Wayne ESP45 PS/BC Installation, Operation, Methods 1 and, Control Box Installation, Light

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Pump Installation
(Continued)
3. A check valve will be required in		Floor
	the discharge line of BOTH the
		Joist		“Y”
	Main AC pump and the ESP45					Rigid PVC
			Connector
	pump to prevent recirculation of					Pipe
	water into the sump pit. System will		45°
	not function without two check
	valves.		Elbow			Check Valve
		PS/BC
4. Cut a 4’ section of 11/4" or 11/2"						(See Step 10)
	diameter rigid PVC pipe. Cement
	11/2" pipe to a threaded fitting.
	Cement 11/4" pipe into pipe
	coupling. Attach 11/4" pipe section	Batteries
	to the ESP45 discharge adapter.
5. Screw on to pump discharge.
	Be careful not to
	strip or cross thread
plastic fittings or check valves. Flex hose
is not recommended. Rigid PVC or metal
pipe is required for a permanent
installation.		Battery
6. Place the pump with the 4’ section			ESP45
		Box				Existing Pump
	of PVC pipe on the sump floor or		Pump
	on an elevated surface if required.	Figure 3 - Method 2
7. Attach a rubber check valve (sold
	separately) to the top of the	Methods 1 and 2				Always disconnect
	discharge pipe. This will allow the
		Install float switch at least 10”-12”				AC power and
	pump or check valve to be removed
				remove pump fuse before connecting or
	easily for servicing.	above bottom of sump pit so that
				disconnecting battery.
8.	Duplicate the discharge piping	backup unit turns on only when the		1. Select a suitable position on the floor
	arrangement for the primary AC	water level is higher than the normal
					near the sump pit to place the battery
	pump if the existing discharge line	“on” level for main pump. Use the hose
					case. Be certain that the PS/BC power
	has to be adjusted to accommodate	clamps provided to secure the switch to
					cord will reach AC power, and that
	a second pump.	the discharge pipe. Make sure power
					the sump pump power cord will reach
9.	Glue a 45º elbow to the short pipe	wires and hose clamp ends do not
					the PS/BC. Make sure the battery case
	on the ESP45 pump. Glue a “Y”	interfere with float switch, pump inlet,
					vent holes are unobstructed.
	adapter to the short pipe on the	or main pump operation. Backup pump
				ELEVATE PS/BC BY MOUNTING ON
	existing pump, as shown in	must not be allowed to run dry.
	illustration for Method 2.	PS/BC Installation		WALL OR SETTING ON A SHELF. SLOTS
				IN THE BACK SIDE OF PS/BC ARE
10. Glue a short piece of PVC pipe		Use Power Supply/
				AVAILABLE FOR WALL MOUNTING.
	between the 45º elbow and the “Y”.
		Battery Charger
				Control Box Installation
NOTE: Check valves can be placed		(PS/BC) indoors, in a well-ventilated
directly in the pump discharge if		area. Do not expose PS/BC to rain or				If cables are
		snow. Do not use an extension cord. Do				reversed, damage
desired. However, for ease of
		not disassemble PS/BC. Be sure PS/BC		to the PS/BC or battery could result,
disassembly, it is recommended that
		ventilation holes are unobstructed. If		and warranty will be void.
check valves be placed above the sump		PS/BC is dropped or damaged, do not		Dangerous hydrogen gas can be
as shown in Figure 3.		operate; return to manufacturer for
				released from batteries while charging.
The remainder of the discharge pipe		service.
				Sparks can ignite the gas in an
		Risk of electrical
installation will vary depending on				enclosed space. Wear safety goggles
individual circumstances. Using sound		shock! Use a GFCI		when connecting batteries. Battery
		(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
plumbing practices, route the				connections should be made in a well-
		receptacle to reduce the risk of fatal
discharge pipe to an exterior wall by				ventilated area.
		electrical shock. Grounded receptacle must
the shortest distance.		be rated for at least 5 amps.
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	PS/BC Installation
							CHART 2 - PS/BC STATUS LIGHTS
	(Continued)				LIGHT	ON WHEN			ACTION REQUIRED
					Red	Low Voltage or Blown Fuse			Check Fuse or
	1. Place battery box within six feet of
									Replace Batteries
			the sump and a 115 VAC separately		Yellow	Battery OK			None
			fused outlet. The outlet must be		Green	AC power on			None
			protected by a ground fault circuit
			interrupter (GFCI). The area must also	1. After installation, the backup pump						Working in the
			be clean, dry and well-ventilated.							vicinity of lead acid
					will start when the water level rises
								batteries can be dangerous. Before making
2.			Wave cardboard over batteries to		above the depth that the primary
								connections or servicing the batteries, read
			blow away any gas that may be		pump should start.
								and follow instructions in all applicable
			present.
				2. The PS/BC has a DC charger designed				instruction manuals. To reduce the risk of
3.			Connect jumper wire between					battery explosion, follow the instructions
					to shorten the recharging time of
			batteries as shown on Figure 1.					in this manual and those published by the
					your battery, and to prevent
	4. Connect power wires from PS/BC to							battery manufacturer, as well as those of
					overcharging. In addition, the
								any other equipment used in the
			battery terminals as shown in		control box has a time delay which			surrounding area.
			Figure 1. Connect the red wire to		keeps the pump from repeated,
			the unconnected positive terminal		short cycles when it shuts off. This
			of battery A and then connect the		time delay feature will allow the			If battery acid contacts your eye(s),
			black wire to the unconnected
					pump to run 15 seconds after the			flush with cold running water for 10
			negative terminal of battery B. The		switch reaches the off position.			minutes and seek immediate medical
			yellow light should now be on.					attention. If acid contacts your skin or
				Maintenance
5.			Plug the pump and then the float					clothing, wash immediately with soap
								and water.
			into the PS/BC. The connections are
			marked.
				Unplug main AC pump and the
6.			Test pump operation by filling the
								Never smoke or allow a spark or flame
				charger. Risk of electrical
			sump with water while the main					in the vicinity of the battery.
				shock!
			pump is unplugged. If the pump
			operates properly, plug the PS/BC
			into the GFCI protected outlet to	Always disconnect the
								Avoid dropping metal tools on the
			begin charging the battery.	electrical supply before				battery posts because they may spark
	NOTE: Protect electrical cord from sharp			attempting to install, service,				or short-circuit the system or battery,
				relocate or per-form any maintenance. If				causing an explosion.
	objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals.
				the power source is out of sight, lock and				Follow battery manufacturer’s
	Avoid kinking the cord and replace			tag in the open (off) position to prevent
								maintenance procedures and
	damaged components immediately.			unexpected power application. Failure to
								schedules. Be certain that the area
	Operation			do so could result in fatal electrical
				shock. Only qualified electricians should				around the batteries is well ventilated.
				repair this unit. Improper repair could				Before servicing the batteries, blow
				result in fatal electrical shock.				away gasses by waving a piece of
							Once a month,	cardboard near the batteries.
	Always disconnect the power
	source before attempting to						check the condition	1. Unplug the PS/BC.
				of the battery. In order to review the
	install, service, relocate or							2. For batteries with top caps that can
				battery condition, follow the steps that
	maintain the pump. Never touch sump
								be removed, the electrolyte level
				are listed below:
	pump, pump motor, water or discharge
								should be checked and filled to
	piping when pump is connected to			BATTERIES
								manufacturer’s specifications. The
	electrical power. Never handle a pump
							Dangerous	charge for each cell should be
	or pump motor with wet hands or when
	standing on wet or damp surface or in						hydrogen gas can	checked with a hydrometer. A
	water. Fatal electrical shock could occur.			be released from batteries while				specific gravity of 1.265 indicates
				charging. Sparks can ignite the gas in				the battery is at full charge. If the
				an enclosed space. Wear safety goggles				specific gravity of any of the cells
				when connecting batteries. Battery
		Risk of electrical shock! Use a						varies more than .050, the battery
				connections should be made in a well-
								should be replaced.
	GFCI receptacle to reduce the			ventilated area.
	risk of fatal electrical shock.							NOTE: An inexpensive hydrometer
	Cutting the cord or plug will void the							can be purchased at an automotive
	warranty and make the pump inoperable.							parts dealer.

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