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PS400 Bolted Plastic Copyright Copyright 2018 PSG ® , a Dover Company. All rights reserved. PSG reserves the right to modify the information and illustrations in this document without prior notice. The product described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
PS400 Bolted Plastic SECTION 1 SECTION 1 PRECAUTIONS – READ FIRST! WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when operating CAUTION: Do not exceed 82°C (180°F) air inlet a pump to avoid eye injury. If diaphragm rupture occurs, temperature for all models. material being pumped may be forced out of the air exhaust.
PS400 Bolted Plastic SECTION 2 WILDEN PUMP DESIGNATION SYSTEM PS400 PLASTIC LEGEND PS 400 / / X X X / X X / X X / X X X X 38 mm (1-1/2") Pump O-RINGS MODEL VALVE SEATS SPECIALTY Maximum Flow Rate: VALVE BALLS CODE (if applicable)
PS400 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...
PS400 Bolted Plastic SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE PS400 PLASTIC RUBBER-FITTED Ship Weight……...Polypropylene 28 kg (62 lb) PVDF 32 kg (70 lb) Air Inlet……………………………………….3/4" Inlet……………………………...38 mm (1-1/2") Outlet……………………………38 mm (1-1/2") Suction Lift……………………5.4 m Dry (17.6') 9.0 m Wet (29.5') Disp. Per Stroke ………………1.1 L (0.28 gal) Max.
PS400 Bolted Plastic PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PS400 PLASTIC FULL-STROKE PTFE-FITTED Ship Weight……...Polypropylene 28 kg (62 lb) PVDF 32 kg (70 lb) Air Inlet……………………………………….3/4" Inlet……………………………...38 mm (1-1/2") Outlet……………………………38 mm (1-1/2") Suction Lift……………………5.6 m Dry (18.4') 9.0 m Wet (29.5') Disp. Per Stroke ………………1.0 L (0.27 gal) Max.
PS400 Bolted Plastic SUCTION LIFT CAPABILITY SUCTION LIFT CAPABILITY PS400 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.
PS400 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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PS400 Bolted Plastic SUGGESTED INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING to control the pump from a remote location. When the pump discharge pressure equals or exceeds the air supply pressure, the NOTE: In the event of a power failure, close the shut- pump will stop.
PS400 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.
PS400 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 9/16"...
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PS400 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Using an appropriately-sized wrench, Inspect the ball cage area of the manifold Using an appropriate-sized wrench, remove the inlet manifold from the liquid for wear or damage. Remove the remove the liquid chamber fasteners that chambers.
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PS400 Bolted Plastic Figure 9a Figure 9b Step 9 Step 10 NOTE: Due to varying torque values, one of the following two situations may occur: To remove diaphragm assembly from 1) The outer piston, diaphragm and inner piston remain attached to the shaft and the entire shaft, secure shaft with soft jaws (a vise assembly can be removed from the center section (Figure 9a).
PS400 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY AIR VALVE / CENTER SECTION 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 3/16"...
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PS400 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Remove air valve spool from air valve Remove the air chamber bolts with an Remove the air chamber and inspect the body by threading one air valve bolt into appropriately sized hex socket.
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PS400 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Remove and inspect the shaft bushings Once the air chambers have been Inspect the center block shaft and air (2). Replace if necessary. removed, the square air valve nuts (6) control spool Glyd™...
PS400 Bolted Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY SINGLE-POINT EXHAUST Step 1 Step 2 Remove the pilot exhaust muffler in the pilot Optional: Install a single-point exhaust gasket (04-2638-52). The single-point air valve bleed port located at the front of the center gasket can be purchased as a spare part or included with the purchase of a new block.
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PS400 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.
PS400 Bolted Plastic SECTION 8 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST PS400 PLASTIC LW0197 REV. B ALL CIRCLED PART IDENTIFIERS ARE INCLUDED IN REPAIR KITS WIL-11430-E-05...
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PS400 Bolted Plastic EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Model Description PS400/PPPPP PS400/KKPPP Item Description Qty. Air Distribution Components Air Valve Assembly, Pro-Flo ® Shift 04-2039-20 O-Ring, End Cap (-225, Ø1.859" x Ø.139") 04-2390-52-700 End Cap 04-2330-20-700...
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