Troubleshooting Chart - Wayne WLS100 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Model HP
WLS75 3/4
WLS100 1
WLS150 1-1/2
WLS200 2
Pipe
Size 1200 1500
1-1/4 2.6 3.9
1-1/2 1.2 1.9
2 0.6
2-1/2
* Multiply by 1.8 for steel pipe

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s)
Motor will not run 1. Disconnect switch is off
2. Fuse is blown
3. Starting switch is defective
4. Wires at motor are loose,
Motor runs hot and 1. Motor is wired incorrectly
overload kicks off 2. Voltage is too low
3. Pump house not properly vented
Motor runs but no 1. Pump in new installation did
water is delivered
Note: Check prime
before looking for
other causes.
Unscrew priming 2. Pump has lost prime through:
plug and see if
water is in priming
hole.
3. Impeller is plugged
4. Check valve or foot valve is
5. Pipes are frozen
6. Foot valve and/or strainer are
Pump does not 1. Water level in well is lower than
deliver water to full
capacity 2. Steel piping (if used) is corroded
3. Piping is too small in size
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WIRING CHART - RECOMMENDED WIRE AND FUSE SIZES
Max.
Load
Volts Amps
115 13.5
230 7.0
115 14.8
230 7.4
115 17.0
230 8.5
230 12.0
psi Friction Loss in 100 Feet of Plastic Pipe*
1800 2400
5.5 9.4
2.6 4.4
0.8 1.3
0.6
disconnected or wired
incorrectly
not pick up prime through:
a. Improper priming
b. Air leaks
c. Leaking foot valve
a. air leaks
b. water level below suction of
pump
stuck in closed position
buried in sand or mud
estimated
or limed, causing excess friction
Distance in Feet From Motor to Supply
Fuse 0
Rating 50
Amps
20 12
15 14
20 12
15 14
30 10
15 14
15 14
(Gallons per Hour)
3000 3600
14.1
6.7 9.4
2.0 2.8
0.8 1.2
Corrective Action
1. Be sure switch is on
2. Replace fuse
3. Replace starting switch
4. Refer to wiring instructions. Check and tighten all wiring
terminals with an insulated screwdriver. BE SURE to hold handle
of screwdriver while making contact with capacitor terminals.
1. Refer to wiring instructions
2. Check with power company. Install heavier wiring if wire size
is too small (See wiring chart)
3. Be sure pump has sufficient ventilation to cool the motor
1. New installation:
a. Re-prime according to instructions
b. Check all connections on suction line
c. Replace foot valve
2. Existing installations:
a. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal
b. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water
level in well exceeds suction lift, a deep well pump is needed
3. Clean impeller
4. Replace check valve or foot valve
5. Thaw pipes. Bury pipe below frost line. Heat pit or pump house
6. Raise foot valve and/or stainer above well bottom
1. A deep well jet pump my be needed (over 25 ft. (7.6M) to
water)
2. Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new
steel pipe
3. Use larger piping
4
WLS75, WLS100
WLS150, WLS200
51 101
100 200
(AWG Wire Size)
12 10
14 12
12 10
14 12
10 8
14 12
14 12
4800 6000
15.9
4.7 7.1
1.3 3.0
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To
discharge capacitor, touch short capacitor
201
300
10
12
10
12
8
12
12
7200
10.0
4.2