T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Pump will not run or runs slowly.
Ensure air pressure is at least 0.3 bar (5 psig) above start
1.
up pressure and differential pressure (the difference
between air inlet and liquid discharge pressures) is not
less than 0.7 bar (10 psig).
Check air inlet filter for debris. A 5μ (micron) air filter
2.
must be installed at the air inlet of the pump to prevent
air compressor particulate from entering and damaging
the air distribution system.
Check for air leakage (blow by) at the exhaust of the
3.
pump. This could indicate worn seals/bore in the air
valve.
Disassemble pump and check for obstructions in the
4.
air passage-ways or objects which would obstruct the
movement of internal parts.
Check for sticking check valves. If material being
5.
pumped is not compatible with pump elastomers,
swelling may occur. Also, as the check valves wear,
they become smaller and can become stuck in the
seats.
Diaphragms may have a pinhole allowing air to escape
6.
to the liquid side of the pump reducing performance.
Pump runs but little or no product flows.
Check for pump cavitation; slow pump speed down to
1.
allow thick material to flow into liquid chambers.
Verify that vacuum required to lift liquid is not greater
2.
than the vapor pressure of the material being pumped
(cavitation).
Check for sticking check valves. If material being
3.
pumped is not compatible with pump elastomers,
swelling may occur. Also, as the check valve wear, they
become smaller and can become stuck in the seats.
Pump may be operating (cycling) too fast. In this
4.
situation, to prime the pump you must lower the air
inlet pressure to achieve maximum suction lift. Once
pump is primed the inlet air pressure can be raised to
meet system requirements.
Pump air valve freezes.
Check for excessive moisture in compressed air
1.
line. Either install a dryer or hot air generator at the
compressor. A coalescing filter may also be used to
remove the water from the compressed air line some
applications.
Air bubbles in pump discharge.
Check for ruptured diaphragm.
1.
Check tightness of fasteners and integrity of o-ring
2.
and seals.
Ensure hosing connections are airtight.
3.
Product comes out air exhaust.
Check for diaphragm rupture.
1.
Each and every product manufactured by Wilden Pump & Engineering, LLC is built to meet the highest standards of quality.
Every pump is functionally tested to insure integrity of operation. Wilden Pump & Engineering, LLC warrants that pumps,
accessories and parts manufactured or supplied by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
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