Wayne WPCP250 Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION

PERFORMANCE

VERIFY PACKAGE CONTENTS

CONNECT GARDEN HOSE

SECURE ROPE TO STRAINER

POSITION ON POOL COVER

PLUG INTO GFCI OUTLET

FOR FURTHER PLACEMENT TECHNIQUES AND DETAILED INSTALLATION FOR INGROUND AND ABOVE GROUND POOL APPLICATIONS, REFER TO PAGES 5 and 7- FIGURES (A-E).

DESCRIPTION

This portable, Auto On-Off Pool Cover pump is designed for automatic removal of water, from a pool or spa cover. The units are equipped with a 25 ft. 3-prong grounding type power cord and its 3/4 in. adapter can be used for convenient attachment to a standard garden hose. This pump is not to be used to empty the pool.

UNPACKING

Inspect this unit before it is used. Occasionally, products are damaged during shipment. If the pump or components are damaged, contact Customer Support at 1-800-237-0987.

SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols.

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates important information, that if NOT followed, MAY cause damage to equipment.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential bodily injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible harm.
NOTE: Information that requires special attention.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This product can expose you to chemicals, including DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

GENERAL SAFETY

• Read all manuals included with this product carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Follow all instructions.
• Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the unit. Keep away from children.

This pump is NOT rated for use with flammable/ combustible liquids, vapors, or dusts. Do NOT use to pump flammable/ combustible liquids, vapors, or dusts. Do NOT use in a flammable and/ or explosive atmosphere. Pump SHOULD be used to pump clear water ONLY. Failure to follow these instructions WILL result in bodily injury or death, and will void warranty.


Electric shock hazard! GFCI receptacles will provide protection against line to ground faults only. The ground fault receptacle does NOT limit the magnitude of fault current and will NOT prevent an electrical shock. Replace damaged cord immediately.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pumps.
2. The unit MUST be plugged into a properly grounded GFCI outlet. Consult with a qualified electrician for proper installation of a GFCI OUTLET.

Do not move, position, retrieve, or carry pump using the power cord or the discharge hose, damage to the pump or power cord may occur. Use the handle supplied on the pump or attach a string to the housing to position as instructed.

PUMPING HEIGHT
When water is pumped to an elevated position, any volume that has not reached the discharge outlet can flow back through the pump when the pump shuts off. This back-flow can cause the water level in small areas to rise enough to re-start the pump.
NOTICE
In small areas a check valve is required to prevent backflow. Without a check valve the pump may cycle continuously and potentially wear out the pump components.

1. This pump has been designed with a 3/4" NPT garden hose discharge connection. Thread the female end of the garden hose to the male end of the garden hose adapter.
2. Use a hose washer (not included) on the garden hose for correct pump operation.
3. For best pump performance, unwind the hose before starting the pump. This will help remove any kinks or binds in the hose and allow the unit to pump with less restriction.
   NOTICE
   DO NOT place the pump on a weak, damaged, or leaking pool cover. Placing the pump on a damaged pool cover could cause the cover to give way, or could allow the pump to remove treated swimming water from the pool in addition to rainwater.

4. With pump unplugged set the pump on the pool cover, where water will collect. Do not set the pump directly on mud, sand surfaces or in leaves. For best results make sure the strainer base is making full contact with a clean area of the pool cover. This will allow the strainer to properly filter debris and help prevent clogging of the pump. If necessary clear an area of the pool cover before placing the pump. For further placement techniques see (Figures A-E).
   
   
   Do NOT handle pump with wet hands or when standing in water or on a damp surface when the unit is operating or fails to operate. ALWAYS disconnect pump power cord from power source before handling. Do NOT bury cord. Visually locate cord to prevent damage caused by lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment. Failure to do so WILL result in fatal electrical shock.

5. The water level must be at least 5/8 inches for the pump to prime, and operate. Water levels less than 5/8 inches will not allow the pump to prime, therefore no water will be moved.
6. Plug the pump into a properly grounded 120 volt GFCI protected outlet. If the water level is greater than 5/8" the pump will start once plugged in. A priming delay of 2 seconds is programmed into the control to allow time for air to escape from the pumping chamber.

7. The pump will stop automatically once water has been removed to a depth of approximately 1/2 of an inch. The pump will not restart until the water depth rises to 1-5/8 inches or greater.
8. The pump must remain upright at all times in order for the water detection to function. Do not allow the pump to operate on its side or inverted allowing the pump to remain in any other orientation than upright could case pump failure.
   NOTICE
   Do not alter the pump to override the automatic water detector. Overriding this pump feature can cause the pump to run dry and may cause pump failure.

DROP-IN PUMP APPLICATION

A1. Connect discharge hose to pump check valve and place hose end away from pool, where water will be displaced.
A2. Attach provided 25 ft. rope to pump base and pull the pump to where water will collect.
A3. Do NOT exceed the 23 ft. maximum pumping height for this pump or switch may not function properly. Plug in pump to allow for automatic operation.
For removal unplug pump and retrieve using rope.

ABOVE GROUND PUMP INSTALLATION

To aid in pump placement on pool cover, secure provided 25 ft. rope to the pull to shore loop (Figure B).

Connect provided 25 ft. rope to pull to shore loop (see Figure B) and discharge hose to the pump.

Place pump on pool cover near edge of pool (see Figure C). If floatation device is used under the pool cover, place pump at the lowest point on the pool cover where water will collect.

D1. Holding the provided 25 ft. rope, walk around pool until you are even with the pump on the opposite side.
D2. Pull the 25 ft. rope towards you until the pump is in the center of the pool cover where water will collect. Secure rope for easy removal (see Figure E) when weather permits. Plug in pump to allow for automatic operation.

NOTICE
For consistent on/off function pump is to be upright and level.

ABOVE GROUND – PUMP REMOVAL

MAINTENANCE

Pump starts automatically. Always disconnect electric supply before attempting to install, service, relocate, or perform any maintenance.
NOTE: Minimal service is required for this pump. The motor housing of the pump is completely sealed and requires no internal service or lubrication.

1. Keep pump inlet clean and free of all foreign objects. Inspect inlet at beginning of each use.
2. Periodic cleaning is required to maintain performance of the pump. Follow the cleaning steps listed below:
   1. Disconnect pump from power source.
   2. Remove debris collected around the inlet cover and inlet plate.
   3. Remove debris collected around the switch housing.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. To verify pump is operating correctly follow the steps below:
   1. Disconnect pump from power source.
   2. Follow periodic cleaning steps.
   3. Set pump upright on a level surface.
   4. Plug power cord into a grounded 120 Volt GFCI power outlet. Pump should turn on, run for 2 seconds, and then shut off.
      Note: If pump does not turn on/off as indicated in steps 1d - 1f follow switch cleaning steps.
2. Verify pumping height does NOT exceed 23 feet (See Figure A). If pumping height is greater than 23 feet, this pumps automatic feature will not operate correctly.
3. Auto on, verify water depth is a minimum of 1-5/8 inches.
4. Pump prime, verify water depth is a minimum of 5/8 inches.

5. When temperatures drop below freezing, remove pump from service and store indoors to protect pump from damage due to ice. The pump has a unique protection circuit to protect the motor from a locked impeller condition possibly caused by debris buildup or from a "frozen" impeller situation caused by ice formation. When the pump is activated and a locked impeller condition is detected the unit will automatically shutdown to protect the motor from overheating. The pump will continue this on/off cycle for a period of time to attempt to "free" the impeller until eventually the unit will remain off for a period of 12 hours checking twice a day for a "freed" impeller. Once the pump is able to operate correctly the pump will resume normal operation. To reset this delay without waiting 12 hours momentarily unplug the pump.
   
   Do NOT use pump is any part of the switch housing or probe is cracked, broken or missing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov

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