Contents Section 1: Precautions - Read First! Section 2: Wilden Pump Designation System Section 3: How It Works —Pump & Air Distribution System Section 4: Dimensional Drawings Section 5: Performance P S8 P la st ic Ru bb er - F i tte d P S8 P la st ic EZ - In sta ll T P E - F itt ed P S8 P la st ic F ul l- Str ok e PT F E - F itt ed.
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Warranty Each and every product manufactured by Wilden is built to meet the highest standards of quality. Every pump is functionally tested to insure integrity of operation. Wilden warrants that pumps, accessories and parts manufactured or supplied by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of installation or six (6) years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 8.6 bar (125 psig) air CAUTION: Tighten all hardware prior to installation. supply pressure. CAUTION: The process fluid and cleaning fluids must be chemically compatible with all wetted pump components. ® Wilden WIL-10450-E-03...
Section 3 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.
S U C T I O N L I F T C U R V E S PS8 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.
The suction-pipe size should be at least the equivalent or larger than inadvertent restrictions are not created for any remaining sites. the diameter size of the suction inlet on your Wilden pump. The suction The best choice possible will be a site involving the shortest and hose must be non-collapsible, reinforced type as these pumps are straightest hook-up of suction and discharge piping.
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SHIFT pumps are pre-lubricated and do not require ® process fluid all affect the parts life of a Wilden pump. Periodic inspections in-line lubrication. Additional lubrication will not damage the pump; have been found to offer the best means for preventing unscheduled pump however, if the pump is heavily lubricated by an external source, downtime.
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1. Check for diaphragm rupture. 2. Verify that vacuum required to lift liquid is not greater than 2. Check tightness of outer pistons to shaft. the vapor pressure of the material being pumped (cavitation). ® Wilden WIL-10450-E-03...
NOTE: Your specific pump model may vary from the configuration shown; however, pump disassembly procedure will be the same. 1-5/8" Socket Wrench • for Outer Piston NOTE: Replace worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. (Rubber, Full-Stroke Diaphragms) 11/16" Socket Wrench •...
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Remove the discharge valve balls and seats from the liquid manifold to the liquid chambers. chambers and inspect for nicks, gouges, chemical attack or abrasive wear. Replace worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. Step 6 Step 7...
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Using an adjustable wrench, remove for the opposite liquid chamber. Inspect diaphragm assembly and shaft for signs of diaphragm assembly from shaft. wear or chemical attack. Replace all worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. ® Wilden...
The Pro-Flo SHIFT air distribution system is designed to perform in on/off, non-freezing, non- ® stalling, tough-duty applications. NOTE: Replace worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Remove air valve bolts, muffler plate...
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Step 8 Step 9 Remove the air chamber and inspect With an O-ring pick, remove the O-ring Remove the pilot spool from the the air chamber gaskets (2). Replace from the modulator spool. center section. if necessary. ® Wilden WIL-10450-E-03...
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Inspect the center block Glyd™ rings (2) for wear. If replacement is necessary, use an Once the air chambers have been O-ring pick to remove the used Glyd™ rings then replace with genuine Wilden removed, the square air valve nuts replacement parts.
• A small amount of NLGI grade 2 white EP bearing grease can be applied to the muffler and air valve gaskets to locate gaskets during assembly. ® Wilden WIL-10450-E-03...
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7. Lubricate the edge of the shaft with NLGI grade 2 white EP bearing grease. 8. Slowly insert the center shaft with a rotating motion. This will complete the resizing of the seal. 9. Perform these steps for the remaining seal. ® Wilden WIL-10450-E-03...
Section 8 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTING PS8 PLASTIC EXPLODED VIEW ® Wilden WIL-10450-E-03...
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Exploded View and Parts List PS8/PKAPP 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 Screw, SHC, Air Valve (1/4"-20 x 4-1/2") 01-6000-03 Nut, Square (1/4"-20)
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Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5651 USA 1 (909) 422-1730 • F: 1 (909) 783-3440 psgdover.com Where Innovation Flows ® reserves right to modify information and illustrations contained this document without prior notice. This is non-contractual document. 05- 2018 WIL-10450-E-03 ® Wilden...
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