Mainstream and Streamline Filter/Strainer - CSI
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1. CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing a Tri Clover Product This manual contains disassembly and assembly instructions maintenance procedures troubleshooting and a complete parts list for all Mainstream and Streamline baskets and filters READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to service these filters and strainers Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION UNPACKING INSTALLATION PIPELINE INSTALLATION ASSEMBLING THE MAINSTREAM STAND OPERATION STARTING THE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINSTREAM FILTER STRAINER DISASSEMBLY MAINSTREAM FILTER STRAINER REASSEMBLY STREAMLINE BASKET FILTER STRAINER DISASSEMBLY STREAMLINE BASKET FILTER STRAINER REASSEMBLY CHANGING THE FILTER MEDIA TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES PARTS LIST MAINSTREAM EXPLODED VIEW STREAMLINE EXPLODED VIEW CS 417 831 1411 csidesigns com SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety is very important DO NOT attempt to modify any Tri Clover product To do so could create unsafe conditions and void all warranties DO NOT place any Tri Clover product in an application where general product service ratings are exceeded The following DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION signs and their meanings are used within these instructions A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or seri2. MAINSTREAM ORDERING INFORMATION The exploded view and parts key facilitate ordering repair parts from Tri Clover All parts for Mainstream Filter Strainers are keyed to the parts list SEF SES Key Description Qty Key Description No No 04 Relief Valve optional 04 Relief Valve optional 05 Filter Cover 05 Filter Cover 06 Clamp 06 Clamp 40 Gasket 40 Gasket Cam Handle O Ring strainer ring assembly Cam Lock 02 Strainer Ring Assembly Cam Pin 03 Strainer Ring Support Assembly Retainer Ring 08 08A Strainer Support Plate O Ring I D support ring assembly 190 O Ring strainer support assembly 03 Filter Media 01 Filter Body 02 1 Screen Ring Assembly 190 O Ring O D support ring assembly 190 Filter Body SEB SEBW Key Description No 04 Relief Valve optional 05 Filter Cover 06 Clamp 40 Gasket 02 Strainer Ring Assembly O Ring strainer ring assembly 01 Filter Body The cover of new Mainstream filters strainers have three legs on the cover that rest on the screen ring assembly of the SEF the support assembly of the SES or the basket of the SEB SEBW Older models do not have legs on the cover PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW y E Un ew style cover style cover By F AAA RER lea cee qe Le po le Perforated Metal Wire Mesh SEB SEBW STREAMLINE ORDERING INFORMATION The e
3. 4 to 200 mesh or filtering 765 to 38 micron SMS FMS Streamline inline filter or strainer allows you to strain or filter using either an overscreen or a filter sock Suited for coarse to medium straining 1 4 to 200 mesh or filtering 765 to 38 micron INSTALLATION UNPACKING The Streamline filter strainer comes completely assembled and ready to install The Mainstream filter strainer must be assembled When you unpack the Mainstream filter or strainer remove the special packing inside the unit For both the Mainstream and Streamline units check for damage that could have occurred during shipping Report any damage to the carrier PIPELINE INSTALLATION MAINSTREAM Unless otherwise specified all Mainstream units ea Inlet operate in a vertical position Flow translates from the side inlet to the discharge on the bottom ERBE Hi h E o 7 Outlet Mainstream STREAMLINE All Streamline models can operate in any Outlet ker position Flow for the standard Streamline 4 versions translates from the inlet on the body to J the discharge on the outlet assembly Flow for F the side inlet unit translates from the inlet on the side of the body to the discharge at the bottom of the body T JE Inlet ae Streamline Streamline Model SM or FM Model SMS or FMS INSTALLATION ASSEMBLING TH
4. configuration model SMS or FMS FILTER VERSUS STRAINER MAINSTREAM EXAMPLE USED When used as a filter the unit contains a basket with a disposable bag that allows you to remove undesirable particles from a liquid or gas down to 0 5 microns A strainer contains a perforated stainless steel basket v shaped wire basket or wire mesh basket that allows you to remove larger particles from 73 microns and higher from the process stream FILTER STRAINER OPTIONS Mainstream SEF Mainstream Filter allows filtering from 0 5 micron to 800 micron using a filter bag SES Mainstream Strainer allows medium or fine straining with either a perforated metal basket 0 033 or 0 062 diameter perforations or a wire mesh basket with 20 40 60 80 100 150 or 200 mesh Suited for straining particles down to 73 micron Mainstream Strainer Basket allows course straining of large particles and foreign matter using large perforations 0 5 0 25 0 125 and 0 09375 diameter Mainstream Strainer Basket allows for fine straining using a v shaped Vee Wire basket with wire gaps of 0 005 0 0075 0 010 0 015 0 020 0 025 0 030 and 0 035 Note Minimum rating per 3A standard for Vee Wire applications is 125 microns 0 005 gap Vee Wire is a registered trademark of U S Filter Streamline SM FM Streamline inline filter or strainer allows you to strain or filter using either an overscreen or a filter sock Suited for coarse to medium straining 1
5. 02 6 until each end of the pin rests in the holes in the tabs on the screen ring assembly 02 1 ring Insert the retaining ring 04 tapered rim downward and fold the handle 02 5 to the locked position Using the cam pin 02 4 as a handle lift the screen ring assembly 02 1 into the filter body 01 ensuring that it is snugly seated in the bottom of the body Note The rim of the screen ring assembly should rest just below the inside diameter of the inlet port when properly assembled 6 Place the gasket 40 and cover 05 on the top of the body 01 Note The cover of new Mainstream filters strainers have three legs on the cover that rest on the screen ring assembly Older models do not have legs on the cover 7 Attach and tighten the clamp 06 Mainstream Filter Type SEF MAINTENANCE MAINSTREAM FILTER STRAINER REASSEMBLY CONT MAINSTREAM SES 1 Lubricate the o ring 190 that seals the strainer body 01 with a food grade lubricant L 1011B and place on the outside diameter of the strainer ring support assembly 03 Place the strainer ring support assembly 03 inside the strainer body 01 so that it rests snugly on the bottom of the body If you are using a wire mesh strainer place the strainer support plate 08 inside the strainer support with the rim facing downward If you are using a perforated strainer place the strainer support plate 08A inside the strainer suppo
6. E MAINSTREAM STAND Remove the triangular base A and three right angle adjustable brackets B from the packing Assemble one bracket bolt combination B into each of the three slotted base holes with the washer on the underside of the base and the flat face of the rubber cushion toward the base center Adjust the three brackets to the widest opening for the housing and partially tighten nuts but do not secure nuts until the housing is placed in stand Note Slotted holes allow for adjustment so that housing top surface can be level when assembly is placed on uneven floor Attach the three legs D to the triangular base A with the plastic or rubber caps upright and notched leg surface to the outside Partially tighten the legs but do not secure bolts E until the housing is placed in the stand Take the retainer ring F and orient the three tab slot openings G with the three slots so that the tabs longer tab slot is down are located between the notches and plastic rubber cushion This will allow the three legs to be opened greater than the diameter of the housing The leg notches provide friction to hold legs securely against the housing during process operations The retainer ring assembly anchors the legs in place Place stand assembly in a location that Filter Strainer housing is to be installed Lower the housing through the stand retaining ring F so that the outlet port fits into the stand base hole H Adjustable
7. G Warning Make certain that the strainer system is not under pressure and that the system is drained of all liquids Release pressure inside filter strainer by opening the relief valve before replacing the bag Important When installing a filter bag remove the tag and save it The tag will help you identify your filter type when reordering Open the air relief valve to relieve all pressure inside the filter Make certain the filtration system is drained of all liquid Residual can result in the bag floating and not seating properly Remove the filter cover and lift the screen ring assembly from the housing using the cam pin as a handle Do not use the filter strainer handle to remove the basket assembly Itt screen Raise the assembly handle upward toward the center of the ring assembly assembly to unlock the handle gt by cam pin Remove the filter media retainer ring that secures the basket filter bag onto the o ring Withdraw the filter bag from the basket and discard Note Where ID filter tags are used fine filtration bags remove the tag and set aside The lot number on this tag can be an important piece of information For basket filter bags that are nearly filled it may be necessary to disassemble the cam lock assembly in order to remove the filled bag Refer to Mainstream Filter Strainer Disassembly earlier in this manual for more information on disassembly the cam lock assemb
8. R DISASSEMBLY A WARNING Warning Make certain that the strainer system is not under pressure and that the system is drained of all liquids before removing any Streamline strainer from pipe work MODEL SM FM 1 Remove the clamp 13 and lift off the outlet assembly 01 Note Apply pressure to the outlet assembly when you remove the clamp as the strainer filter spring will force the outlet assembly away from the body when the clamp is removed Remove the gasket 40 and inspect it for damage or wear Remove the back up tube 09 with filter sock or overscreen spring 07 and distributor cap 06 Change the filter sock or overscreen if necessary Refer to Changing the Filter Media later in this manual for details MODEL SMS FMS 1 Remove the clamp 13 and lift off the cap 01 Note Apply pressure to the cap when you remove the clamp as the strainer filter spring will force the cap away from the body when the clamp is removed Remove the gasket 40 and inspect it for damage or wear Remove the spring 07 distributor cap 06 and back up tube 09 Change the filter sock or overscreen if necessary Refer to Changing the Filter Media later in this manual for details Streamline Strainer Streamline Strainer Type FM Type SMS 1 MAINTENANCE STREAMLINE BASKET FILTER STRAINER REASSEMBLY MODEL SM FM Ensure that the filter media is in p
9. brackets should be wide enough so that no interference occurs between the legs and the housing Adjust the angle of the brackets B to contact housing and partially secure in place Press the tops of the 3 legs D on the stand inward so that they rest against the housing Secure the inlet and outlet process lines to housing See Pipeline Installation Lock the retaining ring F onto the grooves of the legs D Gently use a rubber hammer to secure the ring onto the grooves 10 Tighten the adjustable brackets B and leg bolts E OPERATION STARTING THE SYSTEM Important When installing new non woven felt filter media recirculate the process fluid through the filter This will capture loose fibers before they go down stream MAINSTREAM Ensure that the correct port is used for the inlet See figure below Valve Sa Starting the Filter System Open the vent valve slightly Gradually fill the vessel by opening the inlet valve slowly Close the vent valve when liquid emerges Do not exceed a 50 psi differential across the bag Starting the Strainer System Open the vent valve slightly Gradually fill the vessel by opening the inlet valve slowly Close the vent valve when liquid emerges STREAMLINE Ensure that you are using the proper inlet See figures below Outlet MAINTENANCE MAINSTREAM FILTER STRAINER DISASSEMBLY A WARNING Warning B
10. efore disassembling any Mainstream filter or strainer make certain that the system is not under pressure and that the system is drained of all liquids Release pressure inside filter or strainer by opening the relief valve before disassembling The cover of new Mainstream filters strainers have three legs on the cover that rest on the screen ring assembly of the SEF the support assembly of the SES or the basket of the SEB SEBW Older models do not have legs on the cover MAINSTREAM SEF Open the air relief valve to relieve all pressure inside the filter Remove the clamp 06 and lift off the filter cover 05 Remove the cover gasket 40 and inspect for damage or wear Lift the screen ring assembly 02 1 from the filter body 01 using the cam pin 02 4 as a handle Do not use the cam handle 02 5 to remove the assembly Disassemble the screen ring assembly handle a Force deflect the cam handle 02 5 up from the retaining ring 04 toward center of the screen ring assembly 02 1 b Push one end of the cam pin 02 4 through the cam locks 02 6 until the cam locks pin and handle 02 5 are free of each other Remove the retaining ring 04 and remove the filter bag 03 from the basket and replace as necessary Remove the o ring 324 from the inside diameter of the screen ring assembly and inspect for damage and wear Remove the o ring 190 from the outside diameter of the screen ring assemb
11. lace on the back up tube 09 Refer to Changing the Filter Media later in this manual Place the gasket 40 on the outlet assembly 01 Place the back up tube 09 in the outlet assembly 01 Press the distributor cap 06 onto the back up tube 09 Press the spring 07 onto the outside diameter of the distributor cap Press the filter body 02 over the entire assembly and compress it to the outlet assembly 01 Attach and tighten the clamp 13 MODEL SMS FMS 1 Ensure that the filter media is in place on the back up tube 09 Refer to Changing the Filter Media later in this manual Insert the back up tube 09 inside the body 02 ensuring that the bottom of the back up tube is seated firmly against the bottom of the body Insert the distributor cap 06 inside the body 02 ensuring that the cap is seated firmly against the top of the back up tube 09 Note The opening on the handle of the distributor cap should be facing the opening of the inlet port so that the port is not blocked Insert the spring 07 inside the body 02 ensuring that the spring is seated firmly against the ridge on the distributor cap 06 Place the gasket 40 on the body 02 Compress the cap 06 onto the body 02 and attach and tighten the clamp 13 Streamline Model SM Streamline Model SMS MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE FILTER MEDIA MAINSTREAM SEF A WARNIN
12. ly Insert a new bag into the basket contouring the bag against the basket making sure it fits smoothly against the sides and bottom of the basket Reinstall the o ring cam lock assembly if necessary and retainer ring and lock bag in place See the Mainstream Filter Strainer Reassembly section for details Install the screen ring assembly into the housing Close the cover and replace and tighten the clamp MAINTENANCE STREAMLINE MODELS FM SM AND FMS SMS Important When installing a filter sock or overscreen save the original packaging This will help you identify your filter media type when reordering Relieve all pressure inside the system and make certain the filtration system is drained of all liquid Remove the outlet assembly for model FM or SM or the filter strainer cap for model FMS or SMS Remove the spring distributor cap and back up tube from the body If you are using an overscreen slide the overscreen off of the backup tube Overscreen clean it or replace it and go to Step 8 EMS Shown If you are using a filter sock remove the retaining rings on both ends of the back up tube and slide the sock off of the tube Insert a new sock over the back up tube and tuck the ends of the filter bag over both ends of the tube Then insert the retaining rings inside each end of the tube to hold the bag in place Replace the back up tube distributor and s
13. ly and inspect for damage and wear Mainstream Filter Type SEF MAINTENANCE MAINSTREAM FILTER STRAINER DISASSEMBLY CONT MAINSTREAM SES Open the air relief valve 04 to relieve all pressure inside the strainer Remove the clamp 06 and lift off the strainer cover 05 Remove the cover gasket 40 and inspect for damage or wear Lift the strainer ring support assembly 03 and strainer ring assembly 02 out of the strainer body 01 using the support assembly handle Then remove the handle Note The support assembly may stick to the housing due to product residue In this case use a rubber mallet to jar the support assembly loose before attempting to lift it out ROLE of the strainer body Grasp the upper lip of the strainer ring assembly 02 and lift it out of the strainer ring support assembly 03 Remove the support plate 08 or 08A from the strainer ring support assembly 03 Remove the o ring 326 from the strainer ring assembly and inspect for damage or wear Remove the o ring 190 from the strainer ring support assembly and inspect for damage or wear MAINSTREAM SEB AND SEB HVW Mainstream Strainer Type SEB SEBHVW Open the air relief valve to relieve all pressure inside the strainer Remove the clamp 06 and lift off the strainer cover 05 Remove the cover gasket 40 and inspect for damage or wear Using the handle at the top of the strainer ri
14. ng assembly 02 lift the assembly out of the strainer body 01 Note The assembly may stick to the strainer body due to product residue In this case use a Mainstream Strainer soft rubber mallet to jar the screen loose Type SES before attempting to lift it out of the support perforated screen shown assembly Remove the o ring 190 from the strainer ring assembly 02 and inspect for damage or wear MAINTENANCE MAINSTREAM FILTER STRAINER REASSEMBLY The cover of new Mainstream filters strainers have three legs on the cover that rest on the screen ring assembly of the SEF the support assembly of the SES or the basket of the SEB SEBW Older models do not have legs on the cover MAINSTREAM SEF 1 Lubricate the o ring 190 that seals the filter body 01 with a food grade lubricant L 1011B and place it on the outside diameter of the screen ring assembly 02 1 Place the screen ring assembly o ring 324 on the inside diameter of the assembly Insert the filter media 03 inside the screen ring assembly 02 1 pressing against the sides and bottom of the bag to ensure that the bag is smooth against the sides and bottom of the assembly The filter bag should rest on top of the screen ring assembly o ring 324 Assemble the screen ring assembly handle a Align the cam locks 02 6 with the notch on the handle 02 5 and the holes in the support ring Slide the cam pin 02 4 through the cam locks
15. nufac turing defects for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment providing it has been used as recommended and in accordance with recognized piping practice and providing it has not been worn out due to severe service such as encountered under extremely corrosive or abrasive conditions This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other warran ties express or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particu lar purpose All claims must be in writing and must be mailed or delivered by purchaser within thirty 30 days after purchaser learns of the facts upon which such claim is based Any claim not made in Tri Clover Inc Food amp Dairy Division Bio Pharm Division 9201 Wilmot Road PHONE 1 800 511 5444 Kenosha Wisconsin 53141 1413 FAX 414 694 2454 PHONE 1 800 242 4000 FAX 414 694 7104 Distribution Centers Tri Clover Canada St Charles MO 101 Milner Avenue PHONE 1 800 238 0142 Scarborough Ontario M1S4S6 Union City CA PHONE 416 297 3400 PHONE 1 800 852 3178 FAX 416 299 5095 writing and within the time period specified above shall be deemed waived Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and Tri Clover Inc s maximum liability for claims arising hereunder or for negligence for any and all losses and damages resulting from any cause shall be either the repair or replacement of defective items or at Tri Clover Inc s option the refund of the purcha
16. or proper installation instructions Install backflow prevention devices or pressure relief devices as appropriate SES Screen folded or crushed Backflushing through the screen On fine wire mesh screens a coarser screen wrapped around the O D of the fine screen provides support for the designed direction of flow No such support exists to protect the screen in a reverse flow pattern Even a momentary reverse flow spike can lead to this problem Protect the system from backflush by installing check valves or relief lines SES Bottom of screen has damaged wire mesh or is blown out Support plate not installed or installed incorrectly On the finer wire mesh screens the support plate at the immediate exterior of the bottom of the basket provides a solid support against differential pressure due to clogging In some cases the plate is not installed or installed upside down allowing the screen to fatigue under strain and ultimately give way to pressure Install support plate correctly as described under Mainstream Filter Strainer Reassembly earlier in this manual SES Screen ring support assembly is difficult to remove from housing Dried product especially sticky sugar type solutions can cause the o ring seal to bind on the housing Grasp the strainer assembly handle and twist the assembly in the housing to break the o ring free Then lift the assembly out of the housing PARTS LIST
17. ous injury The word Danger is used in the most extreme cases A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury May also be used to alert against an unsafe operating or maintenance practice A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Both Streamline and Mainstream Filters and Strainers are perfect solutions for continuous processing operations Mainstream filters and strainers are suitable for vertical mounting using an optional stand wall mount brackets or other external means The Streamline filters and strainers are suitable for horizontal or vertical mounting directly into the pipe work Both Streamline and Mainstream filters and strainers can use a twin setup A twin filter or strainer setup consists of two complete units mounted onto a single stand Directional valves at the inlet and outlet ports allow one unit to operate while the filter media in the other unit is being changed or cleaned Both Mainstream and Streamline filters and strainers are available in long or short models with standard construction of stainless steel All Mainstream models have side entry ports Streamline models have ports either at both ends model SM or FM or with a side inlet bottom discharge
18. pring inside the housing For detailed information refer to Streamline Filter Strainer Reassembly earlier in this manual Compress the outlet assembly for model FM or the cap model FMS onto e the body and attach and tighten the clamp nn TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES The Troubleshooting section chart below applies to problems which may arise during filter or strainer operation Contact Tri Clover if assistance is required Problem Probable Cause Remedy SM Split in overscreen along length Pump pulsation is causing the screen to stretch and fold along the length and cause fatigue and failure Dampen pulsation or use a different type of pump SM Blown out screen Backflushing through the screen On fine wire mesh screens the screen is wrapped around the O D ofthe back up tube which provides support for the designed direction of flow No such support exists to protect the screen in a reverse flow pattern Even a momentary reverse flow spike can lead to this problem Protect the system from backflush by installing check valves or relief lines SM Holes in screen FM Torn filter SEF Bag blown through Differential pressure too high Either the filter bag is not contoured to the support basket or a momentary backflow has pushed the bag away from the support basket Stop and clean screen or change media at 10 psi AP See Filter Bag Replacement f
19. rt with the rim facing upward Lubricate the o ring 326 that seals the strainer ring assembly 02 with a food grade lubricant L 1011B and place it on the outside diameter of the strainer ring assembly 02 Place the strainer ring assembly 02 inside the strainer ring support assembly 03 so that the bottom strainer ring assembly rests snugly on the strainer support plate 08 or 08A Place the handle on the strainer ring support assembly 02 by compressing the handle and sliding the ends into the two holes on the assembly Once the handle is attached lay it flat against the strainer support ring assembly Place the gasket 40 and cover 05 on the top of the strainer body 01 Attach and tighten the clamp 06 MAINSTREAM SEB SEBHVW 1 Lubricate the o ring 190 that seals the strainer body 01 with a food grade lubricant L 1011B and place it on the outside diameter of the strainer ring assembly 02 Place the strainer ring assembly 02 inside the body 01 so that the support ring on the assembly rests snugly against the lip inside the body Note Fold the basket handle down over the support ring assembly Place the gasket 40 and cover 05 on the top of the strainer body 01 4 Attach and tighten the clamp 06 Mainstream Strainer Type SEB SEBHVW Mainstream Strainer Type SES perforated screen shown MAINTENANCE STREAMLINE BASKET FILTER STRAINE
20. se price for such items In no event including in the case of a claim for negligence shall Tri Clover be liable for incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits No person including any representative employee or agent of Tri Clover is authorized to assume on behalf of Tri Clover Inc any liability or responsibility in addition to or different from that described in this provision Any and all representations prom ises warranties or statements that are in addition to or different from the terms of this provision are of no force or effect Distribution Centers in Union City California and St Charles Missouri 417 831 1411 csidesigns com Export Division PHONE 1 414 697 3170 FAX 1 414 694 8188 CS Tri Clover Mexico Recursos Petroleros No 7 Fracc Ind La Loma 54060 Tlalnepantla Edo de Mexico y PHONE 52 5 397 0601 er FAX 52 5 362 3246 Alfa Laval BFS SM 97 2 5M Printed in Sept 1997
21. xploded view and parts key facilitate ordering repair parts from Tri Clover All parts for Mainstream Filter Strainers are keyed to the parts list SM FM Key No 01 13 40 07 06 09 21 30 44 02 Description Outlet Assemnbly Clamp Gasket Spring Distributor Cap Back Up Tube Retainer Ring FM only Filter Sock FM only Overscreen SM only Body PARTS LIST SMS FMS Key No 01 13 40 07 06 09 21 30 44 02 Description Cap Clamp Gasket Spring Distributor Cap Back Up Tube Retainer Ring FMS only Filter Sock FMS only Overscreen FMS only Body PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW Filter Media 44 Overscreen Filter Sock 21 Tri Clover manufactures a complete line of TRI WELD fittings TRI CLAMP fittings BEVEL SEAT fittings POSITIVE PUMPS CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS AUTOMATIC Air Actuated VALVES STAINLESS STEEL TUBING AUTOMATED FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS Terms Warranty Provisions Notice of Claims and Limitation of Liability Prices and all terms and conditions of sale are established in current price sheets and are subject to change without notice All orders are subject to acceptance by Tri Clover Inc at its Kenosha Wisconsin or Distribution Center offices only No assignment of the purchaser s rights may be made without consent of Tri Clover Inc Each Tri Clover item is warranted to be free from ma
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