The filter needs changed after each wash cycle. Check the filter every time you come to the barn or leave the barn. To change it do the following:
- If milk was picked up recently, the wash lines may need unhooked. Follow this procedure first before changing the filter.
- Wash hands – hands must be clean when handling the milk filter
- The filter with a blinking green light needs changed. Only change the filter when the red light is off. Turn the blinking green knob to the right, 1/4 turn.
- Pull the filter holder out part way.
- Remove the spring from the handle. If it is difficult to remove, twisting the spring away the tank can help.
- Pull the inner holder completely out, leaving the spring and filter inside the filter body.
- Set the holder in the vat.
- Remove the old filter from the spring (spring can stay in the filter body). Discard the old filter.
- Using the hose, wash the floor in front of the tank where milk splashes out of the tank valves.
- Rinse the tank valve inlet through the screen.
- Rinse the holder with water, especially near the handle, where there is milk residue.
- Return the hose to the rack and turn the water off!
- Pull the new filter up over the barrel of the filter holder, and then fold the other end of the filter over the end of the holder.
- Insert the filter into the spring, and pull the spring up on the barrel. It helps to twist the spring away from the tank again.
- Insert the filter and holder into the filter body, and screw the ring back on.
- Turn the green knob back 1/4 turn. It should be on solid.