TM 5-3820-245-14&P
SAFETY ELEMENT SERVICE
The safety element is not intended to be cleaned. For maximum engine protection and
air cleaner service life, replace the safety element with a new safety element every third
primary element change or cleaning or as indicated by the Donaldson Safety Signal
Service Indicator.
ELEMENT CLEANING METHODS
Clean Duralife element by one of the following methods:
Compressed air or washing.
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Compressed air is recommended when element will be re-used immediately because
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a washed element must be dried before re-use. However, washing does a better job
and-must be used when exhaust soot has lodged in fine pores of the filter media.
Use Donaldson D-1400 detergent which contains a special additive for removing soot
and carbon.
Replace element after six (6) cleanings or annually, whichever occurs first.
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Do not remove plastic fin assembly back-flowing with compressed air or washing will
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remove dust from beneath the fin assembly.
Request Form P45-7188 "How to Service Duralife and Duralife II Elements" for
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additional information.
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