With hundreds of thousands of pumps installed each year, how many are receiving the proper service maintenance they require? The reality is that most pumps are never properly checked out or monitored until they fail. Performing annual maintenance on pump equipment can save homeowners thousands in costly damage due to a pump failure, and generate thousands in profits for installing contractors in yearly service business and replacement parts.

Sump Pump Service 101In This Issue:

37 Forestwood Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446www.ionstormpro.com • [800] 323-1665

• Learn how to perform basic pump service maintenance

• New Product Announcement: JSP II Backup System

• Free Pump Photo Hunt

• Upcoming Training Schedule

Spring 2013

will not provide accurate readings. The meter on the load tester will indicate the state of the battery. If the battery is over three years old, weak, or has not been maintained, it should probably be replaced.

• Unplug the unit’s battery charger from the wall and let it run on battery power only by engaging the switch and testing the unit several times.

• Make sure you plug the battery backup system’s charger unit back into the wall.

Inspect piping: Inspect all piping both inside and out. Look for loose leaking fittings or improper piping. Make sure to clean any debris away from the discharge pipe on the outside of the house.Following the above steps on an annual basis will greatly reduce the risk of flooding.

water using a garden hose to test the pump under true operating conditions. Do not place the hose directly against the pump intake to avoid air locking.Inspect check valves: Manually inspect the check valve for partial clogging, loose gear clamps and worn rubber collars. Replace components if necessary.Test alarms and controls: If applicable, test the pump controls or high water alarms in the basin. Be sure to replace batteries if necessary.Test the backup system:• Using a common load

tester, test the battery for proper voltage. Using a common load tester is critical, as a multimeter

Servicing pump equipment isn’t very difficult. Taking a few basic steps and being thorough can go a long way. Here are some of our recommendations:Clean out pump basins: We often see seized pumps due to a rock or debris jamming the impeller. Cleaning the basin and removing sediment that can cause pump switches to malfunction or clog the pump intake can make a significant difference. Check the sump pump: If you’re working with a piggyback-type switch, be sure to check both the pump and the switch separately. Manually test the pump several times and, if possible, artificially fill the pit with

Conducting regular sump and sewage pump maintenance can significantly reduce the risk of flooding.

Common load tester can be found at automotive or hardware stores.

Until now, almost all primary and battery backup combination units paired a relatively high output AC sump pump with an inferior low output DC pump. Those days are over with the new Ion|StormPro® JSP II Sump and Backup System. At Metropolitan Industries, we believe battery backup pumps should have nearly the same pumping capacity as primary AC pumps, as they are usually active during heavy storms. We accomplished this by combining a high output DC pump capable of pumping 2100 GPH at 10 feet of TDH with a heavy duty 1/3 HP AC pump, equipped with the reliable Ion® Digital Level Control float switch, capable of pumping 2600 GPH at 10 feet of TDH.The JSP II system is preassembled and includes two check valves for both the primary and backup pump. This system can be quickly retrofitted to any existing 1.5-inch discharge pipe, making installation a snap. The JSP II also includes the longest lasting battery backup system in the industry, which is capable of running a full 8 hours continuously on a single battery and will run for days when ran intermittently.

JSP II Sump & Backup System

New Product Announcement:

At Metropolitan Industries, we offer free educational seminars for plumbers, contractors and all water operators interested in learning emerging technologies in the residential water and wastewater markets. Many of our seminars satisfy continuing education requirements and are completely free of charge. Below is a list of our upcoming training events:

To register for any of our seminars, please visit www.ilceu.com or contact Mike Pindelski at (815) 886-9200.

Congratulations to George Seline of CJ Erickson for winning Metropolitan’s iPad-mini giveaway. For next season’s issue of Some Pump News, Metropolitan will award one winner with a free BA33I sump pump. To enter, contestants must circle the five differences between the two photos and send it to the address below. Good luck!

iPad Giveaway Winner & Photo Hunt Contest:

Training Schedule:

Photo Hunt Challengec/o Mike Pindelski37 Forestwood DriveRomeoville, IL 60446

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station24. A fossil26. View

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sense of pain3. Michigan4. Paddle5. Womb6. Smaller than atomic7. Angry8. Carpet9. Estimated time of

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To be entered to win a free Ion|StormPro® pump, find and circle the five differences between the two photos and complete the information below. Good luck!

Please mail your completed photo hunt to: Photo Hunt Challenge, c/o Mike Pindelski 37 Forestwood Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446. Must be postmarked by May 30. Winner will be contacted via email. We will not share your information with 3rd parties.

Please complete and return the following information:

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