How hard to I have to pull the filters apart to get to this replaceable item? Mine appear to be glued.
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My filters looked exactly like the picture. There should be a clear(ish) "snap-on" cover that easily pops off. (If you don't have them simply get them here on Amazon 3M # 501.) Then lay this new element over the grid & replace the cover. Remember these are throw away type NOT a replacement for the original main filter cartridge.
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These are not glued. The filter cartridge (3M 6001) twists counter clock wise as you are looking at it on the mask to pop off. The white prefilters pictured sit on top of the filter cartridge held in place by a plastic cover ( 5P71 3M 6000 SERIES P95 PREFILTER, FOR SOLID/LIQUID PARTICLES)and( 3M PREFILTER ADAPTER FOR 6000 SERIES). Anything else and you may be mixing the wrong parts together.
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These are pre-filters designed to catch large particles before they plug your main filters. They do require a holder, 3M Filter Retainer 501, which is available on Amazon. These are cheap throw away filters to extend the life of your main filter.
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Extremely easy~ a couple of tabs (at the top) on the back, each filter has one tab at the top that you pull, and you replace them in the same sequence you took them out.
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Actually, that is what I thought, too. But, it seems the screw was STUCK inside the first filter I had, and I had to basically destroy the original filter to remove it. It fits perfectly into this filter and comes out easily for future replacements.
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The filter should just lift straight up . Pull on the to corners of the filter, if no luck push up on the filter from the bottom while lifting at the top... probably just stuck. Play with it a little should come out easy. I had 2 filters w mine so worst case pull it out use the second filter after u locate the problem...
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I have not changed the filter in my units yet. I have cleaned them, meaning I have knocked the dust off them. But I have not replaced them. There is a small somewhat fragile one in there that you want to be careful with as I guess there is no replacement. The other is larger, maybe paper although I don't remember for sure. This is the one I have knocked the dust off.
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Have you taken the filter apart? The whole filter assembly can be taken apart and washed.
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Gail, it's not easy as the fit is very tight but it can be done. What we found is: keep gently squeezing around the top edge and eventually you can see where the filter will separate from the frame. Gently peel the old one off(can be washed and reused). Then slip the new one on and push the rubber parts together so they fit snug. Hope this helps. Lee Ulbing
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Hi, you remove the little black plastic clip in the screw on top and put a new filter in there and replace the plastic clip. Hope that helps.
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Not sure what you mean, my lid just is open on the top and you shove the filters up in there. Nothing to pull apart
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You have to glue the lens, it doesn't snap into place. However, if you're replacing the whole unit, the lens shouldn't be an issue.
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I use a cheap one that has the pinch type clips to lock it on the filter. Haven't had any problem with it coming off.
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I haven't had that issue - I can usually twist it out with my fingers and place the new filter in in no time. Maybe the filter housing (the thing that the filter sits in) needs to be changed or is defective.
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The filter holder should lift out of the water tank. You can replace the filter and slide it back in to place.
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I don't know if this helps, but , did you put the filter cup in properly? The only way I know for it to get stuck is if the handle of the filter cup and the orientation of the cup is wrong....I'm afraid that the only way to get it out is to pull until something gives.......wish I could help more
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Hello. The filter will start making a gurgling noise when you need to change it. They are small and seem to need changing frequently. If it is a new filter you also may want to add water to tank to stop the noise. Filter should slide in the grooves and all the way down. I don't think it's suppose to be partially pulled out
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The replacement filters are tied on. With regular cleaning I've been using the same cloth filter for three months and going strong.
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There's a screw on left side you unscrew it and clean filter in there also think you can buy new ones