M Series

Filter Housings

M Series filter housings are available in three styles and

in several standard sizes to accommodate specific flow
and filtration requirements. They are designed with no
internal moving parts to provide easy service and reduced
maintenance costs. Each housing is manufactured using
quality materials and workmanship to give long-lasting,
dependable service.

M Series filter housings can be fitted with either multiple

single-length cartridges, stacked 1, 2 or 3 high or their
double-length or triple-length equivalents.

Standard Housing Design

• EI 1596 Design & Construction or applicable design code
• Body: Welded carbon steel construction other materials
available on request
• ASME Code, Section VIII construction, stamped and
certified
• Designed for 150 psi @ 250°F (10.3 bar @ 121 ºC) —higher
pressure and temperature ratings available on request
Facet filter housings are specifically designed to remove • Head closures: Style A —thru-bolt; Styles B and C —swing
solid particles such as rust, dirt, pipe scale, sand and metal bolt
from fuel. They are commonly located ahead of clay treaters • Buna-N closure gasket —other materials available on
and coalescer separators to protect and prolong cartridge request
life. A single pass through the filter allows clean product to • Rod mount cartridge hardware
flow downstream. • Knife edge cartridge mounting seals
• Headlift furnished on 20" (508 mm) and larger
Facet filter housings will continuously remove solids from • Inlet and outlet permanently marked
fuel when used with Facet standard single, double or triple- • Exterior: Prime coated
length FA, M OR CIF Series high efficiency filter cartridges. • Interior: Epoxy coated (EI 1541)
Housings are designed for easy servicing and low
maintenance. All are built to ASME Code, Section VIII, with Standard Connections
many standard and optional accessories and connections • Inlet and outlet: Style A —3000# NPT; Style B and C
available to facilitate individual installation requirements. —150# RF (ANSI) flanged
Facet filters provide a complete system to meet industry • Side and bottom drain: 3000# NPT
standards and levels of effluent purity required by • Vent and relief valve: ¾" 3000# NPT
commercial airlines, major oil companies and governments, • Pressure gauge: ¼" 3000# NPT
worldwide.
Options
M Series filter housings use any of Facet’s high efficiency • Automatic air eliminator*
filter cartridges. A single pass of product through the system • Automatic air eliminator check valve
removes solids such as rust, dirt, scale, granules and other • Differential pressure gauge*
particles commonly found in liquid process streams. • Pressure relief valve*
• Manual drain valve
• Sample probes*

*Mandatory for EI 1596 2nd Edition

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 FACET INTERNATIONAL LIQUID FILTERS
SERVICE MANUAL

Table of Contents

Instructions For Installing, Operating & servicing Liquid Filters ......... .......... ................. 1
General Description ...... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... 1
Installation ........ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... 1
Pre-Operational Check.. ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... 2
Safety Precautions ........ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... 2
Pre-Operation Test........ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... 3
Operation...................... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... 3
Maintenance ..... ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ .......... 3
Element Replacement ................ ............ ............ .......... 4

Cleaning Procedures For Screen Elements ...... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....... 4

Preparing Filter For Storage ......... ......... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....... 4

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 INSTRUCTIONS
For Installing, Operating & Servicing
Liquid Filters

If no damage is found in the unit, be sure to place

General Description cover seal in proper location before bolting covers.
Tighten all bolting evenly and securely.
This Facet liquid prefilter is designed specifically to
remove solid contaminants such as dirt, rust, scale, Be sure to correctly identify the inlet and outlet
sand and metal particles from flowing liquid product connections of the filter before connecting the
streams. unit in the system. The unit will not perform
correctly if the connections are reversed.
Removable access opening covers are proved to
facilitate the replacement of the filter elements All piping leading to and from the filter must be
contained inside the main body of the unit and to aligned as closely as possible with the connections
permit cleaning the interior of the vessel. on the unit to avoid over stressing the body
connections or flanges. Be sure to use the correct
Suitable mounting supports are provided for gaskets between flanged connections. Tighten all
anchoring the unit. Inlet, outlet, vent and drain connections bolting evenly and securely.
connections are provided on all units. n1e siLe,
type and location of the connections are as specified IMPORTANT: If positive displacement pump is
to suite the installation requirement. used in the system, it is imperative that
adequate bypass piping around the filter be
The nameplate attached to each unit contains provided or a relief valve be installed on the
important information such as: model number, filter to protect it from rupture due to excessive
serial number, operatinq pressure, flow rate, filter pressure which can develop.
element type and change-out pressure. Be sure to
send nameplate information to the nearest NOTE: A variety of accessories are available at
representative of Facet when ordering replacement extra cost.
parts or for additional information regarding
technical questions. If a pressure gauge assembly is not purchased with
the unit, a pressure gauge should be installed so
Installation that the pressure drop across the unit can be
monitored. The useful life of the element is
Remove filter from shipping crate and discard all expendable, and the elements should be changed
protective wrapping and packing material. Remove when a differential pressure of 15 psi is reached
flange covers and thread protectors from all across the unit.
connections. Remove access covers and inspect
interior components for possible damage during A vent valve should be mounted in the vent
shipment. Replace any damaged replaceable parts. connection provided on top of the unit to allow
bleed-off of the entrapped air as the unit is filled with
NOTE: Units shipped without filter elements liquid.
installed will be tagged with a notice calling attention
to this fact. Shutoff valves should be provided in all pipe lines
leading to and from the filter to isolate the unit from
Check hex nuts on element mounting rods to be the piping system for servicing the unit or for
sure that elements are securely mounted. Tighten completely removing the unit from the process
nuts with a torque wrench to 120 inch pounds (10 system.
foot pounds).
Normally, all accessory items such as pressure 1. The fluid, which is to be filtered, may be
gauges, automatic air eliminator, relief valve and volatile. No smoking is permitted in the
drain valves are factory installed before shipment. area at any time where the system pumps,
When such items are shipped in separate storage tanks and liquid filter system are
containers, be sure to inspect all items for possible located.
damage before installing them on the filter. 2. All fluid spills must be cleaned up
immediately with wiping cloths, swabs, or
All tubing lines should be formed with care to brooms. Remove all contaminated wipinq
prevent kinking or flattening of the tubing. cloths, swabs, or brooms from the liquid
filter operating area and dispose of them in
Pre-Operational Check a FIRE-SAFE place.
3. All clothing soaked with fluid must be
After all piping connections have been made and removed immediately and disposed of in a
accessory items installed, a check should be FIRE-SAFE place.
conducted before submitting the unit to a fluid test. 4. An air mask may be worn when servicing
1. Make certain that all anchor bolts are the liquid filter main body. Gloves must be
tightened securely. worn when handling parts that have been in
2. Inspect all flanged connections to be sure contact with the fluid
that the proper gaskets have been placed 5. When servicing the liquid filter assembly,
between the flanges. allow for maximum ventilation to disperse
3. Check all flange bolts for tightness. fumes.
4. Check mounting bolts and screws on all NOTE: There will be a slight spillage of
accessory items to be sure that are fluid mist when the liquid filter is on stream
tightened securely. when the following components are in
5. Check all tubing lines to be sure they have operation:
not been flattened or kinked. If tubing is a. When the air eliminator vents the unit.
damaged, replace it with new tubing. b. When excess thermal pressure is
6. Check all miscellaneous tube and pipe discharger! from the pressure relief
fittings to be sure they are tightened valve.
sufficiently to prevent leaks. Do not over­ 6. Use only non-sparking tools when
tiohti:m threarlP.rl cnnnP.ctions Stripping of performing maintenance work on the liquid
threads may occur and result in leaking filter or any of its components.
connections. 7. Avoid unnecessary contact of fluid to skin
7. Make certain that all main body flange bolts and clothes of personnel.
are tight. 8. Avoid spillage of discharged fluid or drained
8. Make certain that all surplus materials water in the area where the filtering system
(especially combustible materials) have is in operation to reduce injury due to
been removed from the operating area. slipping on the liquid.
WARNING: When volatile fluids are 9. Personnel should wash hands thoroughly
being filtered, adequate fire fighting after the change of elements has been
equipment should be provided at the completed. Special attention should be
filter operating area before conducting a given to the fingernails. Apply medication to
fluid test and at all times when any cuts or skin abrasions.
performing any maintenance or service 10. Secure medical attention for any serious
work on the filter. Provide "No cuts, stomach discomfort, etc., after
Smoking" signs in the operating area. changing the elements or performing
maintenance or repair work on the liquid
Safety Precautions filter assembly and its components.
The following precautions are recommended for the 11. Secure medical attention for stomach
safety of personnel who operating the liquid filter discomfort, etc., due to excessive inhalation
systems with flammable fluids: of fumes.
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 Pre-Operation Test To place the unit on stream, the following
procedures must be observed:
After all the aforementioned procedures have been 1. Close all drain valves.
followed, the filter is ready for a fluid test prior to 2. Open vent valve and/or loosen vent plug.
being placed in full operation. NOTE: On filter equipped with automatic air
eliminator, Step 2 will not be necessary. All
Close the drain valves and open the vent valves high points in the piping system should be
ond/or vent plug on the unit. purged of air.
3. Open the blocking valve in the outlet line
Open the blocking valve in the outlet piping. leading from the filter.
4. Start the system pump and slowly open the
Start the system pump and open the blocking valve blocking valve in the inlet line leading to the
in the inlet piping SLOWLY. filter.
Allow the unit to fill slowly and completely.
Allow the filter to fill slowly and completely, and Allow the vent valve to remain open long
close vent. enough to permit the escape of trapped air
CAUTION: Care must be exercised at all times from the unit. As soon as a small amount of
when opening or closing the valves controlling fluid flows from the opened vent valve or
the flow of product through the filter to prevent loosened vent plug, CLOSE the vent valve
hydraulic hammer which could cause over or tighten the vent plug.
stressing of the main body connection of the 5. When the unit is completely filled and
units and filter elements. vented, open the inlet and outlet valves to a
full open.
Inspect all connections for leaks. Tighten 6. When initial tests for leaks have been
connections where necessary. satisfactorily complete and the filter unit is
placed in operation, determine the initial
If tightening connections fails to stop leaks, it pressure drop across the unit and record
indicates faulty gaskets or damaged fitting or this reading for comparison with future
threads. Replace all faulty parts and recheck for readings to determine the condition of the
leaks. filter elements.
7. As the filter is used, pressure differential
CAUTION: Only non-sparking tools should be reading should be made each day. As the
used when performing any maintenance or filter removes the direct and sediment from
service work on this equipment if fluid is the product, the sediment builds up on the
flammable. filtering surfaces of the elements, eventually
impeding the flow of the product through the
Check pressure gauge to be sure it is working elements and causing an increase in the
properly. When all corrective measures have been pressure differential.
made and no leaks exist, immediately remove all IMPORTANT: For maximum
traces of product that have leaked from the faulty performance efficiency, the elements
connections. must be replaced when the differential
pressure across the filer reaches 15 psi.
Clean entire operating area with broom, swabs, and
wiping cloths. Dry area thoroughly. Maintenance

Operation Since there are no moving parts in the basic filter

unit, the maintenance of the unit is minimized and
After the initial installation of the filter is complete, limited to the occasional replacement of the
including the fluid test for leaks, the filter is ready for elements contained inside the main body of the unit.
operation. The frequency of filer element replacement is

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dependent on the amount of solids contaminant in possible carryover of dirt into the outlet
the incoming product stream. piping when the unit is again placed on
When the pressure differential readings indicate that stream.
replacement of the elements is necessary, the CAUTION: Use only Facet replacement
following procedures must be observed. clements. Do not mix clements of different
manufacture, since they may have different
Element Replacement pressure drop characteristics.
e. Slide new elements onto center rods.
CAUTION: Only non-sparking tools should be f. Reassemble the end caps, gasket
used when performing any maintenance or washers, flat metal washers, lock
service work on this equipment if fluid is washers, and hex nuts to center rods.
flammable. Be sure to install center seals between
1. Stop pumping product to the filter. two (2) deep or more element
2. Close the blocking valves in the inlet and assemblies.
outlet lines. g. Tighten hex nuts with a torque wrench
3. Open vent valves. to 120 inch pounds (10 foot pounds)
4. Open drain valves. after it has been ascertained that the
5. Allow sufficient time for the unit to vent and elements are seated properly on the
drain completely before opening service adaptors and seals.
cover.
Swing cover wide open on horizontal units Cleaning Procedures For Screen
provided with hinged covers. Elements
All filters not provided with mechanical
cover lifting device or hinged cover will 1. Use clean, processed fuel for washing
normally be provided with l:fting handles. element. A non-metallic bristle brush may
To replace elements in the liquid filters, the be used to remove caked-on debris.
following steps are necessary: 2. Embedded debris may be removed by
soaking element in 2% hydrochloric acid for
a. Remove the hex nuts, lock washers, flat five (5) minutes.
washers, gasket washers, and end CAUTION: Gloves must be worn when
caps from the center rods. handling elements and parts, which have
b. Slide old elements from center rods been in contact with the acid.
being careful not to drop the center seal 3. Rinse element in clean processed fluid and
from assemblies using two (2) deep 0r dry with soft, lint-free wiping cloth. See
more. Discard all old elements to a fire­ Element Replacement, item (f) through (I) to
safe place. replace element in filter body.
c. Clean all interior surfaces of the filter,
especially the surfaces of the element Preparing Filter For Storage
mounting plate, mounting adaptors,
center rods and all small metal element If the filter has been in service and it is decided to
mounting hardware. remove il from lire :sy:slerrr ariu µlat.:e il irr :sluraye,
d. Due to construction details used in the following recommendations and procedures
vertical type filters, portions of
should be observed:
accumulated dirt may fall down into the 1. Stop pumping product to the filter.
clearwell chamber when removing old 2. Close the valves in the inlet and outlet pipe
elements or during the cleaning
lines to isolate the unit from the piping
process. It is recommended that the system.
clearwell chamber be flushed out with 3. Open the drain and vent valves. Allow
clean processed filtered product and adequate time for filter to drain and vent
drained before new elements are completely.
installed. This will eliminate the
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4. Loosen cover bolts and open cover. IMPORTANT
5. Remove and discard all old elements and WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT
cover gasket. See section entitled PARTS OR ELEMENTS, BE SURE TO
Maintenance for element removal. SEND MODEL NUMBER AND ELEMENT
6. Clean and dry entire filter both inside and TYPES SHOWN ON NAMEPL ATE TO
out. THE FACET DISTRIBUTOR IN YOUR
7. New elements may or may not be AREA, OR TO:
reinstalled. If elements are not reinstalled in
unit prior to storage, a tag should be Facet (Oklahoma) LLC.
attached to filter denoting elements must be 11609 E. 43rd ST N
installed into unit before returning filter back TULSA, OK 74116
in service.
8. Install new cover gasket and close cover.
Tighten cover bolts.
9. Remove all accessory items such as air
eliminator, pressure gauges and all valves.
10. Plug or cap all threaded connections.
11 Protect inlet. outlet and other non-threaded
openings with suitable air and moisture­
proof covers.
12. Cover all unpainted surfaces with a
preservative coating - particularly machined
surfaces such as flanges, nuts, bolts, etc.
13. Drain and blow out with air (not more than
50 psi) all valves and fittings. Cover all
open ends with tape or plugs.
14. Place all small parts in a box and seal box.
15 Mark distinctly on outside of box·
PARTS FOR FACET INTERNATIONAL
FILTER
Model Number_______ and
Serial Number________

All parts not placed in a box should be

tagged in a similar manner bearing the
Model and Serial Numbers of the filter from
which they were removed.
The filter and all component parts can be
stored in this manner for long periods of
time in any climatic conditions except salt
air. For storage in areas where salt air is
prevalent, adequate steps should be taken
to cover all ferrous parts with a suitable
coating to prevent corrosions.

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 FILTER ELEMENT
SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET
MODEL MP5X3
APPLICATION
▪ PLEATED, HIGH CAPACITY ELEMENT FOR LIQUID SERVICE TO CAPTURE SOLIDS CONTAMINANT.

FEATURES / BENEFITS
▪ DELIVERS RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT FILTRATION OF FLUIDS IN A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS.
▪ PLEATED CELLULOSE MEDIA FOR EFFICIENT SOLIDS REMOVAL.
▪ HIGH SOLIDS CAPACITY FOR IMPROVED LIFE.

SPECIFICATIONS
▪ 6.000”OD x 3.500”ID x 44.000”L nominal dims
▪ PLEATED CELLULOSE MEDIA
▪ EPOXY COATED METAL CORE
▪ EPOXY COATED METAL ENDCAPS
▪ DOUBLE OPEN END, FLAT GASKET SEALS, DOE
▪ BUNA GASKET

OPERATING PARAMETERS
▪ MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 240°F / 115.5°C
▪ RECOMMENDED CHANGE-OUT DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE: 15 psid / 1.03 bar
▪ MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE OF ELEMENT: 75 psid / 5.17 bar
o DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE OF THE VESSELS ELEMENT SUPPORT PLATE
▪ STANDARD FLOW DIRECTION: OUTSIDE TO INSIDE

PARTICLE RETENTION 5 MICRON, 60 % EFFICIENCY / β20 = 250 PACKAGING 6 / BOX

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE NOMINAL AND REFERENCE ONLY.

44.000”

6.000” OD
3.500” ID

The enclosed information is the property of Facet and is furnished in confidence solely for the purpose of evaluating Facet technology. It is not to be copied,
communicated or distributed without the expressed written consent of Facet. The information presented above is based on internal data that is believed to be as
accurate as possible. However, Facet shall not be liable for any misuse or misrepresentation of the product. Its intended use is to be a guide for sales, distributors
and customers in order to understand the performance and construction of Facet cartridge. Dimensions presented are nominal and include +/- tolerances.
Performance Rating is based on Facet standard testing protocol.

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 CARTRIDGE TORQUE
RECOMMENDATIONS

FLAT SEAL 15 LBS. FT.

KNIFE EDGE SEAL 10 LBS. FT.

FLAT SEAL 20 LBS. FT.

KNIFE EDGE SEAL 10 LBS. FT.

SCREW BASE 30 LBS. FT

FLAT SEAL 7 LBS. FT.

KNIFE EDGE SEAL 5 LBS. FT.

FLAT SEAL 7 LBS. FT.

KNIFE EDGE SEAL 5 LBS. FT.

FLAT SEAL 5 LBS. FT.

KNIFE EDGE SEAL 5 LBS. FT.

TORQUE CONVERSION TABLE

POUNDS POUNDS KILOGRAMS NEWTON
FOOT INCH METER METERS
5 60 .69 6.8
7 84 .97 9.5
10 120 1.38 13.6
15 180 2.07 20.3
20 240 2.77 27.1
30 360 4.15 40.7

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 VESSEL SWING BOLT CLOSURE

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Facet Quick Opening Swing Bolt Closure is an easy-open, easy-close bolted-type vessel closure which can be
operated using normal hand tools.

CAUTION
PRIOR TO OPENING THE CLOSURE, THE VESSEL MUST BE DEPRESSURIZED TO ZERO INTERNAL PRESSURE.
HEAD LIFT DAVIT
AUTOMATIC AIR ELIMINATOR RELIEF VLAVE

MANUAL VENT VALVE

TOP LUG
SAFETY PIN HOLE
O-RING
SWING BOLT

WASHER
BOTTOM LUG
PIN

BAR FLANGE
SAFETY PIN

NOTE: Always drain vessel completely before removing vessel closure for inspection or to change elements.

OPENING THE SWING BOLT CLOSURE

1. Double check to insure that there is zero internal pressure inside the vessel. The vessel manual drain valve and
manual vent valve should be open and the vessel should be completely drained.
2. Using a normal hand-wrench, loosen all of the swing bolts.
3. Using hand-wrench or speed wrench, loosen the swing bolts and swing down off the top lugs.
4. Raise the top head to a distance two inches above the elements and or threaded rods. Insert safety pin
(if applicable) in case of jack failure.
5. Rotate the top head away from the shell.
6. Remove the O-ring from the bar flange. Discard in a safe place. REUSING OLD O-RING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
7. Clean the O-ring groove, the top of the bar flange and the sealing surface of the head.
8. Inspect the sealing surfaces of the flange and head for scratches, nicks, or imperfections which could result in a
leak of the O-ring.
9. Visually inspect vessel internals. Change elements as per instruction sheet p/n 641754 included with new
elements or as per the vessel instruction manual.

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 VESSEL SWING BOLT CLOSURE

CLOSING THE SWING BOLT CLOSURE

1. Apply a light coating of grease (like Vaseline) to a new O-ring, and install the O-ring into the gasket groove.
O-ring details(material: Buna-N) : 1135mm (OD) , 1122.5mm (ID), 6.35mm (t)
2. Rotate the head back over the shell and remove the safety pin.
3. Slowly lower the head onto the bar flange, keeping the periphery of the head concentric with the outside of the
bar flange.
4. Lace the swing bolts onto the top lugs, ensure the threads are clean. Apply anti-seize and hand-tighten. It is
recommended to apply 30% of full torque value on the first pass, 60% on the second pass, and then 100% using
the torque procedure below.
5. Using a standard flange tightening procedure of alternating side to side, tighten the swing bolts to the specified
torque as per chart below. See pattern reference below.
6. Repeat to check torque.

Facet Swing Bolt Torque Recommendations

Bolt Diameter (in) Recommended Torque (ft-lbs)
3/4ӯ 60 ft-lbs
1ӯ 100 ft-lbs

NOTE: These recommended torque values are for O-ring vessels only.

OVERTIGHTENING OF CLOSURE
BOLTS OR USE OF PNEUMATIC
TOOLS IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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