Wilkerson L12 Installation & Service Instructions

Englewood, CO 80110
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WARNING
To avoid unpredictable system behavior that can cause personal
injury and property damage:
• Disconnect electrical supply (when necessary) before installation,
servicing, or conversion.
• Disconnect air supply and depressurize all air lines connected to
this product before installation, servicing, or conversion.
• Operate within the manufacturer's specified pressure, temperature,
and other conditions listed in these instructions.
• Medium must be moisture-free if ambient temperature is below
freezing.
• Service according to procedures listed in these instructions.
• Installation, service, and conversion of these products must be
performed by knowledgeable personnel who understand how
pneumatic products are to be applied.
• After installation, servicing, or conversion, air and electrical
supplies (when necessary) should be connected and the product
tested for proper function and leakage. If audible leakage is
present, or the product does not operate properly, do not put into
use.
• Warnings and specifications on the product should not be covered
by paint, etc. If masking is not possible, contact your local
representative for replacement labels.

Safety: Polycarbonate Bowls

! CAUTION
Polycarbonate bowls, being transparent and tough, are ideal for use with
Filters and Lubricators. They are suitable for use in normal industrial
environments, but should not be located in areas where they could be
subjected to direct sunlight, an impact blow, nor temperatures outside of the
rated range. As with most plastics, some chemicals can cause damage.
Polycarbonate bowls should not be exposed to chlorinated hydrocarbons,
ketones, esters and certain alcohols. They should not be used in air systems
where compressors are lubricated with fire-resistant fluids such as phosphate
ester and di-ester types.
Metal bowls are recommended where ambient and/or media conditions are
not compatible with polycarbonate bowls. Metal bowls resist the action of
most such solvents, but should not be used where strong acids or bases are
present or in salt laden atmospheres. Consult the factory for specific
recommendations where these conditions exist.
TO CLEAN POLYCARBONATE BOWLS USE MILD SOAP AND WATER
ONLY! DO NOT use cleansing agents such as acetone, benzene, carbon
tetrachloride, gasoline, toluene, etc., which are damaging to this plastic.

Introduction:

Follow these instructions when installing, operating, or servicing
the product.

Application Limits

These products are intended for use in general purpose
compressed air systems only.
With Polycarbonate Bowl
Operating Pressure Maximum
Operating Temperature Maximum
Operating Temperature Minimum
With Metal Bowl
Operating Pressure Maximum
Operating Temperature Maximum
Operating Temperature Minimum
kPa PSIG bar
1024 150 10.2
52°C (125°F)
0°C (32°F)
kPa PSIG bar
1734 250 17.3
80°C (175°F)
0°C (32°F)
Installation & Service Instructions:
83-955-000
1/4" & 3/8"
L12 Atomist Lubricators
ISSUED: September , 2002
Supersedes: November, 2001
ECN020442, Rev.2
ANSI Symbols
Lubricator
with Manual Drain

Installation

1. The lubricator should be installed with reasonable accessibility
for service whenever possible. Keep pipe or tubing lengths to a
minimum with inside clean and free of dirt and chips. Pipe joint
compound should be used sparingly and applied only to the
male pipe – never into the female port. Do not use PTFE tape
to seal pipe joints – pieces have a tendency to break off and
lodge inside the unit, possibly causing malfunction.
2. Install lubricator so air flows in the direction of arrow on body.
3. Installation should be upstream of the device it is to lubricate
(valve, cylinders, tool, etc.).

Operation and Service

1. The inlet pressure of the Atomist lubricator must be turned
off and depressurized before the fill plug (brass) is removed.
Turn counterclockwise to remove. Fill to oil level line.
Use a petroleum based oil of 100 to 200 SSU viscosity at
100°F and an aniline point greater than 200°F. (Mobil DTE24
and Sun Company Sunvis 932 are good examples). Do not
use oils with adhesives, compound oils containing solvents,
graphite, detergents or synthetic oils.
2. Replace the fill plug (by turning clockwise) and seat firmly.
Excessive torque is not required. Turn on air supply. If leakage
occurs, DO NOT OPERATE — conduct repairs again. The
lubricator is now ready for setting.
WARNING
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FAILURE OR IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF
THE PRODUCTS AND/OR SYSTEMS DESCRIBED HEREIN OR
RELATED ITEMS CAN CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This document and other information from The Company, its
subsidiaries and authorized distributors provide product and/or system
options for further investigation by users having technical expertise. It
is important that you analyze all aspects of your application, including
consequences of any failure and review the information concerning
the product or systems in the current product catalog. Due to the
variety of operating conditions and applications for these products or
systems, the user, through its own analysis and testing, is solely
responsible for making the final selection of the products and systems
and assuring that all performance, safety and warning requirements
of the application are met.
The products described herein, including without limitation, product
features, specifications, designs, availability and pricing, are subject
to change by The Company and its subsidiaries at any time without
notice.
EXTRA COPIES OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
INCLUSION IN EQUIPMENT / MAINTENANCE MANUALS THAT UTILIZE
THESE PRODUCTS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE.
Lubricator
less Drain