INSTALLATION AND

MAINTENANCE SHEET
!

WARNING

Filter Model PF08 With

Variations and Accessories

EXCEPT as otherwise specified by the manufacturer, this product is specifically designed for compressed
air service, and use with any other fluid (liquid or gas) is a misapplication. For example, use with or injection
of certain hazardous liquids or gases in the system (such as alcohol or liquid petroleum gas) could be
harmful to the unit or result in a combustible condition or hazardous external leakage. Manufacturers
warranties are void in the event of misapplication, and manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any
resulting loss. Before using with fluids other than compressed air, or for nonindustrial applications, or for life
support systems consult manufacturer for written approval.
ATTENTION: Make sure bowl is fully inserted into body, and then fully turned to lock bowl in place before
applying air pressure to unit. When bowl is properly installed, the alignment markings on the bowl/bowlguard
assembly and the marks on the body will line up, indicating proper assembly. Failure to do so may cause air
pressure to blow bowl off of unit, resulting in serious personal injury or death.

INSTALLATION
BODY

1. Refer to the above Warning before installing filter.

2. Make sure that system piping and filter are the same pipe size.
Avoid using fittings, couplings, etc. that restrict airflow.
3. Do not install filter where pressure drop could exceed 20 psi. A filter
operating downstream from (after) a quick-opening valve, for
example, could have a momentary drop of more than 20 psi (1,4 bar).
4. Install unit as near as possible to filtered air application.
5. Position unit so air flows in direction indicated by arrow on the front
of filter body.
6. Install filter in a vertical position with bowl side down.
7. To install a drain line, use the following procedure:
a. On units with the MANUAL DRAIN, attach flexible tubing
having an I.D. of 5/32" (4 mm) to drain system.
b. On units with the AUTOMATIC PISTON DRAIN attach
flexible tubing having an I.D. of 1/4" (6 mm).

DEFLECTOR

FILTER
ELEMENT

NOTE: CONTAMINATES REMOVED FROM THE COMPRESSED AIR

SYSTEM MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STANDARDS.

BAFFLE

MAINTENANCE

(For Repair Kits and Replacement Parts see reverse side.)

O-RING

AUTOMATIC
PISTON
DRAIN
(OPTIONAL)

POM

1. NOTE: Maximum inlet pressures and temperatures are as follows:

a. Transparent plastic bowls: 150 psig (10,3 bar)
125 F (51,7 C)
b. Metal bowls: 250 psig (17,2 bar)
175 F (79,4 C)
2. TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BOWL ASSEMBLY:
a. Depressurize unit.
b. Remove bowl and bowl guard assembly by turning
counter-clockwise.
c. Inspect bowl daily for damage or deteriorated seals. Replace with
original manufacturers approved seals and bowls.
d. If bowl becomes dirty, replace it or clean it by wiping the bowl with
a soft dry cloth or mild detergent.
e. Before returning to service, insure that all seals have been
reinstalled or replaced.
f. Reinstall bowl and bowl guard assembly and rotate bowl guard
clockwise to securely lock in place. Align arrow on bowl guard
with arrow on filter body.
3. TO REPLACE FILTER ELEMENT:
a. Depressurize unit.
b. Remove bowl and bowl guard assembly by turning
counter-clockwise.
c. Unscrew baffle by turning counterclockwise.
d. Remove filter element and discard.
e. Install new filter element and reassemble in reverse order. Torque
baffle to 8/10 in./lbs (,90/1,1 N-m).
f. Before returning to service, insure that all seals have been reinstalled
or replaced.
g. Reinstall bowl and bowl guard assembly and rotate bowl guard
clockwise to securely lock in place. Align arrow on bowl guard
with arrow on filter body.
4. Filter element should be replaced when pressure drop across the
unit exceeds 10 psi differential pressure.
5. DRAIN BOWL DAILY to remove liquid, water, oil and solid particulates
that have accumulated in the bowl reservoir. To do so, rotate the drain
knob to the left one or two turns.*
*NOTE: In the event the drain knob is over-rotated, it may become
disengaged from the drain stem. In such a case, pull down on both
the knob and the stem while rotating to the right to re-engage.

DRAIN
STEM
DRAIN SEAT

AUTOMATIC
PISTON
DRAIN
SEAT
DRAIN INSERT

METAL
BOWL

PLASTIC
BOWL/
BOWL
GUARD
ASSEMBLY
DRAIN
KNOB

SM-500.05PF 10/97
Printed in U.S.A.

C
B

E
D

/32" (4 mm)
I.D. Tube
Barb Fitting
5

INCHES
millimeters

SIDE VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Dimensions
Models
PF08

4.58
116.3

1.58
40.0

1.68
42.7

.72
18.3

.84
21.3

1.31
33.3

REPAIR KITS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

PF08

Bowl O-Ring
(Nitrile)
PGRP-96-710

Bowl O-Ring
(Fluorocarbon)
PGRP-96-711

Plastic bowl,
bowl guard
w/O-Ring and
manual drain
PGRP-96-712

Metal bowl
w//O-Ring and
manual drain
PGRP-96-714

Automatic
piston drain
PGRP-96-716

Filter element
PFRP-96-729

ACCESSORIES
T-Type Bracket...........................................................................PGPA-96-737
C-Type Bracket ..........................................................................PGPA-97-010
Joiner Set ...................................................................................PGPA-96-738
Piping Adapter Set, 1/8" NPT.....................................................PGPA-97-018
Piping Adapter Set, 1/4" NPT.....................................................PGPA-97-019
Piping Adapter Set, 3/8" NPT.....................................................PGPA-97-020
Piping Adapter Set, G 1/8 .........................................................PGPA-97-066
Piping Adapter Set, G 1/4 .........................................................PGPA-97-067
Piping Adapter Set, G 3/8 .........................................................PGPA-97-065
Piping Adapter Set w/T-Bracket, 1/8 NPT..................................PGPA-97-025
Piping Adapter Set w/T-Bracket, 1/4 NPT..................................PGPA-97-026
Piping Adapter Set w/T-Bracket, 3/8 NPT..................................PGPA-97-027
Piping Adapter Set w/T-Bracket, G 1/8 .....................................PGPA-97-068
Piping Adapter Set w/T-Bracket, G 1/4 .....................................PGPA-97-069
Piping Adapter Set w/T-Bracket, G 3/8 .....................................PGPA-97-070
Safety Lockout Valve, 1/8" NPT.................................................PV08-01-0000
Safety Lockout Valve, 1/4" NPT.................................................PV08-02-0000
Safety Lockout Valve, G 1/8.......................................................PV08-C1-0000
Safety Lockout Valve, G 1/4 ......................................................PV08-C2-0000

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Pneumatics
1953 Mercer Road
Lexington, KY 40511
Tel: 859-254-8031
Fax: 859-254-4188/800-489-4188
info.pneumatics@boschrexroth-us.com

Diverter Block, 1/8" NPT ............................................................PN08-01-0000

Diverter Block, 1/4" NPT ............................................................PN08-02-0000
Diverter Block, G 1/8 ..................................................................PN08-C1-0000
Diverter Block, G 1/4 ..................................................................PN08-C2-0000
Diverter Block (w/Check) 1/8" NPT ............................................PN08-01-C000
Diverter Block (w/Check) 1/4" NPT ............................................PN08-02-C000
Diverter Block (w/Check) G 1/8..................................................PN08-C1-C000
Diverter Block (w/Check) G 1/4..................................................PN08-C2-C000

SM-500.05PF 10/97