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April 2007

Cat Filters

REPLACEMENT FILTERS & HEATER ELEMENTS FOR

BULK FUEL FILTRATION UNITS

Bulk Filtration Unit

Replacement Kits

Bulk Fuel Filtration Units

Part Number
284-0413
284-0415
284-0416
295-0048

Fuel Flow Rate

50 gpm
100 gpm
200 gpm
300 gpm

For Dealer Sales Personnel

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PELJ0769

Printed in USA

2007 Caterpillar
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The Caterpillar Bulk Fuel Filtration system is intended for use in any application where
users store fuel for machines or engines. The filter coalescer units are placed in series
between the fuel pump on the fuel storage tank and the fuel station. Smaller units can
be used for remote day tank or fuel truck applications. The system does not require
electrical power unless they are used in extremely cold climates. An optional electric
fuel heater is available for cold climates where water removed from the fuel may freeze.
The maximum fuel flow rate of the users fuel supply system determines the size of the
filter coalescer filtration system. Four different units are available.
Reference PELJ0671 for more information on bulk fuel filtration systems.

Replacement Filters & Heater Elements

Proper maintenance practices and regular servicing will ensure the performance and life
of your bulk fuel filtration unit. The replacement filters and heater elements listed below
are direct replacements for the production elements used in the systems.
Coalescer Kits*
284-0423 (50 gpm systems)
284-0437 (100 gpm systems)
284-0441 (200 gpm systems)
299-2372 (300 gpm systems)

Pre-filter Kit*
284-0436 (all systems)

Separator Kits*
284-0426 (50/100 gpm systems)
301-9814 (200 gpm systems)
301-9815 (300 gpm systems)

Heater Elements**
307-0655 (120V heater)
307-2569 (220V heater)

* Note: Coalescer element kits are multi-element kits that satisfy a complete
change-out of the particular fuel/water separator in use. Pre-filter and separator
element kits are (1) element only kits and need to be ordered according to how
many elements are being replaced.
** Note: The 50, 100 and 200 gpm units only require one heater element, while the
300 gpm unit requires two heater elements.

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Filter Change Intervals

Replacement pre-filter elements should be replaced every 3-6 months, or as needed.
At a minimum, we recommend the filter be changed at least one time per year. In areas
with extremely dirty fuel conditions, the pre-filter should be monitored regularly to
ensure the filters do not clog, allowing contaminated fuel to enter the system. Each unit
is supplied with differential pressure indicators, one for the pre-filter and one for the
fuel/water separator. Filter elements should be changed at, or a little before, they reach
20-psi differential pressure. If they reach 25-psi differential the slug valve will
automatically shut off flow forcing the maintenance of the system.
Replacement coalescer filters should be changed as required, with a minimum of one
change per year recommended.
Replacement heater elements only need to be replaced as required.

Contact Information
Filter and Fluid Global Technical Support
Caterpillar Marketing & Product Support Division
Building H3000, Dock 13
Route 29 & Old Galena Road
Mossville, Illinois 61552 USA
1-800-542-8665 (USA) (option 4)
1-800-541-8665 (Illinois) (option 4)
1-800-523-8665 (Canada) (option 4)
1-309-578-9778 (International and Fax)
E-Mail: fnfhelp@cat.com

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