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Product information presented 

here reflects conditions at time 

of  publication. Consult factory 

regarding discrepancies or 

inconsistencies.

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

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:  3649 Cane Run Road  • Louisville, KY  40211-1961

TEL

: (502) 778-2731 • 1 (800) 928-PUMP • 

FAX

: (502) 774-3624

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zoellerpumps.com

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Congratulations on the purchase of this Zoeller Pump Company 

Recirculating  Media Filter. This system will provide years of 

trouble-free service when installed and serviced according to the 

manufacturer’s recommendations.

This manual incorporates the installation, operation, maintenance, 

and service instructions into one document to aid in the ownership 

of a Zoeller Pump Company  Onsite Treatment System. Please 

read and review this manual before installing the product. Follow 

the steps and procedures listed within for a proper start-up. 

Many items contained within, when followed correctly, will not 

only ensure a long and problem-free life for the system, but 

also save time and money during installation.  Should further 

assistance be necessary, please call Zoeller Pump Company at 

1-800-928-7867.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ........................................................................1

Limited Warranty ...........................................................................2

Troubleshooting & Service Checklist........................................2

Preinstallation Checklist .............................................................3

Gravity Discharge System Installation .................................. 4-6

Pump Discharge System Installation .................................... 7-9

System Start-Up ...........................................................................10

Operation & Maintenance .........................................................11

Safety Instructions

TO AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY OR MAJOR 

PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY  

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE PUMP.

THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION 

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 

manual, 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 

property 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.

CAUTION

Owner’s Information

REFER TO WARRANTY ON PAGE 2.

SECTION: C3.20.140

CL0064

0321

Supersedes

0515

Recirculating Media Filters

OWNER'S MANUAL

Register your 

Zoeller Pump Company Product 

on our website:

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Summary of Contents for N153

Page 1: ... ensure a long and problem free life for the system but also save time and money during installation Should further assistance be necessary please call Zoeller Pump Company at 1 800 928 7867 Table of Contents Safety Instructions 1 Limited Warranty 2 Troubleshooting Service Checklist 2 Preinstallation Checklist 3 Gravity Discharge System Installation 4 6 Pump Discharge System Installation 7 9 Syste...

Page 2: ...dateoforiginalmanufactureoftheproduct whichevercomesfirst that inspections determine to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired replaced or remanufactured at manufacturer s option provided however that by so doing we will not be obligated to replace an entire assembly the entire mechanism or the complete unit No allowance will be made for shipping charges damages labor or other ch...

Page 3: ...ow for additional materials required Zoeller Pump Company Recirculating Media Filter Kit Includes Zoeller Pump Company patented WW1 septic tank effluent filter 800 GPD or less Proven quality effluent pump s Factory assembled dose tank discharge assembly Factory assembled media filter distribution piping with cleanouts Orifice shields Cleanout risers EPDM rubber liner Drain collection system for me...

Page 4: ...stall the overall system General System Installation Outline 1 Install septic tank 2 Install building sewer line as required to septic tank 3 Install dosing tank 4 Install piping between septic tank and dosing tank 5 Install dosing tank pump 6 Install wiring from dosing pump to control panel 7 Install media filter see detailed instructions below 8 Install force main from dosing tank to media filte...

Page 5: ...ATED WOOD OR CONCRETE FRAME SUPPLIED BY OTHERS FILTER MEDIA NATIVE SOIL MUST BE SMOOTHED RAKED COMPACTED AND LEVELED THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH AND WIDTH 4 BERM MINIMUM PATIO STONE CLEAN OUT RISER 90 SWEEP ELBOW 4 X 3 PVC RISER MALE NPT ADAPTER CAP PROTECTIVE BARRIER SCREENED VENT PROTECTIVE BLANKET UNDER 45 MIL EPDM RUBBER LINER 8 OF 3 4 TO 1 1 2 DIAMETER UNDER DRAIN MEDIA 24 OF FILTER MEDIA 4 SLOTTED...

Page 6: ... clamp around the boot onto 4 penetration pipe and tighten Apply a bead of Firestone lap sealant caulk where the pipe boot meets the pipe 13 Attach the 4 pipe cap or screened vent riser to the opposite end of the drainpipe 14 Cutthedrainpipetorequiredlengthandattachittothepenetration pipe using the 4 coupling Drainpipe should extend as close as possible to opposite support wall 15 Slide the 1 1 4 ...

Page 7: ...een septic tank and dosing tank 5 Install dosing tank pump 6 Install wiring from dosing pump to control panel 7 Install media filter see detailed instructions below 8 Install force main from dosing tank to media filter 9 Install media filter pump 10 Install wiring from media filter pump to control panel 11 Install return line from media filter to 80 20 pressure flow splitter 12 Install 80 20 press...

Page 8: ...DIA 11 MAXIMUM OF 3 4 1 1 2 DIAMETER PEA GRAVEL ELEVATION VIEW NATIVE SOIL MUST BE SMOOTHED RAKED COMPACTED AND LEVELED THROUGHOUT IT S LENGTH AND WIDTH 1 5 8 MINIMUM OF 3 4 1 1 2 DIAMETER PEA GRAVEL FILTER MEDIA LINER PIPE BOOT ALL STAINLESS PIPE CLAMP FRAME 1 1 4 PVC PIPE 24 6 PIPE FROM PUMP MAY NEED TO BE LARGER 2 PVC PIPE J BOX PREWIRED CONDUIT RISER LID TO 80 20 PRESSURE FLOW SPLITTER 4 SLOTT...

Page 9: ...nd the boot onto 1 1 4 penetration pipe and tighten Apply a bead of Firestone lap sealant caulk where the pipe boot meets the pipe 21 Slide the 1 1 4 penetration pipe into the discharge seal boot The seal boot may need trimmed to the appropriate diameter The boot should fit snug with no wrinkles 22 Place the hose clamp around the boot onto 1 1 4 penetration pipe and tighten Apply a bead of Firesto...

Page 10: ...s to aid in the set up Recirculation ratio must be taken into account when adjusting for the daily design flow rate The homeowner and maintenance contract personnel must receive a copy of the following documents 1 Recirculating Media Filter literature sheet CL0062 2 Recirculating Media Filter Owner s Manual CL0064 3 Control Panel Wiring Diagram 4 Control Panel Installation Instructions and Operati...

Page 11: ...re riser lid with tamper resistant screws or lock Zoeller Pump Company Recirculating Media Filter Maintenance Procedures and Schedule Each recirculating media filter requires periodic maintenance Maintenance includes 1 Annual cleaning of the lateral effluent distribution network Riser lids for each lateral located within the media filter must beremovedandendcapsofeachlaterallocatedandremoved Each ...

Page 12: ...eller Pump Company products must be installed and maintained in accordance with all applicable codes Product information presented here reflects conditions at time of publication Consult factory regarding discrepancies or inconsistencies Notes ...

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