SECTION 2 THE UNITEC™ PUMP — HOW IT WORKS The Wilden UNITEC™ pump is an air-operated, positive displacement, self-priming pump. These drawings show the flow pattern through the pump upon its initial stroke. It is assumed the pump has no fluid in it prior to its initial stroke. CLOSED OPEN OPEN...
SECTION 3 WILDEN UNITEC™ CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC PUMPS CAUTIONS – READ FIRST! CAUTION: CAUTION: This pump is designed to run only on clean-dry Before any maintenance or repair is attempted, air at all times. If oil and water may migrate into pump from the compressed air line to the pump should be disconnected air supply, a desiccant dryer must be installed.
SECTION 5C PERFORMANCE CURVES UX.075 CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC RUBBER/TEFLON ® FITTED Height ........173 mm (6.8") Width ........206 mm (8.1") Depth ........175 mm (6.9") (2.0) [3.4] Ship Weight: Conductive (4.0) [6.8] Polyethylene ..5 kg (11 lbs) (6.0) [10.2] Air Inlet ......6 mm ( ₁ ⁄₄") FNPT/BSP Inlet......19 mm ( ₃...
Page 9
SECTION 6A INSTALLATION UX SERIES CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC PUMPS The UX conductive plastic pumps are manufactured with wetted The best choice possible will be a site involving the shortest and parts of conductive (less than 2% carbon filled) polyethylene. straightest hook-up of suction and discharge piping. Unneces- The UX pumps are constructed with a conductive polyethylene sary elbows, bends, and fittings should be avoided.
Page 10
SUGGESTED INSTALLATION NEEDLE VALVE AIR SHUT OFF VALVE FLEXIBLE CONNECTION AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE / VACUUM GAUGE COMBINATION FILTER AND REGULATOR GROUNDING POINT SHUT OFF VALVE SHUT OFF VALVE FLEXIBLE CONNECTION AIR INLET SUCTION LINE FLEXIBLE CONNECTION SECTION 6B SUGGESTED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION: UX pumps do not require in-line lubrication.
SECTION 6C TROUBLESHOOTING Pump will not run or runs slowly. Product comes out air exhaust. 1. Ensure that the air inlet pressure is at least 0.4 bar (5 psig) above 1. Check for diaphragm rupture. startup pressure and that the differential pressure (the difference Pump runs but little or no product flows.
SECTION 7A UX CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC PUMPS DIRECTIONS FOR DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY CAUTION: Before any maintenance or repair is attempted, the compressed air line to the pump should be disconnected and all air pressure allowed to bleed from the pump. Use extreme caution as the pump liquid path may still be under pressure even though air line is disconnected.
Page 13
STEP 4. Figure 4 STEP 5. Figure 5 STEP 6. Figure 6 REASSEMBLY NOTE: When reinstalling Remove top retainers from both liquid Remove and inspect valve ball and top top retainers, be sure not to over tighten as chambers using an adjustable wrench. retainer for wear or damage.
Page 14
STEP 13. Figure 13 STEP 14. Figure 14 STEP 15. Figure 15 Use tool shipped with pump to remove Turn tool counterclockwise to loosen. Use After removing the Uni-Flo™ end caps, Uni-Flo™ end caps (one on each side) caution not to force it as the small pins on remove pilot pin and o-ring.
SECTION 7B REASSEMBL Y HINTS & TIPS When reassembling a UX series pump, it is important to pay particular attention to specific details to avoid damaging the pump or limit- ing pump performance. To reassemble a UX pump follow disassembly instructions 1 through 18 in reverse order and be sure to adhere to the following assembly hints &...
Page 16
SECTION 8A EXPLODED VIEW / PARTS LISTING UX.038 and UX.050 Pumps UX.075 and UX3 Pumps WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC...
Page 18
WARRANTY Each and every product manufactured by Wilden Pump and Engineering, LLC is built to meet the highest standards of quality. Every pump is functionally tested to insure integrity of operation. Wilden Pump and Engineering, LLC warrants that pumps, accessories and parts manufactured or supplied by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of startup or two years from date of shipment, whichever comes first.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Wilden Unitec UX Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers