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 S4 00 P las ti c Ru bber - F it t ed P S4 00 P las ti c EZ - Ins ta ll T P E - F itt ed P S4 00 P las ti c F ul l- Stro ke 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-11430-E-04...
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 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.
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-11430-E-04...
NOTE: Your specific pump model may vary from the configuration shown; Wrench for Nuts however, pump disassembly procedure will be the same. Between Air Valve and Air Chambers NOTE: Replace worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. 1-5/16" Socket Wrench for • Outer Pistons Adjustable Wrench •...
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Using an appropriate-sized wrench, loosen the inlet manifold from Remove the discharge valve balls and seats from the liquid 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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2) The outer piston, diaphragm and inner piston separate from the shaft which remains connected to the opposite side diaphragm assembly. Repeat disassembly instructions for the opposite liquid chamber. Inspect diaphragm assembly and shaft for signs of wear or chemical attack. Replace all worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. ®...
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 the With an O-ring pick, remove the O-ring Remove the pilot spool from the air chamber gaskets (2). Replace if from the modulator spool. center section. necessary. ® Wilden WIL-11430-E-04...
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Inspect the center block Glyd™ rings (2) for wear. If replacement is necessary, use an removed, the square air valve nuts (6) O-ring pick to remove the used Glyd™ rings then replace with genuine Wilden may be removed or replaced if 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-11430-E-04...
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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-11430-E-04...
Section 8 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTING PS400 PLASTIC EXPLODED VIEW ® Wilden WIL-11430-E-04...
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Exploded View and Parts List PS400/PPPPP PS400/KKPPP Item Description Qty. Air Distribution Components Air Valve Assembly, Pro-Flo SHIFT 04-2039-20 04-2039-20 ® O-Ring, End Cap (-225, Ø1.859" x Ø.139") 04-2390-52-700 04-2390-52-700 End Cap 04-2330-20-700 04-2330-20-700 Screw, SHC, Air Valve (1/4"-20 x 4-1/2")
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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-11430-E-04 ® Wilden...
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