PENTAIR E-03-360 Metal to Metal Rail System Instruction Manual

PENTAIR E-03-360 Metal to Metal Rail System

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

NOTE!
To the installer: Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the equipment or to the responsible party who maintains the system.

General Information

Before Operation
Read the following instructions carefully. Reasonable care and safe methods should be practiced. Check local codes and requirements before installation.

Attention
This manual contains important information for the safe use of this product. Read this manual completely before using this product and refer to it often for continued safe product use. DO NOT THROW AWAY OR LOSE THIS MANUAL. Keep it in a safe place so that you may refer to it often.

Unpacking Pump

Remove pump from carton. When unpacking unit, check for concealed damage. Claims for damage must be made at the receiving end through the delivery carrier. Damage cannot be processed from the factory.

WARNING
Before handling these pumps and controls, always disconnect the power first. Do not smoke or use separable electrical devices or flames in a septic (gaseous) or possible septic sump.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
 This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

System Description:

In a Hydromantic Metal-to-Metal (MTM) Rail System, the pump is raised and lowered in the basin on pipe rails.

| Simplex| Duplex
---|---|---
One pump| One discharge elbow assembly| Two discharge elbow assemblies
Two pumps| One hydraulic sealing flange| Two hydraulic sealing flanges
| Two guide rails| Four guide rails
| One lifting chain| Two lifting chains
| One door & frame assembly| Two door & frame assemblies
| Electrical controls| Electrical controls
| Two level controls| Three level controls

Pumps Not Operating or in Storage:

Pumps with carbon ceramic seals must have impellers manually rotated (6 revolutions) after setting non-operational for 3 months or longer and prior to electrical start-up. Pumps with tungsten carbide seals must have impellers manually rotated (6 revolutions) after setting non-operational for 3 weeks
or longer and prior to electrical start-up.

Codes
All codes must be observed. Consult with the local inspector before installation to avoid costly delays. Hydromantic is not responsible for any expense incurred to meet local codes.

Pump Installation

1. Concrete Basin(s): Pour one or two concrete systems (one for pumps and control, etc. and one for valves, if required) or obtain precast concrete rings. A 45 degree slope may be poured around the inside perimeter of the basin at the bottom to prevent solids buildup providing the slope does not interfere with the discharge elbow and pump locations. Before beginning the installation, refer to the Installation Data as found in the
   Hydromantic Engineered Products Catalog. Follow the Installation Data taking into account the location of the discharge pipe, inlet pipe, controls, vent pipe, and the anchoring requirements of the discharge elbow(s). (All of the above concrete work by others.)

2. Discharge Elbow Installation: See Installation Data for the proper location of the discharge elbow on the basin bottom. Either cast anchor bolts into basin or use approved mechanical devices to attach discharge elbow(s) to basin.

3. Pump Rail System Installation: Refer to Installation Data for proper location of pipe rails on basin floor. Install guide rail supports and guide rails on pipe rails.

4. Pump Installation: Refer to Installation Data for proper location of pumps on guide rails.

5. Piping: Refer to Installation Data for proper piping
   size and installation.

6. Electrical: Refer to Installation Data for proper electrical requirements and connections. All electrical work must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local codes.

7. Start-up: Refer to Start-Up Procedure in Installation Data.

METAL RAIL SYSTEM

NOTE To the installer: Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the equipment or to the responsible party who maintains the system.

Information

Thank you for purchasing your Hydrometric® pump. To help ensure years of trouble-free operation, please read the following manual carefully.
Before Operation:
Read the following in striations care fully. Reasonable care and safe meth odes should be practiced. Check local codes and requirements before installation.
Attention:
This manual contains important information for the safe use of this product. Read this manual completely before using this product and refer to it often for con tin ued safe product use. DO NOT THROW AWAY OR LOSE THIS MAN U AL. Keep it in a safe place so that you may refer to it often.

Unpacking Pump:
Remove pump from carton. When un pack ing unit, check for conc ealed damage. Claims for damage must be made at the receiving end through the delivery carrier. Dam age cannot be processed from the factory.

WARNING
Before handling these pumps and controls, always disconnect the power first. Do not smoke or use separable electrical devices or flames in a septic (gaseous) or possible septic sump.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

System Description
In a Hydromatic Metal-to-Metal (MTM) Rail System, the pump is raised and lowered in the basin on pipe rails. A hydraulic sealing flange at the pump discharge allows the pump to be connected and removed from the discharge elbow with ease at any time, without entering the wet well. There is no need to disconnect any piping or electrical connections to remove a pump for inspection or routine maintenance checks. A typical system will operate on float control switches. A bottom float control will turn off the pump(s). An additional float control per pump is then used to turn on the pump(s). In a multiple pump station, the pumps are automatically alternated if using a standard Hydromatic panel. Also, addition al float controls may be used to indicate high and/or low water sump conditions. The general equipment for a simplex and duplex system includes the following:

• Simplex : Duplex
• One pump :Two pumps
• One discharge : Two discharge
• elbow assembly ; elbow assemblies
• One hydraulic : Two hydraulic
• sealing flange : sealing flanges
• Two guide rails :  Four guide rails
• One lifting chain : Two lifting chains
• One door & : T w o d o o r &
• frame assembly:  frame assemblies
• Electrical : Electrical
• controls : controls
• Two level : Three level
• controls :  controls

Pumps Not Operating or in Storage

Pumps with carbon ceramic seals must have impellers manually rotated (6 revolutions) after setting non-operational for 3 months or longer and prior to electrical start-up. Pumps with tungsten carbide seals must have impellers manually rotated (6 revolutions) after setting non-operational for 3 weeks or longer and prior to electrical start-up.

Codes
All codes must be observed. Consult with the local inspector before in stallation to avoid costly delays. Hydromatic is not responsible for any expense incurred to meet local codes.

Pump Installation

1. Concrete Basin(s)
   Pour one or two concrete systems (one for pumps and control, etc. and one for valves, if required) or obtain precast concrete rings. A 45 degree slope may be poured around the in side perimeter of the basin at the bottom to prevent solids buildup providing the slope does not interfere with the discharge elbow and pump locations. Before beginning the in stellation, refer to the “Installation Data” as found in the Hydromatic Engineered Products Catalog. Follow the Installation Data taking into account the location of the disc harge pipe, inlet pipe, controls, vent pipe, and the anchoring requirements of the discharge elbow(s). (All of the above concrete work by others.)

2. Discharge Elbow Installation
   See “Installation Data” for the proper lo caution of the dis charge el bow on the basin bottom. Either cast anchor bolts into basin bot tom pro trading 2″ from basin floor with lock washers and nuts securing, or drill holes for expansion lag screws to secure elbow to basin bottom. Each elbow requires four anchors (all fur noshed by others). Each elbow must be level. Length of anchors embedded in concrete varies with ma tertials used, but must be sufficient to withstand the weight, torque, and thrust loads imposed by the pump. See “Instructions for Assembly” (Page 7) for an illustration of the discharge elbow.

3. Discharge Piping (All Supplied by Others)
   Install vertical discharge piping modules to elbow using bolts, nuts, lock washers and gasket. Install remain der of the sump discharge piping. This typically includes a vertical run of piping appropriately sized and configured to mate with the vertical discharge piping, a ninety degree elbow, and a horizontal run of piping approximately sized and configured to mate with the valve box or main piping. Install horizontal run extending through the wall of basin. Secure vertical run to the vertical dis charge piping using the appropriate method (i.e., flange, weld, gasketed collar coupling) and grout all piping extending through basin walls.
   NOTE
   If using flanged connections be certain that adequate clearances are provided throughout for installation of bolts, nuts, lock washers, and gaskets.
   If total run of vertical piping exceeds twelve (12) feet, install a piping brace at the approximate midpoint of the piping. Secure brace (i.e., U-bolt with angle iron strap and angle iron extensions) to both piping and wall of ba sin.

4. Basin Cover(s)
   The basin cover for the sump and valve box can either be poured concrete or precast. If Hydromatic door and frame assemblies are used, locate the concrete openings with respect to the discharge elbow mounting studs as shown in the in stellation data. If the covers are poured, place the door and frame assembly inside the concrete form and position per installation data. Anchor straps are provided on the door frames to secure them to the concrete. If pre cast covers are used, remove anchor straps from frame before in stalling into covers. Either cast four 3⁄8″ anchor bolts into the top of the precast cover or drill holes for expansion lag screws. Use either 3⁄8″ nuts or stainless steel bolts to secure door and frame assembly to cover. If valves are to be inside the wet well, provide access ways as required for the piping and valves to access piping shutoff valves (see Installation data for general di mansions of accessways). Access ways must be covered and secured with tamper-proof hardware (by others).

5. Guide Rail Installation
   Install the guide rails by attaching the lower end of the guide rail to the plugs on the topside of the discharge elbow. See Page 7 for an illustration of the MTM guide rail mounted to the dis charge el bow. At the top of the guide rails, plumb and then fasten the guide rail to the door and frame assembly via the up per guide rail bracket.

6. Bracing
   Sump depths of 15′ 0″ and greater re quire intermediate guide rail bracing. The braces mount on the vertical dis charge pipes with U-bolts which are sized according to the discharge pipe size. The number of guide rail braces required are as follows:
   Sump Depths:
   15′ 0″–30′ 0″ – 1 Guide rail brace required 30′ 0″–45′ 0″ – 2 Guide rail braces required

7. Exterior Piping
   Install the inlet hub(s) in the side of basin and install inlet piping in the hub and grout, or install inlet pipe(s) directly into basin and grout. Install drain pipe from valve box (if required) to basin. Slope pipe to give proper drainage to basin. Install vent piping in side of basin (if required). Extend piping to a proper elevation above grade (as required by plans and specifications and/or local codes). All piping fur niched by others. See Installation Data for typical piping arrangement.

8. Pump and Sealing Flange
   Assemble the Sealing Flange to the pump discharge flange using a gasket between the two. See Page 7 and follow illustration.

9. Pump Installation
   Check all piping braces and supports for proper installation and tightness.
   Attach one end of the lifting cable or chain to the pump eyebolts and the other to a hook supplied on the inside of the hatch frame.

Pump Installation

Lower the pump into the basin locat ing rail guide between the two guide rails. Attach the upper end of lifting assembly to the hook provided on the inside of the Hydromatic door and frame.

10. Float Switches
    Mount the float switch mounting bracket to the door and frame assembly using 3/8 – 16 stainless steel screws. Include a dielectric gasket (by others) between dissimilar metals to avoid Galvanic corrosion. Allow excess float cable to loop over mounting bracket. The sump level is con trolled by Hay dramatic float switch controls. The float is held in position in the sump by a weight attached to the power cord above the float. The cord supports the float and is adjusted for height from the sur-face. Duplex systems use three controls: one at both pumps off, one set at one pump on, and one set for both pumps on. Pumps alternate operation on each successive cycle with a Hydromatic Q-Panel. The alarm level is usually set above the override level as it is possible for one pump to fail and the other to operate on the over ride level with the sump level never reaching the alarm level. Do not let floats rest against basin wall or bot tom, or entangle with each other or pump(s).

11. Q-Panel on Mounting Stand
    When the Q-Panel mounting stand is used, either cast four 1⁄2″ anchor bolts into the concrete cover, or drill holes for expansion lag screws and attach stand (bolts or lag screws fur niched by others). Insert power and sensor cords from the pumps and all float cords through the bushing into the sump cover. Bolt the panel to the pan el stand. (Nuts, bolts, and washers are not supplied.) Make connections between the bottom of the control pan el and the basin cover using flexible conduit and conduit seals (by others). When in stalling pump power cords, make certain that the cords do not rub against the pump or bottom of the basin. Shorten cords to suit the installation. See Bulletin Q-701 for the “Installation and Service Manual” on the electrical Q-Panel system.

  *  **Q-Panel Mounted Remote from Basin  

** If the Q-Panel is remotely located, in stead of on the mounting stand at the basin, install coupling through basin wall. Screw protective bushing from inside basin into coupling (all furnished by others). Make connections outside station using wiring, conduit seals (pot ted) and conduit to remotely located Q-Panel (conduit and seals not fur noshed). Insert the power and sensor cords through the coupling provided with the bushing. Grout in coupling goes through sump wall (by others). When in stalling pump power cords, make certain that cords do not rub against pump or on bottom of basin. Shorten cords to suit the installation. See Bulled tin Q-701 for the “Installation and Service Manual” on the electric Q-Panel system.

Pump Operations

WARNING
Before handling these pumps and controls, always dis connect the power first. Do not smoke or use sparkable electrical devices or flames in a septic (gaseous) or possible septic basin. See Pump Installation and Service Manual for submersible pump operation on starting system.
Clean all trash and sticks from basin and connect pump to piping.

Pump Maintenance

Removing Pump from Basin for Servicing
WARNING
Before handling these pumps and controls, always dis connect the power first. Do not smoke or use sparkable electrical devices or flames in a septic (gaseous) or possible septic basin. To remove a pump from a standard installation (control panel mounted on basin cover), the power to the control panel is first turned off. Close the plug valve. Dis connect the power cords and sensor cords in the control panel from their terminals. Lift out the pump from the basin by means of the chain or cable. Disconnect the flexible conduit, power and sensor cords from the control panel. Pull the pump cord down through the pipe coupling while holding the cord on the underside of the basin cover so the cords do not fall into the basin. For reinstalling the pump, reverse the above procedure.

Removing Float Controls for Replacement
To remove a float for replacement from a standard installation (control panel mounted on basin cover), the power is first turned off to the control panel. Disconnect the float leads from the terminals in the control panel. Disconnect the flexible conduit from the control panel. Remove the flexible conduit and the float control leads from the control panel. Pull the pump cord through the pipe coupling while holding. the cords on the underside of the basin cover so the cords do not fall into the basin. Remove flexible conduit from potting head. Break out potting from the potting head and re move the float wire. Remove float cord from the float cord mounting bracket and remove float from basin. Replace 3900 float by reversing re moval procedure. Repot the leads in the potting head according to N.E.C. and/or local codes. For the removal of the pumps and float controls from systems with the control panel mounted remote from basin cover, see the Pump Installation and Service Manual.

Pump Troubleshooting

WARNING
Before handling these pumps and controls, always dis connect the power first. Do not smoke or use sparkable electrical devices or flames in a septic (gaseous) or possible septic basin. The following is a list of common problems and possible solutions. Refer to Pump Installation and Ser vice Man u al for any necessary ad jousting, dis man tiling or repair work required on the pump. For Control Panel troubleshooting chart, refer to Control Panel Installation and Ser vice Manual Q-701. Pump runs but does not pump down the basin with the selector switch on either Hand or Automatic position.

1.  Impeller may be clogged. Am per age higher than nameplate will indicate this.
2. Pump rotation may be wrong. Reversing any two line leads on three phase pumps will reverse the rotation.
3. Discharge plug valve may be closed.
4. Plugging anywhere from impeller to sealing flange. This is evident if no water runs out of sealing flange after raising the pump. Pull the pump from the basin to find the clog.
5. Plugging beyond the sealing flange. This is evident if water does run out when pump is operating when dis connecting the sealing flange from the discharge el bow.
6. Re move the check valve, clean out cover and plug valve and other piping, if necessary, in side valve box to find clog. Reassemble all valves and piping. If the basin is still not pumped down after the pump is lowered again and the sealing flange is re connected, proceed in a logical manner to locate and clear the plugging. Discharge head may be too high. Check elevation against design point of pump. Improper discharge flow. Check for correct impeller size and proper volt age.
7. Check for possible broken or clogged forced main.

Basin level is pumped down with selector switch on Hand position, but is not pumped down with selector switch on Automatic position

1. Floats are not hanging free in the basin or are covered with debris. Pump the level down with the select or switch on Hand, so that the floats can be observed. Re lo cate and clean all floats as necessary.
2. If this is a new installation and original start-up, the floats may be misfired into the control panel. Recheck the wiring diagrams and schematics in the panel. If the start and stop floats are hooked in reverse, the pump will short cycle on and off and will not pump the level down.
3. Floats or alternator are malfunctioning. Pull the floats out of the basin, clean them and lay them on the ground. Lift up the stop (lower) float in the left hand, the start (upper) float in the right hand and with the bulbs hanging free, turn selector switch to Automatic. Lower the left hand until the float hits the ground and lies on its side. Nothing should happen. After lower the right hand in the same manner, the pump should start. When raising the right hand to suspend the float, the pump should continue to run. The pump should stop when raising the left hand toss pend the float. If this procedure does not cause the pump to operate as de scribed, either order new float switches or replace Alterna tor relay.

M-T-M Rail System

STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY

Pentair Hydromatic® warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Pentair Hydromatic or 18 months from the manufacturing date, whichever occurs first – provided that such products are used in compliance with the requirements of the Pentair Hydromatic catalog and technical manuals for use in pumping raw sewage, municipal wastewater or similar, abrasive-free, noncorrosive liquids. During the warranty period and subject to the conditions set forth, Pentair Hydromatic, at its discretion, will repair or replace to the original user, the parts that prove defective in materials and workmanship. Pentair Hydromatic reserves the right to change or improve its products or any portions thereof without being obligated to provide such a change or improvement for prior sold and/or shipped units.
Start-up reports and electrical schematics may be required to support warranty claims. Submit at the time of start up through the Pentair Hydromatic website: http://forms.pentairliterature.com/startupform/startupform.asp?type=h. Warranty is effective only if Pentair Hydromatic authorized control panels are used. All seal fail and heat sensing devices must be hooked up, functional and monitored or this warranty will be void. Pentair Hydromatic will cover only the lower seal and labor thereof for all dual seal pumps. Under no circumstance will Pentair Hydromatic be responsible for the cost of field labor, travel expenses, rented equipment, removal/reinstallation costs or freight expenses to and from the factory or an authorized Pentair Hydromatic service facility.

This limited warranty will not apply

• To defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install, operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the printed instructions provided;
• To failures resulting from abuse, accident or negligence;
• To normal maintenance services and parts used in connection with such service;
• To units that are not installed in accordance with applicable local codes, ordinances and good trade practices;
• If the unit is moved from its original installation location;
• If unit is used for purposes other than for what it is designed and manufactured;
• To any unit that has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Pentair Hydromatic or an authorized Pentair Hydromatic service provider;
• To any unit that has been repaired using non factory specified/OEM parts.

Warranty Exclusions
PENTAIR HYDROMATIC MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. PENTAIR HYDROMATIC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Liability Limitation
IN NO EVENT SHALL PENTAIR HYDROMATIC BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR RELATED IN ANY MANNER TO ANY PENTAIR HYDROMATIC PRODUCT OR PARTS THEREOF. PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION. PENTAIR HYDROMATIC DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, FOR IMPROPER INSTALLATION. PENTAIR HYDROMATIC RECOMMENDS INSTALLATION BY PROFESSIONALS.

Some states do not permit some or all of the above warranty limitations or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and therefore such limitations may not apply to you. No warranties or representations at any time made by any representatives of Pentair Hydromatic shall vary or expand the provision hereof.

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