Wayne ISP40 Pump Installation, Multiple pump, systems, Battery Information, Troubleshooting Chart

Operating Instructions And Parts Manual				Model ISP40
Pump Installation		5. Connect rigid pipe to rubber boot on		If the AC/ DC Sump Pump is to be used
		check valve. Tighten hose clamps.		as a backup for an electrical primary
NOTICE	Installation may	Support pump and		pump it is important to maintain a
	take several hours.	! WARNING piping when		minimum water level of 6 inches in the
Do not disable an existing sump pump		assembling and after installation.		sump when measured from the bottom
until you have established an
		Failure to do so could cause piping or		of the AC/ DC Sump Pump. The water
appropriate way to evacuate sump pit.		check valve to break, pump to fail, etc.,
				is needed to allow the AC/ DC Sump
1. Install pump in a sump pit with		which could result in property damage
				Pump to go through its 24-hour testing
minimum size as shown in Figure 2.		and/or personal injury.
		6. Protect electrical cord from sharp		cycle. You will need to adjust the off
Construct sump pit of tile, concrete,
				level of the Electrical Primary Pump to
steel or plastic. If the sump pit		objects, hot surfaces, oil and
				turn off at the minimum water level of
already exists, disconnect power to		chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
				6 inches as shown in Figure 4.
existing pump and make certain pit		Replace a damaged cord immediately.
is the correct size.		7. A sump pit cover must be installed to
2. The sump pump should be located		prevent debris from clogging or
on a solid, level foundation. Do not		damaging the pump.		22”
place pump directly on clay, earth,		8. Fill sump with at least 6 inches of
gravel or a sandy surface. These		water.
surfaces contain small stones, gravel,		Multiple pump
sand, etc. that may clog or damage
the pump and cause pump failure.		systems			Primary
Remove any silt or debris from the
					Off Point
sump pit and surrounding area.		When installing more than one pump		6”
! WARNING	Flood risk. If	in a sump it will be necessary to decide			Minimum
		if the AC/ DC Sump Pump will be			Water Level
	flexible discharge
hose is temporarily used, make sure		installed as a primary or as a back up		18” Min.	Figure 4
pump is secured in sump pit to prevent		sump pump. The manufacturer
movement. Failure to secure pump		recommends the AC/ DC Sump Pump
could result in flooding and property		be installed as a primary pump. A		The on level of the Electrical Primary
damage.
		conventional AC powered electrical		Pump must turn on before the 11 inch
		back up pump can be installed		on point of the AC/ DC Sump Pump.
		alongside as shown in Figure 3. You		Do not raise the AC/ DC Sump Pump
		will need to raise the electrical back up		above the level of the Electrical
		pump by placing it on a brick, or by		Primary Pump.
		adjusting the float so that the		If it is necessary to have the primary and
	15”	electrical pump turns on above the		back up pumps discharge into a common
	Min.	level of the AC/ DC Sump Pump.		line, check valves will be required on
				both pumps to eliminate back
				reticulating flow into the inactive pump.
				Battery Information
				The system is designed to operate
	10” Dia.			most efficiently with sealed lead acid
Figure 2				(SLA) batteries at 24 volts. Two 12-volt
	Min.
			22”	40-amp hour SLA batteries provide
NOTICE	Flexible discharge			enough energy to pump more than
				10,000 gallons of water from a
	hose is intended
for temporary use only. Rigid PVC or		Brick		basement. Deep cycle marine batteries
				can also be used.
metal pipe is required for a permanent
installation.				Sealed lead acid batteries cost slightly
3. Thread check valve (not included)		18” Min.	Figure 3	more, but they can last longer. Wayne
into pump body. Avoid stripping or				offers a 40 amp hour battery, 66900-
cross threading. Do not use pipe
joint sealant.		CHART 1 - STANDBY POWER PUMPING CAPACITY
4. The pump has a 1-1/2” NPT discharge.
If the existing piping is smaller, use an		Amp Hours Per Battery		Total Gallons Pumped*
adapter. Smaller diameter piping will
		40.0		11,000
reduce the pump flow rate and
		80.0		22,000
decrease its performance. Do not		120.0		33,000
reduce below 1 1/4”.		* Assumes the sump pump is lifting water 10’
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual					Model ISP40
	Troubleshooting Chart
	Problem	Possible Cause(s)		Corrective Action
	AC Power Indicator	1. Power outage		1. None
	(red light) is not on	2. Blown AC breaker		2. Push AC breaker to reset. If breaker trips again, do not reset.
					Have unit checked by qualified electrician
		3. GFCI tripped		3. Reset GFCI
		4. Low AC voltage		4. Have outlet checked by electrician
	Alarm sounds - yellow	1. Pump fuse may be blown		1. Replace pump fuse. Use Bussmann AGC10 or Littlefuse 312010
	light is on	2. Pump impeller may be		2. Remove impeller. Check for damage to bore or bearing
			damaged
	Alarm sounds - yellow		Low battery		Apply AC power or replace batteries
	light is on and red
	light is off
	Green Light is off	1.	Battery polarity is incorrect	1.	Recheck battery polarity
		2. Battery voltage too low		2.	Replace batteries
	Pump will not stop	1.	Lower float stuck	1.	Remove filter and clean. Remove debris from float switch area
		2. Pump too low in sump		2. Place a brick under the pump
	Pump will not start	1.	Pump power cord	1.	Check for proper installation of power cord into the PS/BC
		2.	Upper float switch stuck	2.	Remove filter and clean. Remove debris from float switch area
		3.	Impeller rotor jam	3.	Remove filter and clean. Remove debris from float switch area
	Pump starts/stops too	1.	Backflow from discharge	1.	Install or replace check valve
	often		pipe	2. Place a brick under the pump
		2. Pump too low in sump
		3.	Clogged pump filter	3.	Remove filter and clean
	Pump operates but	1.	Blocked discharge pipe	1.	Check for restrictions in discharge line, flood is immanent. Shut
	delivers little or no				off AC power before entering flooded area
	water	2.	Partially clogged pump	2.	Remove impeller, check for debris in inlet
			filter	3.	Remove and inspect thrust bearing
		3.	Broken thrust bearing
	“Click” inside PS/BC.	1. Discharged battery		1. If the battery is in otherwise good condition, it is normal for
	An overload is				the circuit breaker to cycle ON and OFF several times before
	indicated when you				the battery recovers enough to allow a normal charge rate. If
	hear a distinct “click”				this happens on a regular basis, however, the batteries may be
	from the DC circuit				too large for the PS/BC and it could be damaged. Replace
	breaker internal to the				batteries
	PS/BC. A 3-5 minute	2. Shorted cell battery		2. A battery in this condition may cause the breaker to cycle
	cooling off period				continuously. The battery will not accept a charge. Replace
	occurs before the PS/BC				both batteries
	resets itself. If the
	overload condition still

exists, the cycle will repeat. Regardless of what is causing the circuit breaker to cycle, unattended or routine operation in this manner could result in serious damage to the PS/BC and the battery.

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