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Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous (classified) locations. The Uni-Drum Supply System evacuates 300 gallon (1200 liter) magnadrums or other tote drums of the same size and capacity. The Uni-Drum Supply System pumps and transfers flowable and highly viscous materials such as sealant, adhesives, and sound deadeners from bulk drums with maximum efficiency.
Models Models The Uni-Drum Supply Units listed below are covered in this manual. For specific pump information, refer to the chart in Servicing the Pumps on page 48. Supply Unit Max. Outlet Max. Fluid Flow Pump Platen Part No. Pump...
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Models Supply Unit Max. Outlet Max. Fluid Flow Pump Platen Part No. Pump Ratio Voltage Pressure @ 60 cpm Manual Material *258956 XL 10000™, stainless 3400 psi (23.1 9.2 gpm (34.8 35:1 308152 (Left Hand) steel MPa, 231 bar) lpm) *258957 XL 10000™, stainless 3400 psi (23.1...
Check hoses and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately. • Use only Graco approved hoses. Do not remove any spring guard that is used to help protect the hose from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings.
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Warnings WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock. • Turn off and disconnect power at main switch before disconnecting any cables and before servicing or installing equipment. •...
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Warnings WARNING SPLATTER HAZARD Hot or toxic fluid can cause serious injury if splashed in the eyes or on skin. During blow off of platen, splatter may occur. • Use minimum air pressure when removing platen from drum. TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
300 gallon (1200 liter) magnadrum or other tote inspection problems immediately. drums. 5. Remove the band straps that hold the Uni-Drum to Each Uni-Drum includes two Graco air motors and the pallet. displacement pumps, a ram assembly with a follower plate, a pneumatic layout panel that controls the air 6.
Component Identification NOTE: F . 1, F . 2, and F . 3 shows the typical Uni-Drum Supply System equipped with XL 10000™ air motors. Uni-Drum Supply System with Customer Mounted Manifold and Drum Clamps A - Left Hand Unit B - Right Hand Unit .
Component Identification Uni-Drum Supply System with Machine Mounted Manifold B - Right Hand Unit A - Left Hand Unit . 2: Uni-Drum Supply System with XL 10000 Air Motors Key: Left Hand Models Right Hand Models Left Hand (LH) Supply Unit...
Component Identification Uni-Drum Supply System with Customer Mounted Manifold B - Right Hand Unit A - Left Hand Unit . 3: Uni-Drum Supply System with XL 10000 Air Motors Key: Left Hand Models Right Hand Models Left Hand (LH) Supply Unit...
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Component Identification Pneumatic Logic Panel Switches and Indicators Use the table and F . 4 when operating the switches and reading the indicators on the Pneumatic Logic Panel (G). Ref. Button/Switch/Guage What it Does PUMP NO. 1 PRESSURE Air Gauge Indicates the air outlet pressure setting from Pump No.
Component Identification Junction Box Panel BULK SUPPLY DEPRESSURIZATION PUMP AIR PRESS SYSTEM ACTIVE PRESSURIZED PUMP READY READY PUMP PUMP PRIME RESET PUMP LOCAL REMOTE MODE REMOTE 195320 and 119773 Panel Shown . 6: Junction Box Panel 309028ZAT...
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Component Identification Junction Box Panel Switches and Indicators Use the table and F . 6 when operating the switches and reading the indicator on the Junction Box Panel. Button/Switch What it Does PRIME PUMP Pushbutton • Primes both displacement Pumps with material, making the Pumps ready to operate.
Pneumatic Panel Air Filter (F) filters air to the Pneumatic Logic Panel (G). The 5 micron filter removes particles, such as dust, moisture, foreign A general description of the Uni-Drum Supply System matter and other contaminants from the helps the installers and operators become familiar with compressed air.
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Component Identification Junction Box Panel (H) See F . 6 on page 16. The Junction Box Panel (H) includes the following system components. For additional information, refer to the Electrical Diagram on page 91. • SYSTEM PRESSURIZED Light is lit when air pressure is supplied to the system;...
The installation procedures in this section are intended 2. Make sure that you will be able to level the base of to serve as a guide for installing the Uni-Drum Supply the ram using metal shims. System. If you need more information, contact your Graco distributor.
Connect the switch as shown below to the Pneumatic 13 mm (1/2 in.) anchors. Logic Panel (G). 4. Bolt the Uni-Drum to the floor using anchors that are long enough to prevent the unit from tipping. Installing Drum Clamps NOTE: Drum Clamps (K) are only used with 25N914 and 25N915 Uni-Drum models.
Installation Connecting Power to the 7. Seal the area where wires entered the Junction Box Panel (H). Junction Box 8. Replace the cover on the Junction Box Panel (H). Perform the following procedure to connect the power to the Junction Box Panel (H). All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and comply with all local codes and regulations.
Installation Grounding the System surface. Do not place the pail on a nonconductive surface, such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts grounding continuity. To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or relieving pressure: hold metal part of the spray gun The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger of static sparking and electric shock.
Installation Connecting the Air Supply Lines to the Uni-Drum Perform the following procedure to connect the input Have a qualified technician connect both Supply Units to air supply lines to the Uni-Drum Supply System. an air supply source that has the following required...
Installation Connecting Output Hose to the NOTICE Pumps There must be a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) of fluid supply hose on the outlet to prevent damage to the This procedure describes how to connect the fluid unit. output hoses to the two Pumps. It is the customer’s responsibility to have the fluid supply hose already NOTE: The fluid supply hose must move freely without installed and ready for connection to the Pumps.
Supply Unit Operation Overview The Uni-Drum Supply System can be setup to alternate The Uni-Drum Supply System uses two air driven between the LH and RH Supply Units. This dual supply reciprocating Pumps (C) on the LH Supply Unit (A) and...
Operation Flushing the System Before from the system. If necessary, check with the material supplier for a recommended flush material. Initial Use 4. Before flushing, be sure the entire system and Flushing the system before its initial use can prevent flushing drums are properly grounded.
3. Fill the packing nut/wet cup on both Pumps 1/3 full equipment. with Graco throat seal liquid (p/n 206995). Refer to Moving equipment parts can cause personal injury, instruction manual 308147 or 308148 for details.
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Operation Turn the knob clockwise to increase air 16. Adjust the RAM DOWN Air Regulator (AK) to 50 psi pressure or counterclockwise to decrease air (0.34 MPa, 3.4 bar) as follows (see F . 5): pressure. See F . 5 on page 14. a.
37.b. See F . 13. 1. If used, verify that the two front and rear Drum Clamps (K) are engaged on the Uni-Drum ram base. 2. Check that the Pump air is turned off. On the Junction Box Panel (H), the PUMP ACTIVE and PUMP READY lights are not lit.
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Operation Load Material a. Set the RAM POSITION Switch (AG) to LOWER. NOTICE b. Lower the Follower Plate (D) until the material is When opening a new drum, take care to remove the evident in the Bleed Ports (Q). cover by holding it level. Tipping the cover may allow accumulated dirt to spill into the material, which can c.
Operation Daily System Startup NOTE: If the Pump does not prime properly, which may occur with heavier, high viscosity fluids, increase the air pressure with the RAM DOWN Air Regulator (AK). This procedure is normally provided by the integrator. NOTE: If fluid is forced out around the top wiper, ram pressure is too high;...
Pressure Relief Procedures Pressure Relief Procedures Fluid Pressure Relief Procedure These procedures describe how to relieve pressure from the system. This procedure describes how to relieve pressure on the Follower Plate (D) and in the Pumps (C). Use this Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever procedure whenever you shutoff the Pumps and before you see this symbol.
Pressure Relief Procedures Pneumatic Pressure Relief Procedure This procedure describes how to relieve pressure on the Pneumatic Logic Panel (G) and cylinders. Use this procedure whenever you perform ram assembly service on the piston rod seal or the ram piston. 1.
Maintenance Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Cleaning the System Schedule NOTICE The operating conditions of your particular system Cleaning the system after using it can prevent material determine how often maintenance is required. Establish contamination, which may cause the material to fail or a preventive maintenance schedule by recording when perform poorly.
Maintenance 4. It is recommended to clean the platen between each drum change, or as recommended by your facility’s maintenance plan. Use a long-handled flat-bladed ice scraper if it is necessary to scrape the bottom of the Follower Plate (D). To avoid serious injury, do not put your hands between the plate and the drum.
Junction Box Panel Service Junction Box Panel Service Indicator Light and Pushbutton NOTE: Refer to Junction Box Panel on page 91 while servicing the Junction Box Panel (H). Switch Replacement Indicator Light and Pushbutton 1. Reverse steps 2 through 4 in the previous Switch Removal paragraph.
Junction Box Panel Service Fuse Removal Surge Suppressor Removal All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and comply with all local codes and electrician and comply with all local codes and regulations.
PLC Interface Accessory Kit Service PLC Interface Accessory Kit Service Valve Assembly Bank 8. Reinstall the cover on the Junction Box Panel (H). 9. Reapply power to the Junction Box Panel (H). 10. Perform the Daily System Startup procedure on page 33 at the applicable Supply Unit (LH or RH).
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PLC Interface Accessory Kit Service Switch Replacement 6. Remove the two cap screws, the lock washers, and the pressure switch assembly (202) from the mounting To replace the switch, follow the switch removal steps in plate (201). reverse order. 205, 206 TI0208 .
3. Turn the air filter counterclockwise to unscrew the Listed below are the filters used with the ram assembly filter from its mounting. on the Uni-Drum Supply System. • The Main Air Filter (N) between the air supply Filter/Element Replacement source and both air motors.
Ram Assembly Service Ram Assembly Service Piston Rod Seal Service Ring, Seal Guard Sleeve Ring 1. Relieve the air pressure. Follow the Pneumatic Pressure Relief Procedure on page 35. 2. Remove the four nuts and lockwashers holding the tie bar to the rods. Remove the tie bar. O-ring 3.
Ram Assembly Service Ram Piston Service Ring O-ring 1. Relieve the air pressure. Follow the Pneumatic O-ring Pressure Relief Procedure on page 35. 2. Remove the tie bar as explained in the Piston Rod Band Seal Service section on page 45. 3.
Ram Assembly Service Low/Empty Limit Switch 2. Shut off power to the Junction Box Panel (H). Replacement NOTE: The first limit switch closes when the Follower Plate (D) reaches the preset low limit level in the drum. The second limit switch closes when the Follower Plate (D) reaches the preset empty level in the drum.
Ram Assembly Service Replacing Wipers Switch Replacement 8. Install the new limit switch (305) on the limit bracket (306) using the three cap screws (302), lock washers (303), and plain washers (304). See F 1. Perform the Fluid Pressure Relief Procedure on 9.
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Ram Assembly Service 8. Tighten the setscrew with a wrench (W). Pull the 9. Pound the wiper all the way around with a rubber cutting handle (CH) to cut. Remove the bonding tool mallet until the wiper joints (WJ) are butted tightly (BT).
1. When the Pump is serviced and tested and ready to fasteners in steps below, ensure the chain slack is taken be replaced in the Uni-Drum ram assembly, perform up to prevent the Pump assembly from falling. the steps of the Pump Removal procedure in reverse order.
Recycling and Disposal Recycling and Disposal End of Product Life At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and recycle it in a responsible manner. • Perform the Pressure Relief Procedures. • Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable regulations.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedures, page 34 and 35, before checking or repairing the Uni-Drum Supply System. Ram Assembly Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Ram won’t raise or lower Closed Main Air Shutoff Valve (P) or Open air valve, clear air line...
Troubleshooting Pump Troubleshooting For additional information about the displacement Pump, refer to Related Manuals on page 3 to find the applicable instruction manual. Problem Cause Solution Air is trapped in Pump. Bleed air from the Pump using this Rapid downstroke or upstroke procedure: (pump cavitation) 1.
Troubleshooting Air Motor Troubleshooting For additional information about the air motor, refer to Related Manuals on page 3 to find the applicable instruction manual. Problem Cause Solution Air motor will not shift directions, Main air valve spool is dirty or Clean/rebuild main air valve.
Troubleshooting Pneumatic Logic Panel Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Ram will not move up or down. Main air valve on box is not open. Open valve. Air supply to unit is not on. Turn on air supply. Ram will not move up. Direction valve is not in the UP Set direction valve to the UP position.
Parts Parts 246981, 248306, 249339, 253676, 258910 - 47:1 Left Hand Supply Unit 246982, 248307, 249340, 253677, 258911 - 47:1 Right Hand Supply Unit 249152, 249341, 234972, 258956 - 35:1 Left Hand Supply Unit 249153, 249342, 234973, 258957 - 35:1 Right Hand Supply Unit 12 30 19 12 83 57,58,59 62,64...
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Parts 123 112 111 122 73,115 14,73,74 See detail C 63,89 Detail C 309028ZAT...
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Parts Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 109570 WASHER 241902 ELEVATOR, assembly 300 gallon 1 214656 HOSE, coupled, 10 ft. C58306 PLATE, adjuster C19381 ELBOW, tube, (m) C58361 BRACKET, support 054139 TUBE, nylon C20450 U-BOLT C19200 WASHER 196073 CLAMP C19124 SCREW, cap, hex 15D133 CLAMP, support C19126 SCREW, cap, hex...
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Parts Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. C19491 TEE, fitting, 1-1/4 npt(f) C19800 SCREW, cap, socket head 119901 TEE, fitting, 1-1/4 npt(f) (234972, 617338 BRACKET, mounting 234973, 258910, 258911, 517455 SWITCH 258956, 258957, 253676, 253677 C56572 CABLE only) 196510 COUPLING, housing V1M350 APPLICATOR, ball seat, 1/2 in.
Parts 24U642 - 35:1 Left Hand Supply Unit 24U643 - 35:1 Right Hand Supply Unit 57,58,59,61 72,118 See detail A 62,64 54,55,63 See Detail F 17,35,48 42,43 9,41 48,49 5,9,49 99,100 18,23, 26,45 6,31,49 309028ZAT...
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Parts 111 121 63,89 73,115 Detail B 14,58,73 25,53 113 114 39,40,73 Detail F Section D-D 12 30 See Detail B Detail A 309028ZAT...
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Parts Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 196084 COVER, right 241902 ELEVATOR, assembly 300 C52751 PLATE, limit switch gallon C19810 SCREW, cap C58306 PLATE, adjuster 195454 BRACKET, limit C58361 BRACKET, support C19197 WASHER C20450 U-BOLT C19204 WASHER, lock 196073 CLAMP C20003...
Parts 232729, 47:1 Left Hand Supply Unit, with carbon steel pump 232839, 47:1 Left Hand Supply Unit, with stainless steel and ceramic pump 232730, 47:1 Right Hand Supply Unit, with carbon steel pump (shown) 232840, 47:1 Right Hand Supply Unit, with stainless steel and ceramic pump 246921, 47:1 Right Hand Supply Unit, with stainless steel pump 246922, 47:1 Left Hand Supply Unit, with stainless steel pump 255666, 47:1 Left Hand Supply Unit, with carbon steel pump...
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HOSE; 1/2 in ID; 10 ft long (232730, 232840, 246922, 243488 KIT, accessory; see page 74 255665 only) see page 84 100133 LOCKWASHER, spring; 3/8 C58360 PLATE, adjuster, Uni-Drum C58361 BRACKET, pump support C38457 COUPLING, reducing C20450 U-BOLT 521850 VALVE, check...
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Parts Ref. Part Description Qty. 77*† C19185 NUT, jam, hex 78*† C19213 WASHER, lock 79*† 114158 FITTING, adapter, Y 80*† C12509 TUBE, nylon 81*† 195356 KIT, accessory 15J074 LABEL, safety, crush and pinch 15M511 LABEL, warning PINS, safety, kit, see page 86 1 Not Shown.
Parts 24N914 - 35:1 Left Hand Supply Unit 24N915 - 35:1 Right Hand Supply Unit 12 30 57,58,59 62,64 55,63 39,40,73 99,100 35,48 93,94 126,30 9,41,48,49 ‡ The end user must locate and install 5,9,49 these parts (see Installation on page 20).
Parts Pneumatic Accessory Kit, 241837 . 29 Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. C12194 TUBE; 1/2 in. 40 in. C12509 TUBE; nylon 248 in. C19399 CONNECTOR; 1/2 npt x 1/2 C12509 TUBE; nylon 200 in. in. tube C12509 TUBE;...
Technical Specifications Models 232729, 232730, 255665, 255666 Uni-Drum Supply System Metric Supply Units (LH and RH) Compressed air requirement 80 psi (maximum) (5.5 bar, 0.55 MPa), 450 cfm Main air inlet size 1 in. npt(f) Overall weight (approximate) 3950 lb...
Technical Specifications Models 232839, 232840, 246921, 246922 Uni-Drum Supply System Metric Supply Units (LH and RH) Compressed air requirement 80 psi (maximum) (5.5 bar, 0.55 MPa), 450 cfm Main air inlet size 1 in. npt(f) Overall weight (approximate) 3950 lb...
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.
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