Wayne Models SEL40 and SEL50, Maintenance, Installation, Do not use an extension cord

			Models SEL40 and SEL50
General Safety Information	valve in a horizontal position or at		7. When a tether switch is used, rigid
(Continued)	a 45º angle with the valve pivot on		discharge­ pipe is required. If the
The pump motor	top. In a vertical position, solids will		pump is allowed to move, the
	tend to lodge on the valve flapper		tether switch could be restrict­ed­
is equipped with
	and can prevent it from opening.		by the basin wall, prevent­ing­ the
automatic resetting thermal protector
and may restart unexpectedly. Protector	3. Drill a 1/8 inch hole in the discharge		pump from operating.
tripping is an indication of motor
	pipe approx­i­mate­ly­ 1 inch to 2 inch		Before removing
overloading as a result of operating
	above the pump discharge when		pump from basin
the pump at low heads (low discharge
restriction), excessively high or low	a check valve is used. The hole		for service, always disconnect electrical
voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect	prevents air locking of the pump at		power to pump and control switch. For
motor conditions, or a defective motor	the initial start-up and if it should		any work on pump or switch, always
or pump.			unplug the power cord. Do not just turn
	lose prime.
14. This pump is designed to transfer			off circuit breaker­ or unscrew fuse.
	4. A gate valve should be installed in
water in cycles. Using this pump in
	the system after the check valve.		Maintenance
a continuous duty application by
	This gate valve should be a full port		Make certain that
manip­u­lat­ing­ the switch to stay on,
	valve which will pass 2 inch solids or
will affect the perfor­mance­ and the			the pump is
	as required by state and local codes.		unplugged before attempting to service
life of the product.
	This gate valve permits removal of		or remove any component. This pump is
15. Protect electrical cord from sharp
	the pump and/or check valve for		assembled in the factory using special
objects, hot surfac­es,­ oil, and	servicing.		equipment; therefore only authorized
chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.	5. A union should be installed between		service dealers or qualified electricians
Replace­ or repair damaged or worn			should attempt to repair this unit.
	the check valve and the pump so the
cords imme­di­ate­ly­. Use wire of			Improper repair can cause an electrical
	pump can be removed with least
adequate size to minimize voltage			shock hazard.
	disturbance of the piping.
drop at the motor.			The pump contains
	6. The pump has a detachable tether
16. Do not handle a pump or pump			oil that may be
	switch with a piggyback plug (see		under pressure because of heat. Let the
motor with wet hands or when
	Figure 3). The length of the tether		pump cool for a minimum of two hours
standing on a wet or damp surface,
	(distance of cord from float to		before servicing this unit.
or in water.
	clamp) should not be set shorter		1. Disassembly of the motor prior to
17. Do not hang this product by the
	than 3-1/4 inches and should not		expiration of warran­ty­ will void
carry handle. Sewage pumps	be used in a basin smaller than		the warranty. It might also cause
should be set firmly on their legs	14 inches in diameter. If using a		internal leakage and damage to the
and supported by rigid piping. This	differential other than the factory		unit. If repairs are required, return
eliminates twisting and damage	setting, be sure when the pump		the pump to the dealer from whom
during pump operation.	shuts off at least 4 inch of fluid is left		it was purchased­ or call 1-800-237-
18. Do not use an extension cord.	in the basin so the impeller remains		0987. If motor is ever disassembled
Do not	submerged.		the o-rings must be replaced. Care
walk on			must be taken to ensure that all
wet area until all power	Check valve 45º		seals do not leak.
has been turned off. If the
			2. After the basin cover is removed
shut-off box is in basement,
			and necessary discharge­ piping
call the electric company to
			disconnected, lift pump from basin.
shut-off service to the house, or call the
local fire department for instructions.		Gasket	3. Pump should be checked on a
Remove pump and repair or replace.			regular basis for proper oper­a­tion­.
Failure to follow this warning can result	Vent		If anything has changed since
in fatal electrical shock.			unit was new, the unit should be
Installation			removed and repaired or replaced.
			Only qualified electricians or service
In any installation			people­ should attempt­ to repair
where property		Inlet	this unit. Improper repair and/or
damage and/or personal injury might			assembly can cause an electrical
result from an inoperative or leaking			shock hazard.
pump due to power outages, discharge
			4. Place the pump in a suitable area
line blockage or any other reason, use a
backup system(s).			where it can be cleaned thoroughly.
1. Thread the discharge pipe or	1/2 inch		Remove all scale and deposits on
pipe nipple into the discharge­			pump.
connection.	Min.	Basin
	Clearance
2. If a check valve is used in a solids
	Figure 3 - Prefabricated Basins
handling system mount the check
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