MS CRD 0007

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TF Series Tee-type Filter

Service Instructions
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Disassembly
1. Loosen bonnet nut and remove bonnet
assembly (bonnet nut, bonnet, spring and
retaining ring) from body.
2. If replacing filter element, remove used
element and discard.

Reassembly
Body

3. Before reassembling the filter, be certain


all components are clean and free of
contamination.
4. Align the new element parallel to the filter
bore positioning the open end of the element
towards the body, and press securely in
place.

Gasket
Bonnet Nut

Element

5. Lubricate gasket with thin film of systemcompatible lubricant. Place gasket on body
seal surface.

Spring
Bonnet

6. If installing a new spring, press the spring


into the bonnet assembly with the large end
of the spring first.
7. Holding the body stationary, thread the
bonnet assembly (or bypass bonnet
assembly) onto the body finger-tight.
8. Tighten the bonnet nut to the proper torque
shown in the chart below.
9. Test the filter for proper operation and
leaktight sealing.
Torque, in.-lb (N-m)
Standard Assembly
No Lubrication on Gasket
Size and Series

Stainless steel

Brass

Stainless steel

Brass

2TF, 4TF
3TF-MM, 6TF-MM

500 (57)

450 (51)

550 (62)

450 (51)

6TF, 8TF
8TF-MM, 10TF-MM,
12TF-MM

600 (68)

450 (51)

650 (73)

450 (51)

All sizes with


PCTFE gasket

One quarter turn past finger-tight

Rev. B
MS-CRD-0007
10-99 CP

F Series In-line Filter


Service Instructions
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Disassembly
1. Loosen male and female bodies and
dissassemble.
2. If replacing filter element, remove used
element and discard.

Female Body

Spring

Reassembly
3. Before reassembling the filter, be certain
all components are clean and free of
contamination.
4. Align the new element parallel to the filter
bore of the female body positioning the open
end of the element towards the body, and
press securely in place.
Male Body

Gasket

5. Lubricate gasket with thin film of systemcompatible lubricant. Place gasket on body
seal surface of male body.

Element

6. Place the spring into the male body.


7. Thread the male and female bodies together
finger-tight.
8. Tighten the bodies to the proper torque
shown in the chart below.
9. Test the filter for proper operation and
leaktight sealing.
Torque, in.-lb (N-m)
Standard Assembly
Size and Series

Unplated Gasket

Stainless steel

Brass

Stainless steel

1F, 2F, 3F-MM

135 (15)

125 (14)

4F, 6F-MM

350 (40)

325 (36)

500 (56)

6F, 8F,
10F-MM, 12F-MM

500 (56)

450 (50)

800 (90)

Rev. B
MS-CRD-0007
10-99 CP

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