Doc.no.

DOC1075631

PRODUCT NAME

Vertical type suction filter

MODEL / Series / Product Number

FHIA series
Contents

●Safety Instructions P2～P3

1. Constructional view P4

2. Method of installation and operation P5

3. Maintenance and inspection 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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1. Constructional view

Reset button ⑰

⑯ Peep hole

Peep hole

⑪
⑩
⑥ ⑦ ②

③ ① Casing
② “O”ring
① ③ Cover
⑮ ④ Relief valve
⑤ Retaining ring
⑥ “O”ring
⑦ Wave washer
④ ⑧ Packing
⑨ Element
⑤ ⑩ Hex recessed head bolt
⑪ Blind cap
⑨ ⑫ “O”ring
⑬ Mating flange
⑭ Hex head bolt
⑧ ⑮ Name plate
⑯ Diff.pressure indicator
⑰ Diff.press.indicator switch
⑫

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 2. Method of installation and operation
1. Install this suction filter between the tank and pump on the suction side of the hydraulic circuit.

Example 1 Example 2
Over oil tank Beside oil tank
Vertical type suction filter
Diff.press.indicators Diff.press.indicators

Vertical type suction filter Pump Pump

Oil

Valve
Oil tank
Oil receptacle

Oil Oil tank Valve

2. When installing the filter, confirm the inlet and outlet sides, then connect up the filter with the inlet facing
down.
3. Provide space at the top of the filter to permit the element to be withdrawn for maintenance and
inspection.
4. After installing the filter and flushing the system, be sure to wash or replace the element before
commencing operation.
5. Before commencing operation, confirm that there is no leakage from any of the seals.

【1】Handling of accessories (differential pressure indicators)

1. A piece of transparent plastic is used as the peep window of the differential pressure indicator. Be very
careful not to allow organic solvents to come into contact with it, or damage it with a spanner, and so
on.
2. The differential pressure indicator has been readjusted. Do not, therefore, disassemble it.

【2】Electric wiring of differential pressure switch

② ③ ④

ＣＯＭ

ＮＯ
ＮＣ
①

Switch box
① Cross recessed pan head screw
Cover assembly
② Cross recessed pan head screw
③ Cover for box (w/gasket)
Figure 1 ④ Rubber plug for cord

1. Slacken the two small cross‐recessed pan head screws indicated by ① in Fig.1, then remove the
switch box by pulling it upwards.
2. Remove the four cross‐recessed pan head screws ② from the switch box, then remove box cover ③.

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 G1/2

COM
To be connected
NO to alarm

NC
Cord
Connector

Micro switch

Figure 2 Example of NO (Normally Opened) Connection

3. Remove cord rubber plug ④, then perform wiring according to the following procedure.
3-1. Using a connector, or the like, connect the plane terminals of the micro switch to either the NO or NC
contacts. Do not remove the micro switch from the switch box. Use the plane
connector(receptacle #187)or solder for the wiring. Upon completion of wiring work, install box
cover ③ by gradually tightening up the four small cross‐recessed pan head ②.
3-2. Cut the connecting cord to a sufficient length so that the filter can be disassembled easily.
3-3. Insert the switch box until there is no clearance at the top of the cover assembly, then arbitrarily
decide upon its mounting direction, and fix it in position by screwing up the two small cross‐
recessed pan head screws ①.

3. Maintenance and inspection

During operation, if the pressure rises to 20kPa , the indicator ring(red)of the differential pressure indicator
floats up into full view through the peep window, or an electrical signal is emitted due to the operation of a
differential pressure indicator switch, stop operation, disassemble the filter according to the following
procedure, and wash the element(or replace it if washing is ineffective). When using the suction filter in
winter, or at other times when the temperature is low, the pressure will often become high due to high oil
viscosity. Accordingly, after commencing normal operation, check to see whether or not the pressure rise is
due to clogging of the filter. When using a differential pressure indicator switch to insert a clogging signal
into the sequence circuit, design the system in such a way that a clogging signal is not emitted until the
commencement of normal operation.

【1】Removal of element
1. Slacken hexagonal recessed head bolts ⑩, and remove cover ③.
2. Remove wave washer ⑦ and element ⑨ from case ①.
3. Remove oil receptacle packing ⑧ installed on the element which was removed.

【2】Mounting of element
1. Check to see whether or not the various“O”rings and packing are damaged, deformed, swollen or
hardened. If any“O”ring or packing is abnormal, replace it.
2. Install oil receptacle packing ⑧ on element ⑨.
3. Set the element on which the packing has been installed, in casing ①.
4. Set wave washer ⑦ on the top of the end plate at the top of the element.
5. Set“O”rings ② and ⑥ on cover ③, install the cover on casing ①, then bolt it in place using hexagonal
recessed head bolts ⑩.
6. Confirm that there is no leakage from seal portions, then commence normal operation.
7. Be sure to reset the differential pressure indicator after washing or replacing the element. Differential
pressure indicator switch ⑰ is an automatic return(non-reset)type.

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 Revision history
1st edition：March 2024

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