Engine intake air must be filtered to prevent dirt and debris from entering the engine. If air intake piping is damaged or loose, unfiltered air will enter the engine and cause premature wear.
Maximum Temperature Rise Between Ambient Air and Engine Air Inlet (ambient above 0°C [32°F]
15°C [30°F]
Maximum Inlet Restriction (clean filter) Normal Duty Element
250 mm H2O [10 in H2O]
Maximum Inlet Restriction (dirty filter)
635 mm H2O [25 in H2O]
Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop Across Charge Air Cooler:
psi
13.5 kPa [2 psi]
Hg (Mercury)
102 mm-Hg [4 in-Hg]
Marine and Industrial Application
Maximum Temperature Rise Between Ambient Air and Engine Air Inlet (ambient above 0°C [32°F]
15°C [30°F]
Maximum Inlet Restriction (clean filter) Normal Duty Element
250 mm H2O [10 in H2O]
Maximum Inlet Restriction (dirty filter)
635 mm H2O [25 in H2O]
Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop Across Charge Air Cooler:
CAUTION