Summary of Contents for InSinkErator WASTEXPRESS 14481
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The Caution signal alerts you to hazards of unsafe practices which, if not avoided, may result in minor personal injury or property damage. Please be certain that the person who installs or uses this appliance carefully reads and understands the Safety Instructions contained in this manual. www.insinkerator.com Part No. 14481 - May 2006...
The warranty includes parts and labor, provided an InSinkErator Factory Authorized Service Center performs the service. This warranty does not apply if the failure is due to: faulty or improper electrical installation, faulty or improper plumbing installation, product abuse or misuse, accidental damage, clogged drain lines, improperly sized unit (as specifi...
FEATURES COMPACT SIZE The Waste Xpress ® is designed to fi t under a 34" high commercial kitchen table. WASTE REDUCTION Reduces volume by 85%. SAFETY INTERLOCK The Waste Xpress is equipped with safety interlock on the discharge chute (see Figure 2). This interlock prevents the system (disposer &...
WX-101A Control Features/Mounting Control Center The WX-101A Control Center is UL with InSinkErator Waste Xpress food waste reduction systems. The control center operates the disposer and Waste Xpress. Its main functions are: • To start and stop the disposer/Waste Xpress system.
The disposer can be mounted to the sink or trough using a standard InSinkErator mount or an InSinkErator mounting adaptor. NOTE: The InSinkErator #5 Sink Flange can not be used with the Waste Xpress system. NOTE: InSinkErator must approve attachment to a non-InSinkErator sink.
Figure 6. #6 Mounting Assembly SPECIAL INSINKERATOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES When installing an InSinkErator Foodservice disposer to a non-InSinkErator sink bowl, a special mounting adaptor kit is required. The special mountings are described in the Mounting Adaptor Selection Guide (for more information, call 1-800-845-8345 or go to www.insinkerator.com).
Figure 11. Top View Sink Bowl Disposer Figure 12. Typical Installation Diagram Installing the Waste Xpress Syphon Breaker Cold Water Solenoid Flow Control Shut Off Valve Valve WX-101A Controller Hot Water Solenoid Waste Xpress...
WASTE XPRESS LOCATION NOTE: Prior to installing the Waste Xpress the disposer and control center should be installed as specifi ed within this manual. • Position Waste Xpress within 10 feet of the disposer outlet fl ange. A maximum of four (4) 90º elbows can be used between the disposer and Waste Xpress (prefer 45º...
PROPERTY DAMAGE Water connections must comply with all local plumbing codes. WASTE INLET LINE Connect the disposer outlet fl ange as close as possible and with as few as possible 90° elbows to the Waste Xpress inlet. NOTE: The maximum allowable distance between the disposer outlet fl...
Connect a 2" drain line to the Waste Xpress waste outlet as specifi ed per local codes (see Figure 18 for water outlet location). InSinkErator recommends that the water outlet empties into a fl oor drain. If the water outlet connection on the Waste Xpress...
ELECTRICAL SHOCK • Turn off all electrical supply to the disposer before attempting any work on it. Use a voltmeter or circuit tester to ensure that power is off. • All Installation work must conform to local plumbing and electrical codes. •...
PRE-OPERATION TEST Before operating the Waste Xpress complete the following steps to ensure the unit has been properly installed. 1. Ensure plumbing and electrical connections are secure. 2. Turn on incoming cold water supply to disposer and hot water supply to the Waste Xpress. 3.
TO START 1. Check to ensure disposer is free of foreign objects. 2. Ensure power is on. 3. Push start button. Disposer and Waste Xpress will run and water will fl ow into disposer TO STOP 1. Push stop button. System will stop. 2.
OPERATING WASTE XPRESS SYSTEM 1. Make sure there are no foreign objects in disposer grind chamber. Do not pre-load disposer with food waste prior to starting. 2. Place 10 gallon waste bin under discharge chute. 3. Push start button on control center. Waste Xpress and disposer will run and water will fl...
PERSONAL INJURY Wait until auger paddles stop before cleaning Waste Xpress. 1. Press stop button on control center to stop system (disposer & Waste Xpress). 2. Holding both handles remove discharge chute by tilting it upward (see Figure 25). 3. Remove auger-bearing bracket by sliding the two captive fasteners inward and then pull bracket upward (see Figure 26 and 27).
ELECTRICAL SHOCK • Disconnect power before servicing. • Do not bypass interlock switch. Troubleshooting for problems other than what is listed below should be performed by a qualifi ed service person. Troubleshooting performed by untrained personnel could result in electrical shock or damage to the Waste Xpress, disposer and/or Control Center.
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PROBLEM Waste Xpress stops unexpectedly. Water exits Waste Xpress at front of cabinet. Waste Xpress does not run, but disposer and water run. No water spraying onto auger screen. Water fl ows continuously before controls are turned on. Overload protector trips frequently. Troubleshooting SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE...
DISPOSER TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Disposer motor will not start and water does not fl ow. Disposer does not reverse direction. Disposer motor stops while grinding but water continues to fl ow. Disposer will not start but water fl ows. Water fl ows constantly before start button is pushed.
Waste Xpress unit will not start. Water Shuts off when unit shuts off. If the Waste Xpress remains inoperative after following this troubleshooting guide, contact InSinkErator’s service department at 1-800-845-8345 for the location of the nearest approved service agency. Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSE •...
• A properly fused disconnect must be installed at the electrical supply source for the control center. 120 V 1-phase Call Toll Free 1-800-845-8345 for the nearest InSinkErator Authorized Service Agency or to reach Technical Support. PROPERTY DAMAGE • Ensure that the control center voltage and phase match the disposer motor and electrical supply.
• A properly fused disconnect must be installed at the electrical supply source for the control center. 208/230 V 1-phase Call Toll Free 1-800-845-8345 for the nearest InSinkErator Authorized Service Agency or to reach Technical Support. PROPERTY DAMAGE • Ensure that the control center voltage and phase match the disposer motor and electrical supply.
208/230 V 1-phase 3-phase 1/2 to 2 HP Call Toll Free 1-800-845-8345 for the nearest InSinkErator Authorized Service Agency or to reach Technical Support. PROPERTY DAMAGE • Ensure that the control center voltage and phase match the disposer motor and electrical supply.
380/460 V 1-phase 3-phase 1/2 to 2 HP Call Toll Free 1-800-845-8345 for the nearest InSinkErator Authorized Service Agency or to reach Technical Support. PROPERTY DAMAGE • Ensure that the control center voltage and phase match the disposer motor and electrical supply.