Question about pneumatic filter

[panchohughes]

I have never had any filter or lube inline in my compressor before, but as I am getting my new shop situated I installed RapidAir lines. As part of this i also bought an inline air filter/water separator. It came with a sheet of information, but no instructions really other than;
-its poly-carbonate, so dont use lube that is not compatible
-install so air flow follows the arrows on top.

My question is, there is a lever on the front that retracts downward, and allows the housing to rotate. At first I thought this was perhaps how you disconnect the bowl to replace the filter. But after messing with it for some time, I don't think that is the case. I think to change the filter i have to remove the plastic screw and the knurled nut from the bottom. But before I start needlessly taking it apart, i figured i would ask here. ( I did some google searches, but have not found the answer )
Its a SAF4000 from PneumaticPlus.com

Thanks for any input.

 

[sberry]

Seems I have one somewhere that disconnects the bowl like that, with a couple clips. Is there a petcock in the bottom for draining the bowl without shut down?

 

[panchohughes]

Seems I have one somewhere that disconnects the bowl like that, with a couple clips. Is there a petcock in the bottom for draining the bowl without shut down?

I believe its a 'manual drain'. So I have to unscrew the plastic nut around the petcock at the bottom and i think push up on it to drain. I am guessing. Don't really know because its not hooked up yet.
Why? another story. lol.
The pressure switch went out on my compressor, so I am waiting on a replacement. ( I tried fixing it.. but it will not shut the compressor.. but will turn it on when pressure drops)

 

[panchohughes]

Ok.. i went ahead and unscrewed the plastic nut and the knurled one as far as they would go. When I lever & rotate the globe, it lets it detach from the upper housing. However I can't get the globe off still. Its blocked by these nuts. I don't want to force it as its plastic... this damn thing is making me feel stupid.

 

[DHCrocks]

you pull the tab down and turn the bowl, then you can just pull it off.

 

[panchohughes]

you pull the tab down and turn the bowl, then you can just pull it off.

That is what it seems like it should do... but it won't clear the petcock & nut assembly.

Thanks for the reply. I will get it figured out.

 

[LawnBoy-5247]

As others have said you pull the tab and rotate the bowl to remove it.

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