Xylem Rule-Mate 500 User manual

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Rule-Mate
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Manuel d’utilisation
de Rule-Mate 500-1100
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CAUTION: Read this manual carefully before installing, using or servic-
ing this product. Failure to follow the instructions within this manual could
result in explosion, property damage, severe personal injury and/or death.
DANGER: This product is not intended for damage control or to deal
with flooding resulting from hull damage.This product is intended to be
used in Bilge Pumping Systems for small craft with a hull length up to 79
feet (24 meters), as described within the introduction and scope of ISO
15083. Bilge Pumping Systems, as specified in ISO 15083,are limited to
normal amounts of water in an intact boat due to spray, rain,seepage, spill-
age, and occasional small amounts of water shifting from boat movements
in heavy weather.Use of product in any other way could result in flooding,
catastrophic damage to craft,serious personal injury, or death.
WARNING: This pump is designed for use with fresh water and salt
water ONLY. Use with any other hazardous,caustic, or corrosive material
could result in damage to the pump and the surrounding environment,
possible exposure to hazardous substances and injury.
NOTICE: Save this manual for future reference, and keep it
readily available at the location of the unit.
General safety rules
• Always keep work area clean
• Pay attention to the risks presented by gas and vapors in the work area
• Avoid all electrical dangers.
• Pay attention to the risks of electric shock or arc flash hazards
• Always bear in mind the risk of drowning, electrical accidents and burn injuries
Bilge pumps shall be mounted in accordance with the pump manufacturer instruc-
tions, and in an accessible location to permit servicing and cleaning of the intake and/
or screening.
On boats with an enclosed accommodation compartment, an audible alarm shall be
installed indicting that the bilge water is approaching the maximum bilge water level.
Bulkhead penetrations shall be in accordance with the requirements of ABYC H-2,
Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline, to minimize the potential for migration of carbon
monoxide from machinery compartments containing gasoline engines to adjacent
accommodation compartments.
Potential electrical sources of ignition located in spaces containing gasoline powered
machinery, or gasoline fuel tank(s),or joint fitting(s), or other connection(s) between
components of a gasoline system, shall be ignition protected,unless the component
is isolated from a gasoline fuel source as described in ABYC E-11.5.3.3.

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Exception:
1. Boats using diesel fuel as the only fuel source.
2. Outboard engines mounted externally or in compartments open to the atmo-
sphere in accordance with the requirements of ABYC H-2,Ventilation of Boats
Using Gasoline.
The bilge pump inlet shall be located so that excess bilge water can be removed from
the bilge at static floating position, and at maximum conditions created by the boat’s
motion, heel, and trim.
Electrical
Disconnect power before installing or servicing the pump.
Our pump is equipped with silicone blocked,tin coated 16 gauge (1.5 mm²) wire.
Please follow the table below when extending the wires.
Recommended Wire Size
TotalWire Length (positive to pump to ground) — feet (meters)
0 – 6 ft
(0 – 1.8 m)
6 – 10 ft
(1.8 – 3 m)
10 – 15 ft
(3 – 4.6 m)
15 – 30 ft
(4.6 – 5.5 m)
30 – 40 ft
(5.5 – 12.2 m)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm²)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm²)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm²)
14 AWG
(2.5 mm²)
14 AWG
(2.5 mm²)
The electrical wiring, connections,and installation shall be in accordance with the
requirements of ISO 10133, ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems On Boats.
This pump must be fused as follows:
GPH (LPH) Amps (Volts) Amps (Volts) Fuse Size
12 Volts
500 (1893) 1.8 (12) 2.4 (13.6) 4 A
800 (3028) 3.0 (12) 3.7 (13.6) 5 A
1100 (4164) 3.8 (12) 4.8 (13.6) 7.5 A
24 Volts
500 (1893) 0.8 (24) 1.0 (27) 2 A
800 (3028) 1.5 (24) 2.0 (27) 4 A
1100 (4164) 2.0 (24) 2.3 (27) 4 A

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All potential sources of ignition located in spaces containing gasoline powered
machinery or gasoline fuel tank(s), or joint fitting(s), or other connection(s), between
components of a gasoline system, shall be ignition protected in accordance with the
requirements of ISO 10133, ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems On Boats.
The electrical wiring, connections,and installation shall be in accordance with the
requirements of ISO 10133, ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems On Boats.
Rule-Mate Intelligence
Rule-Mate bilge pumps have built-in programming that can sense when the pump is
running but not pumping water to protect the pump,vessel, and the vessel’s batteries.
If debris fouls the sensor or the pump becomes air-bound, the pump will stop running
and begin to “check” for water every 2.5 minutes. Once the debris is removed,the
pump will revert to its normal operation,turning on when the water reaches approxi-
mately 2.5” (63.5 mm) and shutting off at 5/8” (16 mm).
Our Rule-Mate bilge pumps contain a fail-safe back-up program that measures the
amount of work the motor is performing and the length of time the motor is running.
If debris, such as a wet paper towel or leaves,became lodged against the pump, it
could “trick” the pump into thinking water remained in the bilge which could deplete
the vessel’s battery.
If the circuit board senses the motor is running but doing little work (not pumping
water) for longer than fifteen seconds,the pump will enter into a cycling mode in
the same fashion as the computerized pumps.The pump will sense water every
2.5 minutes and if it senses water, it will continue to run until the water has been
removed from the bilge.
After the debris is removed,the pump will automatically revert to the level sensing
mode.
CAUTION: Disconnect power from the system before working on the
unit to avoid personal injury, damage to the surrounding environment
and/or damage to the unit.
CAUTION: Keep all wire connections above the highest water level.
Wires must be joined with butt connectors and a marine grade sealant to
prevent wire corrosion.
CAUTION: Always install proper fuse size to prevent damage to product
should a short occur.Failure to install proper fuse could increase risk of pump
malfunction, potentially resulting in personal injury and/or fire hazard.

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Automatic Pump Wiring — 3 Wires
3 Position Panel
Switch
Constant Auto/
Manual Override
Constant Auto/
No Manual Override
On 12 volt pump: Minimum voltage of 10.5 volts required.
On 24 volt pump: Minimum voltage of 21 volts required.
Brown with white stripe MANUAL
POWER
Brown
Black
Battery
PUMP
Panel
Switch
Fuse AUTO
Brown with white stripe MANUAL
Brown
Black
Battery
PUMP
Fuse POWER
Brown with white stripe
Terminate with
waterproof sealant
Brown
Black
Battery
PUMP
Fuse

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Plumbing
This bilge pump has been designed to be used with flexible hose.Rigid piping or
tubing may damage the pump or the pump’s discharge.
Factors that reduce the flow of a bilge pump may include but are not limited to the
following:
• The length of discharge piping (longer runs reduce flow)
• The number or radius of bends
• The roughness of the interior surfaces of piping and fittings (smooth bore hose
is best)
• The reduction (hose restriction) in cross-sectional area of discharge system
components such as check valves and thru-hulls
Attach the discharge hose to the hose barb using stainless steel hose clamps.
The thru-hull discharge fitting should be mounted at least 8” (20.3 cm) above the
heeled water line to prevent water siphoning in from outside the vessel or the
discharge may be located below the maximum heeled waterline if the discharge line
is provided with both of the following:
• A seacock installed in accordance with the requirements of ABYC H-27, Seacocks,
Thru-Hull Connections,and Drain Plugs, and
• A vented loop or other means to prevent siphoning into the boat.A check valve
shall not be used for this purpose
If the discharges of several pumps are manifolded to discharge through a single
thru-hull fitting,the system shall be designed so that the operation of one pump will
not back feed another pump,and the simultaneous operation of each pump will not
diminish the pumping capacity of the system. Acheck valve shall not be used in the
discharge manifold system.
A check valve may be used only when necessary to prevent an automatic bilge pump
from cycling on and off due to back flow from the discharge line.
Hose connections shall be secured with a non-corrosive type of clamp, or be
mechanically fastened with permanently-attached end fittings,such as swaged sleeve.
Threaded inserts shall be attached with corrosion resistant metallic clamps.
Best practice: Use two
stainless steel hose
clamps to attach hose to
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During the winterization of a vessel, it’s recommended that you remove the check
valve (if equipped) and drain any residual water from the plumbing.
Periodically remove, clean and inspect bilge pump,check valve and its surroundings
for damage or debris that may reduce the performance of the pump.
Installation
Push tabs on either side of the pump to remove pump from the base.
We recommend using #8 stainless steel flathead screws of an adequate length as
to secure the pump but not penetrate the entire thickness of the hull. Use a flexible
sealant in the screw holes to prevent water from penetrating the screw holes.
Insert the pump into the base and push down until an audible “click” is heard.
Flow — GPH (LPH)
GPH Series @ 0 ft
0m – 0 kPa
@ 3.3 ft
1m – 10 kPa
@ 6.7 ft
2m – 20 kPa
Max Head
Height
500 536 (2029) 289 (1094) 115 (435) 9’ (2.7m)
800 942 (3566) 644 (2438) 416 (1575) 12’ (3.7m)
1100 1128 (4270) 792 (2998) 456 (1726) 10’ (3m)
2.9"
(7.4cm)
3.4"
(8.6cm)
6.4"
(16.3cm)
4.4"
(11.2cm)
DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
Inches (Millimetres)
DESSIN DIMENSIONNEL POUCES (MILLIMÈTRES)
MAßZEICHNUNG Zoll (Millimeter)
DISEGNO DIMENSIONALE Pollici (millimetri)
MAATTEKENING Inch (Millimeter)
DIMENSIONELL RITNING tum (millimeter)DIBUJO
DIMENSIONAL Pulgadas (milímetros)

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All mounting holes must be sealed with a
marine grade sealant to prevent water intrusion.
Install to ABYC
H-22 and E-11
AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) Decontamination Process.
All of our pumps are designed to meet the ABYC standards for the current AIS De-
contamination procedure including low pressure water at 120ºF for 130 seconds.
Please follow current guidelines for the decontamination process.
WARRANTY
XYLEM LIMITED WARRANTYWARRANTS THIS PRODUCTTO BE FREE OF DEFECTS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A
PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FROM DATE OF MANUFACTURE.THE WARRANTYIS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANYAND ALL
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES,CONDITIONS OR TERMS OF WHATEVER NATURE RE-
LATING TO THE GOODS PROVIDED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED
AND EXCLUDED. EXCEPTAS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDYAND SELLER’S
AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF ANY OF THE FOREGOINGWARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO REPAIRING OR RE-
PLACING THE PRODUCTAND SHALL IN ALL CASES BE LIMITED TO THEAMOUNT PAID BYTHE BUYER HEREUNDER.
IN NO EVENT IS SELLER LIABLE FOR ANYOTHER FORM OF DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT,INDIRECT,LIQUIDATED,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARYOR SPECIAL DAMAGES,INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO
LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
PRODUCTION, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY OR LOSS OF REPUTATION. THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY AREPRESENTATION
OF THE COMPLETE LIMITED WARRANTY. FOR ADETAILED EXPLANATION, PLEASEVISIT US AT www.xylem.com/
en-us/support/, CALLOUR OFFICE NUMBER LISTED,OR WRITE A LETTER TOYOUR REGIONAL OFFICE.
RETURN PROCEDURE
Warranty returns are conducted through the place of purchase. Please contact the appropriate entity
with a receipt of purchase to verify date.
Testing the Pump
Pour tester la pompe
Prüfen der Pumpe
Prova della pompa
Testen van de pomp
Testa pumpen
Prueba de la bomba
Appuyer et tenir enfoncé pendant 5 secondes pour confirmer le bon fonctionnement de la
pompe.
Fünf Sekunden gedrückt halten, um ordnungsgemäßen Betrieb sicherzustellen.
Tenere premuto per 5 secondi per accertare il corretto funzionamento.
Indrukken en 5 seconden ingedrukt houden om het goed functioneren van de pomp te
bevestigen.
Håll nedtryckt fem sekunder för att försäkra korrekt drift.
Pulse y retenga el botón cinco segundos para asegurarse de que el funcionamiento sea
correcto.
Press & Hold for five seconds
to ensure proper operation

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FR Manuel d’utilisation de Rule-Mate
ATTENTION : Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant d’installer, utiliser
ou réparer ce produit.Le non-respect des instructions de ce manuel peut
provoquer une explosion, des dommages matériels, des blessures graves
et/ou la mort.
DANGER : Ce produit n’est pas destiné à contrôler l’eau ou à traiter des
envahissements provenant d’une avarie de coque. Ce produit doit être
utilisé dans des systèmes de pompes de cale pour les petits navires d’une
longueur de coque inférieure ou égale à 24 m, comme décrit dans l’intro-
duction et le domaine d’application de la norme ISO 15083. Comme il est
précisé dans cette norme,les systèmes de pompes de cale sont limités au
pompage de la quantité normale d’eau présente dans un bateau intact,
due aux embruns, à la pluie,aux fuites, aux débordements,et de la petite
quantité d’eau embarquée occasionnellement en raison des mouvements
du bateau par gros temps. L’utilisation du produit d’une toute autre
manière pourrait provoquer des envahissements,une avarie de coque
catastrophique et des blessures graves,voire un décès.
AVERTISSEMENT : Cette pompe est conçue UNIQUEMENT pour l’eau
claire et l’eau salée. L’utilisation avec toutes autres substances dangereuses,
caustiques ou corrosives pourraient endommager la pompe et le milieu
environnant, provoquant potentiellement une exposition aux substances
dangereuses, avec blessures.
AVIS : Conservez ce manuel pour toute référence ultérieure et
gardez-le à portée de main à l’endroit où se trouve l’appareil.
Règles générales de sécurité
• Maintenez toujours la zone de travail propre
• Faites attention aux risques constitués par les gaz et les vapeurs dans la zone
de travail
• Évitez tous les risques électriques
• Faites attention aux risques de choc électrique ou d’arc électrique
• Toujours garder à l’esprit le risque de noyade,d’accidents électriques et de
brûlures
Cette pompe est conçue UNIQUEMENTpour l’eau claire et l’eau salée. L’utilisation
avec toutes autres substances dangereuses,caustiques ou corrosives pourraient
endommager la pompe et le milieu environnant, provoquant potentiellement une
exposition aux substances dangereuses,avec blessures.
Sur les bateaux ayant des cabines fermées, une alarme audible sera installée pour
indiquer que l’eau de cale approche son niveau maximum.

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Les pénétrations de cloisons seront conformes aux exigences de la normeABYC H-2,
Ventilation des bateaux utilisant de l’essence, pour réduire au minimum le risque
de migration de monoxyde de carbone des compartiments machines abritant des
moteurs à essence vers les cabines adjacentes.
Les sources potentielles d’incendie situées dans des espaces contenant des machines
à essence, un ou plusieurs réservoirs d’essence, un ou plusieurs raccords ou d’autres
branchements entre les composants d’un système à essence seront protégées contre
l’incendie à moins que le composant soit isolé d’une source d’essence comme décrit
dans la norme ABYC E-11.5.3.3.
Exception :
1. Les bateaux utilisant du carburant diesel comme unique source de carburant.
2. Les moteurs hors-bord montés à l’extérieur ou dans des compartiments ouverts
et en contact avec l’air,conformément aux exigences de la norme ABYC H-2,
Ventilation des bateaux utilisant de l’essence.
L’entrée de la pompe d’assèchement sera située de telle sorte que l’eau de cale en
excès puisse être éliminée depuis le bouchain au niveau de la ligne de flottaison et
dans les conditions extrêmes créées par le mouvement,la gîte et l’assiette du bateau.
Électricité
Débrancher l’alimentation électrique avant d’installer ou d’intervenir sur la pompe.
Notre pompe est équipée d’un fil étamé de calibre 16 isolé par de la silicone.Pour le
prolongement des fils, veuillez vous conformer au tableau suivant :
Taille de fil recommandée
Longueur totale du fil (positif vers la pompe à la terre) — pieds (mètres)
0 – 6 pi
(0 – 1.8 m)
6 – 10 pi
(1.8 – 3 m)
10 – 15 pi
(3 – 4.6 m)
15 – 30 pi
(4.6 – 5.5 m)
30 – 40 pi
(5.5 – 12.2 m)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm²)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm²)
16 AWG
(1.5 mm²)
14 AWG
(2.5 mm²)
14 AWG
(2.5 mm²)
The electrical wiring, connections,and installation shall be in accordance with the
requirements of ISO 10133, ABYC E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems On Boats.
This pump must be fused as follows:
gal/h (l/h) A (V) A (V) Dimensions de fusibles
12 Volts
500 (1893) 1.8 (12) 2.4 (13.6) 4 A