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P1500 Bolted Plastic SECTION 1 PRECAUTIONS – READ FIRST! WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when operating CAUTION: Thoroughly flush pumps before installing a pump to avoid eye injury. If diaphragm rupture occurs, them into process lines. Clean and/or sanitize FDA- and material being pumped may be forced out of the air USDA- approved pumps before using them.
P1500 Bolted Plastic SECTION 2 WILDEN PUMP DESIGNATION SYSTEM P1500 PLASTIC LEGEND P1500 / X X / X X X / X X / X X X / X X X X 76 mm (3") Pump O-RING MODEL VALVE SEAT SPECIALTY Maximum Flow Rate: VALVE BALL...
P1500 Bolted Plastic SECTION 3 HOW IT WORKS – AIR-OPERATED DOUBLE-DIAPHRAGM PUMP The Wilden diaphragm pump is an air-operated, positive displacement, self-priming pump. These drawings show flow pattern through the pump upon its initial stroke. It is assumed the pump has no fluid in it prior to its initial stroke. FIGURE 1 The air valve directs pressurized air to FIGURE 2 When the pressurized diaphragm, FIGURE 3 At completion of the stroke, the air...
P1500 Bolted Plastic SUCTION LIFT CAPABILITY P1500 PLASTIC SUCTION-LIFT CAPABILITY Suction-lift curves are calibrated for pumps operating at 305 m (1,000') above sea level. This chart is meant to be a guide only. There are many variables that can affect your pump's operating characteristics.
P1500 Bolted Plastic SECTION 6 SUGGESTED INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Wilden pumps are designed to meet the performance requirements of be eliminated. In addition, pump efficiency can be adversely even the most demanding pumping applications. They have been affected if proper attention is not given to site location. designed and manufactured to the highest standards and are ...
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P1500 Bolted Plastic SUGGESTED INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING pump damage will not occur. The pump has reached a “deadhead” NOTE: In the event of a power failure, close the shut- situation and can be restarted by reducing the fluid discharge off valve if you do not want the pump to restart when the pressure or increasing the air inlet pressure.
P1500 Bolted Plastic SUGGESTED INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Pump air valve freezes. Pump will not run or runs slowly. Check for excessive moisture in the compressed air. Remove plug from pilot spool exhaust. Either install a dryer or a hot air generator for compressed Ensure that the air inlet pressure is at least 0.4 bar (5 psig) air.
P1500 Bolted Plastic SECTION 7 DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY PUMP DISASSEMBLY Tools Required: CAUTION: Before attempting any maintenance or repair, disconnect the compressed air line to the pump and allow all air pressure to bleed from the pump. Disconnect all 2 - 5/8"...
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P1500 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Rotate the ball cage counterclockwise to After removing the discharge valve seat, Remove the bolts that secure the liquid remove the threaded ball seat. The ball remove the valve seat O-ring and inspect chambers and center section to the intake cage has feet that interlock with the seat valve seat, valve seat O-ring, valve balls...
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P1500 Bolted Plastic Figure 10a Figure 10b Step 10 Step 11 To remove diaphragm assembly from NOTE: Due to varying torque values, one of the following two situations may occur. shaft, secure shaft with soft jaws (a vise fitted with plywood or other suitable 1) The outer piston, diaphragm and inner piston remain attached to the shaft and the entire material) to ensure shaft is not nicked, assembly can be removed from the center section (Figure 10a);...
P1500 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY AIR VALVE DISASSEMBLY Tools Required: CAUTION: Before attempting any maintenance or repair, disconnect the compressed air line to the pump and allow all air pressure to bleed from the pump. Disconnect all 3/8" Hex-Head Wrench intake, discharge, and air lines.
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P1500 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Remove pilot spool retaining O-rings on Remove air chamber bolts with 3/4" hex Remove pilot spool bushing from center both sides of center section with O-ring socket. block. pick.
P1500 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY HINTS AND TIPS Upon performing applicable maintenance to the air distribution system, Maximum Torque Specifications the pump can now be reassembled. Please refer to the disassembly instructions for photos and parts placement. Description Torque Air Valve 8.5 N•m (75 in-lb)
P1500 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY SHAFT SEAL INSTALLATION Pre-Installation Tools After all the old seals have been removed, the inside of the bushing The following tools can be used to aid in the installation of should be cleaned to ensure no debris is left that may cause premature the new seals: damage to the new seals.
P1500 Bolted Plastic SECTION 8 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST P1500 PLASTIC LW0225 REV. A ALL CIRCLED PART IDENTIFIERS ARE INCLUDED IN REPAIR KITS WIL-11160-E-10...
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P1500 Bolted Plastic EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Model Description P1500/PSPPP/ P1500/KSPPP/ Item Description Qty. Air Distribution Components Assembly, Air Valve, Pro-Flo ® 1 15-2010-20 O-Ring, End Cap (-235, Ø3.109 x Ø.139") 71-1280-52 End Cap , Air Valve 15-2332-20...
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