DDp(+), DD(+), PDp(+), PD(+), QD(+), UD+

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DDp(+), DD(+), PDp(+), PD(+), QD(+), UD+

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Table of contents

1 Safety precautions..........................................................................................................4

1.1 SAFETY ICONS................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................................4

2 General description........................................................................................................ 6

2.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................6

2.2 ELECTRONIC WATER DRAINS................................................................................................................. 7

3 Installation.......................................................................................................................9

3.1 DIMENSION DRAWING.......................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................. 14

3.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC WATER DRAINS................................................................ 18

3.4 ISO 8573-1 2010......................................................................................................................... 18

3.5 ISO 12500................................................................................................................................... 21

4 Maintenance.................................................................................................................. 22

4.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................................22

5 Servicing procedures................................................................................................... 23

5.1 FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE...................................................................................................................23

5.2 TESTING THE ELECTRONIC WATER DRAINS............................................................................................. 24

6 Technical data...............................................................................................................25

6.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS................................................................................................................... 25

6.2 LIMITATIONS.................................................................................................................................... 25

6.3 FILTER DATA................................................................................................................................... 26

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7 Instructions for use of air receiver..............................................................................29

7.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF AIR RECEIVER............................................................................................. 29

8 Pressure equipment directives................................................................................... 30

8.1 PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVES......................................................................................................30

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1 Safety precautions

1.1 Safety icons

Explanation

Danger for life

Warning

Important note

1.2 Safety precautions

All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these
precautions, or non-observance of the normal caution and care required for
installation, operation, maintenance and repair, even if not expressly stated,
will be disclaimed by the manufacturer.

General precautions
1. The operator must employ safe working practices and observe all related work safety requirements
and regulations.
2. If any of the following statements does not comply with the applicable legislation, the stricter of the
two shall apply.
3. Installation and maintenance must only be performed by authorized, trained, specialized personnel.
4. Before any maintenance, stop the compressor, press the emergency stop button, switch off the voltage
and depressurize the compressor. In addition, the power isolating switch must be opened and locked.
5. Never play with compressed air. Do not apply the air to your skin or direct an air stream at people.
Never use the air to clean dirt from your clothes. When using the air to clean equipment, do so with
extreme caution and wear eye protection.

Precautions during installation, operation and maintenance

1. Distribution pipes and connections must be of the correct size and suitable for the working pressure.
2. Pipework or other parts with a temperature in excess of 80˚C (176˚F) and which may be accidentally
touched by personnel in normal operation must be guarded or insulated. Other high-temperature
pipework must be clearly marked.
3. Before starting maintenance or repair, a warning sign bearing a legend such as "work in progress; do
not start" shall be attached to the starting equipment.
4. Always wear safety glasses during maintenance or repair work.
5. Use only the correct tools for maintenance and repair work.
6. Use only genuine spare parts.
7. All maintenance work shall only be undertaken when the filter has cooled down.

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8. Before removing any pressurized component, effectively isolate the machine from all sources of
pressure and relieve the entire system of pressure.

These precautions apply to filters that process air or inert gas. Processing of any other gas
requires additional safety precautions typical to the application which are not included
herein.

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2 General description

2.1 Introduction
Type Description Maximum Air flow
pressure of
compressed air
inlet
DD • coalescing filters for general purpose protection, 16 bar from inside to
removing solid particles, liquid water and oil aerosol outside
• total mass efficiency: 99.0%
PD • high efficiency coalescing filters, removing solid 16 bar from inside to
particles, liquid water and oil aerosol outside
• total mass efficiency: 99.9%
DDp • particulate filters for dust protection 16 bar from outside
• count efficiency: 99.81% at most penetrating particle to inside
size
PDp • high-efficiency particulate filters for dust protection 16 bar from outside
• count efficiency: 99.97% at most penetrating particle to inside
size
QD • oil vapor and odor removal filter 16 bar from inside to
• air flows through the activated carbon which is outside or
contained in the QD filter element and which absorbs oil from outside
vapors and odors to inside

Type Description Maximum Air flow

pressure of
compressed air
inlet
DD+ • coalescing filters for general purpose protection, 16 bar from inside to
removing solid particles, liquid water and oil aerosol outside
• total mass efficiency: 99.3%
PD+ • high efficiency coalescing filters, removing solid 16 bar from inside to
particles, liquid water and oil aerosol outside
• total mass efficiency: 99.92%
UD+ • high efficiency coalescing filters, removing solid 16 bar from inside to
particles, liquid water and oil aerosol outside
• total mass efficiency: 99.99%
DDp+ • particulate filters for dust protection 16 bar from outside
• count efficiency: 99.92% at most penetrating particle to inside
size
PDp+ • high-efficiency particulate filters for dust protection 16 bar from outside
• count efficiency: 99.98% at most penetrating particle to inside
size
QD+ • oil vapor and odor removal filter 16 bar from inside to
• air flows through the activated carbon which is outside or
contained in the QD filter element and which absorbs oil from outside
vapors and odors to inside

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The QD/QD+ filter does not remove methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide or other
toxic gases and fumes.

Differential pressure gauge

The differential pressure gauge indicates the pressure drop on an absolute scale of 0 to 700 mbar (0 to 10.2
psi). It is mounted on each DD(+), PD(+), DDp(+), PDp(+) and UD+ filter.
Voltage-free switch
An optional voltage-free switch, mounted in the differential pressure gauge, closes at a pressure drop of
0.35 bar (5 psi) and can be used for remote control or alarm purposes. Maximum current is 0.5 A,
maximum voltage is 200 V.

2.2 Electronic water drains

Description

Electronic water drain

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Drain frequency during alarm condition

1 Inlet
2 Supply line
3 Pilot valve
4 Diaphragm
5 Sensor
6 Collector
7 Valve seat
8 Outlet

DD, DDp, PD and PDp filters of the +-range and UD+ filters are equipped with an electronic water drain.
The condensate enters the electronic water drain via inlet (1) and accumulates in collector (6). A capacitive
sensor (5) continuously measures the liquid level.
A drain delay timer is started when the collector is filled up to a certain level. As soon as the delay time has
expired, pilot valve (3) is activated and diaphragm (4) opens outlet (8), discharging the condensate.
When the collector has been emptied, the outlet closes quickly without wasting compressed air.
When the controller registers a malfunction, the red alarm LED on the control panel of the electronic water
drain starts flashing and the electronic drain valve will automatically change to the alarm mode, opening
and closing the valve according to a sequence as shown above. This condition continues until the fault is
remedied. If the fault is not remedied automatically, maintenance is required.

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3 Installation

3.1 Dimension drawing

Dimensions

Dimension drawing of filter housing (in mm)

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Metric dimensions (in mm)

Type Element(s) Net A B C D E F

mass
(kg)
550+ F 630F
CE ASME 1 76 370 1295 285 715 Ø170 47.5
850+ F 970F
CE ASME 3 141 510 1360 290 845 Ø275 47.5
1100+ F 1260F
CE ASME 4 143 510 1360 295 845 Ø275 47.5
1400+ F 1600F
CE ASME 5 210 620 1480 295 900 Ø325 60
1800+ F
CE ASME 6 176 640 1555 295 980 Ø360 60
2200+ F 2400F
CE ASME 7 178 640 1555 295 980 Ø360 60
3000+ F 3600F
CE ASME 10 420 820 1745 295 1050 Ø510 70
4000+ F
CE ASME 14 428 820 1745 295 1050 Ø510 70
5000+ F
CE ASME 16 432 820 1745 295 1050 Ø510 70

Metric dimensions (in mm)

Type G H J K L M*
550+ F 630F
CE ASME WNRF 03" 150# 95 265 105 280 115
850+ F 970F
CE ASME WNRF 04" 150# 150 400 200 410 175
1100+ F 1260F
CE ASME WNRF 04" 150# 150 400 200 410 175
1400+ F 1600F
CE ASME WNRF 06" 150# 185 455 270 485 205
1800+ F
CE ASME WNRF 06" 150# 195 490 270 360 220
2200+ F 2400F
CE ASME WNRF 06" 150# 195 490 270 360 220
3000+ F 3600F
CE ASME WNRF 08" 150# 265 650 360 510 300
4000+ F
CE ASME WNRF 08" 150# 265 650 360 510 300
5000+ F
CE ASME WNRF 08" 150# 265 650 360 510 300

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Metric dimensions (in mm)

Type P N Q R S T
550+ F 630F
CE ASME 375 1375 Ø25 190 250 190
850+ F 970F
CE ASME 555 1500 Ø25 230 250 190
1100+ F 1260F
CE ASME 555 1500 Ø25 230 250 190
1400+ F 1600F
CE ASME 670 1560 Ø30 290 250 190
1800+ F
CE ASME 390 1640 Ø30 285 250 190
2200+ F 2400F
CE ASME 390 1640 Ø30 285 190 190
3000+ F 3600F
CE ASME 815 1710 Ø35 400 190 190
4000+ F
CE ASME 815 1710 Ø35 400 190 190
5000+ F
CE ASME 815 1710 Ø35 400 190 190

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Dimension drawing of filter housing (in inch)

Imperial dimensions (in inch)

Type Element(s) Net A B C D E F

mass
(lb)
550+ F 630F
CE ASME 1 167.6 14.6 51 11.2 28.1 6.7 1.9

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Type Element(s) Net A B C D E F

mass
(lb)
850+ F 970F
CE ASME 3 310.9 20.1 53.5 11.4 33.3 10.8 1.9
1100+ F 1260F
CE ASME 4 315.3 20.1 53.5 11.6 33.3 10.8 1.9
1400+ F 1600F
CE ASME 5 463 24.4 58.3 11.6 35.4 12.8 2.4
1800+ F
CE ASME 6 388 25.2 61.2 11.6 38.6 14.2 2.4
2200+ F 2400F
CE ASME 7 392.4 25.2 61.2 11.6 38.6 14.2 2.4
3000+ F 3600F
CE ASME 10 925.9 32.3 68.7 11.6 41.3 20.1 2.8
4000+ F
CE ASME 14 943.6 32.3 68.7 11.6 41.3 20.1 2.8
5000+ F
CE ASME 16 952.4 32.3 68.7 11.6 41.3 20.1 2.8

Imperial dimensions (in inch)

Type G H J K L M*
550+ F 630F
CE ASME WNRF 03" 150# 3.7 10.4 4.1 11 4.5
850+ F 970F
CE ASME WNRF 04" 150# 5.9 15.7 7.9 16.1 6.9
1100+ F 1260F
CE ASME WNRF 04" 150# 5.9 15.7 7.9 16.1 6.9
1400+ F 1600F
CE ASME WNRF 06" 150# 7.3 17.9 10.6 19.1 8.1
1800+ F
CE ASME WNRF 06" 150# 7.7 19.3 10.6 14.2 8.7
2200+ F 2400F
CE ASME WNRF 06" 150# 7.7 19.3 10.6 14.2 8.7
3000+ F 3600F
CE ASME WNRF 08" 150# 10.4 25.6 14.2 20.1 11.8
4000+ F
CE ASME WNRF 08" 150# 10.4 25.6 14.2 20.1 11.8
5000+ F
CE ASME WNRF 08" 150# 10.4 25.6 14.2 20.1 11.8

Imperial dimensions (in inch)

Type N P Q R S T
550+ F 630F
CE ASME 54.1 14.8 1 7.5 9.8 7.5
850+ F 970F
CE ASME 59.1 21.9 1 9.1 9.8 7.5

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Type N P Q R S T
1100+ F 1260F
CE ASME 59.1 21.9 1 9.1 9.8 7.5
1400+ F 1600F
CE ASME 61.4 26.4 1.2 11.4 9.8 7.5
1800+ F
CE ASME 64.6 15.4 1.2 11.2 9.8 7.5
2200+ F 2400F
CE ASME 64.6 15.4 1.2 11.2 7.5 7.5
3000+ F 3600F
CE ASME 67.3 32.1 1.4 15.7 7.5 7.5
4000+ F
CE ASME 67.3 32.1 1.4 15.7 7.5 7.5
5000+ F
CE ASME 67.3 32.1 1.4 15.7 7.5 7.5

Text on figure and in table

Reference Description
(*) Maximum value
(**) Bottom cover pivots downwards
(1) Flow direction for PD(+), QD(+), DD(+) & UD+
(2) Flow direction for DDp(+), PDp(+)
(3) B + 50 (with electronic water drain 2 )
B + 2” (with electronic water drain 2 )
(4) Electronic water drain (1)
Used till:
• size 3150 (< model year 2012)
• size 3000 (from model year 2012)
(5) Electronic water drain (2) (Used from size 4000 and up)

3.2 Installation

DD(+)/IDD(+) filter
The filter should be preceded by a water separator if no water separator is integrated in the aftercooler of
the compressor. In case a dryer is preceding the filter, a water separator is no longer required.

PD(+) filter
It is recommended to install a DD(+) filter upstream of the PD(+) filter. If not, the load on the PD(+) filter
element may become too high and will reduce its lifetime.

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DDp(+) and PDp(+) filter

When the DDp(+) and PDp(+) filters are used with an adsorption type air dryer, install the filter
downstream of the dryer.

UD+ filters
The filter should be preceded by a water separator if no water separator is integrated in the aftercooler of
the compressor. In case a dryer is preceding the filter, a water separator is no longer required.

QD(+) filter
To protect the active carbon element, a QD(+) filter must always be preceded by a DD(+) filter and a
PD(+) filter or a UD+ fillter.
The filter should be mounted as close as possible to the point of use of the air.

General
• Be sure that the pipe work is internally clean, especially downstream of the filter.
• If two or more filters are used in series, they can be bolted together directly without the use of
spacers. It is recommended to install a DD(+) upstream of PD(+).
• The filter must be installed vertically, leaving sufficient space underneath for maintenance and service
(see section Dimension drawing).
• If the filter is integrated in a multiple line system, provide isolating valves and, if required, a by-pass.
• The automatic drain outlet can be piped away. Take care not to create a flow resistance.
• When isolating valves are mounted before and after the filter, a safety valve should be installed in the
system between the 2 valves. The size of the safety valve should be sufficient for the volume of air
enclosed between the 2 isolating valves.
For new installations as well as for installations that have to be made up to date, the ISO 8573-1 2010 norm
can be used. This describes several quality classes and, depending on these classes and applications, some
proposals are given fulfilling this norm. This norm only concerns compressed air for general use and does
not deal with, or is not applicable to, e.g. breathing air.

Drain system
DD/PD/DDp(+)/PDp(+)/QD filters are equipped with a manual drain valve. Mechanical float drains and
electronic water drains are available as an option.
DD+/PD+/UD+ filters are standard equipped with an electronic water drain (see section Electronic water
drains).

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Installation requirements
Filter sizes 550+ F to 5000+ F and 630F to 3600F
To enable servicing, free room should be observed as indicated below.

Required free room to allow servicing

Reference Description
(1) Minimum
(2) Ideal

If space before or after the mounted filter is limited, please choose the area indicated with Minimum. The
Minimum area allows filter element change in two steps by rotating the bottom of the filter housing
clockwise and counter clockwise.
If enough space is available please consider the Ideal area to enable free rotation of the filter housing
bottom to allow replacement of all filter elements at once.
Metric dimensions (in mm)

Type A B C D E F
550+ F 630F
300 500 400 200 350 250
CE ASME
850+ F 970F
350 600 600 350 450 400
CE ASME

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Type A B C D E F
1100+ F 1260F
350 600 600 350 450 400
CE ASME
1400+ F 1600F
400 700 650 500 500 400
CE ASME
1800+ F
400 600 450 300 400 350
CE ASME
2200+ F 2400F
400 600 450 300 400 350
CE ASME
3000+ F 3600F
400 700 600 550 550 450
CE ASME
4000+ F
CE ASME 400 700 600 550 550 450
5000+ F
CE ASME 400 700 600 550 550 450

Imperial dimensions (in inch)

Type A B C D E F
550+ F 630F
CE ASME 11.9 19.7 15.8 7.9 13.8 9.9
850+ F 970F
CE ASME 13.8 23.7 23.7 13.8 17.8 15.8
1100+ F 1260F
CE ASME 13.8 23.7 23.7 13.8 17.8 15.8
1400+ F 1600F
CE ASME 15.8 27.6 25.6 19.7 19.7 15.8
1800+ F
CE ASME 15.8 23.7 17.8 11.9 15.8 13.8
2200+ F 2400F
CE ASME 15.8 23.7 17.8 11.9 15.8 13.8
3000+ F 3600F
CE ASME 15.8 27.6 23.7 21.7 21.7 17.8
4000+ F
CE ASME 15.8 27.6 23.7 21.7 21.7 17.8
5000+ F
CE ASME 15.8 27.6 23.7 21.7 21.7 17.8

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3.3 Electrical connections of the electronic water drains

Electrical connections

Reference Description
L Line terminals
N Neutral terminal
PE Earth terminal
NC Normally closed terminal
Com Common terminal
NO Normally open terminal

The indications on the data label must correspond to the mains supply voltage and frequency. Connect the
electrical supply to the electronic water drain as shown above. Never operate the electronic water drain
without an earth conductor connected. An alarm device can be connected to the normally open or normally
closed contact.

3.4 ISO 8573-1 2010

General
For new installations as well as for installations that have to be made up-to-date, the ISO 8573-1: 2010
standard can be used. Some proposals are given fulfilling this standard.
This part specifies purity classes of compressed air with respect to particles, water and oil, independent of
the location in the compressed air system at which the air is specified or measured, for ISO 8573-1: 2010
standard.

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The ISO 8573-1: 2010 standard only concerns compressed air for general use and does
not deal with, or is not applicable to, e.g. breathing air.

Dust Water Oil

Maximum number of particles per m3 as Pressure dew point Total oil concentration
ISO
function of particle size d (aerosol, liquid and
class
0.1< d ≤0.5 0.5< d ≤1.0 1.0< d ≤5.0 °C °F vapor) mg/m3
μm μm μm
0 As specified by the equipment user or supplier and more stringent than class 1
1 ≤ 20000 ≤ 400 ≤ 10 ≤ -70 ≤ -94 ≤0.01
2 ≤ 400000 ≤ 6000 ≤ 100 ≤ -40 ≤ -40 ≤0.1
3 not specified ≤ 90000 ≤ 1000 ≤ -20 ≤ -4 ≤1
4 not specified not specified ≤ 10000 ≤ +3 ≤ +37.4 ≤5
5 not specified not specified ≤ 100000 ≤ +7 ≤ +44.6 -
6 mass concentration: 1 - 5 mg/m3 ≤ +10 ≤ +50 -

Terms and definitions

Particle: small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter
Particle size d : length of the greatest distance between two external boundaries
Dew point: temperature at which water vapor begins to condense
Pressure dew point: dew point of the air at the specified pressure
A desiccant dryer will be needed to reduce the dew point down to -40 °C (-40°F).
The air purity according to ISO 8573-1: 2010 is expressed as follows: class [X:Y:Z], where X, Y and Z are
respectively the purity classes with regard to dust, water and oil.
A few examples are given in the image below.
Note that for examples D, E, G and H, the filter combination DD(+) filter (2) and PD(+) filter (3) can be
replaced by a UD+ filter (10).
Description of air purity classes obtained by illustrated set-ups A-M shown below the table

A Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:-:3]

B Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:4:3]
C Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:4:2]
D Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:4:1]
E Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:2:2]
F Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:2:2]
G Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:2:1]
H Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:2:1]
I Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:-:0]
J Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:-:0]
K Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:4:0]
L Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:2:0]

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M Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:2:0]

Item Description
1 Oil-injected compressor
2 DD(+) filter
3 PD(+) filter
4 QD(+) filter
5 DDp(+) filter

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Item Description
6 PDp(+) filter
7 FD refrigerant dryer
8 CD desiccant dryer
9 Oil-free compressor
10 UD+ filter

The compressor should always be equipped with a free water separation system (for example aftercooler
incl. drain or a water separator (WSD)). No free water should enter the filtration system.
Compressed air may come into direct or indirect contact with food. When this happens, for example during
production or processing, this requires a much higher level of contaminant control. Particular attention
needs to be given to contaminants added during the compression and the distribution process, such as bread
packaging, fluidized bed in the transfer of flour from a tanker etc.
Recommendations:
• No contact: Air purity class ISO 8573-1: 2010 [1:4:1]
• Contact: Air purity class ISO 8573-1: 2010 [1:2:1]
The filters comply with the bacteriological filtration grade and the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS)
Food Grade Compressed Air Code of Practice.

3.5 ISO 12500

ISO 12500
ISO 12500 has been introduced specifically to test purification equipment for compressed air and
complements ISO 8573.
ISO 12500 currently consists of:
• Part 1: Oil aerosol filters
• Part 2: Oil vapor filters
• Part 3: Particulate filters
• Part 4: Water removal
ISO 12500-1:2007 - Testing of coalescing filters
ISO 12500-1:2007 provides a set of standardized conditions with which coalescing filters should be tested
in order to show their filtration performance in accordance with ISO 8573-1:2010. The testing will provide
the user with an oil aerosol carry-over figure in mg/m3 and saturated (or wet) pressure drop in mbar. This is
the filter performance at the reference conditions and can be used for benchmarking purposes.
ISO 12500-3:2009 - Testing of dust removal filters
ISO 12500-3:2009 provides a guide for choosing an appropriate method of determining the solid
particulate removal efficiency rating by particle size. Measurement methods are recommended based on the
size range of the particulates that the filter being tested has been designed to remove. The test is performed
as a type-test on filters as being representative of a range.

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4 Maintenance

4.1 General
• On DD(+)/IDD(+)/PD(+)/UD+ filters, check at regular intervals that the automatic drain valve is
operative.
• On DDp(+)/PDp(+)/QD(+) filters, open the manual drain valve at regular intervals to evacuate
collected dust or liquid.
• The filter elements of oil mist filters (DD(+)/IDD(+)/PD(+)/UD+) should be replaced after 4000
hours. The gauge or pop-up is not a measure, as a typical oil mist filter operates in the steady state
mode during its life and this mode is e.g. 200-250 mbar.
Note that the indicator or gauge will not move into the red area but will stay yellow or orange during
operation.
The filter elements of dust filters (DDp(+)/PDp(+)) should be replaced after 4000 hours or when the
pressure drop reaches 350 mbar (whatever comes first). This pressure drop is reached when the
indicator or gauge turns red.
Summarizing, the following service intervals should be observed (whatever comes first):
• 4000 operating hours
• 12 months in use
• pressure drop: 350 mbar
• On QD(+) filters, the change interval of the adsorption element is approx. 1000 operating hours or
yearly; its pressure drop will not increase during its useful life. Nevertheless, the adsorption element
must be changed earlier at the first signs of oil vapor and odor.
If the temperature of the compressed air passing through the filter is higher than stated in the
reference conditions, the filter lifetime will be reduced considerably.

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5 Servicing procedures

5.1 Filter element change

Description
1. Isolate the filter from the air net.
2. Depressurize the filter.
3. Remove all studs of the filter housing bottom cover, except the stud/bolt that is secured with pins.
4. Use a recipient to collect the fluid that may have gathered at the filter housing bottom and tilt/turn the
bottom cover around its stud/bolt.
5. Unscrew and discard the filter element(s).
6. Remove and discard the O-ring from between the filter element(s) and its seat.
7. Clean the filter housing.
8. Inspect the bottom cover for corrosion. The corrosion tolerance is mentioned in the Pressure
equipment directives section.
9. Use mounting tool 2903 0049 00* to screw the new filter element(s) and new O-ring(s) over the
stud(s).

Do not squeeze the filter material during mounting as this can diminish the lifetime of the
filter element!

10. Tighten the element(s) with a torque of approx. 25 Nm.

11. Check and, if necessary, replace the gasket of the bottom cover.
12. Rotate the bottom cover back into position.
13. Mount and hand tighten all bolts.
14. Tighten all bolts crosswise with the torque value listed in the table below.

Filter size Torque value of filter housing cover bolts (Nm)

630F / 550+ F 285
970F - 3600F / 850+ F - 5000+ F 465

15. For filters 550+ F, 630F, 850+ F, 970F, 1100+ F, 1260F, 1800+ F, 2200F, 2200+ F or 2400F: replace
the protecting sleeve(s) of the service stud if necessary.
16. Pressurize the filter housing slowly and check for leaks.
* can be ordered at your Atlas Copco Service center.

When the filter housing bottom cover is opened, make sure NOT to apply any weight or
downward force on it to avoid damage.

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5.2 Testing the electronic water drains

Functional test

Control panel of the electronic water drain

Briefly press the TEST button and check that the valve opens for condensate discharge.
Checking the alarm signal
• Press and hold the test button for at least 1 minute.
• Check that the alarm LED flashes.
• If an alarm device is connected to the NO or NC contact, check its operation.
• Release the test button.

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6 Technical data

6.1 Reference conditions

Reference conditions

Description Unit Value

Air inlet pressure bar 7
Air inlet pressure psi 100
Ambient temperature ˚C 20
Ambient temperature ˚F 68
Air inlet temperature ˚C 20
Air inlet temperature ˚F 68

6.2 Limitations

Limitations

Description Unit Value

Maximum air inlet pressure bar(e) 16
Maximum air inlet pressure psi 232
Minimum air inlet pressure bar(e) 1
Minimum air inlet pressure psi 14.5
Maximum ambient temperature, DD(+), DDp(+), PD(+), PDp(+) and ˚C 66
UD+ filters
Maximum ambient temperature, DD(+), DDp(+), PD(+), PDp(+) and ˚F 150
UD+ filters
Maximum ambient temperature, QD(+) filters ˚C 35
Maximum ambient temperature, QD(+) filters ˚F 95
Minimum ambient temperature ˚C 1
Minimum ambient temperature ˚F 34
Maximum air inlet temperature, DD(+), DDp(+), PD(+), PDp(+) and ˚C 66
UD+ filters
Maximum air inlet temperature, DD(+), DDp(+), PD(+), PDp(+) and ˚F 150
UD+ filters
Maximum air inlet temperature, QD(+) filters ˚C 35
Maximum air inlet temperature, QD(+) filters ˚F 95
Minimum air inlet temperature ˚C 1
Minimum air inlet temperature ˚F 34
Maximum recommended pressure drop over DD(+), DDp(+), PD(+), bar(e) 0.35
PDp(+) and UD+ filters
Maximum recommended pressure drop over DD(+), DDp(+), PD(+), psi 5
PDp(+) and UD+ filters

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Description Unit Value

Maximum pressure difference between in and out bar(e) 7
Maximum pressure difference between in and out psi 100

6.3 Filter data

General specifications for DD(+)/PD(+)/UD+/QD(+)/DDp(+)/PDp(+)

Rated flow at reference conditions

Size Number of filter elements
(l/s) (cfm)
630F 630 1335 1
970F 970 2055 3
1260F 1260 2670 4
1600F 1600 3390 5
2400F 2400 5085 7
3600F 3600 7628 10
550+ F 550 1165 1
850+ F 850 1801 3
1100+ F 1100 2331 4
1100 FI 1100 2331 4
1400+ F 1400 2966 5
1800+ F 1800 3814 6
2200+ F 2200 4662 7
3000+ F 3000 6357 10
4000+ F 4000 8476 14
5000+ F 5000 10594 16

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DD/PD/QD/DDp/PDp

Pressure drop over (in Oil

Type mbar): carry- Efficiency for particle size: ISO class
over (ISO
Cartridge Housing Typical
8573-1) in
Dry Wet Dry Wet installation
typical
(new (use (new (used mg/m3 0.01 µm 1 µm MPPS* installation
) d) ) )
DD 90 200 135 245 0.1 - - - 2:-:3 -
PD 105 235 150 280 0.01 - - - 1 :- : 2 DD - PD
DD - PD -
QD - - 190 - 0.003 - - - 1:-:1
QD
99.810%
DDp 90 - 135 - - 99.870% 99.970% 2:-:- -
(0.1 µm)
99.970%
PDp 105 - 150 - - 99.992% 99.999% 1:-:- DDp - PDp
(0.06 µm)

*MPPS= Most Penetrating Particle Size

DD+/PD+ filter

DD+ PD+
Oil concentration challenge at inlet mg/m3 3 10 0.1 3 10
Pressure drop over the dry filter element mbar 60 75
Pressure drop over the wet filter element mbar 150 155 165 185 190
Pressure drop over the dry filter housing mbar 85 100
Pressure drop over the wet filter housing mbar 170 180 190 210 215
Oil carry-over (aerosol) mg/m3 0.02 0.07 < 0.001 0.002 0.008
Total mass efficiency % 99.3 99.92
Remark Typical installation Typical installation (1)
(1)
Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:-:3] [1:-:2]

(1) Typical installation: Compressor + refrigerant dryer/WSD + DD+ + PD+

UD+ filter

UD+
Oil concentration challenge at inlet mg/m3 3 10
Pressure drop over the dry filter element mbar 115
Pressure drop over the wet filter element mbar 210 215
Pressure drop over the dry filter housing mbar 145
Pressure drop over the wet filter housing mbar 240 245
Oil carry-over (aerosol) mg/m3 0.0003 0.0009
Total mass efficiency % 99.99 99.99

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UD+
Remark Typical
installation (2)
Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [1:-:2]

(2) Typical installation: Compressor + refrigerant dryer/WSD + UD+

QD+ filter

QD+
Oil concentration challenge at inlet (aerosol) mg/m3 0.01
Pressure drop over the dry filter element mbar 130
Pressure drop over the wet filter element mbar -
Pressure drop over the dry filter housing mbar 140
Pressure drop over the wet filter housing mbar -
Oil carry-over (aerosol+vapor) mg/m3 0.003
Total mass efficiency % -
Efficiency (total count) % -
Remark After DD+-PD+
Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [-:-:1]

DDp+/PDp+ filter

DDp+ PDp+
Initial pressure drop over the filter mbar 60 75
element
Initial pressure drop over the filter mbar 85 100
housing
MPPSa (MPPSa = 0.1 µm) (MPPSa = 0.06 µm)
99.92 99.98
Count efficiency %
1 µm 99.998 > 99.999
0.01 µm 99.93 99.995
Remark ISO-12500-3:2009 ISO-12500-3:2009
Air purity class ISO 8573-1:2010 [2:-:-] [1:-:-]b

a) MPPS: Most Penetrating Particle Size

b) If preceded by a DDp+

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7 Instructions for use of air receiver

7.1 Instructions for use of air receiver

Instructions for use

For welded filter sizes 630F - 3600F and 550+ F - 8000+ F

Step Action
1 This filter vessel can contain pressurized air; this can be potentially dangerous if the
equipment is misused.
2 This vessel must only be used as compressed air vessel and must be operated within
the limits specified on the data plate.
3 No alterations must be made to this vessel by welding, drilling or other mechanical
methods without the written permission of the manufacturer.
4 The pressure and temperature of this vessel must be clearly indicated.
5 National legislation requirements with respect to the re-inspection must be complied
with.
6 A safety valve is not installed on the filter.

Guidelines for inspection

On the Declaration of conformity/Declaration by the manufacturer the harmonized and/or other standards
that have been used for the design are shown and/or referred to. The Declaration of conformity/Declaration
by the manufacturer is part of the documentation that is supplied with this filter.
Local legal requirements and/or use outside the limits and/or conditions as specified by the manufacturer
may require other inspection periods as mentioned in the maintenance chapter.

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8 Pressure equipment directives

8.1 Pressure equipment directives

Pressure equipment directives

Components subject to 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive
The following table contains the necessary information for the inspection of all pressure equipment of
category II and higher according to the pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and all pressure equipment
according to the simple pressure vessel directive 87/404/EEC.

Filter Component Design Vessel Vessel Minimum Minimum and PED

pressure: internal diameter: wall maximum category
Bar(e) volume: mm (in) thickness design
(psig) Liter (cu ft.) mm (in) temperature:
°C (°F)
550+ F / Pressure 16 (232) 19 (0.67) 168.3 (6.63) 6.61 (0.26) 0-120°C II
630F vessel (32-212°F)
850+ F / Pressure 16 (232) 51.5 (1.82) 273 (10.75) 5.85 (0.23) 0-120°C II
970F vessel (32-212°F)
1100+ F / Pressure 16 (232) 51.5 (1.82) 273 (10.75) 5.85 (0.23) 0-120°C II
1260F vessel (32-212°F)
1400+ F / Pressure 16 (232) 85 (3) 323.9 (12.75) 5.85 (0.23) 0-120°C III
1600F vessel (32-212°F)
1800+ F / Pressure 16 (232) 110 (3.88) 355.6 (14) 6.61 (0.26) 0-120°C III
2200F vessel (32-212°F)
2200+ F / Pressure 16 (232) 110 (3.88) 355.6 (14) 7.42 (0.29) 0-120°C III
2400F vessel (32-212°F)
3000+ F / Pressure 16 (232) 267 (9.43) 508 (20) 5.5 (0.22) 0-120°C IV
3600F vessel (32-212°F)
4000+ F Pressure 16 (232) 267 (9.43) 508 (20) 5.5 (0.22) 0-120°C IV
vessel (32-212°F)
5000+ F Pressure 16 (232) 267 (9.43) 508 (20) 5.5 (0.22) 0-120°C IV
vessel (32-212°F)

Overall rating
The filter sizes 630F - 1260F and 550+ F - 1100+ F are compliant with PED category II
The filter sizes 1600F - 2400F and 1400+ F - 2200+ F are compliant with PED category III
The filter sizes 3600F and 3000+ F - 5000+ F are compliant with PED category IV

Corrosion tolerance
When inspecting the filter housing and filter housing bottom cover, please check that the corrosion level
doesn't exceed 0.5 mm (0.02 inch).

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