Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Wayne WAPC250 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

MAINTENANCE

1. Periodic cleaning is required to maintain performance of the
pump. Follow the cleaning steps listed below:
a. Disconnect pump from power source.
b. Remove the strainer.
c. Remove the four (4) base screws (Figure 1).
d. Remove the base and impeller plate.
e. Remove the debris and make sure the impeller turns freely.
f. Reinstall impeller plate, base, screws, and strainer.
g. Use a pin or paperclip to clean the priming hole and air escape
channel.
IMPELLER PLATE
PRIMING HOLE
WHEN REATTACHING THE BASE (INLET SCREEN), BE SURE THAT
THE "PLUGGED" SCREEN IS ORIENTED BELOW THE SWITCH.
Figure 1 - Priming Hole Location
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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Verify pumping height does NOT exceed 13 feet (See Figure A). If
pumping height is greater than 13 feet, this pumps automatic feature
will not operate correctly.
2. Verify water depth is 2-1/8 inches or greater.
3. To verify pump is operating correctly.
BASE SCREWS (4)
INLET SCREEN/
BASE
4. To verify discharge hose is free from a blockage.
5. If pump runs continuously, unplug the unit. Once unplugged,
remove the strainer and check for debris stuck inside the sensor body
(Figure 2). Remove any trapped leaves, debris or dirt.
a. Disconnect pump from power source.
b. Connect hose adapter/check valve and discharge hose to
pump.
c. Immerse pump in a bucket or tub of water at least 2-1/8
inches
in depth.
d. Place the other end of the discharge hose outside the bucket,
so the water will pump out.
e. Plug power cord into a grounded 120 volt GFCI power outlet.
The pump should start after 2 seconds of detecting water.
Once the pump removes the water to a depth of 3/4 inch, the
pump will stop automatically.
f. If pump does NOT operate, unplug power cord and proceed
to maintenance –refer to cleaning instructions.
a. Connect hose to another water source such as a faucet.
If water flows through hose, return to step 3a. If water is
restricted, verify discharge hose is unwound. Remove all
kinks, bends, or obstructions in hose.
b. If pump is still NOT operating, refer to cleaning instructions
Figure 2 - Remove Debris From Sensor
CLEAN
DEBRIS
INSIDE
SENSOR
BODY
SENSOR
PROBE
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