Wayne WIP150 Operation, Installation Continued, Wiring, PVC - PVC Joint, PVC - ABS Joint, only

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
RECOMMENDED ADHESIVES*		WIRING			Operation
PVC - PVC Joint	PVC - ABS Joint				Prime pump before attempting to
Uni-Weld	Uni-Weld	All wiring must be performed			operate. To prime pumps located above
					water level, remove strainer cover, fill
Pool-Tite 2000	Pool-Tite 2000	by a qualified electrician. The
					strainer body with water then replace
	Suregard Weld	pump must be installed in
Suregard Flex 20		compliance with all local codes and the			cover. If pump and all piping is located
	All No. 5				below water level, the pump will self
		National Electrical Code.
IPS Weld-On 705	IPS Weld-On 794	When motor installation is within 5			prime.
					After pump has been primed, energize
		ft. (1.5 m) of the pool’s interior walls,
* These recommendations are examples		a solid copper bonding conductor			motor and open all suction and
		(minimum size No. 8 AWG/8.4 mm2)			discharge line valves. If no flow is
only and are not intended to restrict
		should be connected from the			observed in five minutes, stop the
brands
		accessible wire connector on the motor.			motor and reprime. If the pump fails
Installation (Continued)		• to all metal parts of the swimming			to operate, check for air leaks. Refer to
					troubleshooting section.
			pool
					After about 10 minutes of operation,
Consider climatic conditions when		•	to all electrical equipment
					check the return fittings for air bubbles.
		•	to metal conduit
applying adhesives. Atmospheric					A continuous flow of air indicates leaks
conditions with high humidity will		•	to metal piping within 5 ft. (1.5 m)		in the suction line. Locate and correct
make the adhesive action of certain			of the pool’s interior walls		any leaks immediately.
glues less effective. Follow the		IMPORTANT: Use copper conductors			CONTROLLING PUMP DISCHARGE
manufacturer's instructions.
THREADED CONNECTIONS		only.			Keep the gate valve in the suction line
		Refer to information on motor			fully open during operation. To control
Use only Teflon® tape or equivalent on
		nameplate for electrical service data.			the discharge, use a valve in the return
threaded plumbing connections. Other		Install motors with a fused disconnect			line.
pipe compounds may damage threads.		switch or dedicated circuit breaker. Be			Do not
Do not use silicone or petroleum based
		sure wire size is sufficient for pump			retighten
compounds. Do not overtighten. Hand
		HP and distance from power source.			strainer Ring-lok during operation.
tightening plus 1/2 turn is sufficient.
		Install a ground fault circuit interrupter			Do not
PUMP PLUMBING		for maximum safety.
					operate
Suction pipe should be as large or					pump with closed suction or discharge
larger than discharge pipe. Avoid using		Disconnect, tag, and lock			valve.
a suction pipe smaller than pump					WATER CHEMISTRY
connection.		out power source before
					Proper and consistent use of chemicals
1. Keep the piping as straight and		attempting to install, service,
					is necessary to manage a water system.
		relocate, or perform any maintenance.
short as possible, and of suitable					Chlorine is the most commonly used
		1.	Switch OFF power.
size.					chemical to provide clean, sanitary
2. Do not connect an elbow directly		2. Remove cover from back of motor.			water. Daily administration of dry or
into the pump inlet. A length of		3. The motor is factory wired for 230			liquid chlorine (calcium or sodium
straight pipe will allow proper entry			volts.		hypochlorite) is essential.
of the water to the pump.		4. Move Voltage Change Switch to 115			IMPORTANT: Maintain the correct
3. Slope horizontal runs upward to the					level of acidity or alkalinity of the
			volts.
pump to prevent trapping air.		5. Reinstall cover to back of motor.			pool water. Readings above pH 7.0 are
4. Use independent piping supports to					alkaline. A pH 7.0 is neutral. Readings
					below pH 7.0 are acidic. A desirable
alleviate strain on the pump.				Connections
					range is 7.2 to 7.4.
5. Keep as much of the suction line as
possible below the water level to
reduce priming time.				Line
6. Install valves and unions in the
pump suction and return lines		Voltage
to facilitate servicing. Valves will				Line
throttle the pump discharge.		Change
Valves are also essential for pump		Switch
maintenance if the system is
installed below deck level.
7. Use a check valve in the suction pipe
for inground pumps at or below
the water level if the suction lift is
more than 5 feet or the dry suction
is more than 10 feet long. Keep the		115		230
valve in the suction line fully open			Volts
during operation.		Figure 1 - Voltage Change Switch
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