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Smith & Loveless Inc.
SONIC START
FROM SONIC START® TO SONIC START® STREAMLINE™
Installation & Operation
Thank you for purchasing the Smith & Loveless, Inc. patented Sonic
®
Start
Streamline
This kit is ideal for Smith & Loveless Vacuum Primed Pumps and Smith
& Loveless Vacuum Primed Pump Stations.
®
STREAMLINE
®
EVERY PART REQUIRED TO UPGRADE
#H87A457 & #H87A459
Instructions
Retrofit Kit, S&L Part No. H87A457 & H87A459.
TM
RETROFIT KIT
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Part #: 87P31
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- Page 1 ® Smith & Loveless Inc. SONIC START STREAMLINE RETROFIT KIT ® EVERY PART REQUIRED TO UPGRADE FROM SONIC START® TO SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ #H87A457 & #H87A459 Installation & Operation Instructions Thank you for purchasing the Smith & Loveless, Inc. patented Sonic Retrofit Kit, S&L Part No.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
OPERATOR SAFETY As you read this manual, please take extra notice of the bodily injury warnings called out with the internationally known symbol seen here. We have inserted these warnings to help ensure operator safety. Following the bodily injury warning, one of the following three words will appear: DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoid- ed, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 3: Parts Included In Kit
PARTS INCLUDED IN KIT Please make sure your kit contains all of the parts and quantities noted in the Item and Description sections above, and assure that none of the parts are damaged before starting to install this kit. Report any damaged or missing parts to the Smith &... -
Page 4: Tools Required
BEFORE YOU START! Make sure you have the pump’s flow conditions monitored during this procedure to prevent overflow. Depending upon the flow conditions of the pump station, it may be necessary to pump the wet well down to the “off” level float. Some pump stations may require a Vac Truck on site during this installation. - Page 5 Step 1: Turn off and lockout power to the unit. Step 2: Remove the existing dome assembly from the motor adapter. Dome Mounting Hardware Compression Ring Photo 1 Step 3: Now apply plumbers grease, petroleum jelly or non pumice hand soap to the o-ring at the bottom of the dome assembly (Item 1).
- Page 6 Step 5: If you do not have the optional compound vaccum/air pressure gauges installed on your station at the volute gauge port: A. Remove the 1/4” pipe plug from the volute discharge gauge port (see Photo 4). Photo 4 B. Put Teflon tape on both ends of the ®...
- Page 7 C. Put Teflon® tape on the male threads on the street tee (Item 8) and install into the tapped hole on the volute (see Photo 10). Photo 10 D. Put Teflon® tape on the male threads of the gauge piping assembly and install on the street tee (Item 8) (see Photo 11).
- Page 8 Step 6: Close the ball valve (Item 6). The handle Valve handle in closed position should be perpendicular to the valve body (Photo 14). DANGER: Disconnect and lock out power before performing any electrical work. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock, serious bodily injury or death.
- Page 9 Step 8: OPTION 1: This is only for stations with the solenoid valve mounted to the control panel and with a delay timer on the solenoid valve. Connect the DIN connector (Item 9) to the solenoid valve on the dome assembly (Item 1) and tighten the connection screw with a screw driver (see Photo 15).
- Page 10 Use the cord grip nut (item 13) to hold the cord grip (item 11) in place. Run the DIN connector cable (item 9) through the cord grip (item 11) or existing panel hole and tighten the cord grip (item 11) to secure the DIN connector cable (item 9) (see Photo 18).
- Page 11 Diagram 4 shows the updated typical schematic after changes have been made. Diagram 4 - Option 1 - After Remove the old solenoid valve completely. It is recommended that the hole is plugged to protect the control panel (plug not provided) (see Photo 22).
- Page 12 Run the cable along the motor conduit and fasten it to the motor conduit with cable ties (Item 10) (see Photo 25). If a higher enclosure rating must be maintained or if you want a separate cord grip for the DIN connector cable (item 9), put a 3/4”...
- Page 13 Punch a mark on the panel through the mounting hole on the timer (see Photo 29). Drill a hole with a #20 drill bit at the punch mark. Photo 29 Screw the self tapping screw (Item 15) into the new hole to secure the timer to the panel (see Photo 30).
- Page 14 Connect the red wire of the DIN connector cable (Item 9) to the other tab of the delay timer (Item 14) with the other female disconnect (Item 16) (see Photo 34). Secure the wire by crimping the female disconnect (Item 16) . Photo 34 Connect the black wire of the DIN connector cable (Item 9) to neutral (see...
- Page 15 Step 10: OPTION 3: This is only for stations with the solenoid valve mounted off the vacuum pump and no delay timer on the solenoid valve. To install the new delay timer (Item 14) to the back of the control panel, find a spot on the backpan to mount the delay timer (see Photo 38).
- Page 16 Note: If the existing DIN connector will reach the solenoid valve on the new dome NOTE: Exact location will vary depending on your configuration. assembly, it can be used. Otherwise, use the new DIN connector supplied with kit. Photo 43 If the new DIN connector cable (Item 9) is used, connect the black wire of the DIN connector cable (Item 9) to neutral (see...
- Page 17 Secure the wire by crimping the female disconnect (Item 16)(see Photo 48). Photo 48 Diagram 6 shows a typical updated schematic with the delay timer (Item 14) added. Diagram 6 - Option 3 - After Step 11: Float Check Valve Shut Off Valve Remove all the vacuum fittings, vacuum tubing and solenoid valve (if applicable) from the side...
- Page 18 Step 13: Run the vacuum tubing (Item 18) over to the top of the Sonic Start® Streamline™ Vacuum Dome Assembly (Item 1) (see Photo 52). If your vacuum pumps are located under the control panel, make sure there is an arc in the tubing (Item 18) between the dome and vacuum pump (see Photo 52) Photo 52...
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Page 19: Operating Guide
OPERATING Magnet GUIDE Target Symbol Electrical Problems Indicating Light Liquid level in the pump priming chamber is A flashing Red light means that there is an monitored by the SONIC START ® resonant frequency liquid level prime sensing probe ® overload or short circuit in the SONIC START with piezoelectric drive and sensitive circuits wiring or a problem with the SONIC START... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting 1 4. Check the reeds in the vacuum pump. If the vacuum pump is running, but the pump If the reeds are old and not providing adequate vacuum, this could be an will not prime, follow the steps below until the pump will prime. - Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE change the state of the relay located Prime ® inside the SONIC START Sensing Probe. Troubleshooting 3 If the pump runs, but it is not primed and the If the Red indicating light changes Green indicating light is On and the Red state and turns on, the SONIC indicating light is Off, follow the steps below Prime Sensing Probe is...
- Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Prime Sensing resolves the problem, you have a ® SONIC START Probe needs to be replaced. Operating ® defective SONIC START Module. If not, go to Step 4. 6. If additional information or assistance is 4. If this still does not solve the problem, needed, call your Smith &...
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Page 23: Recommended Replacement Parts
RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT PARTS Part # Description Part # Description 4L628F 87A384 Brass Bulkhead Adapter Sonic Start ® Sensor 11L4J O-Ring for Bulkhead Adapter 4L264S Operating Module ® Sonic Start 6L222A Jam Nut 1L545A-2 DIN Connector Cable 1L43B Reducer Coupling 5L49B 8 Pin Socket 1L460D Male Tubing Connector... -
Page 24: Other Parts & Products
Smith & Loveless, Inc. 14040 Santa Fe Trail Drive Lenexa, KS 66215-1284, USA (800) 922-9048 Fax: (913) 748-0106 www.smithandloveless.com E-mail: answers@smithandloveless.com Part #: 87P31...
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