Wayne SEP6, SEP8, SEP4, SEP5, 332200-001 important safety instructions Operation, Installation Basics

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Installation (Continued)		6. Drill a 1/8 in. hole in the discharge		power cords will be brought through
		pipe 1 to 2 inches above the flange.		the appropriate openings in the
INSTALLATION BASICS:		This will prevent air locking and loss		basin cover. Do not modify existing
1. NEVER lift this product by the		of prime at startup. A gate valve		openings in any way.
		should be installed in the system			All sewage basins
electrical cords.
		after the check valve. This gate valve
2. Install pump in a sewage pit					must be vented
		should be a full port valve which		to prevent a build-up of methane gas.
that fulfills the minimum size
		will pass 2 in. solids or as required by		Consult your local codes for proper
requirements (24 in. minimum).
		state and local codes. The gate valve		venting. DO NOT install venting in
Construct sump pit of tile, concrete,
		permits removal of the pump and/		locations classified as hazardous in
steel or plastic. Do not install a pit
		or the check valve for servicing (and		accordance with the National Electrical
smaller than recommended.				Code NFPA 70.
		will minimize back-flow mess).
3. The unit should be located and				Operation
		7. (OPTIONAL) Install a union between
rest on a solid, level foundation.
Do not place pump directly on clay,		the check valve and the pump so the			Always
earth, gravel or sandy surface. These		pump can be removed with the least
					disconnect
surfaces contain small stones, gravel,		amount of disturbance of the piping.
				the power source before
sand, etc. that may clog or damage		8. Connect 2 in. rigid pipe to check		attempting to install, service,
the pump and cause pump failure.				relocate or maintain the
		valve.
	Flood risk. If			pump. Never touch sewage pump, pump
	flexible discharge		Support pump	motor, water or discharge piping when
hose is used, make sure pump is secured			and piping when	pump is connected to electrical power.
in sewage pit to prevent movement.		assembling and after installation.		Never handle a pump or pump motor
Failure to secure pump could allow pump		Failure to do so could cause piping to		with wet hands or when standing on
movement and switch interference and		break, pump to fail, etc. which could		wet or damp surface or in water. Fatal
prevent pump from starting or stopping.		result in property damage and/or		electrical shock could occur.
4. Thread the discharge pipe or pipe		personal injury.		1. Verify pump and switch operate
		9. Protect electrical cord from sharp
nipple into the discharge flange				within the basin.
connection.		objects, hot surfaces, oil and			Risk of electrical
5. A check valve MUST be used in a		chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord and			shock! This pump
		replace damaged cords immediately.
solids-handling system. Mount the				is supplied with a grounding conductor
				and grounding type attachment plug.
check valve in a horizontal position		IMPORTANT: Make sure there is
				Use a grounded receptacle to reduce the
or at a 45º angle with the valve pivot		adequate room for tether switch to
				risk of fatal electrical shock.
on top. In a vertical position, solids		swing freely during operation.
				Never cut off the round grounding
tend to lodge on the valve flapper		10. A pit cover must be installed to
				prong. Cutting the cord or plug will
and can prevent it from opening.
		prevent debris from clogging or
				void the warranty and make the pump
		damaging the pump. All piping and		inoperable.
Main waste line to	2 in. Discharge	Upper level drainage		Vent pipe
	pipe	Cleanout
sewer or septic tank

	2 in. gate valve
		Dryer	Washer	Laundry tubs
	2 in. Check				Lavatory
Three prong						Shower
	valve	45°
grounded
		Elbow
outlet
equipped		Union
with a
ground fault
interruptor
	Pump	Floor drain
				Washer drain
Float Switch		Flange

Figure 4 - Typical Installation

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