48 Mist Separator Series AFM20-A to AFM40-A Micro Mist Separator Series AFD20-A to AFD40-A AW AL AR AFM / AFD AF Attachment AW+AFM AF+AFM+AR AF+AR AW+AL AF+AR+AL AC Lock button Air Supply 1. Install an air filter (Series AF) as a pre-filter on the inlet side of the mist separator to prevent premature clogging. 2. Install a mist separator (Series AFM) as a pre-filter on the inlet side of the micro mist separator to prevent premature clogging. 3. Do not install on the inlet side of the dryer as this can cause premature clogging of the element. Caution Maintenance 1. Replace the element every 2 years or when the pressure drop becomes 0.1 MPa, whichever comes first, to prevent damage to the element. Warning Design 1. Design the system so that the mist separator is installed in a pulsation-free location. The difference between internal and external pressure inside the element should be kept within 0.1 MPa, as exceeding this value could cause damage. Caution Caution Selection 1. Do not allow air flow that exceeds the rated flow. If the air flow is allowed outside the range of the rated flow even momentarily, drainage and lubricant may splash at the outlet side or cause damage to the component. 2. Do not use in a low pressure application (such as a blower). An F.R.L. unit has its own minimum operating pressure depending on the equipment and is designed specifically to function with compressed air. If used below the minimum operating pressure, a loss of performance and malfunction can occur. Please contact SMC if an application under such conditions cannot be avoided. Caution Specific Product Precautions Mounting/Adjustment 1. When the bowl is installed on the mist separator (AFM30-A/AFM40- A), or micro mist separator (AFD30- A/AFD40-A), install them so that the lock button lines up to the groove of the front (or the back) of the body to avoid drop or damage of the bowl. Warning Design/Selection 1. The standard bowl for the air filter, filter regulator, and lubricator, as well as the sight dome for the lubricator are made of polycarbonate. Do not use in an environment where they are exposed to or come in contact with organic solvents, chemicals, cutting oil, synthetic oil, alkali, and thread lock solutions. Effects of atmosphere of organic solvents and chemicals, and where these elements are likely to adhere to the equipment. Chemical data for substances causing degradation (Reference) Be sure to read this before handling. Refer to the back cover for Safety Instructions, “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” and the Operation Manual for F.R.L. Precautions, http://www.smcworld.com When the above factors are present, or there is some doubt, use a metal bowl for safety. Type Chemical name Application examples Material Polycarbonate Nylon Acid Hydrochloric acid Sulfuric acid, Phosphoric acid Chromic acid Acid washing liquid for metals �ｨ u Alkaline Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda) Potash Calcium hydroxide (Slack lime) Ammonia water Carbonate of soda Degreasing of metals Industrial salts Water-soluble cutting oil �ｶ �ｱ Inorganic salts Sodium sulfide Sulfate of potash Sulfate of soda . �ｶ �ｨ Chlorine solvents Carbon tetrachloride Chloroform Ethylene chloride Methylene chloride Cleansing liquid for metals Printing ink Dilution �ｶ �ｨ Aromatic series Benzene Toluene Paint thinner Coatings Dry cleaning �ｶ �ｨ Ketone Acetone Methyl ethyl ketone Cyclohexane Photographic film Dry cleaning Textile industries �ｶ u Alcohol Ethyl alcohol IPA Methyl alcohol Antifreeze Adhesives �ｨ u Oil Gasoline Kerosene . �ｶ �ｱ Ester Phthalic acid dimethyl Phthalic acid diethyl Acetic acid Synthetic oil Anti-rust additives �ｶ �ｱ Ether Methyl ether Ethyl ether Brake oil additives �ｶ �ｱ Amino Methyl amino Cutting oil Brake oil additives Rubber accelerator �ｶ u Others Thread-lock fluid Seawater Leak tester . �ｶ �ｨ �ｱ: Essentially safe �ｨ: Some effects may occur. �ｶ: Effects will occur.