Wayne ESP45 specifications Methods 1, Control BOX Installation

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
PUMP INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
	Floor Joist	Ridgid		Slope Pipe
Be careful not to strip or cross thread		PVC Pipe		Down
plastic fittings or check valves. Flex hose is
not recommended. Rigid PVC or metal pipe
is required for a permanent installation.
6. Place the pump with the 4’ section of				Check Valve
PVC pipe on the sump floor or on an	PS/BC			(See Step 6)
elevated surface if required.
7. Attach a rubber check valve (sold
separately) to the top of the discharge	Batteries			1 1/4 inch or
pipe. This will allow the pump or check
valve to be removed easily for servicing.				1 1/2 inch
8. Duplicate the discharge piping				PVC Pipe
arrangement for the primary AC
pump if the existing discharge line
has to be adjusted to accommodate
a second pump.
9. Glue a 45º elbow to the short pipe on
the ESP45 pump. Glue a “Y” adapter to		ESP45
the short pipe on the existing pump, as	Battery
shown in illustration for Method 2.	Box	Pump		Existing
10. Glue a short piece of PVC pipe between				Pump
the 45º elbow and the “Y”.	Figure 3 – Method 2
NOTE: Check valves can be placed
directly in the pump discharge if desired.			Wear safety goggles when connecting
However, for ease of disassembly, it is
			batteries. Battery connections should be
recommended that check valves be placed
	Risk of electrical shock! Use a GFCI		made in a well-ventilated area.
above the sump as shown in Figure 3.	(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)		1. Place battery box within six feet of the
The remainder of the discharge pipe	receptacle to reduce the risk of fatal
			sump and a 115 VAC separately fused
	electrical shock. Grounded receptacle
installation will vary depending on			outlet. The outlet must be protected
	must be rated for at least 5 amps.
individual circumstances. Using sound			by a ground fault circuit interrupter
plumbing practices, route the discharge pipe			(GFCI). The area must also be clean,
to an exterior wall by the shortest distance.	Always disconnect AC power and		dry and well-ventilated.
			2. Wave cardboard over batteries to blow
METHODS 1 AND 2	remove pump fuse before connecting or
			away any gas that may be present.
Install float switch at least 10”-12” above	disconnecting battery.
	1. Select a suitable position on the floor		3. Connect jumper wire between
bottom of sump pit so that backup unit
turns on only when the water level is higher	near the sump pit to place the battery		batteries as shown on Figure 1.
than the normal “on” level for main pump.	case. Be certain that the PS/BC power		4. Connect power wires from PS/BC to
Use the hose clamps provided to secure the	cord will reach AC power, and that		battery terminals as shown in Figure 1.
switch to the discharge pipe. Make sure	the sump pump power cord will reach		Connect the red wire to the unconnected
power wires and hose clamp ends do not	the PS/BC. Make sure the battery case		positive terminal of battery A and
interfere with float switch, pump inlet, or	vent holes are unobstructed.		then connect the black wire to the
main pump operation. Backup pump must	ELEVATE PS/BC BY MOUNTING ON		unconnected negative terminal of battery
			B. The yellow light should now be on.
not be allowed to run dry.	WALL OR SETTING ON A SHELF. SLOTS
			5. Plug the pump and then the float into
	IN THE BACK SIDE OF PS/BC ARE
			the PS/BC. The connections are marked.
	AVAILABLE FOR WALL MOUNTING.
			6. Test pump operation by filling the
Use Power Supply/ Battery Charger (PS/BC)	CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION
			sump with water while the main
indoors, in a well-ventilated area. Do not
			pump is unplugged. If the pump
expose PS/BC to rain or snow. Do not use
			operates properly, plug the PS/BC into
an extension cord. Do not disassemble
PS/BC. Be sure PS/BC ventilation holes	If cables are reversed, damage to the PS/		the GFCI protected outlet to begin
are unobstructed. If PS/BC is dropped	BC or battery could result, and warranty		charging the battery.
or damaged, do not operate; return to	will be void.		NOTE: Protect electrical cord from sharp
	Dangerous hydrogen gas can be released
manufacturer for service.			objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals.
	from batteries while charging. Sparks		Avoid kinking the cord and replace
	can ignite the gas in an enclosed space.		damaged components immediately.
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