OWNER’S MANUAL
WAUP SERIES
1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 HP
Submersible Manual
Utility Pumps
CONTENTS:
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specications & Performance . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
BEFORE YOU START
A utility pump is an electrical
device designed to operate in
inheretly wet environments.
ALWAYS USE EXTREME
CAUTION
when installing or
maintaining this product.
Carefully read and follow all safety
instructions in this manual and on pump.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual
contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation, operation, and
maintenance of the product.
Save this manual for future reference.
Safety Labels
This is the safety alert symbol. When you
see this symbol on your pump or in this manual,
look for one of the following signal words and be
alert to the potential for personal injury!
Indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates practices not related to
personal injury.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace
missing or damaged safety labels.
General Safety
Risk of burns. Do not
touch an operating motor. Motors are de-
signed to operate at high temperatures. To
avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to
cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before
handling.
Do not allow pump or any system compo-
nent to freeze. To do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system com-
ponents.
Wear safety glasses at all times when work-
ing on pumps.
Risk of explosion. Pump
body may explode if used as a booster
pump.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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For Flooded Basement Floors, Window Wells, Spas, Cisterns and Sumps
Capacity Cord Solids
Model HP Volt Ph Amps (GPH at 0’) Max Head Construction Impeller Length Pumped
WAUP54 1/6 115 1 2.9 1680 20’ Thermoplastic Thermoplastic 10’ 1/8”
WAUP55 1/4 115 1 3.3 1980 25’ Thermoplastic Thermoplastic 10’ 1/8”
WAUP56 1/3 115 1 3.0 2880 25’ Thermoplastic Thermoplastic 10’ 1/8”
WAUP80 1/2 115 1 3.3 3180 27’ Thermoplastic Thermoplastic 10’ 1/8”
APPLICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
WAUP54/55 WAUP56/80
1-1/4” NPT
228.50
9”
228.5mm
10.7”
273mm
5.9”
152mm
1-1/4” NPT
5.9”
152mm
8.49”
215.5mm
1” NPT
5.53”
140.26mm
6.39”
228.5mm
2.28”
58mm
2.44”
62mm
1.17” 29.7mm
1.17” 29.7mm
1.42” 36mm
.57” 15mm
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTION
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Do not work on pump until
power is unplugged.
Do not cut off ground pin or
use an adapter tting.
1. The following may cause injury and/or severe
damage to pump and will void the warranty.
(a) Using an extension cord.
(b) Cutting o the ground pin or using an
adapter tting.
(c) Working on pump or switch while
plugged in.
(d) Removing motor housing, unscrewing
impeller, or otherwise removing
impeller seal.
(e) Running the pump continuously.
(f) Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids.
(g) Pumpinggasolineorotherammable
liquids
2.Pumpwillbeinadequateifsuspension
liquids contain solid particles larger than 1/8”.
Verify that the voltage and
frequency of the pump shown
onthenameplatecorrespondstothoseavailableon
the mains. The installer must make sure that the
electric system is grounded in accordance with code.
• Foroutdooruseitisnecessarytousecablewith
alengthofatleast8’.Theplugandconnection
shouldbeprotectedfromwatersplashes.Before
using the pump, always inspect it visually
(especiallypowercableandplug)
• Do not use pump if it is damaged
• Ifthepumpisdamaged,haveitinspectedbyan
authorized service center.
• Make sure that electric connections are protected
fromooding.Protecttheplugandthepower
cablefromheatorsharpedges.
Thepowercablemustbe
replacedbyqualiedpersonnel
only.Grounding:Theplugofthepowercablehasa
doublegroundingcontact,sothatgroundingcanbe
performedbysimplyinsertingtheplug.
This pump series has a built in thermal protection
switch. The pump stops if an overload condition
occurs. The motor restarts automatically after it
has cooled down. If it doesn’t start automatically,
unplug the pump and plug it back in.
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PROBLEMS
PUMPDOESNOTRUN
PUMPRUNSBUTDOES
NOTDELIVERWATER
PUMPRUNSBUTONLY
DELIVERSASMALL
AMOUNTOFWATER
FUSEBLOWSOR
CIRCUITBREAKER
TRIPSWHEN
PUMPSTARTS
MOTORRUNSFORA
SHORTTIME,THEN
STOPS
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
• Line circuit breaker is o, or fuse is blown or loose
• Pump cord is not making contact in receptacle.
• If all of the above are OK, then the motor could be malfunctioning.
• Discharge shut-o valve (if used) may be closed.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean.
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging and
unplugging cord. Check for clogged vent hole in pump case.
• Inlet holes in pump base are clogged. Remove pump and clean the
openings.
• Vertical pumping distance is too high. Reduce distance or change the
discharge ttings of the pump.
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging in and
unplugging cord.
• Vertical pumping distance is too high. Reduce distance or change the
discharge tting of the pump. Inlet holes in pump base are clogged.
Remove pump and clean the strainer and openings.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged with tar or paint, causing motor to
run slow and overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged causing motor to run slow and
overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Motor stator may be defective.
• Fuse size or circuit breaker may be too small. (must be 15 amps).
• Impeller or volute opening are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean .
• Inlet holes in pump base are clogged. Remove pump and clean the
openings.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged causing motor to run slow and
overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Motor stator may be defective.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean. Also clean the strainer if one is installed.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
Before servicing a pump, always shut o the main power breaker and
then unplug the pump. Make sure you are not standing in water and are
wearing insulated protective sole shoes, under ooded conditions. Contact your local electric
company or a qualied licensed electrician for disconnecting electrical service prior to pump
removal
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST (Caution: shut off power to pump)
LIMITED WARRANTY
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Retain Original Purchase Receipt for Warranty Eligibility
Limited Warranty
Manufacturerwarrantstotheoriginalconsumerpurchaser(“Purchaser”or“You”)thatitsproductsarefreefromdefectsin
material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If, within
twelve(12)monthsfromtheoriginalconsumerpurchase,anysuchproductshallprovetobedefective,itshallberepaired
orreplacedatmanufacturer’soption,subjecttothetermsandconditionssetforthherein.Notethatthislimitedwarranty
appliestomanufacturingdefectsonlyandnottoordinarywearandtear.Allmechanicaldevicesneedperiodicpartsand
service to perform well. This limited warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or
the equipment.
Theoriginalpurchasereceiptandproductwarrantyinformationlabelarerequiredtodeterminewarrantyeligibility.Eligibil-
ityisbasedonpurchasedateororiginalproduct–notthedateofreplacementunderwarranty.Thewarrantyislimitedto
repair or replacement of original purchased product only, not replacement product (i.e. one warranty replacement allowed
per purchase).
Purchaserpaysallremoval,installation,labor,shipping,andincidentalcharges.
Claimsmadeunderthiswarrantyshallbemadebyreturningtheproducttotheretailoutletwhereitwaspurchasedorto
thefactoryimmediatelyafterthediscoveryoranyallegeddefect.Manufacturerwillsubsequentlytakecorrectiveactionas
promptlyasreasonablypossible.Norequestsforservicewillbeacceptedifreceivedmorethan30daysafterthewarranty
expires.Warrantyisnottransferableanddoesnotapplytoproductsusedincommercial/rentalapplications.
General Terms and Conditions; Limitations of Remedies
Youmustpayalllaborandshippingchargesnecessarytoreplaceproductcoveredbythiswarranty.Thiswarrantydoes
notapplytothefollowing:(1)actsofGod;(2)productswhich,inmanufacturer’ssolejudgment,havebeensubjectto
negligence,abuse,accident,misapplication,tampering,oralteration;(3)failuresduetoimproperinstallation,operation,
maintenanceorstorage;(4)atypicalorunapprovedapplication,useorservice;(5)failurescausedbycorrosion,rustor
other foreign materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
Thiswarrantysetsforthmanufacturer’ssoleobligationandpurchaser’sexclusiveremedyfordefectiveproducts.
MANUFACTURERSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORANYCONSEQUENTIAL,INCIDENTAL,ORCONTINGENTDAMAGES
WHATSOEVER.THEFOREGOINGLIMITEDWARRANTIESAREEXCLUSIVEANDINLIEUOFALLOTHEREXPRESS
ANDIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY
ANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.THEFOREGOINGLIMITEDWARRANTIESSHALLNOTEXTEND
BEYONDTHEDURATIONPROVIDEDHEREIN.
Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamagesorlimitationsonhowlongan
impliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynotapplytoYou.ThiswarrantygivesYouspeciclegal
rightsandYoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
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