Air filter on Nexus 7010

[sdavids5670]

I've yet to deal with maintenance on the air filter and I was wondering if anybody knows if the filter material (foam) can be cleaned or does it need to be replaced?   I cannot find replacement filters on the Internets (I'm assuming that the $300+ part that I do find is the complete frame, etc and not just the foam filter).                  

[Oleksandr Nesterov · Accepted solution]

Hi
You can find below recommended cleaning method per UAF website:

1.      Vacuum Clean - A few passes of a vacuum cleaner will remove
accumulated dust and dirt in seconds. 
2.      Blow with Compressed Air - Point compressed air nozzle in
opposite direction of operating air flow (blow from exhaust side toward
intake side).
3.      Cold Water Rinse - Under normal conditions the foam media used
in Universal's WINDOWPANE, QUADRAFOAM and UNI-FOAM filters require no
oily adhesives. Collected dirt is washed away quickly and easily using
just a standard hose nozzle with plain water. 
4.      Immersion in Warm, Soapy Water - Where stubborn air-borne dirt
is present, the filter may be dipped in a solution of warm water and
mild detergent. Then simply rinse in clear water, let stand until
completely dry and free of moisture, and return to service.

Please check their website http://www.uaf.com for more information.
Also there you will find replacable filters.

HTH,

Alex

[sdavids5670]

AWESOME!  Thanks a ton!