Wayne SPV500 Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting Chart, Never cut off the round grounding

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Installation			IMPORTANT: Make sure there is						so that the pump switches on with
			adequate room for float switch to move						approximately 14” of water in the sump.
1. A ground fault circuit interrupter
			freely during operation.						3. While the pump is draining the pit,
(GFCI) is required.
			7.	Protect electrical cord from sharp					verify that the discharge piping is
2. This pump is for use on 120 Volt
				objects, hot surfaces, oil and					carrying the water to a point several
(single phase), 60 hz, 15 amp service
				chemicals. Avoid kinking the					feet away from the foundation.
and is equipped with a 3 conductor
				cord and replace damaged cords					4. If the pump discharge line is
cord and a 3 prong grounding plug.
				immediately.					exposed to freezing temperature,
3. Install pump in a sump pit with
			8.	A sump pit cover must be installed					the exposed line must be pitched to
minimum size as shown (See Figure
				to prevent debris from clogging or					drain. Trapped water will freeze and
1). Construct sump pit of tile,
				damaging the pump.					damage the pump.
concrete, steel or plastic.
4. Locate unit on a solid, level						Risk of			Maintenance
						electrical
foundation. Do not place pump
			shock! This pump is supplied
directly on clay, earth, gravel or
			with a grounding conductor							Always
sandy surface. These surfaces contain
									disconnect the electrical
			and grounding type attachment plug. Use
small stones, gravel, sand, etc. that
			a grounded GFCI receptacle to reduce the						supply before attempting to
may clog or damage the pump and			risk of fatal electrical shock.						install, service, relocate or
cause pump failure (See Figure 1).			Never cut off the round grounding						perform any maintenance. If the power
5. (Optional) Thread check valve (not									source is out of sight, lock and tag
			prong. Cutting the cord or plug will
included) into pump body carefully									in the open (off) position to prevent
			void the warranty and make the
									unexpected power application. Failure
to avoid stripping or cross threading.
			pump inoperable.
									to do so could result in fatal electrical
Do not use pipe joint sealant.
			9.	Insert the float switch cord plug					shock. Only qualified electricians should
6. Connect 1-1/4” rigid pipe to rubber
				directly into a 120 volt outlet (See					repair this unit. Improper repair could
boot on check valve. Reverse boot									result in fatal electrical shock.
				Figure 2).
for 1-1/2” diameter pipe. Tighten									1. Disassembly of the motor prior to
hose clamps.
					Grounding		GroundedGFCI		expiration of warranty will void the
	Support pump and						Outlet
									warranty. If repairs are required, see
					Blade
	piping when
									troubleshooting chart.
assembling and after installation. Failure
									2. Keep pump inlet clean and free
to do so could cause piping to break, pump
to fail, etc. which could result in property									of all foreign objects and inspect
damage and/or personal injury.							TEST	RESET	annually. A clogged inlet will
	Flood	risk. If		Power					damage pump.
	flexible discharge			Cord					3. Check pump monthly for proper
hose is used, make sure pump is			Figure 2						operation.
secured in sump pit to prevent			Adjust and Test­						NOTE: A pump that has a tripped
movement. Failure to secure pump
			1. Fill sump with water.						thermal protector may start suddenly!
could allow pump movement and switch
interference and prevent pump from			2.	Adjust rubber grommet into a
starting or stopping.				permanent position on float rod
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom		Possible Cause(s)				Corrective Action
Pump will not start or		1. Blown fuse				1. If blown, replace with proper sized fuse or reset breaker
run		2. Low line voltage				2. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size
		3. Defective motor				- DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
		4. Defective switch				3. Replace motor or pump
		5. Impeller				4. Replace switch
		6. Float obstructed				5. If impeller will not turn, remove housing and remove blockage
						6. Make sure float moves freely up and down
Pump start and stops too		1. Back flow of water from piping				1. Install or replace check valve (Wayne check valve kit #66005-WYN1)
often		2. Float out of adjustment				2. Adjust grommet
Pump will not shut off		1. Defective switch				1. Replace switch
or thermal protector		2. Obstacle in piping				2. Remove pump and clean pump and piping
turns off		3. Float obstructed				3. Make sure float moves freely up and down
Pump operates but		1. Low line voltage				1. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size
delivers little or no						- DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
water		2. Plugged impeller				2. Clean out impeller

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