Refill the gear box with new grease, 2EM-010A
type Total MULTIS EP0 or BP Energrease
LS-EP0 or Excon Beacon EP 0 or Houghton
Cosmolube EP 0, up to the center of the 5.5.4 Assembly of the electric motor
shafts.
5. Insert the electric motor back onto the filter.
Ensure that the driving pin (A) is in the

! CAUTION:

Do not refill the motor with

correct position corresponding to the opening
of the driving shaft.

another type of grease than 6. Insert and tighten the four screws (54) and
specified, which could washers (55) of the electric motor
damage the inside parts of
the motor.

Never fill the gear box over

the center shaft level.
45
A
55
Grease 54

2EM-021

Grease
level

2EM-012A

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7. Before starting-up the filter,
• Close the drain cock (46)
• Open the V3 valve in the backflushing
line
Do not touch the pressure regulating valve
(V21) if installed
Change over from filtration through the
manual part to filtration through the automatic
part (Position I, see section 3.1).

V3

46
V21

V4 V4
2DR-099

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6.1 GENERAL
The Moatti automatic fuel oil filter should be installed in the fuel oil
system in accordance with good working practices. Pay attention to
the recommendations and only use specified materials.

! CAUTION:

Ensure that the equipment is installed in

according to the instructions given in this
manual.

Note: Ensure that the pressure drop indicator is

connected to the control system of the engine.

! CAUTION:

Before the first operation through the automatic

filter, ensure that any possible contaminants
from the installation work have been removed
from the fuel oil system.

Note: Do not «flush» the fuel oil system and

pipework through the automatic filter. See
chapter "FLUSHING THE SYSTEM".

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6.2 THE FILTER IN THE SYSTEM

The filter should be installed in the fuel oil system in accordance with
one of the flow sheets in section 2.3.

6.3 FILTER LOCATION SPECIFICATIONS

6.3.1 Mounting
The filter can be installed in any direction. However the most common
direction is vertical.

6.3.2 Space requirement

The space required for the filter is given in the table below.

Height
Filter size (mm)
FM152DE-
HA HM

HA HM 8/4 605 280

12/6
810 560
16/8

24/12 990 660

30/12 1150 880

250

1000
2DR-101

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6.3.3 Accessible location

Specification

The filter should be installed in such a way to ensure that:

(i) the drain cock (with its elbow) can easily be reached
and operated.

Drain cock 2GX-013

(ii) the value on the pressure drop indicator can easily be

observed.

Pressure drop indicator 2DR-092c

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6.4 SYSTEM PIPING CONNECTIONS

Specification
V3
P Ensure that the pipes to and from the filter match the
oil flow direction in the filter.

A =Inlet

F =Outlet

F P =Backflushed oil outlet

The filter is delivered with the necessary counter

flanges, gaskets and bolts.
A

Specification

2DR-099

V4 V4 • Ensure that the blind flanges (between the

flanges and the counter flanges) are removed
Pipework connections when the pipework has been connected.

• Shut-off valve (V3) must be installed in the back-

flushed oil outlet.

• The pipe for the backflushed oil must be directly

connected to the deaerator (see figure “Hot
side“ on the following pages) or to the suction
side of the supply pump (see figure “Cold side“
on the following pages). This line should be of
equal or greater diameter than the outlet and
should be a short pipe with a minimum number
of bends and no restrictions.
No other connections should be made to this
pipe.

• Shut-off valves (V4) on the heating pipes must

be installed. Either at the filter or at the “inlet” of
the booster module.

• The drain cock should be connected to a sludge

tank.

2DR-121

Diversion head draining

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• A pressure regulating valve (V21) must be

installed in the filter outlet if the following is
valid :

Filter located in the «circulating part»

(«Hot side»)

+
P2 V21
Engine is equipped with built-on feed
pump

or

Fuel oil pressure at engine inlet (PE) is

PE less than 6 bar with a deaerator pressure
(P3) of 4 bar.

2DR-099
see figure “Hot side“ on the following pages

By means of valve V21 the pressure at filter outlet

(P2) can be increased which makes it possible to
adjust the P2-P3 up to an optimal value of 3 to 5 bar.

Valve V21 should not be touched during stop and

start of the filtration.

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6.5 CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR

The control of the electric motor should be installed in accordance with the following diagram :
2 x 110 V 2 x 220 V
or
50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz

C1 = Capacitor (450V, 0.5 µF

for 220V AC), (450V, 2 µF
for 110V AC)
F1 = Circuit breaker (0.10-0.16 A
for 220V AC, preset at 0.10 A)
(0.16-0.25 A for 110V AC,
preset at 0.20 A)
F2 = Automatic fuse for the
electrical command (1.0 A)
H1 = Electric light on the control
panel
KM1 = Contactor
KX1 = Automatic start relay
(impulse contact)
KX2 = Automatic stop relay
(impulse contact)
M1 = Electric motor
Q1 = Disconnecting switch
S1 = Start button (manual,
impulse)
S2 = Stop button (manual,
impulse)
X1 = Auxiliary contact to the alarm
panel (functionning of the
electric motor)

2EM-005H
Electric diagram
Specification :
The wire between the thermal relay and the electric motor should be of the marine type, with a cross
section of : 3 x 1.5mm2, and an external diameter of ~ 12mm.
The length of the wire between the thermal relay and the electric motor should not exceed 10 meter.

Remark :
KX1 and KX2 may not exist on some installations

Electric motor connection

Connection Cable core Connection

on the KM1 N° on the electric
relay motor

Earth Braid Earth

T1 1 V

T2 2 Z

T3 3 Y 2EM-004

NOTE !

It is very important to follow the above specification about the position of the connections,
otherwise the electric motor will not function correctly.

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6.6 CONNECTION OF THE PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR

! CAUTION:

The electrical contactor (E) of the pressure drop indicator MUST be connected
to the control system of the engine. Trouble shooting MUST be started
immediately a pressure drop alarm is detected.

Pressure drop indicator

2DR-092c

6.7 FLUSHING THE SYSTEM

During installation there is a risk that various types of contaminants may "find their way" into the system.

To prevent operating problems (see chapter "TROUBLE SHOOTING" in the Instruction Book) these
contaminants must be flushed out of the system before the automatic filter is used to filter any oil.

This "flushing" procedure must be made through a special flushing filter (which is installed temporarily for
this) or through the manual by-pass filter.

! CAUTION:

Never use the automatic filter in the "flushing" procedure.

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7 SPARE PARTS
7.1 GENERAL
This chapter gives exploded views of the assemblies to show how the filter is constructed. Each exploded
view has a table of the parts shown in numerical order and information about the different models.

This information can also be used to assist in ordering spare parts on the enclosed order form.

7.2 ORDERING PROCEDURE

When you order spare parts for the Moatti filter the following information must be given :

Filter model
Filter serial number

(These details can be found on the identification plate located on the filter.)

Item name and/or number

and/or Article number

(These details can be found in chapter 7, Spare Parts.)

1GX-001H

2DR-092c

Location of label

!
CAUTION:

The use of spare parts that have not been supplied by Alfa Laval official
distributors will invalidate the warranty of the original equipment. Alfa Laval will
take no responsibility for the safe operation of the equipment under these
circumstances.

Appendix A is an example of the «Spare Parts Ordering Form». This should be used when ordering any
spare parts.

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7.3 FILTER FM152DE-8/4

7.3.1 Automatic part FM152DE-8/4

Item Article No Name Material Qty

1 1800-01912 Diversion head Cast iron 1
2 1800-01927 Duplex filter body Cast iron 1
4 1800-06464 Screw Steel 4
5 1800-06173 Washer Steel 4
7 1800-06422 Screw Steel 2
8 1800-06171 Washer Steel 2
9 1800-06008 Plug Steel 1
10 1800-06019 Plug Steel 3
11 1800-05009 Gasket Copper 3
12 1800-06823 Coupling with bosses Steel 1
13 1800-05014 Gasket Copper 2
14 1800-06043 Nozzle Steel 1
35 1800-06024 Plug Steel 3
36 1800-05016 Gasket Copper 3
39 1800-05321 O-ring FKM 1
40 1800-05293 O-ring FKM 1
41 1800-05241 O-Ring FKM 1
45 see 7.6 Electric Motor Assy - 1
48 1800-07182 Adaptator Steel 2
49 1800-01495 Counter flange Steel 2
53 1800-04906 Motor support Cast iron 1
54 1800-06400 Screw Steel 4
55 1800-06170 Washer Steel 4
56 1800-08036 Intermediate shaft Steel 1
57 1800-06908 Ball bearing Steel 2
58 1800-06261 Circlip Steel 1
80 1800-06155 Washer Steel 8
83 1800-05219 O-ring FKM 2
84 1800-06446 Screw Steel 8
85 1800-06305 Nut Steel 8
86 1800-06172 Washer Steel 8
PDI, Auto Drain and Depressurisation
100 see 7.8 - 1
Kit Assy
200 see 7.5 Filtering unit - 1

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8
53 45
55 7
54 39
10 9
11 13
14 36
13 35
12 4
1 5
36
40
35
57
56
57
58

200

41

2
10
11
83
49
80
84

48
100 85-86

2DR-068

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7.3.2 Manual part FM152DE-8/4

Item Article No Name Material Qty

2 1800-01927 Duplex Filter body Cast iron 1
4 1800-06464 Screw Steel 4
5 1800-06173 Washer Steel 4
6 1800-01938 Filter cover Cast iron 1
35 1800-06024 Plug Steel 1
36 1800-05016 Gasket Copper 1
41 1800-05241 O-ring FKM 1
48 1800-07182 Adaptator Steel 2
73 1800-10091 Deaeration kit FKM 1
300 See 7.7 Filter insert - 1

7.3.3 Change over unit FM152DE-8/4

Item Article No Name Material Qty

8 1800-06171 Washer Steel 6
77 1800-01928 Top change over unit cover Steel 1
78 1800-06423 Screw Steel 3
79 1800-01220 Change over unit cock Cast iron 1
81 1800-05216 O-ring FKM 3
87 1800-01929 Change over unit cover Steel 1
89 1800-06422 Screw Steel 3
90 1800-06417 Screw Steel 1
91 1800-06303 Nut Steel 1
96 1800-05210 O-ring FKM 1

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73

4
6
5

300

77
41 78 91
8 90
96
81

79

81

2
35
36

48 81
87
8
89

2DR-070

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7.3.4 Gaskets for the filter FM152DE-8/4

The gaskets shown in the illustration for the filter housing and filtering unit can be ordered separately or as
a set. The set comprises of those listed in the table.
The complete set is required every time the filter has a major overhaul, (remove and clean the filtering
unit).

7.3.4.1 Set of gaskets for the automatic part

Article No. 1800-19693

Item Article No Material Qty

39 1800-05321 1
40 1800-05293 1
FKM
41 1800-05241 1
42 1800-05240 2
37 1800-07400 Steel 1
38 1800-06408 Steel 1

7.3.4.2 Set of gaskets for the manual part

Article No. 1800-19572

Item Article No Material Qty

41 1800-05241 FKM 1
42 1800-05240 FKM 1

7.3.4.3 Set of gaskets for the change over unit

Article No. 1800-20049

Item Article No Material Qty

81 1800-05216 FKM 3
96 1800-05210 FKM 1

7.3.4.4 Gasket for in/outlet connection change over unit

Item Article No Material Qty

83 1800-05219 FKM 2

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37 See 7.6
38

39

40

42

41

96
42
81

41

81

83

81

2DR-071

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7.4 FILTER FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

7.4.1 Automatic part FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12
Item Article No Name Material Qty
1800-03851 Diversion head FM152DE-12/6 and 16/8 Cast iron
1 1
1800-03853 Diversion head FM152DE-24/12 and 30/12 Cast iron
2 1800-01801 Filter body Cast iron 1
3* See below Raising block Cast iron 1
4* 1800-06464 Screw Steel 4
5* 1800-06173 Washer Steel 4
7 1800-06422 Screw Steel 2
8 1800-06171 Washer Steel 2
10 1800-06019 Plug Steel 5
11 1800-05009 Gasket Copper 5
12 1800-06823 Coupling with bosses Steel 1
13 1800-05014 Gasket Copper 1
14 1800-06043 Nozzle Steel 1
35 1800-06024 Plug Steel 2
36 1800-05016 Gasket Copper 2
39 1800-05321 O-ring FKM 1
40 1800-05293 O-ring FKM 1
41* 1800-05241 O-Ring FKM 1
43 1800-06443 Screw Steel 4
45 see 7.6 Electric Motor Assy - 1
46 1800-10226 Drain cock - 1
47 1800-05064 Flat gasket Synt. fibre 1
48 1800-01826 Cover Steel 1
1800-06306 Nut Steel
51 8
1800-06173 Washer Steel
53 1800-04906 Motor support Cast iron 1
54 1800-06400 Screw Steel 4
55 1800-06170 Washer Steel 4
56 1800-08036 Intermediate shaft Steel 1
57 1800-06908 Ball bearing Steel 2
58 1800-06261 Circlip Steel 1
83 1800-05063 Flat gasket Synt. fibre 2
86 1800-06172 Washer Steel 4
200 see 7.5 Filtering unit - 1

*The raising block (item 3) is only fitted on a 24/12 and 30/12 sizes. In this case, two o'rings (item 41), eight screws
(item 4) and eight washers (item 5) are necessary.

Filter size Raising block (item 3)

FM152DE- Article N°
24/12 1800-01876
30/12 1800-01878

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55
7
54
8
10
53
11
39
14
13 10
11
12
46
4
1
5 40
36 57
35 56

57

58

200

4*
41*
5*
3*

41
51
83
35
36
2
10-11
47
10-11
48
86
2DR-079
43
*only fitted on filters 24/12 and 30/12 sizes

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7.4.2 Manual part FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

Item Article No Name Material Qty
2 1800-01801 Filter body Cast iron 1
4* 1800-06464 Screw Steel 4
5* 1800-06173 Washer Steel 4
6 1800-01938 Cover Cast iron 1
7 1800-06443 Screw Steel 4
8 1800-06172 Washer Steel 4
10 1800-06019 Plug Steel 3
11 1800-05009 Copper gasket Copper 3
12 1800-10091 Deaeration kit - 1
35 1800-06024 Plug Steel 1
36 1800-05016 Copper gasket Copper 1
41* 1800-05241 O-ring FKM 1
42 1800-05240 O-ring FKM 1
47 1800-05064 Flat gasket Synthetic fiber 1
48 1800-01826 Cover Steel 1
83 1800-05063 Flat gasket Synthetic fiber 2
300 See 7.7 Filter Insert - 1

*The raising block (item 3) is only fitted on a 24/12 and 30/12 sizes. In this case, two o'rings (item 41), eight screws
(item 4) and eight washers (item 5) are necessary.

7.4.3 Change over unit FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

Item Article No Name Material Qty
8 1800-06172 Washer Steel 4
49 See 8.2.4 Counter flange Steel 2
76 1800-01802 Permutator body Nodular cast iron 1
77 1800-01827 Cover Steel 1
78 1800-06443 Screw Steel 4
79 1800-01850 Cock Nodular cast iron 1
81 1800-05225 O-ring FKM 1
82 1800-05251 O-ring FKM 1
83 1800-05063 Gasket Synthetic fibre 2
85 1800-06306 Nut Steel 24
86 1800-06173 Washer Steel 24
87 1800-01829 Cover Steel 1
88 1800-06172 Washer Steel 4
89 1800-06443 Screw Steel 4
90 1800-06418 Screw Steel 1
91 1800-06304 Nut Steel 1
93 1800-07801 Stud Steel 24
95 1800-07640 Stud Steel 1
96 1800-05216 O-ring FKM 1
97 1800-05225 O-ring FKM 1
98 1800-06019 Plug Steel 2
99 1800-05009 Copper gasket Copper 2

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12-13
8 90
91
96 4
77

81 5

79 6

300

85 42
86 4*
93 5* 41*
95 82
3*
76
83
98-99 41
83

85-86

49
2
10-11
97
87
36
88 85-86
35
89
47
48
8
7
*only fitted on filters 24/12 and 30/12 sizes
2DR-078

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7.4.4 Gaskets for the filter FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

The gaskets shown in the illustration for the filter housing and filtering unit can be ordered separately or as
a set. The set comprises of those listed in the table.
The complete set is required every time the filter has a major overhaul, (remove and clean the filtering unit).

7.4.4.1 Set of gaskets for the automatic part

Article No. 1800-19693
Item Article No Material Qty
39 1800-05321 1
40 1800-05293 1
FKM
41 1800-05241 1
42 1800-05240 2
37 1800-07400 Steel 1
38 1800-06408 Steel 1

7.4.4.2 Set of gaskets for the manual part

Article No. 1800-19572
Item Article No Material Qty
41 1800-05241 1
FKM
42 1800-05240 1

7.4.4.3 Set of gaskets for the change over unit

Article No. 1800-19573
Item Article No Material Qty
81 1800-05225 1
82 1800-05251 1
FKM
96 1800-05216 1
97 1800-05225 1

7.4.4.4 Gasket for the heating chamber

Article No. 1800-05064
Item Article No Material Qty
47 1800-05064 Synt. Fibre 2

7.4.4.5 Gasket for in/outlet connection Change over unit

Article No. 1800-05063
Item Article No Material Qty
83 1800-05063 Synt. Fibre 2

7.4.4.6 Gasket for in/outlet connection filters / Change over unit

Article No. 1800-05063
Item Article No Material Qty
83 1800-05063 Synt. Fibre 4

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39

40

42

42

41
96
81

41

42
83 82
41

47

41

83 83

97
47

2DR-075

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7.5 FILTERING UNIT

7.5.1 Parts list and exploded view

Item Article No Name Material Qty

15 1800-08926 Strainer Steel 1
16 See 7.5.3 Distributor Aluminium 1
17 1800-06400 Screw Steel 2
18 See 7.5.3 Sleeve Aluminium 1
1800-07951 Spring guide Steel
1800-06509 Screw Steel
19 4
1800-08450 Spacer pipe Steel
1800-06352 Spring Steel
20 1800-06419 Screw Steel 2
21 1800-07451 Driving pin Steel 1
22 1800-06140 Circlip Steel 2
23 1800-06916 Ball bearing Steel 2
24 1800-01407 Diversion cover Aluminium 1
25 See below Diversion companion spacer Aluminium 1
26 1800-01676 Spacer Aluminium 1
27 1800-01682 Full-flow companion spacer Aluminium 1
28 1800-01350 Full-flow cover Aluminium 1
29 See 7.5.4 Diversion element Aluminium +
*
30 See 7.5.4 Full-flow element Stainless steel

31 See below Assembling rod Steel 4

33 1800-06334 Nut Steel 8
34 1800-06154 Washer Steel 10
42 1800-05240 O-ring FKM 2

* According to filter size (See 8.1)

Diversion companion spacer Assembly rod

Filter size (item 25) (item 31)
FM152DE-
Article N°
8/4 1800-01688 1800-07522
12/6 1800-01688 1800-07532
16/8 1800-01689 1800-07533
24/12 1800-01689 1800-07535
30/12 1800-01689 1800-07514

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31
34
2FU-030
24
26
42

29

17 19
25 27

22
23

30
21
16

28

34
33
42

15
18
34
20

23
22

2FU-046E

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7.5.2 Complete filtering unit

Filtering unit for filter type: F152DE

Filtering unit - Article No. Height H

Filter Size Filtering code
(mm)
FM152DE- Full-Flow A01 A03 A05 A07
Diversion A05 A09 A09 A09
8/4 1800-17774 1800-17879 1800-17894 1800-17889 269
12/6 1800-17775 1800-17780 1800-17795 1800-17790 329
16/8 1800-17776 1800-17781 1800-17796 1800-17791 379
24/12 1800-17777 1800-17782 1800-17797 1800-17792 499
30/12 1800-17778 1800-17783 1800-17798 1800-17793 559

7.5.3 Distributor and sleeve

Sleeve & distributor
Filter size Sleeve (item 18) Distributor (item 16)
Assembly *
FM152DE-
L1 (mm) Article No L2 (mm) Article No Article No
8/4 262 1800-02194 238 1800-02444 1800-17124
12/6 322 1800-02145 298 1800-02455 1800-17175
16/8 372 1800-02146 348 1800-02456 1800-17176
24/12 492 1800-02147 468 1800-02457 1800-17177
30/12 552 1800-02148 528 1800-02458 1800-17178

* Detail of the sleeve and distributor assembly :

Item Article No Name Material Qty

16 See above Distributor Aluminium 1
18 See above Sleeve Aluminium 1
21 1800-07451 Driving pin Steel 1
22 1800-06140 Circlip Steel 2
23 1800-06916 Ball bearing Steel 2

Dimensions in mm
22
23

21

L2
16

Distributor
H
and sleeve

L1
18

2FU-030
23
Complete filtering unit
22
2FU-047A

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7.5.4 Full flow and diversion filter elements

Ø 78 Ø 77,4
Dimensions in mm

2FU-032
2FU-033
Ø 150 Ø 150
Full-flow filter element Diversion filter element

Filtration code Full flow filter Diversion filter

Filtration code for Filtration code for
according to element element
full-flow element diversion element
filter model (item 30) Article No. (item 29) Article No.
A01 A01 1800-03416 A05 1800-03420
A03 A03 1800-03417 A09 1800-03421
A05 A05 1800-03418 A09 1800-03421
A07 A07 1800-03419 A09 1800-03421

Set of full-flow filter elements

Filtration code
Number of
A01 A03 A05 A07
full-flow elements
Article No.
8 1800-09480 1800-09456 1800-09461 1800-09466
12 1800-09510 1800-09457 1800-09462 1800-09467
16 1800-09511 1800-09458 1800-09463 1800-09468
24 1800-09512 1800-09459 1800-09464 1800-09469
30 1800-09513 1800-09460 1800-09465 1800-09470

Set of diversion elements

Filtration code
Number of
A05 A09
diversion elements
Article No.
4 1800-10516 1800-10520
6 1800-10517 1800-10521
8 1800-10518 1800-10522
12 1800-10519 1800-10523

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7.6 Electric motor

7.6.1 Parts list and exploded view
Item Article No Name Material Qty
22 1800-01974 Motor cover Stainless steel 1
23 1800-06375 Screw Stainless steel 7
37 1800-07400 Pin Steel 1
38 1800-06408 Screw Steel 1
44 See below Electric motor - 1

Electric motor assembly Electric motor

Voltage
(item 45) (item 44)
110 V AC 1800-10868 1800-10870
220 V AC 1800-10863 1800-10864

7.7 Filter insert

Filter unit - Article No.
Filtering code Insert
Filter Size A01 A03 A05 A07
complete filter height
FM152DE-
Filtering code H (mm)
A05 A07 A07 A07
filter insert
8/4 1800-03542 1800-03544 1800-03544 1800-03544 126
12/6
16/8 1800-03577 1800-03579 1800-03579 1800-03579 196
24/12
30/12 1800-03566 1800-03568 1800-03568 1800-03568 336

45

2EM-015A

44
22
H
23

37
38 2DR-009

2HM-029C

Electric motor Filter insert

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7.8 PDI, AUTO DRAIN AND DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-8/4

Item Article No Name Material Qty
101 1800-04662 METAL SHEET Steel 1
102 1800-10933 PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR 1
103 1800-06800 SWIVELING COUPLING Steel 2
104 1800-06785 COCK VALVE 2
105 1800-13041 PDI INLET CONNECTION PIPE Steel 1
106 1800-13042 PDI OUTLET CONNECTION PIPE Steel 1
107 1800-05009 GASKET Copper 4
108 1800-06704 STRAIGHT COUPLING Steel 2
109 1800-06440 SCREW Steel 4
110 1800-06419 SCREW Steel 2
111 1800-06820 STRAIGHT MALE Steel 2
112 1800-06843 STRAIGHT MALE Steel 4
113 1800-06171 WASHER Steel 2
114 1800-06772 BALANCE VALVE 1
115 1800-13040 BALANCE PIPE Steel 1
116 1800-13039 BALANCE PIPE Steel 1
117 1800-06172 WASHER Steel 4
121 1800-06858 SWIVELING COUPLING Steel 2
122 1800-07181 NUT G1/2 Steel 1
123 1800-07179 DIAPHRAGM G1/2H Steel 1
124 1800-06771 3 WAYS VALVE 1
125 1800-06733 STRAIGHT COUPLING Steel 1
126 See 9.2 AUTO DRAIN VALVE 1
127 1800-06153 WASHER Steel 4
128 1800-13023 AUTO DRAIN FILTER PIPE Steel 1
129 1800-05256 O-RING FKM 1
130 1800-05016 GASKET Copper 1
131 1800-06400 SCREW Steel 4
132 1800-06170 WASHER Steel 5
133 1800-06303 NUT Steel 5
134 1800-04700 INDICATOR PIPE SUPPORT Steel 1
135 1800-04854 PIPE SUPPORT SQUARE Steel 1
136 1800-06482 SCREW Steel 1
137 1800-06175 WASHER Steel 1
138 1800-06308 NUT Steel 1
139 1800-06403 SCREW Steel 1
140 1800-06158 WASHER Steel 1

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121

124
132
133 122
113 107
110
138 121 125
137 128
117 129
123
109
127
131

112 140
116
101
132-133 105
115 106
134 103
126
139 102
135 112
136
114
2DR-083d
112
PDI, AUTO DRAIN AND DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-8/4

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7.9 PDI, MANUAL DRAIN AND DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-8/4 (Option)

Item Article No Name Material Qty
101 1800-04661 METAL SHEET Steel 1
102 1800-10933 PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR - 1
103 1800-06800 SWIVELING COUPLING Steel 2
105 1800-13048 PDI INLET CONNECTION PIPE Steel 1
106 1800-13047 PDI OUTLET CONNECTION PIPE Steel 1
109 1800-06440 SCREW Steel 4
110 1800-06419 SCREW Steel 2
111 1800-06820 STRAIGHT MALE Steel 2
112 1800-06843 STRAIGHT MALE Steel 4
113 1800-06171 WASHER Steel 2
114 1800-06772 BALANCE VALVE - 1
115 1800-13045 BALANCE PIPE Steel 1
116 1800-13046 BALANCE PIPE Steel 1
117 1800-06172 WASHER Steel 4
121 1800-06858 SWIVELING COUPLING Steel 1
123 1800-07179 DIAPHRAGM G1/2H Steel 1
126 See table AUTO DRAIN VALVE - 1
130 1800-05016 GASKET Copper 1
141 1800-06823 STRAIGHT MALE Steel 1

Item Voltage Article N°

110 V 1800-06778
126
220 V 1800-06775

7.10 DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

Item Article No Name Material Qty
1 1800-06794 Cock - 1
2 1800-05009 Cooper gasket Copper 4
3 1800-06820 Coupling with bosses Steel 4
4 1800-08693 Pipe Steel 2

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121

123

130

112 110 113 101 117 109

126

141

102

103

105

115
112 106

111
111 114 116 112 2DR-083c

PDI, MANUAL DRAIN AND DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-8/4 (Option)

3
4
3

3
4
3

2DR-084

DEPRESSURISATION KIT FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

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7.11 AUTO DRAIN VALVE FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12 (Option)

Item Article No Name Material Qty
1 1800-05009 Gasket Copper 3
2 1800-07111 Adaptator Steel 1
3 1800-06858 Swiveling Coupling Steel 1
4 1800-06842 Swiveling Coupling Screw Steel 1
5 1800-06704 Adaptator Steel 1
6 1800-06785 Cock valve - 1
7 1800-06841 Swiveling Coupling Steel 1
8 1800-06735 Straight Coupling Steel 2
9 1800-06795 Cock valve Steel 1
10 1800-06823 Adaptator Steel 1
11 See table Auto drain valve - 1
1800-06170 Washer Steel 4
12 1800-06153 Washer Steel 4
1800-06400 Screw Steel 4
13 1800-04670 Support plate Steel 1

1
2
3
1 4
1 5
6
7

10

8 13

11
2DR-076A

12

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8.1 VARIOUS DATA

FILTER CODE

Number of Number of
Diameter of With diversion With electric
Filter series full-flow diversion Filtering code
filter elements chamber motor
elements elements

Example FM 152 D E - 12 / 6 - A05

Filter type

Filter size

Filter model

MOATTI FILTERING CODE/FILTER FINENESS

Moatti Filter fineness

filtering in m
code
Absolute 1) Nominal 2)

A01 10 6

A03 25 10

A05 35 20

A07 45 30

1) Absolute : Mesh size

(Sphere passing mesh)

2) Nominal : 85 - 90 % of all particles with a diameter

larger than the figure in the table are retained.

CAPACITIES

For information about capacities of the filters please contact Alfa Laval Moatti or the local Alfa Laval
representative.

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8.2 DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS

8.2.1 Duplex filter FM152DE-8/4 with manual drain
DENOMINATIONS
P1 = Filter inlet pressure
P2 = Filter outlet pressure (to engine)
P3 = Counter pressure in “return port”

Empty Volume
weight of oil
(kg) (Litres)
70 6

2DR-085C

Counter flanges, gaskets and bolts belong to delevery.

Dimensions in mm where not otherwise stated.

TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS

Max. filter inlet pressure ...................................................................................................... (P1 max) ............................... 15 bar
Max. temperature in the filter............................................................................................... .............................................. 160°C
NormalP ........................................................................................................................... (P1-P2) ..........................0,2-0,4 bar
AlarmP.............................................................................................................................. (P1-P2) ................................ 0,8 bar
Mounting position ................................................................................................................ ............................................ Vertical
Test pressure ....................................................................................................................... .............................................. 30 bar
Housing material ................................................................................................................. ............................. Nodular cast iron
Heating method ................................................................................................................... ..........................Steam or hot water
For filter in the circulating part ("Hot side") :
* Max. viscosity in the filter at normal operation .................................................................. .............................................. 75 cSt
* Min. required pressure difference between filter outlet (P2) and “return port” (P3)........... (P2-P3) ................................... 2 bar
Recommended ................................................................................................................. (P2-P3) ............................ 3 to 5 bar
For filter in the supply part ("Cold side") :
* Max. viscosity in the filter at normal operation .................................................................. ............................................ 150 cSt
* Min. required pressure difference between filter outlet (P2) and “return port” (P3)........... (P2-P3) ................................ 3,5 bar

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8.2.2 Duplex filter FM152DE-8/4 with automatic drain (Optional)

DENOMINATIONS
P1 = Filter inlet pressure
P2 = Filter outlet pressure (to engine)
P3 = Counter pressure in “return port”

Empty Volume
weight of oil
(kg) (Litres)
70 6

2DR-085B

Counter flanges, gaskets and bolts belong to delevery.

Dimensions in mm where not otherwise stated.

TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS

Max. filter inlet pressure ...................................................................................................... (P1 max) ............................... 15 bar
Max. temperature in the filter............................................................................................... .............................................. 160°C
NormalP ........................................................................................................................... (P1-P2) ..........................0,2-0,4 bar
AlarmP.............................................................................................................................. (P1-P2) ................................ 0,8 bar
Mounting position ................................................................................................................ ............................................ Vertical
Test pressure ....................................................................................................................... .............................................. 30 bar
Housing material ................................................................................................................. ............................. Nodular cast iron
Heating method ................................................................................................................... ..........................Steam or hot water
For filter in the circulating part ("Hot side") :
* Max. viscosity in the filter at normal operation .................................................................. .............................................. 75 cSt
* Min. required pressure difference between filter outlet (P2) and “return port” (P3)........... (P2-P3) ................................... 2 bar
Recommended ................................................................................................................. (P2-P3) ............................ 3 to 5 bar
For filter in the supply part ("Cold side") :
* Max. viscosity in the filter at normal operation .................................................................. ............................................ 150 cSt
* Min. required pressure difference between filter outlet (P2) and “return port” (P3)........... (P2-P3) ................................ 3,5 bar

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8.2.3 Duplex filter FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

Empty Volume
Filter size Aut. filter Man. filter
A L L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 weight of oil
FM152DE- F152DE M140
(kg) (Litres)
12/6 12/6
DN 40 653 487 600 350 320 300 108 12
16/8 16/8 34 (196)
24/12 24/12 DN 50 773 607 700 350 400 300 120 15
30/12 30/12 59 (336) DN 50 833 667 800 530 460 440 136 17

DENOMINATIONS
P1 = Filter inlet pressure
P2 = Filter outlet pressure (to engine)
P3 = Counter pressure in “return port”

2DR-103B

Counter flanges, gaskets and bolts belong to delevery.

Dimensions in mm where not otherwise stated.

TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS

Max. filter inlet pressure ...................................................................................................... (P1 max) ............................... 15 bar
Max. temperature in the filter............................................................................................... .............................................. 160°C
NormalP ........................................................................................................................... (P1-P2) ..........................0,2-0,4 bar
AlarmP.............................................................................................................................. (P1-P2) ................................ 0,8 bar
Mounting position ................................................................................................................ ............................................ Vertical
Test pressure ....................................................................................................................... .............................................. 30 bar
Housing material ................................................................................................................. ............................. Nodular cast iron
Heating method ................................................................................................................... ..........................Steam or hot water
For filter in the circulating part ("Hot side") :
* Max. viscosity in the filter at normal operation .................................................................. .............................................. 75 cSt
* Min. required pressure difference between filter outlet (P2) and “return port” (P3)........... (P2-P3) ................................... 2 bar
Recommended ................................................................................................................. (P2-P3) ............................ 3 to 5 bar
For filter in the supply part ("Cold side") :
* Max. viscosity in the filter at normal operation .................................................................. ............................................ 150 cSt
* Min. required pressure difference between filter outlet (P2) and “return port” (P3)........... (P2-P3) ................................ 3,5 bar

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8.2.4 Counter flanges

COUNTER FLANGES O’RING

2DR-086
FM152DE-8/4

COUNTER FLANGES GASKET

2GR-023
FM152DE-12/6 to 30/12

For “return port” connection

COUPLING WITH BOSSES

For pipe Ø 14

2GR-023
2GR-029

COUNTER FLANGES COUPLING

Filter size O’RING - GASKET
WITH BOSSES
FM152DE- DN A (mm) Art. No. Art. No.
Art. No.
8/4 25 34,4 1800-01495 1800-05219 1800-06823
12/6
40 49 1800-01627
16/8
1800-05063 1800-06823
24/12
50 61,1 1800-01628
30/12

Dimensions in mm.

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8.2.5 Pressure drop indicator

Article No. 1800-10933

Dimensions in mm where not otherwise stated.

tem Article No Name Material Qty

Pressure drop indicator (with electrical
1 1800-10932 - 1
connector PG11)
2 180201906 Specification - 1
3 1800-06280 Electrical connector PG9 - 1

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Alfa Laval Moatti
La Clef Saint Pierre,
10 Rue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
78997 Elancourt Cedex
France
Phone no.: + 33 130 81 81 81
Fax no.: + 33 130 81 81 70
Email : france.info@alfalaval.com
www.alfalaval.com

How to contact Alfa Laval

Contact details for all countries are continually updated on our web site.
Please visit www.alfalaval.com to access the information.

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