sonic start® streamline - Smith & Loveless Inc.

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