Installation Sheet

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On some installations, it may be desirable
to install an independent hanger for the
level control switches to avoid possible
hang-upsonthepumps,piping,valves,
etc. Float hangers are available from
Zoeller Company on Catalog Sheet
FM0526 or can be fabricated from
standardpipeandttings.
Suggested Methods of Float Installation
TYPICAL FLOAT HANGER ON CONCRETE PITS
OR SEPTIC TANK RISERS
TYPICAL FLOAT HANGER ON STEEL COVER PITS
ACCESS COVER
STANDARD PIPE
FLANGE
PVC OR LIGHT WEIGHT
STAINLESS STEEL PIPE
PEA GRAVEL
TYPICAL FLOAT HANGER ON CONCRETE PITS
OR SEPTIC TANK RISERS
10-1457 FLOAT TREE
WITH 3 FLOATS SHOWN
SK1217
SK1218
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
All installations must comply with all applicable electrical and plumbing codes, including, but not limited to, National Electrical Code, local, regional, and/or state plumbing
codes, etc. Not intended for use in hazardous locations.
TYPICALSEWAGEINSTALLATION
SK290
4” (100 mm)
OF GRAVEL
Always refer to
FM0551 and/or
SSPMArecom-
mended sewage
pump installation
and maintenance.
TYPICALEFFLUENTINSTALLATION
SK291
WW1
EFFLUENT
FILTER
See FM0531, FM0732, FM1597 & FM1420
foralarms,controls&junctionboxes
TYPICALDEWATERINGINSTALLATION
SK292
TURN
ON
TURN
OFF
1
2
3
7
9
14
8
6
4
5
10
12
13
4” (10 cm) OF GRAVEL
MINIMUM
(457 mm X 610 mm)
18"x24" BASIN
LARGER DEPTHS
MAY BE
REQUIRED.
See FM0531, FM0732, FM1597 & FM1420 for
alarms,controls&junctionboxes
 1. Electricalwiringandprotectionmustbeinaccordancewithgoverning
electrical codes.
 2. InstallproperZoellerUnicheck(combinationunionandcheckvalve),
preferably just above the basin to allow easy removal of the pump
forcleaningor repair. Ifhigh headorbelow-cover installationis
required,use30-0164on1-1/2"(DN40)pipe,30-0152on2"(DN50)
pipeand30-0160on3"(DN80)pipe.
3. Allinstallationsrequireabasincovertopreventdebrisfromfallinginto
the basin and to prevent injury.
 4. WhenaUnicheckisinstalled,drilla3/16"(5mm)diameterholeinthe
discharge pipe even with the top of the pump. NOTE: THE HOLE
MUST ALSO BE BELOW THE BASIN COVER AND CLEANED
PERIODICALLY. (HighHeadunitsee“Caution”onfrontpage).Water
stream will be visible from this hole when pump is operating.
 5. Securelytapeorclamppowercordtodischargepipe,clearoftheoat
mechanism(s).
 6. Useadischargepipeequivalentindiametertothepump'sdischarge.
 7. Basinmustbeinaccordancewithgoverningcodesandspecications.
 8. Pumpmustbelevelandoatmechanism(s)clearofsidesofbasin
before starting pump.
 9. Basinmustbecleanandfreeofdebrisafterinstallation.
 10. Gatevalve,shut-offvalve,orballvalvetobesuppliedbyinstallerand
installed according to any and all codes.
 11. Locateoatswitchesasshowninsketches.Thebestplaceforthe“off”
point is above the motor housing and positioned 180° from the inlet.
Neverput“off”pointbelowdischargeonpump
 12. Gas-tightsealsarerequiredtocontaingasesandodors.
 13. Ventgasesandodorstotheatmospherethroughventpipe.
 14. Optionalpumpstand(P/N10-2421)eliminatestheneedforblocksor
 bricksunderthepump.Forusewithefuentanddewateringpumpsonly.
15. Optionalwatertightcontrolboxavailable,seeFM1597fordetails.
16. For proper spacing of "On"-"Off"switchesrefertolocalor
national standards and guidelines.
 17. Optionalseptictankrisersforeasyaccesstopump,controlsandlters.