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Manual Cleaning

Traditional disassembly-based maintenance for budget-conscious operations with lower duty cycles.

Manual cleaning is the most economical cleaning approach, requiring no additional automation hardware. Filter operation is suspended, the housing is disassembled, and the screen element is removed for external cleaning before reassembly.

Manual Cleaning Process

1

Shut Down & Isolate

Stop flow, close isolation valves, and depressurize the filter housing.

2

Remove Head/Cover

Unbolt or unclamp the filter head to access the internal screen element.

3

Extract Screen

Lift the screen element out of the filter body for cleaning.

4

Clean Screen

Spray or brush debris from screen openings using water, air, or approved cleaning agents.

5

Inspect & Reassemble

Check screen for damage, replace gaskets if needed, reinstall screen, and secure head.

6

Return to Service

Open valves, restart flow, and verify proper operation with no leaks.

Advantages & Limitations

Advantages

  • Lowest upfront cost—no automation hardware required
  • Thorough visual inspection during each cleaning cycle
  • Simple maintenance with standard hand tools
  • No electrical or control system dependencies
  • Suitable for low-duty cycle or seasonal operations

Limitations

  • High downtime—typically 30-60 minutes per cleaning
  • Labor intensive—requires operator presence and physical work
  • Not suitable for 24/7 or high-frequency cleaning operations
  • Repeated gasket removal may increase wear and replacement frequency
  • Flow interruption affects downstream processes

Manual Cleaning Is Best For:

Budget-Sensitive Projects: Initial equipment cost is prioritized over operational efficiency.

Low Duty Cycle: Filter cleaning is infrequent (weekly or less) and scheduled during planned downtime.

Clean Water Sources: Low solids loading with minimal debris accumulation.

Seasonal Operations: Equipment is only used part of the year with long idle periods.

Reduce Downtime with Semi-Automatic Cleaning

Upgrade to BIF & MVC semi-automatic cleaning to reduce cleaning time from 30-60 minutes down to 5-15 minutes—without full teardown.

Explore Semi-Automatic Options

Need Help Selecting a Cleaning Option?

Our filtration specialists can help you evaluate manual vs. semi-automatic vs. fully automatic cleaning based on your operational requirements.

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