Wayne 550100-001 Silent Sump System, Description, Unpacking, Installation & SET-UP, Assembly

SILENT SUMP SYSTEM

Please read and save these instructions. This manual contains important Safety Warnings and Operating Instructions. You will need to refer to it before attempting any installation or maintenance. Always keep this manual with the unit so that it will be easily accessible. Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions could result in property damage, serious injury or death.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

DESCRIPTION

JOB-READY SILENT SUMP SYSTEM

This job ready sump pump system includes all the necessary components required for direct system replacement and is an automatic pump used to remove ground water from sump pits. The most common application is for basement drainage to prevent flooding in residential buildings. It is designed to pump clear water only.

UNPACKING

Inspect your pump. Occasionally, products are damaged during shipment. If the unit is damaged, return the unit to the place of purchase for replacement.

This system should contain the following components:

• Sump pump	•	1-1/2 inch PVC piping
• Flood Alert™ wireless sump •		PVC coupler
pump monitoring system		(with clamps)
• Silent Check Valve	•	Instruction Manuals (2)

READ & FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS OF ALL PROVIDED MANUALS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — DO NOT DISCARD

3)Next, attach the Flood Alert ™ wireless monitoring system float bracket directly below the silent check valve using the included plastic zip-ties (Figure 2).

NOTE: Attach sump alarm float to bracket when system is connected to existing plumbing. See installation and set-up.

INSTALLATION & SET-UP

1) With the assembled silent	3
sump system as a height
reference, modify existing		Existing
plumbing to conform to		plumbing
the silent sump system’s
overall height.
2) Using the provided rubber
PVC coupler and two
stainless steel clamps,
attach silent sump
discharge to existing
discharge plumbing
(Figure 3).

ASSEMBLY

This system includes 1-1/2 inch diameter piping. Any existing 1 plumbing other than 1-1/2 inch

will require an additional adapter (not included).

1)Before modifying existing sump plumbing, fully assemble the silent sump system. A flat-head screwdriver, PVC cement, and PVC primer will be needed to complete the assembly.

Read all directions and

precautions on the PVC cement and primer containers before 2 making the joint. Do not allow

PVC cement to come in contact with inner workings of the check valve.

3)	Attach the Flood Alert ™
	float switch to the
	previously installed float	4
	bracket (Figure 4).
4)	Refer to the wireless
	sump pump monitoring
	system manual for proper
	transmitter placement.
5)	Finish installation and
	testing of the wireless
	sump pump monitoring
	system by using the

provided instruction manual.

6)Refer to provided manuals for further installation testing and troubleshooting.

7)After installation, check the system to ensure it is operating properly.

2)Using PVC Cement and Primer (both sold separately) join the inlet side of the check valve with the pre-installed PVC discharge pipe. (Fig. 1).

NOTE: Raised lettering on the check valve indicates the direction of water flow

To order a replacement check valve, please call WAYNE at: 1-800-237-0987

Order part number 28211-002 for the check valve.

For additional replacement parts, refer to the provided manuals for availability.

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