HOW TO SERVICE THE GULF COAST BY-PASS OIL FILTER

WARNING: Hot lube oil can cause severe injury, proceed with caution. Allow the filter to cool before handling.

• Shut off the engine if possible. If not possible, turn off the oil supply.

• Shut-off valve located at PSI source on engine.

• Place a drip pan under the filter to catch any spillage of oil.

• Open the draincock located at the bottom of filter housing and allow oil to drain.

• Remove the lid assembly.

• Grasp the round element hold down assembly nut and slowly remove the element assembly from the filter housing.

• Once the element assembly has been removed from the filter housing, close the draincock at the bottom of the filter to prevent excess oil from draining from the filter housing.

• Unscrew and remove the element hold down assembly.

• (No tools are needed; the nut is installed HAND-TIGHT ONLY)

• Remove the used GCF element from the GCF housing and set aside. Now replace it with a new GCF Model E-1 element.

• Properly dispose of the used element.

• Reinstall the lid assembly as tight as possible using both hands. DO NOT USE TOOLS OR CHEATER PIPES.

• Once the filter housing has been serviced, make sure that draincock is closed.

Every engine with oil-pressure lubrication has either a pressure gauge or warning light to indicate that oil pressure is not sufficient to lubricate the engine. When this occurs, it is the responsibility of the operator to stop the engine, investigate the problem, and take whatever remedial action is necessary.

NOTE CAREFULLY: If an oil line fails, or an oil leak develops in the GCF Filter (either through failure of part, sabotage, or faulty servicing of the unit), and the engine loses its oil supply, GCF disclaims any responsibility for damage to the engines should it be operated without proper lubrication. Every engine with oil-pressure lubrication has either a pressure gauge or warning light to indicate that oil pressure is not sufficient to lubricate the engine. When this occurs, it is the responsibility of the operator to stop the engine, investigate the problem, and take whatever remedial action is necessary.

 LIMITED WARRANTY 

Gulf Coast Filters, Inc. (GCF) warrants each GCF product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 1 (one) year from the purchase date for the original purchaser/user. During this time, GCF will at its sole discretion repair or replace any GCF product proven to be defective in either workmanship or materials. GCF products claimed to be defective must be returned to GCF’s manufacturer, S & B Machine Co. at 820 Blackburn Dr, Mobile, AL 36608 USA. The original purchaser/user must provide proof of purchase along with written reason(s) for the return and a request for a replacement. 

This limited warranty shall remain in effect provided the purchaser/user uses only GCF parts and/or products and follows GCF recommended guidelines. The purchaser/user must use GCF Fluid Analysis programs, including use of GCF Elements, for this warranty to apply. 

Loss of lubrication for any reason whatsoever is the sole responsibility of the owner and/or operator of the equipment. GCF specifically disclaims any other express or implied warranties. GCF shall have no liability whatsoever for any compensatory or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of any defective product or by reason of failure of any GCF product. 

This limited warranty sets forth the total liability and responsibility of GCF.