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ArticlesEnvironmental Endeavors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4PISTA® PRO-PAK™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 7PISTA®Works™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Triple Action. Triple Threat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10PISTA® 16 LPS Ni-Hard Grit Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PISTA® DURALYTE® 31.6 LPS Grit Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 13GritTheFacts.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 14Converting from Slope Bottom to Flat Bottom Floors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pumps vs Self-Priming Pumps . . . . . . . . . . 16 , 19 OPTIFLOW 270™ Baffle Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Changing The Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ for PISTA® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23 OBEX™ Spiral Fine Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 26QUICK SMART™ controls for PISTA®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PISTA® Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28PISTA® Drive Oil Remover & PISTA® Drive Oil Level Indicator Kits. .. . . . . . .30Float Check Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31PISTA® Drive Assembly Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Converting to Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Vacuum Priming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Vacuum Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Mechanical Seal Replacement Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ for PISTA® Upgrade Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37PISTA® Pinch Valves & Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Local Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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How does a typical stacked-tray grit removal system compare to the hydraulic vortex technology built into every PISTA® system from Smith & Loveless? The truth lies in a combined comparison of grit pump run time, power use, water requirements and total system utility costs.

When the OPTIFLOW 270® Baffle System with 270 LFB™ is used, the inlet channel velocities are within the ideal limits for proper grit transportation and removal, without relying on large flushes--a significant flow turn down range. By increasing chamber velocity during low flow periods, the baffle extends the grit extraction path within the vortexing grit chamber. This is key because a longer grit path within in the flow pattern increases the effectiveness of grit being captured on the chamber’s flat-floor.

The PISTA®’s unique design requires significantly less space than other grit removal systems. For example, a Model 12 unit (45,425 M3/D) will require a concrete tank 3.5m in diameter and 3.35m deep. A typical aerated grit chamber for the same application requires a tank 5.18m long, 5.03m wide and 4.72m deep. Saving space translates directly into installation cost savings. The smaller tank requires less concrete and less field labor for installation. The smaller footprint also uses less land which requires a smaller initial site or allows a PISTA® retrofit to an existing site where space is often not available for a conventional-type grit chamber.

At Smith & Loveless, we’re eager to share the true story of grit removal efficiency and help you see the big picture of efficiency’s impact on your treatment system and on taxpayers. Call 800.922.9048 today!

The new OBEX™ Spiral Fine Screen is a high-performance system, available for a wide range of applications. So many options, you won’t be disappointed.

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The new OPTIFLOW 270™ Baffle System increases the grit removal efficiency of 270° grit chambers by any manufacturer.

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Environmental EndeavorsAs the population grows, so does the need for wastewater treatment. To meet this growing need, wastewater infastructure continually undergoes construction and rennovations, often in the face of substantial budget cuts.

The Model 2.5B PISTA®Works™ installed in Minden, LA, demonstrates S&L’s commitment to a smaller headworks footprint with dimensions of 14m x 2.5m. Factory-installed, the PISTA®Works™ provides cost-savings.

Retrofit RehabilitationYou can save both time and money by rehabilitating your aging grit removal system, and the Smith & Loveless Retrofit team is here to help! Smith & Loveless engineers have created environmentally conscious grit removal solutions, and our team is trained to help the wastewater industry lengthen the life cycle of their existing equipment and, when required, improve grit removal levels to meet new limits or increased capacity.Whatever your need, the Smith & Loveless Retrofit Team is trained to help!

Smaller FootprintSmith & Loveless also takes pride in PISTA® Grit Systems that occupy less space and have a compact footprint, such as PISTA®Works™ and PISTA® PRO-PAK™. Odor Reduction in the City of Missoula, MT

Odor wasn’t a concern when Missoula’s wastewater treatment plant was built over 50 years ago. Originally constructed in the country, the plant now neighbors residential and commercial districts.

“The nature of wastewater treatment is that there are odors,” said Treatment Supervisor Gene Connell (pictured with Missoula’s PISTA® Grit System) “We got some pretty severe complaints from the public, and so part of our response was odor control with the headworks.”

The PISTA® in Missoula has been operating for over 2 years. “We’re getting noticeably better grit removal out of the system,” “With the [PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer] washing action, we are getting fewer organics- ’s clean and dry.”S

BRAINS AND BRAWN.

FOUR HEADWORKS PROCESSES ON ONE SKID PACKAGE

You don’t have to decide between Brains and Brawn with the new PISTA Works™, the world’s best headworks and grit removal scheme all in one skid-mounted package. All equipment components are constructed of stainless steel for years of dependable service along with a PLC-based control system with touch screen to operate the entire system.

Complete. Headworks. Delivered.

ENTIRE PACKAGED HEADWORKS PLANTBY S&L, THE WORLD LEADER IN GRIT REMOVAL


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PISTA® PRO-PAK™ Advantages

Further enhancing the world’s best grit removal scheme in a weather-protected, factory-assembled package, Smith & Loveless introduces the PISTA® PRO-PAK™. The custom-engineered PISTA® PRO-PAK™ features a factory-assembled PISTA® drive assembly, vacuum priming system and controls mounted to a steel base and housed within a retractable fiberglass enclosure. The drive motor, pump and related components are factory pre-wired and mounted to the base, all to minimize and expedite field installation.

The PISTA® PRO-PAK™ is a cost-saving alternative to a building, while still offering weather and freeze protection. As with all Smith & Loveless products, the patent pending PISTA® PRO-PAK™ delivers the lowest life-cycle costs, is made in the USA, and all the equipment comes housed in an enclosure to provide you with years of dependable service. S

• Weather protection for top-mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump

• Alternative to building a housing structure, at a fraction of the total cost

• Above grade components are factory-assembled & mounted to base

• Weather Protection for PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump

• Factory-assembled & internally factory wired

• Economical alternative to building a housing structure

• Easier to maintain than typical installations (no heat tracing required)

• Optional heater offers protection for even the harshest environments

• Four material finishes available, including DURO-LAST® corrosion-resistant stainless steel (with 25-year warranty)

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Upgrade to Tri-Cleanse Technology with thePISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer

Get the most from your grit removal system by upgrading to the Smith & Loveless PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer, the newest addition to the PISTA® Grit Removal System family of products. By upgrading, you’ll have drier, cleaner grit with less putrescible organic material, less odor, and even better fine particle retention. The TRI-CLEANSE TECHNOLOGY™ uses intense hydro-flushing, air infusion and grit agitation to produce some of the cleanest, low-odor grit around.

Whether your treatment plant already has a PISTA® Grit Dewatering System or another manufacturer’s grit classifier, you can now upgrade to grit washer technology with one of our three material selections: 316 Stainless Steel, 304 Stainless, or Painted Carbon Steel. Our painted carbon steel model is priced well below our stainless steel models as well as every other grit washer on the market today, making the leap to grit washer technology more affordable for your treatment plant.S

The PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer featuring TRI-CLEANSE TECHNOLOGY™ for retrofit applications can either be specified with (above figure) or without (figure to the left) the PISTA® Grit Concentrator, depending upon whether an existing PISTA® Grit Concentrator will be reused on the new PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer. If a treatment plant already has the 16 LPS Ni-Hard PISTA® Grit Concentrator and one of the Smith & Loveless dewatering units (screen or PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor), they can save money by reusing their existing PISTA® Grit Concentrator. Some piping changes will be required.

FEATURING

Intense Hydro-Flushing

High Air Infusion

Thorough Grit Agitation

Model Grit Slurry Feed Rate

Maximum Capacity

Model 250250 GPM /

16 LPS

41 ft3/hr (2.47 tons/hr) /

1.2 m3/hr (2.2 metric tons/hr)

Model 500500 GPM /

32 LPS

172 ft3/hr (10.36 tons/hr) /

4.9 m3/hr (9.4 metric tons/hr)

Triple Action. Triple Threat.

NEW HMI SCREEN

The dewatering PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor is designed to work in concert with the complete PISTA® Grit Removal System, providing superb dewatering and high retention of fine grit without the burden of high maintenance. The PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor boasts a sleek, compact design with a similar footprint to S&L’s PISTA® flow.

The lamella plate design aids in the retention of fine grit while reducing turbulence and overflow.

Dewatered grit discharges for disposal while the flow and residual organics* are returned to the inlet channel prior to the grit chamber.*Typically 93% of the flow and 95% of the organics.

Model Concentrator Screw Diameter

Conveyor Length

Model 15 PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor

250 GPM /16 LPS

9” /230 MM

15’ /4.6 M

Model 17 PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor

500 GPM /32 LPS

14” /355 MM

17’ /5.2 M

The PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor is available in 2 sizes

PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor

The PISTA® GRIT FLUIDIZER® is the ideal grit agitation device for the PISTA® Grit Chamber’s storage hopper. Its patented design is simple, attaching propeller vanes to the same shaft as the chamber’s rotating paddles. These PISTA® GRIT FLUIDIZER® Vanes continually stir the collected grit slurry without any additional energy or controls.

The PISTA® GRIT FLUIDIZER®

Storage hopper in which removed grit is continually fluidized until pumped to the PISTA® Grit Concentrator and the PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer.

The PISTA® Grit Debris Deflector

The PISTA® Grit Debris Deflector’s patented design attaches to the hopper cover plates just below the PISTA® propeller, while allowing the drive tube to rotate freely. The cover on the top half of the debris deflector and the outer ring on the lower half of the debris deflector is designed to minimize rag build-up and keep debris from getting in the PISTA® Grit Chamber’s storage hopper.


washing and dewatering device, separating the pumped flow into it’s basic components--water, organics, and grit, to achieve an overall performance greater than 95 percent removal of the residual organic material.S

The Smith & Loveless PISTA® Grit Concentrator 16 LPS features Ni-Hard construction and VERSAPOX® epoxy coating.

The PISTA® Grit Concentrator™ 16 LPS Ni-Hard

• Large diameter discharge orifice minimizes clogging

• Specifically designed for small flow applications

• No wearing parts or liners makes maintenance easy

• Longer lasting, minimizing downtime

16 LPS Ni-Hard Grit Concentrator

Features

The Smith & Loveless PISTA® Grit Concentrator combines uncompromising strength and durability for superior grit concentrator performance. The PISTA® Grit Concentrator effectively washes collected grit while delivering extended service life beyond standard concentrator designs Constructed of Ni-Hard, with a minimum thickness of 32mm in high wear areas, it features a large discharge orifice (89mm) to minimize clogging. Working in concert with the PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor, the PISTA® Grit Concentrator sits snugly above it. The PISTA® Grit Concentrator functions as a primary grit

PISTA® DURALYTE®

32 LPS Grit Concentrator

The new Smith & Loveless PISTA® DURALYTE® Grit Concentrator™ was specially designed for large flow applications. Not only does the PISTA® DURALYTE® 32 LPS model effectively wash collected grit like its Ni-Hard little brother, the one piece 16 LPS model, but it also features ease of maintenance and extended service life.

The PISTA® DURALYTE®

differs from other PISTA® Grit Concentrators, in that instead of being a one piece unit, it now is a two piece system. The top section is constructed of Ni-Hard, with a minimum 19mm thickness in high wear areas. The bottom section is constructed of a proprietary light-weight,

• Light Weight - Only 13.6 kg

• Easy-to-Remove Cone

• UPS Can Ship Overnight

• 100mm large underflow opening minimizes clogs

• 95% Average removal of residual organic material (up to 32 LPS)

• Retrofit Kits are now available for converting from a 1-Piece design to the NEW 2-Piece DURALYTE®

*Initial conversion requires new mounting brackets and a new concentrator top section.Pictured above.

DURALYTE® Features

high-strength polyurethane blend, with a minimum thickness of 19mm.

Molded into the polyurethane cone is a proprietary silicon carbide insert with a minimum thickness of 12.7mm.

The 2-piece material combination of the PISTA® DURALYTE® Grit Concentrator™ is designed to better withstand the abrasive action that is common with high grit loads. It is also more durable and longer lasting than models with wearing liners.

A large underflow opening of 100mm minimizes clogging and the inlet connection is 114mm outside diameter.

This powerful 2-piece PISTA® DURALYTE® Grit Concentrator makes replacing a worn out bottom section a light weight snap. S

Detachable bottom peice is light weight for easy maintenance!

LIGHT WEIGHT!


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Grit removal success begins with understanding grit removal efficiency. With four decades of grit science experience drawn from more than 2,500 installations, Smith & Loveless knows grit removal.

We also know “long term” is the only way to think about it. Purchase price, installation cost, energy use, and utility cost will all affect the value of a grit system investment. These factors must be considered when making grit removal decisions, and PISTA® Grit Removal Systems from Smith & Loveless are the standard of excellence.

Innovative new products such as the PISTA® 360™ with V-FORCE BAFFLE™ and PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer prove once again that at Smith & Loveless, we do more than strive for industry firsts. We build industry bests.S

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Grit Removal System Conversions: Sloped Bottom Floor to Flat Bottom Floor

GENERAL CONVERSION STEPS

1. An OPTIFLOW 270™ STF adapter ring will be added to the chamber. 2. A contractor will backfill around the ring to create a flat chamber floor. 3. PISTA® components will be mounted to the chamber, including:

• PISTA® Drive Assembly • Drive Tube and propellers (with or without PISTA® GRIT FLUIDIZER®)• Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump

or remote-mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump• Suction lift weld assembly (Top-Mounted Pump only)• Floor plates• Air bell• Pneumatic PISTA® Pinch Valve (for Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump)• Vacuum priming panel (for Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump) • System control panel

Optional equipment includes PISTA® Grit Screw Conveyor, PISTA® Grit Concentrator. 4. On a case-by-case basis, other modifications may be made to the chamber: • Addition of a coanda ramp to inlet channel of the PISTA® chamber • Modifications to the dimensions of the influent or effluent channels • Addition of a broadcast weir to the discharge. Consult the factory for recommendations.

Adapter Ring

Backfill (Not by S&L)

Sloped-Bottom Flat-Bottom


PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump for Maximum Grit Pumping Efficiency

The PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump’s heavy-duty design provides maximum grit pumping efficiency of the grit hopper of the Smith & Loveless PISTA® Grit Chamber. Designed specially for pumping grit slurry, the PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump comes equipped with a Ni-Hard volute and Ni-Hard recessed impeller (located away from the abrasive flow path) as well as the famous staples of S&L pump design: an oversized, stainless steel shaft and oversized bearings. This powerful combination yields reliable grit pumping and the velocity required for effective grit washing and dewatering devices, day-in and day-out year after year.

Flexible ApplicationPISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pumps can be Top-Mounted Vacuum-Primed (with SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ prime sensing) or Remote-Mounted Flooded Suction. Top-Mounted units eliminate the need for expensive piping while lowering the head and power requirements, thereby lowering operational costs.

Ideal Upgrade for AirliftsOlder systems may employ airlifts, which are inefficient and require blowers to remove collected grit. The PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump delivers more flow at a higher head, and outperforms airlifts.

How it WorksAs the hopper fills, the pump is triggered, bringing an end to continuous pumping.S

Benefits:

PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump DataCapacity: Up to 32 LPSSizing: 100mm and 15.24cm Type: Top-Mounted Vacuum Prime or Remote-Mounted Flooded Suction Materials: Ni-Hard Impeller & Volute

PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pumps can be configured in a Remote- Mounted Flooded Suction Arrangement (left) and a Top-Mounted Vacuum Primed Arrangement (right).

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270° Sloped-to-Flat Chamber Floor Conversion

Backfill

270™STF Adapter Ring

Before After

OPTIFLOW 270™ BAFFLES

The 270™STF Slope To Flat Chamber Floor Conversion is necessary only for non-PISTA ® vortex grit chambers constructed with a sloping chamber floor.

To ensure the efficient transport of grit and simultaneous lifting and discharge of organic material, the bottom of the chamber must be at a constant elevation. An OPTIFLOW 270™STF adapter ring will be added, and the chamber floor will go from Slope To Flat to enhance the toroidal flow path within the chamber.

The 270™B Exit Baffle is the essential component to every OPTIFLOW 270™ Baffle System. Installed within the chamber at the exit, the 270™B directs the flow toward the hopper for an additional pass along the flat-bottomed chamber floor for grit removal.

The 270™B increases grit removal efficiency to 95% down to 100 mesh (150 micron) on 270 degree grit chambers from any manufacturer - including the PISTA® 270™ Grit Chamber.

The 270™LFB Low Flow Baffle is installed on most units. Bisecting the influent channel, this partition makes it possible for your existing unit to handle a wide range of flows while maintaining optimum influent channel velocity of 0.6 to 1.1 m/sec for grit transport with minimum turbulence. The 270™LFB also helps provide the proper entry velocity into the main grit chamber.

270™STF 270™B 270™LFB


What could be better than Hydroflushing, Air Infusion, AND Grit Agitation? The PISTA® TURBO ™ Grit Washer uses TRI-CLEANSE TECHNOLOGY ™ to produce clean grit while minimizing the odor caused by putrescible organics and the costs associated with growing landfill restrictions.Superior Grit Quality.

BY S&L, THE WORLD LEADER IN GRIT REMOVAL

LET’S GET DOWN TO THE NITTY-GRITTY.

PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Washer.

Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™Grit Pump

Oversized stainless steel shaft

Heat dissipating bronzemechanical seal housing

Oversized thrust bearing(locked for no end play)

Recessed Ni-Hard Impeller

• Space efficient, vertical, direct coupled construction eliminates v-belt maintenance and grit slurry spills that are characteristic of horizontal designs.

• S&L design is driven by an oversized, solid, stainless steel shaft and doesn’t require wear plates.

• Ni-Hard construction is more durable than typical cast iron self-priming pumps

• For maximum grit pumping efficiency, the hopper fills before the pump is triggered, bringing an end to continuous pumping.

Advantages

Disadvantages of Self-Priming Pumps• Self-Priming Pumps are slow acting because they use the main pump to prime. To prime, these pumps require internal recirculation which decreases efficiency.

• With double the parts, the Self-Priming Pumps require more maintenance. Belts need to be tightened or replaced and there are more bearings to maintain. Belts also quickly burn out when hit by a grit slug, making them unable to pump.

• When removing the cover plate to unclog a self-priming pump, it’s impossible to avoid spilling sewage onto the floor. The S&L volute is drained of sewage prior to maintenance, providing a safer operating environment.

• Horizontal pump designs have much larger footprints, decreasing access room for maintenance. S


Grit Removal Efficiency50 mesh grit(300 micron)

70 mesh Grit(210 micron)

100 mesh grit(150 micron)

PISTA® 270™ 95% 85% 65%

Existing PISTA® 270™ units with OPTIFLOW 270™ Baffle System

95%

270° units with OPTIFLOW 270™

Baffle System95%

CHANGING

95% grit removal when inserted into PISTA® 270° units and 270° forced vortex units by others. Game changed.

THE GAME

Backfill

270™STF Adapter Ring

Before After

The 270™B Exit Baffle is the essential component to every OPTIFLOW 270™. It increases grit removal efficiency to 95% down to 100 mesh (150 micron) on 270 degree grit chambers from any manufacturer. Each baffle is custom engineered based on flow rate to achieve 95% of 100 mesh (150 micron). Installed within the chamber at the exit, the 270™B directs the flow toward the hopper for an additional pass along the flat-bottomed chamber floor for additional grit removal.

270™STF

270™B

270™LFB

The 270™STF Slope To Flat Chamber Floor Conversion is necessary only for non-PISTA ® vortex grit chambers constructed with a sloping chamber floor.

To ensure the efficient transport of grit and simultaneous lifting and discharge of organic material, the bottom of the chamber must be at a constant flat elevation. An OPTIFLOW 270™STF adapter baffle ring will be added, and the chamber floor will go from Sloped To Flat to enhance the toroidal flow path within the chamber.

The 270™LFB Low Flow Baffle is installed on most units. Each baffle is custom engineered based on flow rate to achieve 95% of 100 mesh (150 micron). Bisecting the influent channel, this baffle makes it possible for your existing unit to handle a wide range of flows while maintaining optimum channel velocity of 0.6 to 1.1 m/sec for grit transport with minimum turbulence, and to provide the proper entry velocity into the main 270° grit chamber.

THREE ENGINEERED BAFFLES CREATE 95% GRIT REMOVAL


The SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ is now available for the PISTA® in Outdoor or Indoor models. Clean and simplified, the SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Prime Sensing System has relocated the solenoid valve and eliminated 50% of the original fitting connection points for a less complicated and more efficient priming system.

Proven on numerous PISTA® installations, the SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ builds from SONIC START® Prime Sensing Technology by utilizing the SONIC START® probe and operating module, flawlessly integrating operation of the entire priming system.

Smith & Loveless has developed two models to service either outdoor or indoor Top Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump installations. The outdoor model features the SONIC START® Probe, SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Dome Assembly, and the STREAMLINE™ Jacket. The

easy to remove STREAMLINE™ Jacket is both insulated and heated to keep the system warm down to -300F.

The indoor model features the explosion-proof SONIC START® Probe and explosion-proof SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Solenoid Valve to meet all Class I, Division I, Group D (ATEX) requirements.

Not part of the SONIC START® STREAMLINE™, but offered along with the STREAMLINE™ Jacket is the NEW PISTA® Pinch Valve Jacket. It insulates and heat traces the pinch valve with PN: H67A266, found on page 30 of this catalog.S

The Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump now features the SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Prime Sensing System. For outdoor locations, the insulated and heated STREAMLINE™ Jacket keeps the dome assembly warm down to -340C. For indoor locations, the explosion-proof solenoid and prime sensing probe meet your Class 1, Division 1, Group D (ATEX) requirements.

SONIC START® STREAM

CUSTOMER PRAISE“I haven’t had a single problem (with the SONIC START® STREAMLINE™), and there’s no need to clean the probe,” said Dennis Davey, plant operator, City of Osawatomie, KS. “I’ve looked at it once since it’s been installed so there’s less maintenance. I’m happy with how it’s working.”

INDOOR EXPLOSION-PROOF

OUTDOOR DOWN TO -34°C

Shown above is the Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Vacuum Priming System component diagram.

LINE™ for PISTA® SystemsTop-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump

Vacuum Priming Panel

SONIC START® Probe

SONIC START® STREAMLINE™

Vacuum Dome Assembly with Vacuum Dome & Larger Ported 2-Way Solenoid Valve

Vacuum Line connects the grit pump to the vacuum priming panel

STREAMLINE™ Jacket - Insulated and heated to -340C

PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump Suction Pipe

SONIC START® Operating Module located in the control panel

PISTA® TURBO™

Grit Pump Discharge Pipe

Heavy-Duty Dual Piston Vacuum Pump

Float Check Valve

Benefits• 50% fewer fitting connections

• Takes grit pump pressure off of vacuum tubing & tubing fittings • Solenoid mounted on top of vacuum dome for improved priming

• Minimizes H20 & debris from reaching the vacuum tubing

• Two models: Outdoor & Indoor

STREAMLINE™ JacketH67A262

PISTA® Pinch Valve Jacket H67A262


QUICKSMART TM

System ControlsMain Features

State-of-the-Art Touchscreen

QUICKSMART TM

System ControlsIncreased Functionality

QUICKSMART TM

System ControlsImproved Graphics

for PISTA® Controls

QUICKSMART TM

System ControlsImproved Navigation

• PLC Station Control• Alarm Management• Wet Well Level Simulation• Prime Mode Selection• Help / Troubleshooting Info• Graphical Pump Notifications• English / Spanish Languages

Delivering simplified operation yet powerful pump station control, QUICKSMART™ Station Controls provide unparalleled ability to monitorand adjust all of your pump station functions. A new layout makes control modifications, screen navigation and viewing of pump station status easier than ever, with screen functionbuttons and a status bar acccesible from each screen.

Added features take station controller functionality to new levels. A new maintenance log feature displays periodic recommended operation and maintenanc1e instructions including lubrication suggestions based on actual pump run times. Troubleshooting / help support hasalso been improved and a new I/O Status screen displays controller digital and analog I/O status.

Level Set Points I/O Status Overview

Maintenance Log Spanish Language Mode

7” (178mm) 65K-Color TFT LCD Touch Screen HMI

At start up, before you fill it with oil, drain the PISTA® Bullgear Drive to ensure no condensation has collected in it during installation.

Bullgear Drive Oil should be changed in the spring and fall. Use ISO 68 EP oil (similar to Mobil 626). Change this at least twice a year. Just like your car engine, changing the oil is the simplest and most important maintenance you can do to preserve your PISTA®.

PISTA® Annual Maintenance• Check complete drive for oil leaks and ensure all parts are lubricated as needed • Drain your PISTA® Grit Removal System at least once a year to inspect the wet items

• Verify there are no flow obstructions

• Listen for unusual sounds in mechanical binding, drive, and pump

• Make certain all moving parts are clear of blockages and are moving freely

• Inspect baffles, straightening vanes, and hardware in the PISTA® Grit Chamber

• Verify the hopper plates are in place and in good condition

• Replace parts as needed

• Check Influent flume for grit sediment to ensure all grit is making it into the chamber

• Refer to O&M manual for complete instructions

Emergency Spare Parts List for the PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump

Air Compressor – 9L34 Vacuum Pump – 8L29 (60hz)

or 8L122A (50hz) Pinch Valve Bladder – 2L159AA Bladder/Sleeve Gasket – 2L159AB Air Relief Valve – 1L447

Control Relay – 4L107A Electrode Relay – 4L408H Mechanical Seal – H87A28 Solenoid Valve – 1L406E (110V) 12-pack of Ferrules – 1L366C

Don’t Be Caught UnpreparedWhen your equipment needs maintenance right away, time spent getting ahold of replacement parts can turn an inconvenience into an emergency. Smith & Loveless’ Customer Service Team recommends stocking the following items which will prepare you to tackle 95% of what you may encounter with your PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump. Whether you have one PISTA® TURBO™ Pump or many, these spare parts are good insurance to minimize down time in a crisis.S


H67A326 Spare Parts

PISTA® Drive Oil Remover KitThe new H67A326 Smith & Loveless PISTA® Drive Oil Remover Kit contains all the parts you will require to drain the oil from your PISTA® Bullgear Drive. Complete with fittings and adapters, one heavy duty hose, a waste oil storage container, and a time-saving maintenance pump, this kit can effectively drain your PISTA® Bullgear Drive in under 5 minutes!

PART # DESCRIPTION

H67A326 PISTA® Drive Oil Remover Kit

H67A327 Spare Parts

PISTA® Drive Oil Level Indicator KitCheck your PISTA® Drive oil level at a glance with the new H67A327 Smith & Loveless PISTA® Drive Oil Level Indicator Kit. This kit contains all required parts to add oil level indication to the PISTA® Bullgear Drive so that the level plug no longer has to be manually unscrewed to check the oil levels.

PART # DESCRIPTION

H67A327 PISTA® Drive Oil Level Indicator Kit

PART # DESCRIPTION 12L437A Level Sticker 67A324 Sightglass Assembly

Eliminate messes like the one pictured above with the NEW PISTA® Drive Oil Remover Kit, which comes with everything you need for easy and trouble-free PISTA® Bullgear Drive maintenance.

PART # DESCRIPTION 8L116A Maintenance Pump

67A325 Oil Container

NEW!!

1L443H

In 1999, Smith & Loveless released the new 1L443H Float Check Valve, completely changing the diameter and length for better overall performance. The Float Check Valve is used on all Smith & Loveless Top Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pumps.

Complete Float Check Valve Assembly PART # DESCRIPTION

1L443H Float Check Valve Assembly

1L443H Spare PartsSmith & Loveless carries a full line of spare parts for the 1L443H Float Check Valve, put into use in 1999.

1L443H Float Check Valve Spare Parts (photos at right) PART # DESCRIPTION 1L443HD Body 1L443HA Ball Seat 1L443B 38mm Diameter Float Ball 1L443HB O-Ring 1L443HC Bowl Assembly 1L333 Check Valve (Install with arrow pointing down)

1L443G Spare PartsEven though this Float Check Valve assembly was used only from 1997 to 1999, Smith & Loveless still carries a full line of spare parts for it.

1L443 Float Check Valve Spare Parts (photos at right) PART # DESCRIPTION 1L443A Ball Seat 1L443B 38mm Diameter Float Ball 1L443E O-Ring (Goes around inside lip of the bowl) 1L443F Bowl Assembly 1L333 Check Valve (Install with arrow pointing down)

1L443 Spare PartsUsed from 1995 to 1997, Smith & Loveless Float Check Valve 1L443 still has some spare parts available for purchase.

1L443 Float Check Valve Spare Parts (photos at right) PART # DESCRIPTION 1L443B 38mm Diameter Float Ball 1L443C O-Ring (Goes around inside lip of the bowl) 1L333 Check Valve (Install with arrow pointing down)

87A76 Spare PartsUsed from 1970 to 1995, Smith & Loveless Float Check Valve 87A76 still has some spare parts available for purchase.

87A76 Float Check Valve Spare PartsPART # DESCRIPTION 1L443B 38mm Diameter Float Ball1L410C O-Ring (Goes around inside lip of the bowl)1L410D Bowl (Not Shown)1L410H Bowl Insert1L333 Check Valve (Install with arrow pointing down)

1L443HD

1L443HA

1L443B

1L333

1L443HC

1L443A

1L443HB

1L443E

1L443F

1L410H

1L443C

1L410C

Float Check Valve Assembly


With 24/7 operation, even the best maintained systems will wear. When it is time to replace worn components inside your PISTA® Grit Chamber, Smith & Loveless offers three material options:

• Carbon steel

• 304 stainless steel

• 316L stainless steel

The most convenient time to upgrade your system might be while it is drained it down for replacement of these wearing components. When you’re ordering parts, inquire about adding a FLUIDIZER® or the new patented flow control V-FORCE BAFFLES™.

The flow control baffles can be installed in any 360 degree or Model “A” PISTA® Grit Chamber. They are especially beneficial if you experience consistently low flows in relation to your peak flow. The V-FORCE BAFFLES™ keep the velocities at 0.5 to 1.1m/sec at the inlet of the PISTA® Grit Chamber. The FLUIDIZER® works especially well with the Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump, keeping the grit from compacting as it continuously agitates the grit. S

Coated with Smith & Loveless made VERSAPOX®, the toughest two-part epoxy in the industry, you will be amazed at how the wetted carbon steel components of the PISTA® Grit Chamber last through year after year of 24/7 submurgence. Given enough time, however, salt water in costal areas can penetrate even this tough epoxy. That’s why Smith & Loveless offers those PISTA® components that come in contact with water in both 304 or 316L stainless steel. If you live in a coastal region, upgrading wetted parts from carbon steel to stainless steel is a must.

Carbon 304 316LFlow Control Baffle X X XAxial-Flow Propeller X X XPISTA® Drive Tube X X XSuction Lift Weld Assembly X X XHopper Cover Plate X X XFLUIDIZER® X X X

Materials of Construction Options

Carbon Steel to Stainless Steel Conversions

Materials of Construction

PISTA® Drive Tube

Axial-Flow Propeller

Grit Hopper Cover Plate

FLUIDIZER®

Reviewing the Vacuum Priming System

Electrode and Vacuum Dome Evolution

Obsolete. Only certain components are still available. 1-hole Vacuum Dome with hollow stainless steel electrode. Convert to solid stainless steel electrode with PN: 87B309B and87B309C.

VERSION 21-Hole Vacuum DomeHollow Electrode

Fully supported in Parts. 1-hole Vacuum Dome with solid stainless steel electrode.PN: 87B309B - 13.33cm Long ElectrodePN: 87B309C - 15.24cm Long Electrode

VERSION 31-Hole Vacuum DomeSolid Electrode

VERSION 41-Hole Vacuum DomeSONIC START® Probe

Fully supported in Parts. 1-hole Vacuum Dome with no electrode.Uses SONIC START® Probe.PN: 87B452A (Dome Assembly)

PN: 4L628F (Probe only)

NEWEST VERSION 5 - SONIC START® STREAMLINE™

1-Hole Vacuum Dome, SONIC START® Probe & 2-Way Solenoid Valve

Current Version for all PISTA® New Equipment. 1-hole Vacuum Dome with no electrode. Uses SONIC START® Probe and relocates larger ported 7.93mm diameter orifice 2-way solenoid valve to above vacuum dome. PN: 87B728A, 87B728B (Vacuum Dome Assembly with Solenoid Valve)

Smith & Loveless has been offering the state-of-the-art SONIC START® Prime Sensing System since 2005. It uses a patented frequency differential prime sensing system to determine whether the pump is primed, virtually eliminating routine maintenance. In this section, we’ll review the Vacuum Prime Sensing System and detail how you can upgrade to the latest technology.

Over the years, the Smith & Loveless Vacuum Dome arrangement has changed. The arrangement you currently have installed will determine which replacement parts you require.


PART # SHAFT SIZE H87A28 B-Shaft: 47mm H87A97 C-Shaft: 54mm H87A182 D-Shaft: 76mm

Each time the mechanical seal is replaced, Smith & Loveless recommends the Seal Housing Gasket or Quad Ring also be replaced.

PARTS TIP: The older Seal Housing has a flat surface and uses the flat Gasket. The newer Seal Housing has a groove and it can use either the flat Gasket or the Quad Ring.

GASKET QUAD RINGPART # PART # SHAFT SIZE60A11 60A110 B-Shaft: 47mm 60A17 60A111 C-Shaft: 54mm60A84 60A112 D-Shaft: 76mm

Seal Housing Gasket Quad Ring

Embedded Nylock

Smith & Loveless’s Impeller Bolts feature embedded Nylock. Each time you remove the impeller, replace the Impeller Bolt. Remember to torque impeller bolts to 100 ft/lbs.

PART # SHAFT SIZE 60A12 B-Shaft: 47mm60A12 C-Shaft: 54mm60A87 D-Shaft: 76mm

Each time the rotating assembly is taken apart, install a new volute gasket to increase the life span of your pump.

Vacuum Priming Pump Volute GasketsPART # PUMP SIZE 60A26 4B2C, 4B2H, 4B2J60A28 6B3H, 6B3H, 6C3H, 6D3H,6B3J, 6C3J, 6D3J

Seal Housing Gasket & Quad Ring

Impeller Bolts

Volute GasketsSpecifically designed by Smith & Loveless for the Smith & Loveless pump, the Single Mechanical Seal is designed to last more than 7 years. It has been proven to have one of the longest life cycles of any mechanical seal in the industry. Don’t be caught without a spare seal. Order one today!

PARTS TIP: We recommend replacement of the Seal Housing Gasket or Quad Ring and the Volute Gasket whenever a rotating assembly is removed.(pictured above)

Single Mechanical Seal Replacement Parts Kit Includes: (1) carbon, (1) ceramic, (1) spring, (1) instruction booklet on how to install.

Single Mechanical Seal Replacement Parts Kit

SONIC START® STREAMLINE™

for PISTA® Upgrade KitsUpgrade to the SONIC START® STREAMLINE™

- the state-of-the-art prime sensing system by Smith & Loveless. The SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ dramatically reduces maintenance required for the priming system.

Whether your system is located outdoors or indoors, we have an upgrade kit for you. We also have an upgrade kit for systems in explosion-proof indoor locations. Upgrade today reduce your maintenance.

TYPE OF UPGRADE KITS REQUIRED KIT PART NUMBERS

H67A253 H67A262 H67A254Outdoor Upgrade Kit X X XIndoor Non-Explosion Proof Upgrade Kit XIndoor Explosion-Proof Upgrade Kit X

SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ for PISTA®

Kit DescriptionsPN DescriptionH67A253 SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ for PISTA® Upgrade Kit Includes:

One (1) 200 millisecond SONIC START® Probe, one (1) SONIC START® Operating Module, one (1) SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Vacuum Dome/Larger Ported 2-Way Solenoid Valve Assembly with conduit fitting connections, compression mounting plate and hardware, vacuum tubing, and quick disconnect fittings for the existing float check valve and vacuum priming panel.

H67A262 STREAMLINE™ Jacket – Insulated & Heated Jacket effective for temperatures down to -340CSmith & Loveless recommends the STREAMLINE™ Jacket for all outdoor locations.

H67A266 PISTA® Pinch Valve Jacket – Insulated & Heated Jacket for temperatures down to -340CSmith & Loveless recommends the PISTA® Pinch Valve Jacket for all outdoor locations.

H67A254 Explosion-Proof SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ for PISTA® Upgrade Kit Includes:One (1) Explosion-Proof 200 millisecond SONIC START® Probe, one (1) SONIC START® Operating Module, one (1) SONIC START® STREAMLINE™ Vacuum Dome/Explosion-Proof Larger Ported 2-Way Solenoid Valve Assembly with conduit fitting connections, compression mounting plate and hardware, vacuum tubing, and quick disconnect fittings for the existingfloat check valve and vacuum priming panel.

PN: 87B728AStandard Dome Assembly

PN: 87B728BExplosion-Proof Dome Assembly

H67A266

Part Ordering Note: If your motor adapter is an old-style motor adapter and not machined to seat the vacuum dome, you will also need to order one (1) PN: 87A225, Vacuum Dome Adapter Ring.

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The Top-Mounted PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump, like any other pump, needs some maintenance. The number one thing you need to inspect is the vacuum priming system. The system works day in and day out, requiring a few hours of maintenance annually.

First, install a PSI gauge in the 6.35mm NPT gauge port on the pinch valve. When set to 40 -50 PSI, depending on temperature, you can monitor the system for bladder damage. Adjust the set point by loosening the lock nut on the adjusting thumb wheel. To increase pressure, turn the knob clockwise in small increments. To decrease pressure, turn the knob counterclockwise. Adjust until designed pressure is achieved. Remember never to exceed 55 PSI. Next, install a compound gauge on the vacuum system. Some fittings may have to be obtained at the hardware store. With these two gauges, your problem can be easily resolved, if and when it occurs. Remember you can convert from either Flooded- Suction or airlift to a Top-Mounted design.

Pinch Valves and Sleeves

SLEEVES, PINCH VALVES, GASKETS & PRESSURE GAUGESPART # DESCRIPTION 2L159AA 100mm PISTA® Sleeve (Bladder)2L159BB 150mm PISTA® Sleeve (Bladder)2L159AB 100mm PISTA® Side Gasket2L159BA 150mm PISTA® Side Gasket2L159A 100mm PISTA® Pinch Valve2L159B 150mm PISTA® Pinch Valve1L84E 89mm Diameter Pressure Gauge (for pinch valve)1L84H 114mm Diameter Pressure Gauge (for pinch valve)1L780B Glycerin-filled Compound Vacuum Gauge (NEW) Handles Up To 20m TDH (0-75cm HG: 0-2000 mbar)1L780C Glycerin-filled Compound Vacuum Gauge (NEW) Handles Up To 40m TDH (0-75cm HG: 0-4000 mbar)1L780D Glycerin-filled Compound Vacuum Gauge (NEW) Handles Up To 75m TDH (0-75cm HG: 0-6500 mbar)

The pinch valve is a vital part of the vacuum primed PISTA® Grit Removal System. Smith & Loveless’ Customer Service Team recommends having a spare Sleeve (Bladder) and Side Gasket or a complete spare PISTA® Pinch Valve on hand. Some facilities replace the Sleeve (bladder) when needed. Other facilities keep a complete spare PISTA® Pinch Valve on hand. Whichever option you choose, it is always good to have a spare.S&L’s Customer Service Team also advises checking your PISTA® Pinch Valve operation with a pressure gauge. Start the setting at 2500 mbar and monitor the vacuum priming operation. Some bladders will require more mbar and some less. To ensure longevity, set the pressure on the PISTA® Pinch Valve at the lowest setting possible at which your PISTA® TURBO™ Grit Pump will prime. Then increase this pressure by 300 mbar. Reminder: In the winter, it may take more mbar to seal the valve to allow the PISTA® Grit Pump to prime.

2L159A 2L159AA

1L84H

Smith & Loveless, Inc.14040 Santa Fe Trail Drive

Lenexa, KS 66215Ph: (800) 922-9048Fax: (913) 748-0106

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