Wayne ESP45 Maintenance, Pump Installation, Continued, Symptom, Corrective Action, Method

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

	Maintenance		Unplug the main pump and fill sump	5. If pump operates normally, plug
	(Continued)	4.
			with water until back up pump turns	PS/BC into wall outlet, turn on main
3. Inspect the terminals and clamps			on. Repeat process two times to be	pump. If pump fails to operate
	for corrosion and tightness. Clean		sure pump is operating normally.	normally, see Troubleshooting guide
	and tighten as required.			and correct problem. Repeat step 5.
	Troubleshooting Chart
	Symptom	Possible Cause(s)	Corrective Action

		ESP45
Pump Installation
Installation of this
unit may take
several hours. Before disabling your	Floor
main pump, have ready an appropriate	Joist
means of evacuating the sump.		Slope
1. Turn power to main pump off.	Ridgid
		Pipe
2. Pump must be installed using 11/4”	PVC	Down
	Pipe
or 11/2” rigid PVC piping.
Pump Installation		Check Valve
The ESP45 can be installed as a back up		(See Step 6)

Pump won’t run 1. Connections not secure

2.Low or defective battery

3.Float switch stuck

4.Defective or blown fuse

1.Check all connections

2.Check battery and replace if low or defective

3.Make sure nothing is interfering with operation of switch

4.Check internal fuse located on the PS/BC. Pull the charger from the wall outlet and remove. If the fuse is blown, replace it with an automotive type fuse of the same amp ratio.

system with a separate dedicated	PS/BC
discharge line (Method 1), or tied into
an existing sump pump line (Method 2).
Unplug the existing
AC pump. Failure to	Batteries
follow this warning could result in fatal
electrical shock.	11/4” or
1. Verify that the existing AC pump is	11/2”
	PVC Pipe
in good working order. If the AC

Motor hums but	1. Defective battery	1. Check battery and replace if low or defective
pump won’t run	2. Impeller is locked	2. Unplug pump, volute, and check to see if impeller is free to turn.
		If impeller is locked, remove the obstruction. Reassemble pump
		and reconnect

pump is questionable, it is typically
recommended that the unit be
replaced with a 1/3 or 1/2 HP pump.
2. Remove any silt or accumulated	Battery
debris from the sump pit and	Box
surrounding area.	ESP45	Existing Pump
	Pump

Pump runs but pumps very little or no water

1.Check valve missing or improperly installed

2.Obstruction in discharge pipe or pump inlet

3.Discharge pipe length and/or height exceeds capacity of pump

4.Low or defective battery

1.Check to make sure check valves installed between primary pump discharge and Backup Sump Pump are functioning properly

2.Check for obstruction and clear if necessary

3.If discharge is too high, a separate line may be required with a lower discharge height

4.Check battery and replace if low or defective

Method 1 (Preferred)	Figure 2 - Method 1
1. Locate the ESP45 on a solid, level
surface in the sump pit. Do not	5. Place the pump with the 4’ section of	sloped downward so that water will
place the pump on a loose or sandy	PVC pipe on a solid, level surface in	not freeze in the pipe.
surface. Small stones or sand may	the sump pit on an elevated surface.	When installing the separate discharge
damage the pump resulting in
	6. Attach a rubber check valve (sold	pipe, drill through the outside wall with
potential pump failure.
	separately) to the top of the	appropriate drilling equipment. Seal the
2. This pump has a 11/2” NPT discharge.
	discharge pipe. This will allow the	hole to prevent water from entering.
If a 11/4” discharge pipe is desired,
	pump or check valve to be removed	Method 2
an adapter (not included) will be

Pump cycles too	1. Check valve problem	1. Check to make sure check valves installed between primary
frequently		pump discharge and Backup Sump Pump are functioning
		properly
No yellow light	1. Battery connection problem	1. Verify battery connection is correct
Red light is on	1. Blown pump fuse	1. Check fuse and replace with a fuse of same rating and size
with alarm	2. Low battery voltage	2. Check battery voltage. PS/BC will not charge batteries with a
		combined voltage of 21.6 VDC or less

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	necessary. Smaller diameter piping						easily for servicing.	If a separate, dedicated discharge is
							7. Check valve is required for effective	not possible as in Method 1, the ESP45
	will reduce pump flow, rate and
							operation of system.	pump can be tied in to the AC-
	performance.
								operated pump’s discharge pipe by
			1		1	/2"	NOTE: Check valves can be placed
3. Cut a 4’ section of 1 /4" or 1							directly in the pump discharge if	installing a “Y” connector. Two check
	diameter rigid PVC pipe. Cement
								valves will be required.
							desired. However, for ease of
1		1	/4" pipe to a threaded fitting.
							disassembly, it is recommended that	1. Locate the ESP45 on a solid, level
	Cement 11/4" pipe into pipe
	coupling. Attach 11/4" pipe section						check valves be placed above the sump	surface in the sump pit. Do not
	to the ESP45 discharge adapter.						as shown in Figure 2.	place the pump on a loose or sandy
								surface. Small stones or sand may
4. Screw on to pump discharge.							The remainder of the discharge pipe
								damage the pump resulting in
							installation will vary depending on
				Be careful not to				potential pump failure.
							individual circumstances. Using sound
				strip or cross thread
							plumbing practices, route the	2. This pump has a 11/2” NPT discharge.
plastic fittings or check valves. Flex hose
is not recommended. Rigid PVC or metal							discharge pipe to an exterior wall by	If a 11/4” discharge pipe is desired,
pipe is required for a permanent							the shortest path. Keep turns to a	an adapter (not included) will be
installation.							minimum because they reduce flow	necessary. Smaller diameter piping
							output of the pump. The pipe that	will reduce pump flow, rate and
							exits the building structure should be	performance.
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