IOM 2596 Cast 10”–16” | Fabricated 10”-36” 10/2011 REV A. Page 1 of 15Eaton Filtration, LLC, 44 Apple Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 | www.eaton.com/filtration | Phone: 732-212-4700Installation, Operation & Maintenance ManualModel 2596 Self-Cleaning StrainerCast 10” to 16” and Fabricated 10” to 36”TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction ...................................................................... 1Receiving, Handling, and Inspection ............................ 2Storage ......................................................................... 2Installation ........................................................................ 2Start Up ........................................................................ 3Operation ..................................................................... 4Shut Down Periods ....................................................... 4Standard Maintenance ................................................. 4Standard Maintenance ..................................................... 4Reducer Maintenance .................................................. 5Manual Operation of Backwash Arm ........................... 6Disassembly and Parts Replacement ............................... 6Removal of Cover and Operating Mech. Assembly ...... 6Reassembly of Cover and Operating Mech. Assembly. 6Motor Replacement ..................................................... 7Shaft Packing Replacement .......................................... 7Replacement or Maintenance of Filter Element andBackwashing Arm Bushing ........................................... 7Reducer Replacement .................................................. 8Removal of Orifice Plate ............................................... 8Pilot Bushing and Housing Replacement...................... 8Trouble Shooting ............................................................. 9Recommended Spare Parts .............................................. 9idL™ Shaft Seal Replacement ......................................... 14INTRODUCTIONThe Eaton Model 2596 Self-Cleaning Strainers are devicesinstalled in a pipeline to remove dirt and other unwanteddebris from fluids. Straining is accomplished by directing thefluid through sized openings in Durawedge®, perforated, ormesh straining elements.For additional information regarding Model 2596 Self-CleaningStrainer visit our website at eaton.com/filtrationRead all instructions prior to installing and operating the equipment.Failure to comply with these instructions could result in bodily injury or property damage.