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General
Turbine Series Fuel Filter/Water Separators have been
protecting engines from water, dirt, foulants and other contaminants for
over 30 years using a patented three--stage process:
1. Separation.
The turbine centrifuge
separates solids and ’free’ water through centrifugal action. Although the
turbine has no moving parts, over 30% of the contaminants are removed here.
2. Coalescing.
Smaller water droplets
and solids coalesce on the specially designed conical baffle and fall to the
collection bowl.
3. Filtration.
Engines benefit from
near 100% water separation and fuel filtration with proprietary Aquabloct
water repelling
media. The units are designed for installation on the suction (vacuum)
side of the fuel transfer pump for best efficiency but may be installed on
the pressure side up to 15 PSI.
Filters:
High-capacity Aquabloct
replaceable cartridge elements stop water and remove solid contamination and
are available in 2, 10 or 30micron. Boat owners can specify their filtration
needs based on application, fuel quality, operating climates and maintenance
schedules. A 30 micron filter (or primary filter) is used to filter
raw fuel (or poor quality fuel) before it can be further filtered by finer
medias such as a 10 or 2 micron. A 10 micron filter (or secondary and even
final) is used to filter fuel which is known to be of good quality. A 2
micron filter (or final filter) is the finest filtration available and is
the last filter used prior to engine ingestion. A simple rule to remember is
the finer the filtration, the more frequent the filter change.
(Carry
extra filters on board).
Collection Bowls:
The see--thru bowls used with these models
won’t discolor from alcohol, additives or UV light and feature NPT tapered
thread plug for removing contaminants. An optional UL. Listed shut--off
drain valve may be ordered to simplify servicing. For gasoline or severe
service in diesel applications, specify metal bowls, only.
Options
-Available for Diesel
fuel systems only.
Water Probe RK21069. All units may be
ordered with an in-bowl water probe to alert the operator of a high-water
condition, even while the equipment is operating. The bowl is then drained
of water at the earliest convenience. Note: A water detection module is
needed to work with this probe. See Accessories.
Water Probe RK30880. Same features as above, except the 12
or 24 vdc electronic detection module is built-in the probe housing.
Includes a detachable connector. See Accessories.
Accessories: The condition of the filter may
be monitored using a vacuum restriction gauge. See the Accessories Section.
SELECTION
1. Consider the following: Are there any space limitations
in the available location? The location should provide adequate overhead
space for removing the element and underneath space for draining off
contaminants from the bowl.
2. What filtration rating is needed? 2, 10 or 30 micron?
3. What options are needed? Water probe and/or a bowl
shut--off drain valve?
4. Can the engine be shut down for servicing? For engine(s)
that cannot be shut--down if servicing becomes necessary, specify only MAV
or MAX units.
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