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PHX-2 Proportioner Service Manual Ref. # 202584 Revision 1.6 FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY Not approved for use in European explosive atmosphere locations 1 Komo Dr. Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: 732-415-4400 URL: http://www.polymacusa.com...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................1 List of Figures ..........................3 WARRANTY ..........................5 SAFETY AND HANDLING ...................... 7 CHARACTERISTICS ........................9 PRINCIPAL HEATING SYSTEM ..................9 HOSE HEATING SYSTEM ....................9 DOUBLE ACTING OPPOSED PISTON METERING PUMPS......
PMC manufactured accessories delivered with the equipment (hereinafter “Product”) against defects in material or workmanship of the Product (hereinafter “Defect” or “Defective”) for a period of one (1) year from the date of first purchase as shown on the original PMC invoice (hereinafter “Warranty Period”) If during the Warranty Period under normal use, the Product is suspected by Customer to b e Defective in material or workmanship, it is Customer’s responsibility to contact PMC and return the...
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• No Rights Implied: Nothing in the sale, lease or rental of any Product by PMC shall be construed to grant any right, interest, or license in or under any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary right or material owned by anyone;...
Keep this Operations Manual for future consultation of useful information. If you lose this manual, ask for a new copy from your PMC Service Center or go online at our web site (www.polymacusa.com). The PH Series Proportioner has been designed and built for the application of polyurea chemical systems, polyurethane foam chemical systems, and some two-component epoxy systems REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 2. SAFETY AND HANDLING WARNING! The design and configuration of the PH Series Proportioner does not allow its use in potentially explosive atmospheres, or the pressure and temperature limits described in the technical specifications of this manual to be exceeded.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 3. CHARACTERISTICS 3 CHARACTERISTICS The PH Series Proportioner has been designed and built for the application of polyurea chemical systems, polyurethane foam chemical systems, and some specific two-component epoxy systems. PRINCIPAL HEATING SYSTEM The Proportioner consists of one (1) Material Heater without internal seals. The Low- Pressure Heater has three (3) Heating Elements per fluid side rated at 1,250, 1,500, or 1750 watts, each giving the Proportioner a total heat output of 7,500, 9,000, or 10,500 watts.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 3. CHARACTERISTICS DOUBLE ACTING OPPOSED PISTON METERING PUMPS The opposed double acting Pump Line is driven by a double ended Hydraulic Cylinder. The in-line pump system with opposed piston pumps provides a constant volume and guarantees uniform pressures in both directions of pump movement.
Inside the console is a Terminal Strip for connecting the main power (wire not supplied) to the PH Series Proportioner. This electrical connection must be made only by a qualified electrician. PHX-2 Total Electrical Consumption Total Electrical Total Electrical Total Electrical...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL 61 Pumps Maximum Working Pressure 3,000PSI (21MPa, 207bar) Maximum Production 2.3gal/min (10.5L/min) Minimum Production 2lb/min (1kg/min) Volume per Cycle (Single Pump) 0.0093gal/cycle (0.03502L/cycle) Volume per Cycle (Both Pumps) 0.035gal/cycle (0.07005L/cycle)
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 5. DESCRIPTION 5 DESCRIPTION Figure 4: Component Identification - Front REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 5. DESCRIPTION Figure 5: Component Identification - Back REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 5. DESCRIPTION A. Control Panel Controls and regulates the operation of the PH Series Proportioner. B. Isocyanate (Iso, A) Metering Pump Meters the Isocyanate material. C. Polyol (Poly, R) Metering Pump Meters the Polyol material.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 5. DESCRIPTION Figure 7: Front Panel Description N. Main Power Turns ON and OFF main power to the control panel. It must be turned ON for any operation to be performed with the unit. When turned ON, the red pilot will light.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 5. DESCRIPTION U. Totalizer Indicates the number of pump cycles to calculate material usage for both A and R side combined: Model Pressure Pump Size Cycles per Gal (3.79L) PHX-2 3,000PSI V. Auto Shut Down Switch Turns ON and OFF power to the Auto Shut Down unit.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 6. INSTALLATION 6 INSTALLATION WARNING! Use suitable protection and follow the recommendations in the Safety Information enclosed and provided by material suppliers when installing or working with the Proportioner. CAUTION! Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the main power source before connecting to the Terminal Strip in the Console.
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Ensure Main Power Switch is OFF and incoming power is locked OFF before reversing power leads. Recheck rotation before proceeding with Installation. 5. Fill the Lube Reservoir with PMC Pump Lube or suitable dilutants. It is not necessary to prime the system. REVISION 1.6...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 6. INSTALLATION HEATED HOSE INSTALLATION CAUTION! The material delivery Heated Hoses are color coded Red and Blue, allowing the user to recognize them. The Red corresponds to the Isocyanate (Iso, A) and the Blue to the Polyol (Poly, R). To avoid connection errors, the Coupling Connections of the Iso (A) and Poly (R) Heated Hoses are different sizes to ensure correct orientation.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 6. INSTALLATION CAUTION! Ensure the proper mechanical and electrical connections of the Heated Hoses are made to avoid possible material leakage and Hose heat problems. 6. It is recommended the TSU (Temperature Sensing Unit) be installed between the last section of Heated Hose and the Gun Whip.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 6. INSTALLATION HOSE HEAT TRANSFORMER The Hose Heat Transformer offers the ability of connecting to different output voltages depending on the total length of the Heated Hose in use, maximizing the heating ability of the Heated Hose. The factory setting is 18 volts for use with 60 feet of Heated Hose.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 6. INSTALLATION 7. Ensure the Manual Valves are CLOSED and connect the Coupling Block to the Heated Gun Whip. CAUTION! Excessive force closing or opening the Manual Valves may result in damage to the Manual Valves and/or Coupling Block.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 7. PROPORTIONER PURGING 7 PROPORTIONER PURGING WARNING! Use suitable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and follow the recommendations in the Safety Information provided by product suppliers when installing or working with the unit. WARNING! Do not turn the Temperature Controllers ON until the Proportioner purging procedure is complete and the Primary Heaters and Heated Hoses are filled with material.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 7. PROPORTIONER PURGING 1. Turn Hydraulic Pressure Control (See Figure 5 on page 13) fully COUNTERCLOCKWISE. 2. Turn ON Main Power (See Figure 6 on page 15). Green pilot will light. 3. Turn ON Control Power (See Figure 6 on page 15). Switch will light.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 8. PRESSURE BALANCE CONTROL 8 PRESSURE BALANCE CONTROL The PH Series Proportioner has been designed with a pressure balance control system. This system will give the operator of this machine the ability to control a pressure imbalance within certain predetermined parameters.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 9. DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER 9 DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER The PH Series has three Digital Temperature Controllers to manage the temperatures for the Primary Heaters (Iso (A), Poly (R)) and the Heated Hose. The Hose Heater Controller is programmed different from the Iso (A) and Poly (R) Controllers and therefore not interchangeable with them.
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WARNING! The Controllers are factory programmed and are not field re-programmable. If a problem is encountered, contact your PMC Distributor. Do not attempt to change any of the programmed parameters. Do not substitute a Controller from an alternate supplier as its use may result in equipment damage and/or bodily injury.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 10. START-UP 10 START-UP NOTE! Follow the recommended procedure in the order shown. CAUTION! The Start-up procedures assume that all steps in Proportioner purging have been performed and no problems were found. 1. Check the hydraulic fluid level and service as required.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 10. START-UP NOTE! Directional Indicator Lights must indicate Metering Pump direction when Pump Switch is in the NORMAL position. If not, refer to Trouble Shooting section. 11a. Using the Hydraulic Pressure Control, adjust to the required stall pressure and check each Material Pressure Gauge.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 10. START-UP NOTE! Directional Indicator Lights must indicate Metering Pump direction when Pump Switch is in the NORMAL position. If not, refer to Trouble Shooting section. 11b. (See Figure 6 on page 15) - If this function is not needed, leave it in the off position.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 11. SHUT DOWN 11 SHUT DOWN 11.1 SHORT-TERM Follow the procedure below for temporary shutdowns, such as lunch breaks: 1. Set Pump Switch (See Figure 6 on page 15) to the OFF position. 2. Turn both “A” and “R” Heaters OFF. Hose Heater should remain ON. Never leave Proportioner ON if unattended.
This chapter contains information on possible faults that may interrupt the operation of the PH Series Proportioner. The information provided will serve as a guideline to detect and resolve problems. In any case, feel free to contact your authorized PMC distributor, where a qualified technician will advise you.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 HEATERS WARNING! Only qualified personnel should perform troubleshooting; unqualified personnel may cause damage to the unit, personnel, or property and put the operator at risk. The Heaters are components that reach high temperatures; you must wait until they cool before handling.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING • Problem: Primary heater does not heat and the display on the controller shows ambient temperature. Solutions: 1. Check that the light on the on/off switch is lit when the heater is turned on, if not replace the switch.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING • Problem: Primary heater does not heat and the display on the controller shows an error message (SbEr, EEPE, CjEr, AdEr). Solutions: 1. Check position 6 and 7 on the heater controller for loose wires.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.2 HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM Frequent Hydraulic Drive System Problems Hydraulic Pump does not develop pressure and the electric motor is not Page 36 running. Hydraulic Pump does not develop pressure. Page 37 Low or zero hydraulic pressure with unusual Hydraulic Pump noises.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING • Problem: Hydraulic Pump does not develop pressure. Solutions: NOTE! Hydraulic pressure is not generated if the Motor Power Switch (See Figure 6 on page 15) is OFF or the Pump Switch (See Figure 6 on page 15) is in the OFF position.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.3 METERING PUMP-LINE Figure 16: Metering Pump-Line Frequent Pump-Line Problems Metering pumps do not change direction and the pressures on both of Page 38 chemical gauges are lower than normal. Cavitation. Page 41 Pressure Loss: Discharge/Inlet Ball.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE! IF THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR LIGHT (Q, Page 15) IS ON CHECK THE REVERSING VALVE COIL ON THE SIDE THAT THE LIGHT IS ON. IF YOU HAVE 24 VOLTS DC AT THE PLUG, CHECK THE OHM’S RESISTANCE OF THE COIL, IT SHOULD READ APPROXIMATELY 19 OHM’s, IF NOT REPLACE THE COIL OR REVERSING VALVE.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING 3. Safety Pressure Switch - Each Metering Pump has a Safety Pressure Switch set to 2,200 psi. for # 123 pumps, 3,200 psi for #61 pumps. When the material system reaches this pressure, the Safety Pressure Switch will remove power from the Directional Valve and Direction Indicator Lights (Q, section 5).
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING • Problem: Cavitation. Solutions: 1. Cavitations occur when the Metering Pump (B or C, section 5) requires a larger volume of material than the supply system (Transfer Pump) can furnish. This creates a “void” of material in the Metering Pump.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING 12.4 HOSE HEATING WARNING! Before correcting any kind of defect, make sure the Main Power Switch is OFF and incoming power is locked OFF. NEVER access the inside of the Control Panel with the Proportioner power supply ON. The Heated Hose are components which reach high temperatures;...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING 5. To check the secondary side of the transformer, you must take an AC volt reading across the two leads coming out of the transformer that are connected to the “A” and “R” hose leads. If you are reading voltage (your volt reading will vary depending on what tap setting is used), most likely the problem is in the heated hose.
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 12. TROUBLESHOOTING • Problem: Heated hose controller shows excessive temperature. Solutions: 1. Set the controller set point at least 20 degrees lower than the temperature shown on the controller. Briefly turn on the hose and look for the LED light on the solid-state relay to be on.
If OFF, the Control Unit is not getting power. Check for loose or poor wire connections. If the Power/Run light still does not turn on, contact your authorized PMC distributor. b. If SOLID, the Control Unit has power but no program. Contact your authorized PMC distributor.
CAUTION! All repairs performed by unqualified personnel or the use of parts other than supplied by PMC may cause damage to the unit and put the operator at risk. REVISION 1.6...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 13. MAINTENANCE 13.1 INLET MATERIAL SCREENS Inspection of the Inlet Material Screens on a daily basis is no longer necessary as long as the following conditions are met. 1. Material drums are stored within the recommended material storage temperature range and drums are not opened prior to installing the Proportioner Material Transfer Pumps.
13.2 ISO LUBRICATION SYSTEM DAILY: Check the condition of the PMC Lube Oil in the Iso Lube Reservoir. Replace the PMC Lube Oil if you see significant changes in the color or signs of solidification. Ensure inside of Reservoir is wiped clean.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 13. MAINTENANCE 13.3 HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, make sure the Main Power Switch is OFF and incoming power is locked OFF. The Hydraulic Unit is a component that works under pressure. Do not open any connection or carry out maintenance on components subject to pressure until all pressure has been bled to zero.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 13. MAINTENANCE 13.4 METERING PUMP-LINE WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, make sure the Main Power Switch is OFF and incoming power is locked OFF. Allow material temperature to cool below 80 F and bleed all material pressure to zero.
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 13. MAINTENANCE 13.6 MATERIAL HEATER WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, make sure the Main Power Switch is OFF and incoming power is locked OFF. NEVER access the inside of the Control Panel with the Proportioner power supply ON. The Heaters are components that reach high temperatures;...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 13. MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, make sure the Main Power Switch is OFF and incoming power is locked OFF. NEVER access the inside of the Control Panel with the Proportioner power supply ON. The Heaters are components that reach high temperatures;...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (HI-05336) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 201580 WASHER, FLAT, 5/16, 18-8 SS 201591 FHCS, #8-32 X 0375, 18-8 SS 202145 WASHER, LOCK, 5/16, 18-8 SS 202212 HHCS, 5/16-18 X 7.500, ZP GRD5...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 26: Hydraulic Seal Detail View Figure 27: Hydraulic Piston Detail View REVISION 1.6...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15.6 A & R SINGLE PUMP ASSEMBLY Figure 28: A & R Single Pump Assembly (202587) REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION A & R SINGLE PUMP ASSEMBLY (202587) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 202574 INLET BODY, BTM FEED, HP 202761 INLET BODY, BOTTOM FEED 202763 RETAINING RING, INTERNAL, HP 202764 PISTON VALVE, HP...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15.7 PUMP-LINE SEAL ORIENTATION Figure 30: A & R Single Pump Assembly Detail A Figure 31: A & R Single Pump Assembly Detail B REVISION 1.6...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION PUMP LINE ASSEMBLY - HIGH PRESSURE (202588) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 202242 LUBE SECTION, ROD SEAL, HP 202243 SEAL, ROD 1.00 DIA 202587 30:1 A/R BOTTOM FEED PUMP 202777 SHCS, 3/8-16 X 3.000, ZP ALLOY 202778 SHCS, 1/4-20 X 1.000, ZP ALLOY...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15.10 Y-STRAINER ASSEMBLY “A” SIDE Figure 34: Y-Strainer Assembly "A" Side (YS-1) Y-STRAINER ASSEMBLY “A” SIDE (YS-1) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION HI-05016 3/4 NPTM X 3/4 NPTF SW HI-05017 3/4 MNPT UNION...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15.12 HEATER ASSEMBLY Figure 36: Heater Assembly, 6 Rod - A Figure 37: Heater Assembly, 6 Rod - B REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION PREHEATER ASSEMBLY, 6-ROD PH-21 (7.5kW) PH-22 (9kW) PH-23 (10.5kW) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 200939 FERRULE, 10 AWG, YELLOW 201559 BHCS, 1/4-20 X 1.500, 18-8 SS 201561 BHCS, #6-32 X 0.375, 18-8 SS 201899 BHCS, 1/4-20 X 0.750, 18-8 SS...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 38: Heater Assembly, 8 Rod - A Figure 39: Heater Assembly, 8 Rod - B REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION PREHEATER ASSEMBLY. 8-ROD PH-33 (14kW) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 200939 FERRULE, 10 AWG, YELLOW 201559 BHCS, 1/4-20 X 1.500, 18-8 SS 201561 BHCS, #6-32 X 0.375, 18-8 SS 201899 BHCS, 1/4-20 X 0.750, 18-8 SS...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION 15.14 FINAL ASSEMBLY Figure 42: PHX-2 Final Assembly - A REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 43: PHX-2 Final Assembly – B REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 44: PHX-2 Final Assembly - C REVISION 1.6...
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POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Figure 45: PHX-2 Final Assembly - D REVISION 1.6...
POLYURETHANE PHX-2 SERVICE MANUAL MACHINERY CORPORATION 15. PARTS IDENTIFICATION PROPORTIONER HOSES ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION HI-05047-2 9” HOSE, HYD PUMP TO TANK HI-05047-6 13” HOSE ASSY, 90 DEG HI-05047-7 HOSE ASSY, HYD PUMP TO TANK HI-05047-8 HOSE ASSY HI-05013 1/2 X 2 HOSE, HYD TANK RETURN HI-05047-4 13”...