On plates having a center feed eye it will be necessary to fold the cloth on one side into a small section so that it can be inserted through the center feed eye.
Once the cloth is pulled through the eye, it can be unfolded for caulking.
Caulking (pressing the cloth cord into the groove) is best accomplished using a caulking hammer and wedge.
The caulking hammer has a hollow, rubber head which is filled with shot to eliminate rebound during hammering.
First position the cloth over the cloth groove and hammer the cloth cord into the groove.
Then position a plastic caulking wedge on the cloth cord and seat the cord fully into the groove with the hammer and wedge.
Installing New Non-Gasketed Filter Cloth:
Fold and roll cloth on one side into a small section so that it can be inserted through the center feed eye.
Once the cloth is pulled through, it can be unfolded and installed over the cloth pins on top of plate.
Most types and sizes of cloth will be supplied with holes and/or grommets along the vertical sides for the installation of small plastic cable wire ties to correctly position the cloth.
