SSR 125-450 HOREPOWER

INTELLISYS UNITS
INLET PANEL AIR FILTERS
INSTALLATION/
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PARTS LIST
REPLACEMENT PARTS

Before installation on the compressor,this manual should

be studied carefully to obtain a clear knowledge of the unit
filters and of the duties to be performed while operating
and maintaining the unit filters.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL WITH THE AIR COMPRESSOR UNIT.

This Technical manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY DATA
and should be kept with the air compressor at all times.

CCN: 80440001 REV: C

April 2008
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
0.0 SAFETY & WARNINGS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Application
1.2 Limitations
1.3 Outdoor Service

2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 Model 125-450 Horsepower Units

3.0 MAINTENANCE

4.0 PARTS LIST

5.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS

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0.0 SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Before you install this panel filter assembly you should
take the time to carefully read all the instructions con-
tained in this manual, and the compressor manual.
Electricity and compressed air have the potential to
cause severe personal injury or property damage.
The operator should use common sense and good
working practices while operating and maintaining this
unit. All applicable codes should be strictly adhered to.
Maintenance should be done by qualified personnel,
adequately equipped with proper tools.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Ingersoll-Rand Inlet Panel Air filters are designed
as coarse package air filters for use with SSR 125-450
Horsepower gear driven, air cooled Intellisys pack-
ages.
1.1 APPLICATION
Ingersoll-Rand Panel Filtration Assemblies are intend-
ed to filter all the air entering the air cooled compres-
sor package.They are designed to filter particles
greater than 50 microns (lint, pollen, etc.).These larger
particles are the ones which cause most cooler foul-
ing. Fine airborne particles (such as coal dust or pow-
dered lime) will pass through the filters unchecked.
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1.2 LIMITATIONS
The filters are NOT intended to filter fine airborne cont-
aminants such as coal dust or powdered lime.This is
done because filters which are too fine tend to clog in
a very short time.The frequent cleanings required by
fine filters become a nuisance to operate and maintain.
If you wish to avoid the adverse effects of fine particles
in the air, it is best to move the package to a cleaner
room or obtain cooling air from a cleaner area. Note
that if duct work is necessary it must produce less
than a .15" water column pressure drop, otherwise the
compressor will not receive enough cooling air flow
and will overheat and shut down.
These filters are also NOT intended to be used in
place of High Dust Inlet Filters. Inlet air must be very
clean to ensure long compressor life.The Panel Filters
are coarse filters, and will pass particles five times as
large as the standard inlet filter. If you have an applica-
tion which requires a High Dust Filter, an Inlet Panel
Air Filter Assembly will NOT eliminate that need.
Contact your local Ingersoll-Rand Distributor or Air
Center for information on High Dust Inlet Filters. Do
not place a compressor package equipped with the
Inlet Panel Air Filter in a location where it can draw in
rain, snow, or other liquids. If the Air Filter takes in air
which contains liquids for any period of time, the media
will become saturated and air will not move freely
through it.The result will be choking off of the air flow,
and the package will shut down on high discharge air
temperature. If this happens, the media must be given
the opportunity to dry out before it will work properly
again.
1.3 OUTDOOR SERVICE
If it is necessary to place a panel filter on a compres-
sor being operated in outdoor service where liquids /
rain may be drawn into the cooling air inlet, a simple
air hood can be constructed to protect the unit (see
Figure 1.3-1 for typical air hood).The following guide-
lines must be observed to assure proper performance.
 1.3-1 TYPICAL OUTDOOR INSTALLATION HOOD
1. Make the hood large enough to allow removal of the
pre-filter screen and the filter elements. Remember
that the elements slide straight out from the filter
assembly.
2. Face the entrance of the hood downward.
3.The area of the entrance should be at least...
30 ft2 for 125-200 Horsepower Models
48 ft2 for 250/300 Horsepower Models
72 ft2 for 350-450 Horsepower Models
An area larger than what is listed above will improve
the hoods ability to separate water from the airstream
entering the filters. An area which is too small will add
extra resistance, may pull in rain, and may cause high
airend discharge temperature shutdowns.
4.The opening to the hood should be at the same
level as the bottom of the inlet filter. A hood that is too
high may draw in rain along the sides. A hood which is
too low may pick up debris from the ground.
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2.0 INSTALLATION
Before beginning any work on the compressor, open,
lock and tag the main electrical disconnect and close
the isolation valve on the compressor discharge.Vent
pressure from the aftercooler and piping by slightly
opening the drip leg valve. When opening the drain
valve, stand clear of the valve discharge and wear
appropriate eye protection.
2.1 MODEL 125-450 HORSEPOWER UNITS
All three Inlet Panel Air Filters found in this range
install the same way.
1. Remove the intake louver at the end of the package.
The louver will interfere with the filters if not removed.
2. Behind the louver, you will find several fibrous
"batts".These are positioned behind the louver to mini-
mize noise outside the package. Remove the smaller
verticle batt which sticks up directly behind the louver
opening. Remove the associated supporting angle and
the two end retainers.
3. Place an eye bolt in the top of the panel filter box.
For your convenience, the top of the box has a 1/2"
coarse threaded opening. Be careful not to pick up the
box by the drain hole in the bottom.The mounting
holes will not line up if the box is inserted upside
down.
4. Hoist the box up by the eye bolt, and insert it into
the opening where the louver was.The flange around
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the edge of the box will fit into the same recessed area
as the louver did.The fasteners used to hold in the
louver are also used to attach the box.
5. Install the aluminum framed panel filter elements.
The side is stamped with the direction of the airflow
(remember that this is the end where the air enters the
package).They can be installed with either end up.
The filter elements slide into the tracks provided inside
the box.
6. Place the metal covers provided over the ends as
shown in the diagram.
7. Once you have installed all the panel filter elements
and the covers, the pre-filter screen can be installed.
This fits into the end of the box in much the same way
as a window screen goes into a window. Lift the upper
edge of the screen into the top lip on the outside of the
box, and then set the bottom edge of the screen down
into the bottom lip on the outside of the box.
The Inlet Panel Air Filter is now ready for operation.
3.0 MAINTENANCE
The panel filter elements need to be removed from the
filter box and cleaned whenever they appear dirty. If
dirt is allowed to build up on the filter media, the airend
discharge temperature will begin to rise. Eventually,
when the airend discharge temperature reaches 228°
F (109°C) the compressor will shut down on high dis-
charge air temperature.
The filter media can be cleaned by removing the panel
filter elements from the filter box, and spraying water
or blowing compressed air through the media, opposite
the direction of air flow. If you choose to use water, be
sure to allow the media to dry prior to reuse to avoid
choking the compressor.The life of the Panel Filter
Elements will depend on the material filtered, the fre-
quency of cleanings, and the method of cleaning.
When they do require replacement, new panel filter
elements can be purchased through your local
Ingersoll-Rand Distributor or Air Center. See Section
5.0 for replacement parts.
NOTE: The Panel Filter Elements provided are
designed to provide low restriction and to withstand
the high velocity air flows found in this particular appli-
cation. Standard "furnace filters" will either cause
excessive restriction to the air flow and cause the com-
pressor to overheat, and/or they will be pulled apart by
the unusally high velocities.
3.1 REPLACING HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS

These fasteners only need to be replaced if they

become damaged.

In order to ensure that the hook and loop fasteners

(lR# 39198734 and 39198742 used in the panel filter
assemblies adhere properly to the surfaces to Which
they are applied, the following procedures must be fol-
lowed.

1. Prior to application, the surface on which the fas-

tener is to be applied should be wiped down with an
Isopropanol (alcohol)/water mixture (50/50%), or with
heptane or methylehylketone, and allowed to dry.This
treatment removes contaminants like oils which inter-
fere with the bonding of the adhesive.

2.The fastener should be applied to the cleaned area

at temperatures above 68° F (20°C), taking care not
to touch the adhesive surface. Oils from the skin will
reduce the bonding strength of the adhesive.

3.The fastener is to be applied with firm rolling pres-

sure (a deliberate press with the thumb should be suf-
ficient) and allowed to bond for at least one hour
before the fastener is pulled on (hook and loop can be
put together, but do not separate again for at least
one hour). Full bonding occurs after 24 hours.

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5.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS
PART PART Qty.
NUMBER

MODEL 125-200
Element, Filter 39197629 12

MODEL 250-300
Element, Filter 39197611 24

MODEL 350-450
Element, Filter 39197611 36

Fastener, Hook 39198734 *

Fastener, Loop 39198742 *

* SEE SPECIFIC MODEL IN PARTS LIST SECTION 4.0 FOR QUANTITY.

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