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© Copyright 2017 Zoeller

®

 Co. All rights reserved.

 

Congratulations on the purchase of the Zoeller  submersible 

grinder pump. Since 1939, the name Zoeller

®

 has represented the 

standard for submersible dewatering and sewage pumps. The same 

high quality workmanship and easy maintenance design has been 

incorporated into this line of heavy-duty submersible grinder pumps. 

This Zoeller

®

 pump will provide years of trouble-free service when 

installed 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

®

 submersible wastewater product. 

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

MODELS 818, 819 & 820 SUBMERSIBLE GRINDER UNITS

Please read and review this manual before installing the 

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

Many items contained within, when followed correctly, will not 

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

save time and money during installation. For replacement parts 

lists, please reference FM2993 for 818 series, FM2995  for 819 

series, and FM1531 for 820 series. Should further assistance 

be necessary please call our Product Support Department 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 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.

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.

CAUTION

REFER TO WARRANTY ON PAGE 2.

FM2167

0917

Supersedes

0117

P/N 019555

Product information presented 

here reflects conditions at time 

of  publication. Consult factory 

regarding discrepancies or 

inconsistencies.

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

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

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

Visit our web site:

zoellerpumps.com

Register your 

Zoeller Pump Company 

Product on our website:

http://reg.zoellerpumps.com/

®

U.S. Patent No. 

8,562,287

Summary of Contents for SHARK 818 Series

Page 1: ...ntents 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 PERSO...

Page 2: ... user or 18 months from date of original manufacture of the product whichever comes first Parts that fail within the warranty period one year from date of purchase by the end user or 18 months from the date of original manufacture of the product whichever comes first that inspections determine to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired replaced or remanufactured at Manufacturer s ...

Page 3: ... grinder pump or other pit peculiarities and are secured so that the grinder pump will shut off It is recommended to use rigid pipe and fittings and the pit be 24 in diameter for simplex systems and 36 in diameter for duplex systems or larger 4 Grinder installations should be checked yearly for debris and or build up which may interfere with the ON or OFF positions of variable level float controls...

Page 4: ...ust 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 2350 is available from Zoeller Company 4 When installing a pump with a check valve or a rail system with a check va...

Page 5: ...iagram above to secure the float switch properly and obtain the proper tether to customize the on off cycle to each application Note the minimum off level shown above On Prepackaged Systems the tether length is set at 5 Determining Pumping Range in Inches 1 inch 2 5 cm Tether Length 5 10 15 20 22 Pumping Range 9 13 5 18 22 24 Use only as a guide Due to weight of cable pumping range above horizonta...

Page 6: ...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 SILENCE INPUT 1 POWER ON FIELD INSTALLED ALARM 4 RUBBER INLET 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 GROMME...

Page 7: ...n a 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 T...

Page 8: ... AFD 1 25 2 Z RAIL 2 CAST IRON CHECK VALVE 3 4 GALV GUIDE RAILS 2 SCH 80 BALL VALVE 2 FLEX BOOT FITTING LOCATION VARIES WITH BASIN DEPTH FLOAT TREE ASSEMBLY 2HP GRINDER PUMP 2 PVC SCH 80 PLBG 1 8 302 STAINLESS STEEL LIFTING CABLE ALARM ON OFF SOLID FIBERGLASS COVER HIGH WATER ALARM OR SIMPLEX CONTROL PANEL FIELD INSTALLED ALARM FLOAT SWITCH MUST OPERATE OFF LOW VOLTAGE TO BE USED WITH QWIK BOX SK3...

Page 9: ...iameter with the hole in the basin Attach the hub to the side of the basin using the sealant and hardware provided 6 The bottom of the excavation can now be properly backfilled compactedandleveled Setbasininhole Ensuretheremovable cover extends above the finished grade line and the grade slopes awayfromtheunit Backfillandsubbaseshouldbe1 8 3 4 pea gravel or 1 8 1 2 crushed stone Reference basin in...

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: ...by surface grinding both disc and cutter to a 32 micro finish Do not attempt grinding in the field Send parts to a qualified machine shop or return to the factory for repair The disc cutter and shims are a matched set Keep parts together Measure disc before and after resurfacing with micrometer and record measurements 7 Afterresurfacing thediscandcuttermustbeflatwithin0 001 If the disc has been su...

Page 12: ... always disconnect pump and panel from its power source before handling Neverenterthebasinuntilithasbeenproperlyvented and tested Any person entering a basin should be wearing a harness with safety rope extending to the surface so that they can be pulled out in case of asphyxiation Sewage water gives off methane and hydrogen sulfide gases both of which can be highly poisonous Installationandchecki...

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