Doc.no.

DOC1075630

PRODUCT NAME

Suction Filter with Case

MODEL / Series / Product Number

FH99 series

Contents
●Safety Instructions P2～P3

1. Specifications P4

2. Installation and operation P5

3. Maintenance P6

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 Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These
instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all
important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC)*1), and other safety
regulations.
∗1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
ISO 10218-1: Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for industrial robots - Part 1:Robots
etc.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result
Danger in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
Warning result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result
Caution in minor or moderate injury.

Warning
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or
decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results. The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be
the responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility with the product. This person should also
continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog information, with a view to
giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly. The assembly, operation and
maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be performed by an operator who is
appropriately trained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1. The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2. When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Our products cannot be used beyond their specifications. Our products are not developed,
designed, and manufactured to be used under the following conditions or environments. Use
under such conditions or environments is not covered.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Use for nuclear power, railways, aviation, space equipment, ships, vehicles, military application, equipment
affecting human life, body, and property, fuel equipment, entertainment equipment, emergency shut-off
circuits, press clutches, brake circuits, safety equipment, etc., and use for applications that do not conform
to standard specifications such as catalogs and operation manuals.
3. Use for interlock circuits, except for use with double interlock such as installing a mechanical protection
function in case of failure. Please periodically inspect the product to confirm that the product is operating
properly.

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 Safety Instructions
Caution
We develop, design, and manufacture our products to be used for automatic control equipment, and
provide them for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
Use in non-manufacturing industries is not covered.
Products we manufacture and sell cannot be used for the purpose of transactions or certification specified in the
Measurement Act.
The new Measurement Act prohibits use of any unit other than SI units in Japan.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements

The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance Requirements”.
Read and accept them before using the product.

Limited warranty and Disclaimer

1. The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered, whichever is
first.∗2)
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please consult your
nearest sales branch.
2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility, a replacement
product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage incurred due to
the failure of the product.
3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers noted in the
specified catalog for the particular products.
*2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1 year warranty.
A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum pad or failure due to
the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited warranty

Compliance Requirements
1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction
(WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the relevant security
laws and regulations of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the shipment of a SMC product to
another country, assure that all local rules governing that export are known and followed.

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 Reset button
Inspection ⑬
⑫ window
Inspection
window

⑦⑥⑤ ④ ①⑭② ⑪ ⑩ ⑨ ⑧

OUTLET

③
INLET

①Case ⑧Hexagon Socket

②Element ⑨Companion flange Flange type only
③O-ring ⑩Packing (O-ring)
④O-ring ⑪Plug cap
⑤Cover ⑫Differential pressure indicator
⑥Hexagon Socket ⑬Differential pressure switch
Head Cap Screw ⑭Relieving valve
⑦Name Plate

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1.Before connection, ensure the direction of inlet and outlet.
2.On models with 04~12 only, inlet port sizes are different from outlet port sizes.
Port size 04 06 08 10 12
INLET 1B 1B 11/2B 11/2B 2B
OUTLET 1/ B 3/ B 1B 11/4B 11/2B
2 4

3.Keep spaces at opposite side of outlet for maintenance work of element replacement.
4.The unit can be mounted in any position. When the unit is installed lower than oil level, a valve shall be
installed between tank and filter to protect oil leakage.
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Diffferential Fluid Valve
Pressure indicator reservoir
Suction Filtter Suction Filter
Differential
Valve Pressure indicator

Pump
Fluid
Pump reservoir

Pump
Suction Filter Differential
Pressure indicator
Fluid reservoir

5.Connection part of inlet and outlet shall be sealed tightly.

(Particularly in screw connection type.)
6.Before operation, ensure that there is no leakage on the sealing parts.

【1】Handling of accessories (differential pressure indicators)

1. As the inspection window of the differential pressure indicator is of plastic, avoid contact with organic
solvent and damage with spanner etc.
2. Don't dismantle the differential pressure indicator as it is adjusted at factory.

② ③ ④
①Cross Head Screw
②Cross Head Screw
③Box Cover(with gasket)
④Rubber Plug
①

Switch box
Cover A’ssy
Figure. 1

1. Loosen the 2 cross head screws ① shown on figure 1 and pull out the switch box.
2. Unscrew the 4 cross head screws ②and remove the box cover③.

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 COM
NO Connect to alarm

NC
Cord
Connector

Micro switch

Figure. 2

3. Remove the rubber plug ④ and make wiring in the following procedure.
3-1. Connect the wire properly to terminals of microswitch(NO,NC) by using connector as shown figure 2.
Don’t remove the microswitch from the switch box.
Use the plane connector (receptacle #187) or solder for the wiring. After wiring, install the box cover ③
with 4 cross head screws ②.
3-2. The cable shall be proper length to be required for assembling and disassembling of the filter.
3-3. Insert the switch box to the extent that the cover assembly will have no opening in its upper part and
fasten at desired direction with 2 cross head screws ①.

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When differential pressure builds up to 24KPa, indicator ring (red) of the differential pressure indicator
comes up to the window and electric signal is given by differential pressure switch, stop the operation and
clean the element or replace in the following procedure. Because the high viscosity of oil may cause the
operation of the indicator at low temperature in winter season, it is necessary to ensure that the operation of
the indicator is due to clogging of the element. When the differential pressure switch is used and the signal
for clogging is provided in the circuit of machine, it is required to be designed that the clogging indicator will
not work until the machine is in normal operation.

【1】Removement of Element
1. Loosen the hexagon socket head cap screw ⑥ and remove the cover ⑤.
2. Take out the element ② carefully.

【2】Installation of Element
1. Check the O-ring for damage, deformation, swelling and hardening. If necessary, replace the O-ring.
2. Carefully insert the cleaned element ② into the case ①.
3. Set the O-ring ④to the cover ⑤and tighten the hexagon socket head cap screw evenly after installation
of the cover to the case ①.
4. Reset the differential pressure indicator after cleaning or replacement of element. The differential
pressure switch ⑬ is automatic return type(non reset).

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 Revision history
1st edition：March 2024

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