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Home Generators - Alpha Gen — Filter Removal, Replacement, and Cleaning

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Procedure

  1. 1.
  2. Unlock and remove the rear door.
  3. 2.
  4. Pull the four captive fasteners (item 1, below) out.
  5. 3.
  6. Tilt the filter frame away from the door and remove the filter.
  7. 4.
  8. Clean the filter using a vacuum or compressed air (if available) to
  9. remove loose dust and dirt. Then use a soap and water solution to
  10. remove any trapped dirt. Use compressed air to dry the filter. After
  11. cleaning, re-coat the filters using RP Super Filter Coat Adhesive, available
  12. from local suppliers.
  13. 5.
  14. Replace the filter (Verify the “Air Flow” indicating mark faces into the
  15. enclosure) and refasten the filter frame.
  16. 6.
  17. Replace and lock the rear door.
  18. 3.4 Filter Cleaning
  19. 1
  20. 1
  21. 1
  22. 1
  23. Fig. 3-3 Access Panel and Air Filter

Source: manual:3.5kW 5.0kW Operation Maint. Manual.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.