Star S1503 User Manual [en, es, fr]

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Instructions must remain with installation.

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Product information presented

here reects conditions at time

of publication. Consult factory regarding discrepancies or inconsistencies.

COMPLIES WITH ASME A112.3.4.

WATER POWERED EMERGENCY BACKUP

STAR

HomeGuard®

OPTIMA

MODEL S1503

SUMP PUMP SYSTEM

PVC CONSTRUCTION

PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST

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1. Inspect your pump. Occasionally, products are damaged during shipment. If the unit or any of the parts are

damaged, contact your dealer before using.

2. Read all the installation instructions regarding installing and start up. Retain for future reference.

pit peculiarities and is secured so the pump will turn “on” and “off”. It is recommended that the pit be 18"

SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF WARNINGS

1. For your protection always disconnect the power supply from its power source before handling the

components of your primary pump.

SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF CAUTIONS

1. This pump is designed for handling clear water. Do not

use in septic tanks to pump efuent or sewage pits to

pump sewage.

2. Repair and service of your backup system should be performed by an authorized service station.

3. The installation of this backup pump requires the use

of a variable level oat switch for operation. It is the

responsibility of the installing party, to ensure that the

oat switch will not hang up on the pump apparatus or

in diameter or larger to accommodate both a primary and a backup pump.

4. Check the installation of the primary and backup

pump oats to ensure that both move freely and are not being encroached upon where the oat cannot move. Adequate space between the oats must be

maintained.

5. The pump should be manually activated once a month

by lifting the oat rod. Let the pump run for at least 15

seconds to prevent the pump from building up calcium deposits and debris, which could harm the pump.

Turbulence caused by high velocity

incoming water can negatively affect the on/off action

of the oat mechanism. If this condition exists, the incoming water must be bafed to avoid excessive

turbulence.

REFER TO WARRANTY ON PAGE 2.

Limited Warranty

This product is warranted for one year from the date of purchase or two years from the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first. Subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, the manufacturer will repair or replace to the original consumer, any portion of the product which proves defective due to defective materials or workmanship. To obtain warranty service, contact the dealer from whom the product was purchased. The manufacturer retains the sole right and option to determine whether to repair or replace defective equipment, parts or components. Damage due to conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer is not covered by this warranty.

THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY: (a) To defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install, operate or maintain the unit in accordance with printed instructions provided; (b) to failures resulting from abuse, accident or negligence or use of inappropriate chemicals or additives in the water; (c) to normal maintenance services and the parts used in connection with such service; (d) to units which are not installed in accordance with normal applicable local codes, ordinances and good trade practices; and (e) the unit is used for purposes other than for what it was designed and manufactured.

RETURN OF WARRANTED COMPONENTS: Any item to be repaired or replaced under this warranty must be returned to the manufacturer at Kendallville, Indiana or such other place as the manufacturer may designate, freight prepaid.

Helpful Hints For Easy Installation

THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND MAY NOT BE EXTENDED OR MODIFIED BY ANYONE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND THEREAFTER ALL SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE TO, OR LOSS OF, OTHER PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE , OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE OR NATURE. THE LIABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT UPON WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on duration of implied warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

WARRANTY VALID IN CANADA AND MEXICO.

1. The system is designed for installation in sumps with minimum of 18” diameter and 22” deep. For smaller applications, consult factory.

2. Remove all debris from the pit before installation.

3. Be sure that the pump is clamped securely to the primary pump discharge pipe and that the two pumps do not interfere with each other.

4. Install a serviceable check valve in the discharge line.

Do’s And Don’t’s For Installing A Unit

1. DO read all installation materials supplied with the pump.

2. DO inspect unit for any visible damage caused by shipping. Contact dealer if unit appears to be damaged.

3. DO clean all debris from the pit before installation.

4. DO install a union check valve (see STEP 3) in the discharge line. DO NOT use a discharge pipe smaller than the recommended pump discharge sizes.

5. DO install a lter or strainer in the water supply line

before the pump to prevent small particles from clogging the operating valve.

5. Install a lter or strainer in the water supply line before the pump. Size the lter/strainer properly to minimize

pressure drop, while retaining particles at least 0.020" (0.5 mm) in diameter.

6. Test the unit immediately after installation. Refer to STEP 5.

7. Check the Float ON/OFF levels per STEP 2 of the instructions.

8. Obtain model number, date code, and installation instructions before calling factory.

6. DO test the pump immediately after installation to be sure that the system is working properly.

7. DO review all applicable local and national codes and verify that the installation conforms to each of them.

8. DO NOT use the Home Guard

Optima in hot water.

DO NOT use the Home Guard® Optima to remove

wastewater, sewage, efuent, or water with debris in it.

9. DO NOT use a garden hose. Garden hose is not

designed to hold municipal pressure indenitely and could leak or burst causing ooding. The Home Guard®

Optima requires a permanent piping method such as copper, PEX, or CPVC.

Installation

The Home Guard® Optima pump can be installed very easily as a standby to an electric sump pump (see sketches). However, a check valve is required between the electric pump and the Home Guard® Optima.

Note 1: Per the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Plumbing Codes of some states, installation of this product

requires the use of a RPZ backow protection device. Contact your local plumbing or water authority for more information regarding the requirements for your specic area.

Note 2: Per the Uniform Plumbing Codes and IAPMO PS119, the discharge of the water-powered sump pump should not be connected to the discharge of the primary sump pump.

STEP 1: Placement of the Pump in the Pit

Note: If your pit has a cover, it will have to be modied to accommodate the Home Guard® Optima pump.

1.1) Inspect the pit for debris and clean as necessary.

1.2) Place the pump in the pit, making certain that the inlet tting of the pump is at least 6” above the basement oor

or top of the sump pit. Ensure the pump is clamped securely to the primary pump discharge pipe. Mark the location on the discharge pipe.

This pump is to be used as a backup to your primary pump. Make certain that there is no interference

between the two pumps, especially between the oat systems.

STEP 2: Float Stop Adjustment

2.1) With the Home Guard® Optima pump in the pit, measure the desired oat ON position (this should be a few

inches above the ON level of the existing pump). The pump turns on at a water level of 2” to 3” below the upper oat stop, depending on the incoming water pressure. Calculate the appropriate oat stop location based on

this distance.

2.2) The OFF level is determined by the buoyancy of the oat as well as the incoming water pressure, roughly 6” to

8” below the ON level. The OFF level must be above the suction screen of the foot valve. Adjusting the lower

oat stop will not change the OFF level of the pump. It is recommended to install the lower stop tight to the bottom of the oat so that it cannot move on the oat rod.

2.3) Remove the pump from the pit and adjust the oat stops as necessary. Tighten all screws. Be sure to tighten the lower stop properly so that it will not come off. If the lower stop comes off, the oat will drop off the oat rod,

rendering the pump non-operational and possibly damaging the pump.

2.4) Replace the pump in the pit at the same location on the primary pump discharge pipe as marked earlier (Step

1.2). This will ensure that the ON and OFF levels are consistent with the calculations.

STEP 3: Installation of the Discharge Piping

3.1) Glue the discharge pipe into the pump as shown in the gure below (reference SK2721B).

3.2) Per the Uniform Plumbing Codes and IAPMO PS119, the discharge of the water-powered sump pump should not be connected to the discharge of the primary sump pump.

3.3) In order for this installation to work properly, a check valve must be installed onto the discharge line. The

following Star Water Systems check valves are recommended: KH34 and KH81. Some local codes require a

union check with ball valve.

STEP 4: Installation of the Source Water Piping

4.1) Shut off the municipal water supply and plumb the tubing/piping into the municipal water supply line. This must be branched off of a ¾" line and plumbed with ¾" tubing/piping to the Home Guard® Optima . Do not use garden

hose or other exible hose/tubing. Install a shut off valve in the ¾" supply line to the Home Guard® Optima. Use the appropriate back-ow prevention for your jurisdiction.

Installation (Continued)

STEP 4: (Continued)

4.2) Do not braze/solder copper ttings within 18” of Home Guard® Optima, as the heat from the torch will damage

the pump body.

4.3) When assembling threaded ttings into the Home Guard® Optima inlet, do not use pipe dope on the inlet threads, use PTFE (Teon®) sealing tape. Take special care to keep any debris (including pieces of tape) from entering the inlet tting that might get caught in the operating valve.

4.4) The Home Guard® Optima includes a eld installed Push-to-Connect tting. This tting is designed to be used

with ¾” PEX, CPVC, or copper pipe. The tting must be installed on the ¾" NPT thread of the pump inlet tting. Caution must be used when installing the tting to not over tighten the inlet tting and crack the body. Using a backup wrench, hold the inlet tting while tightening the Push-to-Connect tting. If the Push-to-Connect tting is not used, the same precaution must be used when installing any other tting to the inlet tting.

4.5) Purge the water line prior to connecting to the Home Guard® Optima to ensure that debris does not enter the unit and clog the operating valve.

4.6) If using the Push-to-Connect tting, cut the tube so that the ends are square. Ensure that there are no burrs or

damage to the cut end. Once the tubing end is cut square and clean, scribe a depth mark on the outside of the tubing 1” from the end. Insert the tube through the release collar to rest against the grab ring. Push the tube

rmly with a slight twisting action until it reaches the tube stop. The depth mark should be up to the end of the

release collar. The tube liner is not necessary with CPVC or Copper tubing, and may be removed based on preference or local codes. The tube liner can be easily removed by pulling it out with a needle nosed pliers.

4.7) Once the pump has been installed and the municipal water source connected, open the municipal water source valve and the supply line valve. Inspect the valve body and all connections looking for leaks. Close the

municipal water valve and x any leaks before operating the pump.

STEP 5: Testing of Pump Operation

5.1) Unplug the primary pump so that it does not start.

5.2) Fill the sump with water until the Home Guard® Optima starts.

5.3) Verify that the pump starts and stops at the desired ON/OFF points.

5.4) Verify that there are no leaks in the discharge line.

5.5) If adjustment is necessary, raise or lower the stops according to STEP 2.

5.6) If the pump is not operating properly after following the above steps, refer to the Troubleshooting guide.

5.7) When nished testing, plug primary pump back into AC receptacle.

WATER PRESSURE:

20 PSI minimum with valve open.

80 PSI maximum with valve open. 100 PSI maximum with valve closed.

EFFICIENCY:

The pumping capacity increases with household water pressure and ow.

At an eight-foot static head and a supply pressure of 20 PSI at water supply inlet with water owing, it takes one (1)

gallon of supply water to remove one gallon from the sump. As the supply pressure increases with the static head constant, less supply water is required.

PIP NG ASSEMBLY

(SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)

AND FILTER

SUPPLY LINE

BACK FLOW PREVENTER

INCOMING WATER

COUPLINGS

(SUPPL ED BY OTHERS)

INSTALL DEDICATED SHUT-OFF

SK2721B

VALVE WITHIN 6FT.

OF HOMEGUARD OPT MA

PUMP ON LEVEL

AND ABOVE PRIMARY

ABOVE SUCTION SCREEN

OFF LEVEL MUST BE

6" M N.

and Separate Discharge Pipe

CHECK VALVES

PLUG

3-PRONG

Typical Installation with Submersible Pump

38 3/4

HEIGHT

8 1/8

DISCHARGE

LENGTH

BY TESTING. SEE NSTRUCTIONS.

ON LEVEL TO BE DETERM NED

ON LEVEL

PRIMARY PUMP

FLOAT

ON/OFF

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

Dimensions

1 1/2

SLIP FIT

HOSE CLAMPS FOR

PUMP DISCHARGE PIPE

ATTACHING TO PRIMARY

5 1/2

WIDTH

SUCTION

3/4 NPT

WATER SUPPLY

Performance Characteristics

FEET

METERS

TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD

GALLONS

LITERS

PUMP PERFORMANCE

CURVE

MODEL S1503

80 PSI

60 PSI

40 PSI

20 PSI

5 10

20 40

FLOW PER MINUTE

8060

IL1080

Total Dynamic Head/Flow per

Minute

Model S1503

Dewatering Only UPC #

Feet 20 PSI 40 PSI 60 PSI 80 PSI

5 7. 7 12.7 19.0 20.0

10 3.4 12.7 19.0 20.0

15 - 7. 4 15.0 20.0

20 - 2.0 11. 1 20.0

25 - - 7. 1 15.3

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30 - - 3.2 10.9

35 - - - 6.4

40 - - - 1.8

Shut-off Head: 14.0 ft. 22.0 ft. 34.0 ft. 42.0 ft.

Pump capacity varies due to: Inlet Water Pressure, Working Water Pressure, Discharge Elevation, Number of Pipe Fittings, Inlet and Outlet Pipe Size, Fluid Viscosity, Degree of Water Clarity, Water Temperature. The ﬂow rates in the chart are approximate values.

NOTE: Some districts may require a reduced pressure principle backﬂow preventer per ASSE Standards 1013. Check Local Codes.

Troubleshooting Guide

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

PUMP WILL NOT START

OR RUN

PUMP STARTS TOO

SOON

PUMP WILL NOT SHUT

OFF

PUMP OPERATES BUT

DELIVERS LITTLE OR NO

WATER

Inadequate incoming water pressure.

Excessive water pressure. Install regulator and reduce pressure below 100 PSI

Debris around Intake. Clear debris from pit and foot valve strainer. Float hung up on pit or primary

pump Float "ON" point is adjusted too

low. Float is obstructed. Inspect oat operation and correct problem. Float "OFF" point is too low. Refer to STEP 2. Foot Valve above water level. Adjust Float - Refer to STEP 2. Internal valve diaphragm vent

hole is plugged with debris.

Debris around Intake. Clear debris from pit and foot valve strainer. Inadequate incoming water pres-

sure. Blockage in discharge pipe. Remove pipe and ush out debris. Foot Valve above water level. Adjust Float - Refer to STEP 2. Vertical lift too high. Change discharge piping or contact technical service.

Check incoming water line for closed valve, low water

pressure or clogged lter/strainer.

with valve closed.

Move pumps so that the oats move freely and do not

contact pit, piping or each other. Refer to STEP 2.

Turn off water supply to pump and back on repeatedly to dislodge debris. If this process does not remedy the problem, service pump to clear debris or replace valve assembly.

Check incoming water line for closed valve or low water pressure.

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

HOMEGUARD SERVICE PARTS - MODEL 1503 1503-A 1503-B

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NOTES

11/10 thru

05/11 1 Clamps 2 * 001766 001766 2 Backow valve assembly 1 018587 018587 3 Sharkbite tting 1 018584 018584 4 Diaphragm and O-ring 1 * 150553 150553 5 Plunger assembly 1 * 018589 018589 6 Nozzle seat 1 018557 151713 7 Spring 1 * 018564 018564 8 Float rod magnet guide assembly 1 150084 150084 9 Float rod guide 1 150741 150741

10 Float stop assembly 2 * 054085 054085 11 Float 1 018567 018567 12 Venturi 1 4C5532 4C5532 13 Foot valve 1 ** 150260 150260 14 Valve assemby 1 150101 150101 15 Screws 6 * 001885 001855 16 Float rod 1 018583 018583

* Rebuild kit 1 150554 150554

06/11 thru

Current

* Items included in rebuild kit. ** Foot valve will need to be cut off as close to top of valve as possible and new one glued in place.

SK2741

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