An indicator suitable for signaling restricted flow of a fluid through a
filter mounted in a filter assembly includes a housing having an inner
cavity. A diaphragm disposed within the housing separates the inner
cavity into first and second chambers and deflects from a neutral
position in response to applied pressures within the first and second
chambers. A tab assembly opposite the diaphragm includes a spring-loaded
flag moveable from a first position within the housing to a second
position outside the housing. A pin operably coupled to the diaphragm
holds the spring-loaded flag within the housing when the diaphragm is in
the neutral position. In response to the diaphragm being deflected
sufficiently from the neutral position to release the pin, the
spring-loaded flag travels to the second position outside the housing,
thereby indicating a restricted flow condition for the filter.