SERVICE (continued)
6
F. HEAT TAPE
Removal:
1. Disconnect filter from electrical power source.
NOTE: Remove all oil from filter vessel. Filter must
be positioned on its end to access heat tape.
2. Raise front (power cord) end of filter and rest filter on
oil absorbing rags on its back end.
3. Remove bottom cover attaching screws; remove
bottom cover.
4. Sketch course defective heat tape follows to assure
oil and various components can be sufficiently heated
during filter operation preventing any solidification.
Then remove heat resistant mastic tape holding heat
tape to filter components.
5. Remove hardware securing heat tape ends to
electrical terminals. Unwind heat tape from filter
components.
Replacement:
1. Wind replacement heat tape onto and around filter
components following same course of removed
defective heat tape.
2. Secure heat tape ends to electrical terminals with
removed hardware.
3. Use a heat resistant mastic tape to secure heat tape
in place on filter components.
4. Secure bottom cover with removed attaching screws.
5. Position filter right-side-up and clean up oil absorbing
rags.