Wilkerson L18 Installation & Service Instructions

Richland, MI 49083
E N G L I S H
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.
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.
Bowl guards are recommended for added protection of polycarbonate bowls
where chemical attack may occur.
WARNING
!
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.

INSTALLATION

1. Refer to WARNING prior to installation.
2. Install as close to the point of use as possible.
3. Unit must be installed with the flow in the direction of the flow arrow on
the body cover and with bowl down.
4. Avoid using reducing bushings, couplings, etc., whenever possible to install
this product. These devices restrict air flow and can affect performance.
NOTE: CONTAMINATES REMOVED FROM THE COMPRESSED AIR
SYSTEM MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL STANDARDS.

OPERATION

1. NOTE: Maximum pressure rating is 150 psig (10.3 bar) for plastic
bowl/bowl guard assembly, and 250 psig (17.2 bar) for metal bowl
with sight gauge. Temperature range is 32°F to 125°F (0°C to 52°C)
Tel: (269) 629-5000
Installation & Service Instructions
84-013-000
Lubricator Model L18 and L28
ISSUED: July, 2004
Supersedes: August, 2002
Doc. #84-013-000, Rev. 2
for plastic bowl/bowl guard assembly, and 32°F to 150°F (0°C to
65.5°C) for metal bowl with sight gauge.
2. Use only clean, light machine oil, preferably SAE 10 or lighter. DO NOT USE
PHOSPHATE ESTER OR DIESTER BASED FLUIDS IN LUBRICATORS.
3. This lubricator may be filled under pressure by opening the top fill port
slowly, allowing the pressure in the bowl to slowly vent to atmosphere. After
the pressure has bled off, the fill plug may be removed completely and oil
poured into the fill port. When the fill plug is removed, a small amount of air
will be venting from the fill port. This is to serve as an audible signal denoting
that the unit is in fact under pressure. If faster filling is desired, slowly
remove the fill plug to vent the bowl pressure to atmosphere. Then remove
the bowl/bowl guard assembly by pushing up on the bowl and turning
clockwise. Fill the bowl, reposition the bowl O-ring seal on the bowl and
reinstall the bowl. To reinstall the bowl, insert the bowl into the body, push up
and turn counterclockwise until you feel the locating stops engage. Pull
down on the bowl and turn clockwise to insure the bowl has been properly
installed and locked. Now reinstall the fill plug. The unit is ready for use.
4. To adjust and set oil delivery rate, the unit must be pressurized and air
must be flowing through the unit. Turn the transparent SIGHT DOME,
located on the top of the unit counterclockwise to initiate oil delivery. The
rate of oil delivery depends on air flow rate. If flow increases or
decreases, the oil delivery rate will increase or decrease proportionately.
Turning the SIGHT DOME clockwise to limit stop will stop all oil delivery.

MAINTENANCE

THIS UNIT MAY BE SERVICED WITHOUT REMOVING THE UNIT
FROM THE COMPRESSED AIR LINE.
1. To clean the bowl, slowly open and remove the fill plug located on the top of
the lubricator to vent bowl pressure to atmosphere. Push up on bowl
assembly and turn clockwise to remove. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe inside
of bowl. Inspect the filter located in the bottom of the siphon tube assembly.
Clean or replace the siphon tube assembly as required. To reinstall the bowl,
insure that the bowl seal O-ring is properly installed on the bowl, insert the
bowl into the body and push-up and turn counterclockwise until the locating
stops engage. Pull down on the bowl and turn clockwise to insure the bowl
has been properly installed and locked.
2. Before returning unit to service, insure that all seals have been reinstalled
or replaced and bowl is locked in position with drain properly secured.

DRAINS

Manual Drain ........................................................................ GRP-96-685

ACCESSORIES

Joiner set .............................................................................. GPA-96-601
T-Bracket .............................................................................. GPA-96-602
T-Bracket with Joiner set ...................................................... GPA-96-603
C-Bracket (18 Series) ........................................................... GPA-96-604
C-Bracket (28 Series) ........................................................... GPA-96-605
Force Fill Adapter ................................................................... LRP-96-704
F R E N C H
AVERTISSEMENT
!
Afin d'éviter un fonctionnement imprévu du système pouvant
occasionner des blessures aux personnes et des dommages matériels :
• Débrancher l'alimentation électrique (si nécessaire) avant toute
installation, entretien ou conversion.
• Débrancher l'alimentation en air et dépressuriser toutes les
canalisations d'air connectées à cet appareil avant
entretien ou conversion.
• Utiliser l'appareil conformément aux normes de pression, température,
et autres conditions spécifiées par le fabricant dans ces instructions.
• Le médium doit être exempt d'humidité si la température descend
en dessous de 0°C.
• L'entretien doit se faire conformément aux procédures décrites ici.
• L'installation, l'entretien, et la conversion de ces appareils doivent
être effectués par des personnels qualifiés, au fait des techniques
pneumatiques.
• Après installation, entretien, ou conversion, les alimentations en air
et en électricité (si nécessaire) seront connectées et l'appareil testé
pour vérifier son fonctionnement correct et l'absence de fuites. Si
l'appareil présente une fuite audible ou ne fonctionne pas
correctement, ne pas l'utiliser.
• Les inscriptions concernant les avertissements et spécifications sur
l'appareil ne devront pas être recouvertes de peinture, etc. Si le
masquage est impossible, contactez votre représentant local pour
des étiquettes de remplacement.
installation,