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Winter 2009 Catalog IndexDescription Part No. Page No.1-Pump SONIC START ® Retrofit Kit H87A391G 72-Hole Dome to SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Conver. Kit H87A391J 5, 62-Hole to 1-Hole Dome Conversion H87A329A 5, 62-Pump SONIC START ® Retrofit Kit H87A391H 72-Way Solenoid Valve Parts & Kits Chart 10An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound of Cure Article 12-14Compare for Yourself - 2-Way Vs 3-Way Solenoid Valve Article 10Compare SONIC START ® Vs SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Article 11ER Relay & Electrode Evolution Article 15Hollow Electrode Parts Chart 5Introducing SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Article 3Original to Version 2 Article 5Solid Stainless Steel Electrode Parts Chart 6SONIC START ® Drill & Tap Kit H87A390A 7SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Changes Article 9SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Parts Chart 8SONIC START ® STREAMLINEUpgrade from SONIC START ® Kit H87A457 7SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Upgrade Kits Chart 10SONIC START ® Vacuum dome Parts Chart 7Vacuum Dome Adapter Seat Ring 87A225 5, 6Vacuum Dome Compression Ring 87A226 5, 6Vacuum Dome Evolution Article 4Version 2 to Version 3 Article 6Version 3 to Version 4 Article 7Version 4 to Version 5 Article 8Copyright 2008-09 Smith & Loveless, Inc. reserves all rights. No part of this catalog,or the catalog in its entirety, may be reproduced by any means, electronics, orotherwise, without explicit prior written authorization from Smith & Loveless, Inc.Published by: After Market Division • Smith & Loveless, Inc. • 14040 Santa Fe TrailDrive • Lenexa, KS 66215-1234, USA • Ph: (913) 888-5201 • Fax: (913) 748-0106• Toll Free: (800) 922-9048, Option 5.®Smith & Loveless, Inc.2TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-922-9048

The SONIC START ® STREAMLINE isjust that – streamlined. Smith & Lovelesshas created a prime sensing system thatvirtually eliminates routine maintenance.The SONIC START ® STREAMLINErelocates the larger ported 2-way solenoidvalve from the vacuum pump or controlpanel piping arrangement to just abovethe vacuum dome, eliminating 50% ofthe vacuum fitting connection points. Thistakes the sewage pump pressure off ofthe vacuum tubing and tubing fittings.The remaining vacuum connections nowonly experience vacuum pressure ratherthan the full Smith & Loveless sewagepump’s pressure. The SONIC START ®STREAMLINE design stops liquid anddebris from going beyond the vacuumdome, thus eliminating routine cleaningof the solenoid valve and replacement ofthe vapor filter. This extends the alreadylong life of the solenoid valves and vacuumpumps.The new SONIC START ® STREAMLINEPrime Sensing System has been fieldtestedside-by-side with the original SONICSTART ® System on more than 25 pumpinstallations since November 2007.“I haven’t had to do anything to that pumpwith the test unit on it since it was installedback in November of 2007,” said TonyLeighton, Olathe, Kansas. “They (S&L R&D)said to leave it alone and it has worked sowell that I’ve been able to do just that.”All vacuum primed pumps, rotatingassemblies, and pump stations orderedafter Jan. 26, 2009 will feature the newSONIC START ® STREAMLINE PrimeSensing System.Smith & Loveless introduced the innovativeSONIC START ® Prime Sensing System inContinued on page 15Order Locally From Your Smith & Loveless Representative 3

2-hole dome to 1-hole dome conversion and parts for the hollow electrode dome assemblyOriginal to Version 2Hollow Electrode, Dome & PartsHollow electrode & dome partsThe Version 2 Hollow Electrodes are no longer available, othercomponents in the assembly are still available.87A22687A225MotorAdapterCut off top of boot.(This will allow boththe vacuum tube andthe electrode wire to fitthru the boot)6L30K5L68B1L481C11L4J87B133B87A229A1L142BBThe original 2-hole vacuum dome and aluminum electrode and the hollowelectrode are no longer available. If you still have this style vacuumdome assembly, the next time you order a replacement assembly youwill have the choice of upgrading to the solid stainless steel electrode orjumping straight to the SONIC START ® STREAMLINE. Both types ofconversions are available for customers.2-hole dome to 1-holedome using a solidstainless steel electrodeconversion kitPN: H87A329A11L4K11L47D1L190BWiring and tubingfrom existingelectrode assembly.5L52G6L200DH6L65FMachined Vacuum DomeAdapterSeat Ring(Required for conversion from 2-holeDome to newer 1-hole dome. Originalmotor adapters are not machined toseat vacuum dome.)PN: 87A225Part #1L190B1L142BB5L68B1L481C5L52G11L4J87B133B6L200DH6L30K6L65F87A22687A22511L4KObsoleteObsolete11L47DH87A391KVacuum Dome CompressionRing(Required to hold 1-hole vacuumdome in place on motor adapter)PN: 87A226BEST CHOICE: 2-hole dome toSONIC START ® STREAMLINEconversion kitPN: H87A391JDescriptionMale Elbow ConnectorTubingInsulator BootBulkhead UnionElectrode Ring TerminalSmall O-RingElectrode DomeS.S. StudS.S. NutS.S. WasherVacuum Dome Compression RingMotor Adapter Machined Vacuum Dome Seat RingLarge O-RingHollow Electrode(short)-87A229B (Upgrade with 87B309B)Hollow Electrode(long)-87A229A (Upgrade with 87B309C)Quad RingSONIC START ® STREAMLINE Conversion Kit.1-Pump. Includes everything, including SONIC START ® Probe upgrade.Many pump stations still utilize the old style Hollow Electrodeand Dome Parts. Even though the hollow electrode is nolonger available, the other parts are still available. The solidstainless steel electrode 87A285 and 87A285A have replacedthe hollow versions. Smith & Loveless also offers the SONICSTART ® STREAMLINE conversion kit for the best systemoffered today.TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-922-9048 5

1-hole dome hollow electrode conversion parts to the solid S.S. electrode dome assemblyVersion 2 to Version 3The Version 2 hollow electrode vacuum dome assembly is no longeravailable. If you still have this style vacuum dome assembly, the next timeyou order a replacement assembly you will have the choice of upgradingto Version 3 - the solid stainless steel electrode or jumping straight to theSONIC START ® STREAMLINE. Both types of conversions are availablefor customers.2-hole dome to 1-holedome using a solidstainless steel electrodeconversion kitPN: H87A329AMachined Vacuum DomeAdapterSeat Ring(Required for conversion from2-hole Dome to newer 1-hole dome.Original motor adapters are notmachined to seat vacuum dome.)PN: 87A225Vacuum DomeCompression Ring(Required to hold 1-hole vacuumdome in place on motor adapter)PN: 87A226BEST CHOICE: 2-hole dome toSONIC START ® STREAMLINEconversion kitPN: H87A391JSolid Stainless Steel Electrode, Dome,Assembly & PartsThe Version 3 solid stainless steel electrode dome assemblyfeatures quick disconnect fittings and solid electrode alldesigned to make maintenance easier. You can purchase itpre-assembled or as individual parts. This assembly comesstandard in Electrode Vacuum Priming Retrofit Kits.PN: 1L248A(Optional Ferrule Fitting)Solid S.S. electrode & dome partsPart # Description1L460D Quick Disconnect Male Fitting1L248A Ferrule Connection Fitting (Optional)1L552A reducer Coupling6L222A Jam Nut5L75CMale Insulated Tab5L52G Electrode Ring Terminal11L4JSmall O-Ring11L4KLarge O-Ring87A226 Vacuum Dome Compression Ring87A225 Motor Adapter Machined V.D. Seat Ring87A285 5-1/4” Long Solid S.S. Electrode87A285A 6” Long Solid S.S. Electrode87B309B 5-1/4” Solid Stainless Steel Electrode Dome Assembly87B309C 6” Solid Stainless Steel Electrode Dome Assembly1L248A Ferrule Connection Fitting (Optional)H87A391K SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Conversion Kit. 1-Pump.Includes everything, including SONIC START ® Probe upgrade.6Quick disconnect fitting comesstandard on dome assembly.Optional Ferrule Fitting PN: 1L248Acan be ordered separately.B87A285 = 5-1/4” Long Electrode87A285A = 6” Long ElectrodeComplete AssemblyPN: 87B309B (short)orPN: 87B309C (long)TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-922-9048

1-hole solid S.S. electrode dome assembly conversion parts for SONIC START ®Version 3 to Version 4The Version 3 solid stainless steel vacuum dome assembly is still theelectrode prime sensing system of choice for customers still usingelectrodes. Smith & Loveless offers two possible upgrades if you have thisstyle of vacuum dome assembly - Version 4 - the SONIC START ® PrimeSensing System or - Version 5 - our best system on the market today, theSONIC START ® STREAMLINE.BEST CHOICE: SONIC START ®STREAMLINE conversion fromelectrode kit requiresPN: H87A391G & H87A457SONIC START ®Prime Sensing System1-Pump Retrofit KitSONIC START ®Prime Sensing System2-Pump Retrofit KitSONIC START ®Drill & Tap KitH87A391GH87A391HH87A390ASONIC START ® Vacuum Dome & PartsSonic Start ® Vacuum dome partsThe Version 4 SONIC START ® Vacuum Dome Assemblyis the easiest system to convert to the SONIC START ®STREAMLINE Prime Sensing System. Version 4 isalso still the most current prime sensing system on thevacuum primed PISTA ® Turbo Grit Pump. The SONICSTART ® STREAMLINE is not available for use on thePISTA ® Turbo Grit Pump. Here is the SONIC START ®Vacuum Dome Assembly & parts.87B133BComplete AssemblyPN: 87B452Part #1L460D1L248A1L552A6L222A87B133B11L4J87A38411L4K87A22687B452H87A391GH87A391HH87A457DescriptionBrass Male Fitting ConnectorOptional Ferrule FittingBrass Reducer CouplingBrass Nut, JamVacuum DomeO-Ring Fuel ResistantVacuum Port Bulk Head FittingFuel Resistant O-RingVacuum Dome Compression Ring(Not Shown)SONIC START ® Vacuum DomeComplete Assembly1-Pump SONIC START ® Kit2-Pump SONIC START ® KitSONIC START ® STREAMLINE Kit(1 pump) Does not include SONIC START ® ProbeOrder Locally From Your Smith & Loveless Representative7

SONIC START ® vacuum dome assembly conversion to SONIC START ® STREAMLINEVersion 4 to Version 5The Version 4 SONIC START ® Prime Sensing System conversionto the Version 5 - SONIC START ® STREAMLINE is one of theeasiest. The SONIC START ® Probe is the key component to thesystem. It uses frequency differential to determine whether the pumpis primed and it does not require routine maintenance. The SONICSTART ® STREAMLINE stops liquid and debris from going beyondthe vacuum dome, thus eliminating routine cleaning of the solenoidvalve and extending the already long life of the solenoid valves andvacuum pumps. Both of these systems offer the best in state-of-the arttechnology and provide customers with the most virtually maintenancefree and longest lifecycle pump stations in the marketplace.SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Dome & PartsComplete Assembly87B728Sonic Start ® Streamline dome partsThe Version 5 Sonic Start ® Streamline VacuumDome Assembly requires no routine maintenance. TheSonic Start ® Streamline is the best primesensing system for vacuum primed pumps for Smith& Loveless’ vacuum primed pump station product line.The Sonic Start ® Streamline is not currentlyavailable for the PISTA ® Turbo Grit Pump.Part #1L460E1L545A1L545A-21L43B6L222A87A22687B133B11L4J87A38411L4K87B72887B739H87A457DescriptionBrass Male Fitting Connector5/16” Diameter Orifice 2-Way SolenoidValveUL Rated Din Connector Cable(Not Shown. Cable that connects solenoid to control panel)Brass Reducer CouplingBrass Nut JamVacuum Dome Compression RingVacuum DomeSmall O-Ring, Fuel ResistantVacuum Port Bulk Head FittingLarge O-Ring, Fuel ResistantSonic Start ® STReamlineVacuum Dome Complete AssemblyNew Sonic Start ® StreamlineFloat Check Valve AssemblySonic Start ® StreamlineUpgrade Kit(1-Pump Kit - does not include SONIC START ® Probe.)8 Order Locally From Your Smith & Loveless Representative

SONIC START ® STREAMLINEThe clean and simplified Sonic Start ® Streamline Prime Sensing System relocatesthe solenoid valve and frees 50% of the original fitting connection points for an improvedpriming system. What’s the difference between the Sonic Start ® and the Sonic Start ®Streamline? Plenty.Delay TimerPN: 4L406BEliminates relayraces between thevacuum pump andprime sensor afterpower surges orpower loss.SONIC START ® STREAMLINEVacuum Dome AssemblyPN: 87B728Relocating the 2-way solenoid valve to on top of thevacuum dome takes sewage pump pressure off of thevacuum tubing and tubing fittings, which stops liquidand debris from going beyond the vacuum dome. Thiseliminates routine cleaning of the solenoid valve andthe vapor filter.Quick DisconnectMale FittingPN: 1L460EImproved with circularuniform constriction fit,eliminating tubing gouges.Vacuum ReleaseValve PN: 1L764BLocated at the volute’sgauge port, in case accessto the solenoid or insideof the vacuum domeis required, vacuum isreleased here. Assemblyincludes a close nipple PN:1L28B and a straight teePN: 1L37B.Vacuum PumpPipingArrangementPN: 87B739No solenoid valve locatedhere or at the controlpanel anymore.Quick Disconnect90 0 ElbowPN: 1L546CImproved with circularuniform constriction fit,eliminating tubing gouges.SONIC START ®ProbePN: 4L628Fa new faster 200millisecond SONICSTART ® Probe.TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-922-9048 9

Compare For Yourself - the SONIC START ®STREAMLINE 2-Way Solenoid Valve vs the Older Style 3-WaySolenoid Valve3/32” Orifice1L406EOld Style 3-WaySolenoid Valve5/16” OrificeH87A343ANew Style 2-WaySolenoid ValveFrom these comparison pictures seen at left, you can seewhy both Smith & Loveless’ Customer Service Team andEngineering Team recommends upgrading your solenoidvalves to the new larger 5/16” orifice 2-Way Solenoid Valve.The new solenoid valve reduces routine maintenanceand can reduce priming time by up to 40%. The newSONIC START ® STREAMLINE comes standard withthe 2-way 5/16” diameter orifice solenoid valve. If you’renot quite ready to upgrade from electrode to the SONICSTART ® Prime Sensing System of the SONIC START ®STREAMLINE , then consider at least upgrading to thelarger ported 2-way solenoid valve. A variety of upgradesare noted below.H87A343A2-Way Solenoid ValvePart # DescriptionH87A343A 2-Way Solenoid Valve Retrofit Kit - Converts from3-way to 2-way solenoid valve. (1-Pump kit)1L545A 2-Way Solenoid Valve for bracket mounting1L545A-2 Din Connection Cable for the 1L545A - Connectsvia cable solenoid valve to control panel.1L545B 2-Way Solenoid Valve thru backpan mounting1L9DNipple, required for 1L545B solenoid valve5L181A conduit Fitting Hub for 1L545B solenoid valve1L9DH87A391J1L545A &1L545A-21L545B5L181AH87A457SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Upgrade KitsPart # DescriptionH87A457 SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Upgrade Kit - For pumps with the SONIC START ® Probe. (1 Pump Kit)H87A391J SONIC START ® STREAMLINE Upgrade Kit - For pumps with Electrodes. (1 Pump Kit)10TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-922-9048

CompareThe SONIC START ® PrimeSensing System to theSONIC START ® STREAMLINEPrime Sensing SystemSONIC START ®There are differences in between the SONICSTART ® Prime Sensing System and thenew SONIC START ® STREAMLINE. Forstarters, the new system has 50% fewervacuum fitting connection points. Add tothat the fact the solenoid valve is in a newlocation and no more vapor filter. Take alook, compare and see how the new SONICSTART ® STREAMLINE is just that . . .streamlined!SONIC START ® STREAMLINE50%Fewer VacuumTubingConnectionOrder Locally From Your Smith & Loveless Representative 11

Underground Flooded Suction Preventative Maintenance StepsNew weather patterns. Extreme snow andsnow melt conditions can cause pumps torun for many hours at a time to keep upwith unwanted infiltration. Because of this,unexpected things can quickly occur. Smith& Loveless recommends checking yourpump station on a regular basis to makesure things are running correctly. It’s easierto repair minor items before they lead tomajor problems. Now is a good time to getout and address problems before spring ishere.Quarterly PreventativeMaintenance Check ListUnderground Flooded Suction Non-ClogPump Stations Check your gas detector and verify thatall safety equipment is in good workingorder. Make sure all suction and dischargevalves are in good working order. It’s agood time to exercise them. Look for signs of rust as this mayindicate the anodes are in need ofreplacement. Check the pump station’s ventilationblower. Make sure it is functional andoperating correctly. Test the sump pump, it may not havebeen tested in quite some time. Verify the floats are in good workingcondition. If the system uses a bubbler system,make sure the air compressors arein good working order and pressureswitches are properly set. If the system utilizes a transducerbased control system, check thesettings. Remember on all control systems, youwant to make sure the “off” set point isabove the volute to prevent vortexing12 Order Locally From Your Smith & Loveless Representative

of the pumps, which could lead to airlocking of the pumps or damage to themechanical seal. Check to make sure the dehumidifier isin good working order. Check the mechanical seals for anysign of leaking around the motor shaft.Arriving at the job site is Pump Station #6. If you have had a circuit breakertripping problems, have the motorchecked out and remember if a circuitbreaker is still tripping after the issuehas been resolved, it may be a goodidea to replace the circuit breaker atthis time. The same is true with motor starteroverload coils. Remember just like aGFI receptacle, frequent tripping canlead to loses in the original tolerancethat can cause nuisance problems.It might be time to replace the starteroverload coils is this has been aproblem for you. Observe both pumps running. Listenfor vibrations or unusual noise thatmay indicate items are in need ofreplacement. If there is an issue, use aqualified electrician. Check the wet well. In some cases, itmay need to be cleaned if excessivedebris or grease has accumulated.Pump Station #6 is lifted from the flat bed.Lowering Pump Station #6 into place next to the wet well. Verify the check valves are in goodworking order. Make sure that the seal water system isin good working order. It is a good timeto replace the seal water filter element. Make sure the control panel is in goodworking order and all componentsPump Station #6 is now ready for the addition of thesquare staircase.TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-922-9048 13

The square staircase being liftedinto place on Pump Station #6.Cont. from page 13An Ounce of Preventionare in good shape and arefunctioning as intended. Make sure all suction anddischarge valves are in goodworking order. It’s a good timeto exercise them. Look for signs of rust as thismay indicate the anodes are inneed of replacement.Finally make sure you have therequired spare parts on hand. Theseinclude:• a spare mechanical seal for eachpump type.• A spare seal filter element andseal filter housing.• A spare air compressor for thebubbler system or transducer if thisis used for level control.• A spare sump pump.If the pump station is a crucialpump station, it is a good idea topurchase or budget for a sparerotating assembly and oppositerotation impeller.Also if the pump is 20 to 30years old (not uncommon witha Smith & Loveless pump), aspare impeller for each pumpmight also be a good idea.These items are not thatexpensive in the realm of things,if you compare it to man-hoursrequired in emergency bypasspumping situations.Inside Pump Station #6 lookingback towards the square staircase.Inside Pump Station #6 looking fromthe bottom of the staircase towardsthe control panel.14Customers review their pump station at the Smith & Loveless factory.TO ORDER, CALL 1-800-922-9048

ER Relay & Electrode Evolution4L29ElectrodeRelay4L408ElectrodeRelay4L408HElectrodeRelay4L408JElectrodeRelay4L264SSONICSTART ®OperatingModuleOver the years, the electrodes used withSmith & Loveless’ vacuum primed pumpshave changed from aluminum to hollowstainless steel, to solid stainless steel andthen to an all new state-of-the-art technologySONIC START ® Probe. The samechanges have occurred with the electroderelays that started with relays and todayuse the SONIC START ® Operating Moduleand Delay Timer. In every change, Smith &Loveless has worked to improve the systemto meet our customer’s expectations: lowmaintenance and high performance.NEWEST COMPONENTS!SONIC START ® STREAMLINESystemAluminumElectrode87A72No longeravailableHollow Electrodes87A229A & BNo longeravailableSolid Electrodes87A2855-1/4” long &87A285B500 millisecondSONIC START ®Probe4L628ANo longer available6” long 200 millisecondSONIC STARTProbe4L264S SONIC START ®Operation Module &4L406B Delay TimerContinued from page 3Introducing SONIC START ® STREAMLINE2004, which eliminated the monthly routinemaintenance of electrode cleaning on itsvacuum primed system pump line. TheSONIC START ® Prime Sensing Systemutilizes frequency differential on the probeto determine whether the pump is primedwhen called to pump and requires noroutine maintenance – thus changing thesystem from monthly routine maintenanceto virtually no routine maintenance. TheSONIC START ® STREAMLINE buildsupon this major maintenance reductionby relocating the solenoid valve whicheliminates the vapor filter and reducesfitting connections by 50% so that theremaining vacuum fitting connectionpoints have minimal impact on the vacuumsystem’s overall performance.Smith & Loveless’ goal is developmentof pump stations that provide the mostmaintenance free and longest life cyclein the marketplace. With most of its pumpstation installations more than 25 years oldand still running extremely efficiently, thislatest innovation allows Smith & Lovelessto continue its value-added domination ofthe marketplace. Smith & Loveless buildsproducts that make cents for its customers.Order Locally From Your Smith & Loveless Representative 15