Tools Required

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J 44551 Suction Screen Kit. See Special Tools .

IMPORTANT: Suction screens are intended to be installed in the suction hose after a major compressor failure.

The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.

Fig 1: View Of J 44551-6

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Insert the J 44551-6 Sizing Tool (1) into the suction hose to select the correct size suction screen.
Insert the suction screen into the compressor end of the suction hose.

Fig 2: Installing Mandrel To J 44551-5

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Install the correct mandrel (1) to the J 44551-5 Screen Installation Tool.

Fig 3: Proper Placement Of J 44551-5

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Install the J 44551-5 (3) over the end of the suction hose and the suction screen (2).

IMPORTANT: Correct placement of the J 44551-5 is critical.

Tighten the forcing screw of the J 44551-5.
The suction screen is fully installed when the screen is flush with the end of the suction hose fitting.
Remove the J 44551-5 from the suction hose.
Install the J 44551-1 Suction Screen Notification Label.