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Cause
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Comments
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Recommendations
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| Very dirty solvent |
Exceedingly dirty loads |
Distill on the basis of 4-6 galls/100 lbs of clothes, minimum
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| Dirty filter screens |
Periodic maintenance is required |
Clean screens by steaming or boiling |
| Insufficient precoat |
Soil will not be properly dispersed throughout the filter medium |
Check recommended dosage and add accordingly |
| Free water present in system |
Check for high relative humidity, water leaks and damp filter powders |
Locate water source and eliminate |
| Not enough powder added to rigid tube filters with each load |
Soil will not disperse uniformly |
Check recommended dosage and add accordingly |
| Muck buildup over manifold |
Periodic maintenance is required |
Keep manifold area free of muck |
| Failure to mix filter powder with activated carbon or sweetener |
Mixing powders yields more porous filter medium |
Use amounts recommended by additive manufacturer |
| Improper use of additives |
May act as soil |
Carefully follow manufacturer’s directions |