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© Copyright 2008 Zoeller Co. All rights reserved.

 

Congratulations on the purchase of the Zoeller 820 Series 

submersible grinder pump. For over sixty years the name Zoeller 

has  rep re sent ed  the  standard  for  sub mers ible  de w a ter ing  and 

sew age pumps. The same high quality work man ship and easy 

main te nance design has been in cor po rat ed into this line of 

heavy-duty sub mers ible grinder pumps. This Zoeller pump will 

pro vide years of trou ble-free service when installed ac cord ing 

to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

 

This  manual  in cor po rates  the  in stal la tion,  operation,

maintenance, and service instructions into one doc u ment to aid 

Model Number:

 ______________ 

 Date Code:

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 Automatic   

 

Nonautomatic 

 Packaged 

System 

 Field 

Assembled 

System 

Job Name: ____________________________________________

Distributor:

 ____________________________________________

Date of Purchase:

 _________

  Zoeller S/O No.:

 ______________

Contractor:

 ____________________________________________

Date of Installation:

 ____________________________________

System Readings During Start-up:   Voltage

 _____

 Amps 

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL 820 SUBMERSIBLE GRINDER UNITS

in the own er ship of a Zoeller submersible wastewater prod-

 uct. Please read and re view this manual before installing the 

prod uct. Follow the steps in this manual for a proper start-up. 

Many items con tained with in, when fol lowed cor rect ly, will not 

only ensure a long and prob lem-free life for the pump, but also 

save time and money during installation. Ref er ence FM1531 

for re place ment parts on 820 Series Grind er Pumps. Should 

fur ther as sis tance be necessary please call our Tech ni cal 

Ser vice  De part ment  at  1-800-928-PUMP  (7867).

Owner’s Information

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 1
Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 2
Preinstallation Checklist .............................................................. 3
General Information ..................................................................... 4
Pump Wiring Instructions ............................................................ 5
Typical Indoor Prepackaged System .......................................... 6
Indoor Prepackaged Installation Instructions ........................... 7
Typical Outdoor Prepackaged System ....................................... 8
Outdoor Prepackaged Installation Instructions ........................ 9
Operation ..................................................................................... 10
Cutter Maintenance .................................................................... 11
Service Checklist ........................................................................ 12

Safety Instructions

TO AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY OR MA-

 JOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE PUMP.

THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE IN STAL LA TION 

AND OPERATION OF THIS UNIT AND MUST BE KEPT WITH 
THE PUMP.

This is a 

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.

When you see this symbol on the pump or in the 
man u al, look for one of the following signal words 
and be alert to the potential for personal injury or 
property damage.
Warns of hazards that 

WILL

 cause serious personal    

injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that 

CAN 

cause serious personal 

injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that 

CAN 

cause personal injury 

or prop er ty damage.
INDICATES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE 
VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE FOLLOWED.

THOROUGHLY REVIEW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 

PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK ON THIS PUMP.

MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY DECALS.

PUMPS WITH THE “UL” MARK AND PUMPS WITH THE “US” 

MARK ARE TESTED TO UL STANDARD UL778. CSA CERTIFIED 

PUMPS ARE CERTIFIED TO CSA STANDARD C22.2 NO. 108.

REFER TO WARRANTY ON PAGE 2.

SECTION: 6.10.020

                   

FM2167

1008

Supersedes

0906

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Instructions must remain with installation.

Product information presented 

here re 

fl

 ects con di tions at time 

of  publication. Consult factory 

re gard ing  dis crep an cies  or 

in con sis ten cies.

MAIL TO:

  P.O. BOX 16347 • Louisville, KY  40256-0347

SHIP TO:

  3649 Cane Run Road  • Louisville, KY  40211-1961

(502) 778-2731 • 1 (800) 928-PUMP • FAX (502) 774-3624

visit our web site:

www.zoeller.com

Summary of Contents for 820

Page 1: ...n Table of Contents Safety Instructions 1 Limited Warranty 2 Preinstallation Checklist 3 General Information 4 Pump Wiring Instructions 5 Typical Indoor Prepackaged System 6 Indoor Prepackaged Installation Instructions 7 Typical Outdoor Prepackaged System 8 Outdoor Prepackaged Installation Instructions 9 Operation 10 Cutter Maintenance 11 Service Checklist 12 Safety Instructions TO AVOID SERIOUS O...

Page 2: ...equential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Manufacturer warrants to the purchaser and subsequent owner during the warranty period every new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service when properly used and mai...

Page 3: ...1 Make sure the power source is capable of handling the electrical requirements of the grinder pump as indicated on the nameplate 2 A disconnect switch should be installed ahead of the pump 3 If Grinder pumps are operated by control panels with vari able level float control switches it is the responsibility of the installing party that float control switches will not hang up on the grinder pump or...

Page 4: ... system installation 3 All electrical connections including pump to control box and power supply to control panels must comply with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes Conduit and panel enclosure openings must have a gas and watertight seal Installation of electrical panels conduit and connections should be made by a qualified licensed electrician A UL Listed potting kit P N 10...

Page 5: ...duit directly to pump Pump Wiring Instructions Installation and checking of electrical circuits and hardware should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician 010415 AUTOMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS WD820 and WH820 010443 NONAUTOMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM MODELS E820 and I820 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 Models WD WH are fully automatic A float switch is included and factory wired in the pump circuit to provi...

Page 6: ...0 X 1 4 STEEL CORD SEAL INSPECTION PLATE 3 GROMMET SEAL SWITCH CORD ALARM FLOAT BASIN COVER LIFTING BOLT 16 X 1 4 STEEL 5 16 304 STAINLESS STEEL PUMP PLATE PUMP POWER CORD ON FIELD INSTALLED ALARM 4 FIBERGLASS HUB CAST IRON ADAPTERS OFF 24 NOMINAL TO ALARM PANEL BALL VALVE FIELD INSTALLED GALVANIZED PIPE 1 1 4 X 32 GALVANIZED PIPE 1 1 4 X 12 GRINDER PUMP SINGLE PHASE 2HP 1 1 4 GROMMET SEAL FIELD I...

Page 7: ...very low traffic area within 15 of the power disconnect The hole should be at least 8 larger in diameter than the basin in order to leave 4 of backfill all the way around the perimeter A minimum of 4 of compacted subbase is also required Backfill and subbase should be 1 8 to 3 4 pea gravel or 1 8 to 1 2 crushed stone Also reference the basin installation instructions included with the unit 6 The 4...

Page 8: ...EL PULL ROD 3 8 X 1 416 STAINLESS ALARM FLOAT HIGH LEVEL DISCHARGE FITTING 1 1 4 BULK HEAD FIELD INSTALLED 4 RUBBER INLET PIPE SEAL 28 MIN OR PER STATE AND LOCAL CODES COUPLING TO CONTROL PANEL HIGH WATER ALARM FIELD INSTALLED 60 OTHER BASIN SIZES ARE READILY AVAILABLE Typical Outdoor Grinder Pumping System Installation All installations must comply with all applicable electrical and plumbing code...

Page 9: ...lant and hardware provided 6 The bottom of the excavation can now be properly backfilled compacted and leveled Set basin in hole Ensure the removable cover extends above the finished grade line and the grade slopes away from the unit Backfill and subbase should be 1 8 3 4 pea gravel or 1 8 1 2 crushed stone Reference basin installation instructions included with unit Connect the 4 inlet pipe to th...

Page 10: ...nd securely installed Floats positioned properly Discharge valves open 3 16 vent hole drilled in pipe between check valve and pump Once the above has been verified proceed with the following checks Pump power cables and control floats properly installed and voltage verified Conduit connections to panel and junction box are properly sealed After installing the pump into the containment area with ad...

Page 11: ...vethespacer shims located behind the star cutter 5 Remove the three cap screws holding the disc and remove disc from the pump 6 The disc and star cutter can be replaced with new service partsorresurfacedbygrinding Resurfacingisaccomplished by surface grinding both disc and star cutter to a 32 micro finish Do not attempt grinding in the field Send parts to a qualified machine shop or return to the ...

Page 12: ...t system for proper operations Repair and service should be performed by a Zoeller Pump Company Authorized Service Station only SAFETY PROCEDURES For your protection always disconnect pump and panel from its power source before handling Never enter the basin until it has been properly vented and tested Any person entering a basin should be wear ing a harness with safety rope extending to the surfa...

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