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Quality Policy

TS 16949 / ISO 9001 Registered Company

Our Quality Policy:  We will continually improve the effectiveness of our Business Management System to fill customer needs on time with the specified product or service.

Filter Minder® Supplier Quality Manual

Environmental Policy

ISO 14001 Registered Company

Our Environmental Policy:  Filter Minder® utilizes environmentally-friendly assembly processes, and designs new products that avoid processes that may create environmental concerns.

We continue to seek ways to reduce the use of energy and the creation of waste in our processes, and to recycle or reuse materials used in all areas of our business.

Filter Minder® is committed to full compliance of legal and other environmental requirements, including monitoring and reporting requirements.

Our environmental team reviews all current and potential issues in meeting this policy. We conduct regular audits to document this review, to ensure the effectiveness of the EMS and to promote continual improvement.

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How do air filter service indicators work?

Air Filter Service Indicators - View the Filter Minder® Demo.

Normal FIlter

The Filter Minder® is installed on the air cleaner or air induction piping so that it has access to clean filtered air (between air filter and engine).

The air filter service indicator is a simple device that accurately measures the air induction system filter restriction. It measures and remembers the highest restriction at maximum air flow, which is called full load condition. This condition occurs during hard acceleration, or while pulling a trailer, etc.

 

Air Filter Some RestrictionThe indicator is easy to read. As the air filter plugs, and restriction increases, the yellow position indicator moves in the clear window and locks at several points. When it reaches and locks in the red zone, the air filter should be changed and the indicator reset to zero. Reset the indicator by pushing the yellow reset at the end of the indicator.

Another type of air filter service indicator is the Filter Minder® Single Position Service Indicator. The clear window turns red when maximum recommended restriction has been reached.

 

Air Filter Needs ChangedEvery air induction filter system has a clean filter or initial restriction reading. Depending on air flow volume, filter media, and air filter size, there may not be enough restriction to show a reading on the gauge with a new filter, or the position indicator may move one or two positions. Do not be alarmed if there is some restriction with a new filter as this is not unusual.

Air filters usually show low restriction through most of their service life. As the air filter nears the end of available service life, filter restriction will increase more rapidly, and the yellow position indicator on the Filter Minder® will move more rapidly towards the red zone. High humidity or rainy conditions may slightly increase air filter restriction.

The Filter Minder® is calibrated in inches of water vacuum per the engine manufacturer's recommendations.

Use of the Filter Minder® helps maximize filter service life, prevents excess fuel usage from overly restricted filters, and saves on operational costs.