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P4 Clamped 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.
P4 Clamped Plastic SECTION 2 WILDEN PUMP DESIGNATION SYSTEM P4 PLASTIC LEGEND / X X X / X X / X X X / X X X X 38 mm (1-1/2") Pump O-RING Maximum Flow Rate: MODEL VALVE SEAT SPECIALTY 140 lpm (37 gpm) VALVE BALL CODE...
P4 Clamped 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...
P4 Clamped Plastic PERFORMANCE P4 PLASTIC REDUCED-STROKE PTFE-FITTED Ship Weights…..Polypropylene 16.8 kg (37 lb) PVDF 21.3 kg (47 lb) Air Inlet……………………..……..13 mm (1/2") Inlet…...…………………...……38 mm (1-1/2") Outlet………………...………….38 mm (1-1/2") Suction Lift…………………….3.05 m Dry (10') 7.47 m Wet (24.5') Disp. per Stroke ……...…..0.53 L (0.139 gal) Max.
P4 Clamped Plastic SECTION 5 SUCTION LIFT CAPABILITY P4 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.
P4 Clamped 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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P4 Clamped Plastic SUGGESTED INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING to control the pump from a remote location. When the pump NOTE: In the event of a power failure, close the shut- discharge pressure equals or exceeds the air supply pressure, the off valve if you do not want the pump to restart when the pump will stop.
P4 Clamped 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.
P4 Clamped 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 1/2"...
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P4 Clamped Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Remove the discharge valve balls and Remove the two small clamp bands which Lift intake manifold from liquid chambers seats from the liquid chambers and fasten the intake manifold to the liquid and center section to expose intake inspect for nicks, gouges, chemical attack chambers.
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P4 Clamped Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 10 Step 11 Lift liquid chamber away from center Using an adjustable wrench, or by rotating section to expose diaphragm and outer the diaphragm by hand, remove the piston. diaphragm assembly. Step 12 Figure 13 Step 13 Figure 12...
P4 Clamped Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY 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 3/16ʺ...
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P4 Clamped Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Loosen the air valve bolts utilizing a 3/16" Remove pilot spool sleeve retaining snap Remove pilot spool retaining snap hex-head wrench and then remove muffler ring on both sides of center section with ring on both sides of center section plate screws.
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P4 Clamped Plastic DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Step 9 Step 10 With O-ring pick, gently remove the O-ring Check center block Glyd™ rings for signs of from the opposite side of the notched end of wear. If necessary, remove Glyd™ rings the spool.
P4 Clamped 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 5.1 N•m (45 in-lb)
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P4 Clamped 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.
P4 Clamped Plastic GASKET KIT INSTALLATION (04-9503-99) Carefully prepare sealing surfaces by removing all debris and foreign matter from diaphragm bead and all mating surfaces. If necessary, smooth or deburr all sealing surfaces. Mating surfaces must be properly aligned in order to ensure positive sealing characteristics. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
P4 Clamped Plastic SECTION 8 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST P4 FULL-STROKE ALL CIRCLED PART IDENTIFIERS ARE INCLUDED IN REPAIR KITS WIL-10160-E-11...
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P4 Clamped Plastic EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST P4/PPAPP P4/KKAPP P4/PPCPP/0502 P4/KKCPP/0502 Part Description Qty. Pro-Flo Air Valve Assembly 04-2000-20-700 04-2000-20-700 04-2000-20-700 04-2000-20-700 ® O-Ring (-225), End Cap (1.859" x .139") 04-2390-52-700 04-2390-52-700 04-2390-52-700 04-2390-52-700 End Cap, Pro-Flo 04-2330-20-700 04-2330-20-700 04-2330-20-700 04-2330-20-700 ®...
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P4 Clamped Plastic EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST P4 PLASTIC REDUCED-STROKE ALL CIRCLED PART IDENTIFIERS ARE INCLUDED IN REPAIR KITS WIL-10160-E-11...
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P4 Clamped Plastic EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST P4/PPAPP P4/KKAPP P4/PPCPP/0502 P4/KKCPP/0502 Part Description Qty. Pro-Flo Air Valve Assembly* 04-2000-20-700 04-2000-20-700 04-2000-20-700 04-2000-20-700 ® O-Ring (-225), End Cap (1.859" x .139") 04-2390-52-700 04-2390-52-700 04-2390-52-700 04-2390-52-700 End Cap, Pro-Flo 04-2330-20-700 04-2330-20-700 04-2330-20-700 04-2330-20-700 ®...
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