Pentair Myers RG-10 User manual

Brand: Pentair

Model: Myers RG-10

Type: User manual

NOTE! To the installer: Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the equip ment or to the responsible

party who maintains the system.

MODEL RG-10

GRINDER PUMP

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

1 HP Grinder Pump for Residential Applications.

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USAGE

The RG-10 is a submersible wastewater grinder pump

designed speciﬁcally for residential applications. These

pumps are to be used for residential domestic sewage

only and are not to be used for pumping commercial

or industrial sewage such as from motels, schools,

apartments, factories, etc.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

This product and related

accessories contain chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

INSPECTING PUMP

Before making any piping or electrical connections,

check the pump for shipping damage or cracks. Using

a ﬂat screwdriver placed in the slot on the shaft end,

turn the shaft and impellers to be sure they are free, DO

NOT TURN IMPELLER WITH FINGERS AS EDGES ARE

SHARP.

CAUTION: NEVER WORK ON THE UNIT WITHOUT

DISCONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL POWER CORD.

GRINDER COMPONENT CLEARANCES

If the shaft and impellers do not turn freely, the grinding

impeller may be contacting the grinder ring. The

diametric clearance should be .005/.00" (.0025/.004 per

side). If the grinding impeller rubs on the grinding ring,

loosen the four bolts that hold the volute case in place.

With a rubber hammer, tap the volute until the shaft turns

freely, retighten the bolts down evenly.

POWER SUPPLY

The RG-10 grinder pump should only be connected to

a 230 volt, single phase, 60 Hertz power source. The

pump will draw approximately 8.2 amperes at minimum

ﬂow and 11.0 amperes at maximum ﬂow rate. Locked

rotor current is 35 amperes. The pump must be

connected to a grounded power socket. Do NOT cut off

the ground pin from the power cord plug.

POWER CORD

A 20 foot power cord is attached to the grinder pump

via a quick-disconnect positive sealing socket design.

To replace cord simply unscrew (turn counterclockwise)

the thermoplastic cord nut from the socket on the

pump’s cap. With the nut unscrewed and moved up the

cord a few inches, grasp the upper end of the cord end

connector and pull and wiggle the connector from the

socket.

The power cord should be replaced if it has been

damaged in any way or the cord jacket has become

brittle.

FLOAT CONTROL

The ﬂoat control has the same type of cord end

connector as the power cord. If a replacement control

needs installed, the cord tether length between the

clamp and the ﬂoat should be a minimum of 4" to allow

proper operation. The “OFF” and “ON” cycle times can

be increased by setting a slightly longer tether length

between the clamp and the ﬂoat.

MOTOR

The RG-10 grinder pump contains a single phase,

capacitor start, 3450 RPM motor. Resistance at the

motor terminals is 2.0 ohms. Resistance at the end of

a 20 foot cord is 2.5 to 3.0 ohms. Overload protection

is provided by an on-winding thermal protector

which opens upon experiencing higher than normal

temperatures. The protector will re-set automatically

upon cooling and the motor will re-start.

OIL LEVEL

The motor chamber contains dielectric transformer oil

to provide good heat transfer and lubrication of the ball

bearings and seal, no other lubrication is required. Oil

level may be checked by removing the oil ﬁll plug from

the side of the motor housing. The oil level should be

just at the bottom of the oil ﬁll hole with the pump setting

vertically. Do not over ﬁll with oil. Only dielectric oil

obtained from a Myers authorized service center should

be used. Tighten the oil plug ﬁrmly.

CLEANING THE VOLUTE CASE

1. Remove the four bolts from the grinder volute

case and pull the volute case straight out from the

seal plate. Use a plastic hammer, if necessary, to

loosen.

2. Clean the volute case and check for blockage

of the discharge channel. Do not remove the

impellers.

3. By turning the impellers clockwise, check that the

impellers and motor turn; there will be some drag

due to shaft seal friction

4. Before replacing the volute case, check that the

small air vent groove on the upper surface of the

volute is free of debris.

5. Set the case on the seal plate and start the four

bolts through the volute and into the plate. Lightly

tighten the bolts evenly.

6. Place a screwdriver in the shaft end slot and turn

to be sure that the impellers turn freely. Some

drag, due to the seals, will be present, but there

should not be any binding spots.

7. If the impeller rubs, slightly loosed the four bolts

and tap the case with a plastic hammer until the

impellers does not rub. Then tighten the bolts

down evenly.

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Pump does not run or hum.

See A, B, C, D, E or F.

Pump runs but does not

deliver water.

See G, H, I, J, K or L.

Pump runs and pumps out sump

but does not stop.

See M.

Pump runs but delivers only small

amount of water.

See I, J, K, L or N.

Fuse blows or circuit breaker trips

when pump starts.

See K, L, N, O or P.

Motor runs for short time then stops.

Then after short period starts again.

Indicates tripping overload caused by

symptom shown.

See K, L, N or P.

For any other symptoms contact a

Myers authorized service facility.

A. Line circuit breaker may be

off; or fuse may be blown or loose.

B. Water level in sump may be

too low. Run in more water.

C. Pump cord plug may not be

making contact in receptacle.

D. If pump is using the series

cord plug, the two plugs may

not be plugged tight together.

E. Float may be stuck. Be sure

ﬂoat operates freely in basin.

Check tether length of switch.

F. If all symptoms check OK,

motor winding may be open;

take to service center for repair.

G. Check valve may be installed

backwards. Arrow on valve

points in direction of ﬂow.

H. Discharge shut-off valve, if

used, may be closed.

I. Pump may be air locked.

Start & stop several times by

plugging & unplugging

cord. Check vent hole on

pump case for plugging.

J. Pump head may be too high.

Horizontal distance does not affect

pumping, except loss due to friction.

K. Inlet holes in pump base may

be clogged. Remove pump

and clean out openings.

L. Impeller or volute openings

may be plugged or partially

plugged. Remove pump & clean.

Check tether length of switch.

M. Float is stuck in up position.

Be sure ﬂoat operates freely

in basin.

N. Pump impeller may be partially

clogged causing motor to run

slow, resulting in motor overload.

O. Fuse size or circuit breaker

is too small. Must be 15 amps.

P. Defective motor stator. Return

to Myers service center.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

OIL LEVEL

Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 21929A002 Bolt, Eye, 3/8-16

2 24472D001 Cap (After Nov. 1989)

3 05876A125 O-Ring, 6-1/8 x 5-7/8 x 1/8" (2 Req’d)

4 18475A003 Screw, 1/4-20 x 7/8" Lg., SST (8 Req’d)

5 24466D000 Housing, Motor

6 24467B000 Motor, 230 V, 1 Ph., 2 Pole

7 22447A000 Seal, Rotary, 5/8"

8 24473C000 Plate, Seal

9 24463D000 Case, Volute with Ring

10 19099A014 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Lg., SST (4 Req’d)

11 24465B000 Impeller

12 21628B019 Cord, Electric, 20 ft., 230 V.

13 19331A005 Washer, Spring Finger

14 09859A800 Wire, Jumper

15 09822A032 Screw, No. 10 x 3/8" Lg.

16 22071A001 Clamp, Cable

17 21813B138 Control, Float

18 05022A056 Plug, Pipe, 1/4 NPT (After Nov. 1989)

19 24468A000 Impeller, Grinding

Discharge Elbow

Ref. No. Part No. Description

20 24460B000 Elbow, Discharge

21 05014A184 Gasket

22 19099A024 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Lg.

23 05030A171 Washer, Flat

24 05454A023 Washer, Lock

25 19109A077 Nut, 1/4-20

1101 MYERS PARKWAY 490 PINEBUSH ROAD, UNIT #4

ASHLAND, OHIO, USA 44805 CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA N1T 0A5

419-289-1144 800-363-PUMP

WWW.FEMYERS.COM

Warranty Rev. 12/13

STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY

Pentair Myers® warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the

date of shipment from Pentair Myers or 18 months from the manufacturing date, whichever occurs first – provided

that such products are used in compliance with the requirements of the Pentair Myers catalog and technical manuals

for use in pumping raw sewage, municipal wastewater or similar, abrasive-free, noncorrosive liquids.

During the warranty period and subject to the conditions set forth, Pentair Myers, at its discretion, will repair or

replace to the original user, the parts that prove defective in materials and workmanship. Pentair Myers reserves the

right to change or improve its products or any portions thereof without being obligated to provide such a change or

improvement for prior sold and/or shipped units.

Start-up reports and electrical schematics may be required to support warranty claims. Submit at the time of start-

up through the Pentair Myers website: http://forms.pentairliterature.com/startupform/startupform.asp?type=m.

Warranty is effective only if Pentair Myers authorized control panels are used. All seal fail and heat sensing devices

must be hooked up, functional and monitored or this warranty will be void. Pentair Myers will cover only the lower

seal and labor thereof for all dual seal pumps. Under no circumstance will Pentair Myers be responsible for the cost

of field labor, travel expenses, rented equipment, removal/reinstallation costs or freight expenses to and from the

factory or an authorized Pentair Myers service facility.

This limited warranty will not apply: (a) to defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install, operate or

maintain the unit in accordance with the printed instructions provided; (b) to failures resulting from abuse, accident

or negligence; (c) to normal maintenance services and parts used in connection with such service; (d) to units that

are not installed in accordance with applicable local codes, ordinances and good trade practices; (e) if the unit is

moved from its original installation location; (f) if unit is used for purposes other than for what it is designed and

manufactured; (g) to any unit that has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Pentair Myers or an authorized

Pentair Myers service provider; (h) to any unit that has been repaired using non factory specified/OEM parts.

Warranty Exclusions: PENTAIR MYERS MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND

THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. PENTAIR MYERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Liability Limitation: IN NO EVENT SHALL PENTAIR MYERS BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR RELATED IN ANY MANNER TO ANY PENTAIR MYERS

PRODUCT OR PARTS THEREOF. PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER

INSTALLATION. PENTAIR MYERS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, FOR

IMPROPER INSTALLATION. PENTAIR MYERS RECOMMENDS INSTALLATION BY PROFESSIONALS.

Some states do not permit some or all of the above warranty limitations or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages and therefore such limitations may not apply to you. No warranties or representations at any

time made by any representatives of Pentair Myers shall vary or expand the provision hereof.

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