Wayne RUP160 Instructions for use

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual RUP160
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352001-001 8/09© 2009 Wayne Water Systems
Submersible
Utility Pump
General Safety Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or
its power cord may
contain chemicals, including lead, known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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.
Do not
pump
flammable or explosive
fluids such as gasoline, fuel
oil, kerosene, etc. Do not
use in a flammable and/or explosive
environment. Pump only clear water.
Personal injury and/or property damage
will result.
Risk of
electric
shock! This pump has not
been tested for use in
swimming pool or marine
areas. Never place pump in pools while
people are in the water.
Do not
handle
pump with wet hands or
when standing in water or on
a damp surface.
Risk of
electric
shock! This pump is supplied
with a grounding conductor
and grounding type attachment
plug. Use a grounded (GFCI) receptacle to
reduce the risk of fatal electrical shock.
Description
Thisportable,submersibleutilitypump
isdesignedfornon-automaticusein
water.Theunitsareequippedwitha9
ft.3-pronggroundingtypepowercord.
Thedischargefittingisdesignedfor
convenientattachmenttoagardenhose.
Unpacking
Inspectthisunitbeforeitisused.
Occasionally,productsaredamaged
duringshipment.Ifthepumpor
componentsaredamaged,return
theunittotheplaceofpurchasefor
replacement.Failuretodosocould
resultinseriousinjuryordeath.
READ & FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT DISCARD
Safety Guidelines
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.
Danger indicates an
imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution 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.
NOTE:Informationthatrequiresspecial
attention.
MANUAL
1. Wearsafetyglassesatall
timeswhenworkingwith
pumps.
2. Itisrequiredthatthisunitbe
pluggedintoaGroundFaultCircuit
Interrupter(GFCI).Consultalocal
electricianforinstallationand
availability.
3. Donotusethepowercordor
dischargehosetocarryorhandlethe
pump.Damagetothepowercord
ordischargehosemayoccur.Usethe
handlesuppliedonthepump.
Installation and Operation
Always disconnect
electric supply
before attempting
to install, service, relocate or perform
any maintenance. If the power source is
out of sight, lock and tag in open (off)
position to prevent unexpected power
application. Failure to do so could result
in fatal electrical shock!
This unit
is not
designed for use in septic
tanks or underground vaults
to pump raw sewage or effluents. Never
use in hazardous or explosive locations.
1. Thispumphasbeendesignedwith
1-1/4NPTdischargesize.Connectpipe
orfittingtothedischargethreadsor
connectthesuppliedgardenhose
elbowfittingtothepump.Thread
thefemaleendofthegardenhoseto
themaledischargeonthepump.
2. Toreduceleakagebetweenthe
pumpandthehose,placeahose
washer(notincluded)onthegarden
hosebeforeinstallingtothepump.

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Installation and Operation
(Continued) 3. Toverifydischargehoseisfreefrom
ablockage.
a. Connecthosetoanother
watersourcesuchasafaucet.
Ifwaterflowsthroughhose,
proceedtostep3b.Ifwateris
restricted,verifydischargehose
isunwound.Removeallkinks,
bendsorobstructionsinhose.
b. VerifypumpingheightdoesNOT
exceed20feet(SeeFigure1).If
pumpingheightisgreaterthan20
feet,thispumpwillNOTwork.
4. Periodiccleaningofpumpis
required to maintain performance of
thepump.Followthecleaningsteps
listedbelow:
a. Unplugthepowercord.
b. Removethe4screwsinthe
bottomofthebase(Reference
No.7indiagramonpage3).
c. Removethebase(ReferenceNo.
7).andinletplate(ReferenceNo.
6)
d. Removethedebrisandmake
suretheimpellerturnsfreely.
e. Reinstallinletplate,baseand
screws.
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.
4. Setthepumponahard,flatsurface
inthewater.Donotsetthepump
directlyonmudorsandsurfaces.This
willcausetheinletscreentoclog.
5. Thewaterlevelmustbeatleast
1-1/2 inches for the pump to prime
andoperate.
  Waterlevelslessthan1-1/2inches
willnotallowtheimpellerto
contactwaterandnowaterwillbe
pumped.
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.
6. Plugthepowercordintoa
grounded115-voltGFCIpower
outlet.Thepumpwillstartoperating
assoonasthepowercordisplugged
intothepoweroutlet.
7. Thepumpwillremovewaterdown
to 1/2 inch above the hard surface
thepumpwasplacedon.
8. Thepumpshouldbeturnedoffonce
thewaterlevelreachesthe1/2inch
mark.
Do not allow pump
to run dry. The shaft
seal depends on water for lubrication.
Operating pump without water will
damage the shaft seal and cause pump
failure.
Maintenance
Always
disconnect electric supply
before attempting to install,
service, relocate or perform
any maintenance. Failure to do so could
result in fatal electrical shock.
Minimalserviceisrequiredforthis
pump.Ifpumpshouldfailtooperate,
performthefollowingtroubleshooting
guidelines:
1. Themotorhousingofthepumpis
completelysealedandrequiresno
service.
Disassembly of the motor
housing or alteration of the
power cord could result in
fatal electrical shock.
2. Toverifypumpisoperatingcorrectly.
a. Disconnectpumpfrompower
source.
b. Disconnectdischargehosefrom
pump.
c. Immersepumpinabucketortub
ofwater.
d. Plugpowercordintoagrounded
115voltGFCIpoweroutlet.If
pumpoperatescorrectlyproceed
tostep#3.IfpumpdoesNOT
operate,unplugpowercord
and proceed to maintenance
guidelineitem4inthissection.
20Ft.Max.
WaterLevel
Figure 1 - Water Level

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RUP160
For Replacement Parts or Technical Assistance,
call 1-800-237-0987
Pleaseprovidefollowinginformation:
- Modelnumber
- Serialnumber(ifany)
- Partdescriptionandnumberasshowninpartslist
Addresspartscorrespondenceto:
Wayne Water Systems
101ProductionDrive
Harrison,OH45030U.S.A.
Ref.
No. Description RUP160 Qty
1Shaftseal 21208-001 1
2Impeller 28099-001 1
3O-ring 19047-001 1
4Volutereducerfitting 28100-001 1
5Elbowadapter 28101-001 1
6Inletplate 28102-001 1
7Base 28103-001 1
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One Year Limited Warranty
Foroneyearfromthedateofpurchase,WayneWaterSystemsDivision("Wayne")willrepairorreplace,atitsoption,for
theoriginalpurchaseranypartorpartsofitsWaterPumps(“Product”)founduponexaminationbyWaynetobedefective
inmaterialsorworkmanship.PleasecallWayne(800-237-0987)forinstructionsorseeyourdealer.Bepreparedtoprovide
themodelnumberandtheserialnumberwhenexercisingthiswarranty.AlltransportationchargesonProductsorparts
submittedforrepairorreplacementmustbepaidbypurchaser.
ThisLimitedWarrantydoesnotcoverProductswhichhavebeendamagedasaresultofaccident,abuse,misuse,neglect,
improperinstallation,impropermaintenance,orfailuretooperateinaccordancewithWayne’swritteninstructions.
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS IS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
EXPENSES WHATSOEVER IS EXCLUDED.
Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,ordonotallowtheexclusionsorlimitations
ofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationsmightnotapplytoyou.Thislimitedwarrantygivesyou
specificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherlegalrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Innoevent,whetherasaresultofbreachofcontractwarranty,tort(includingnegligence)orotherwise,shallWayneorits
suppliersbeliableforanyspecial,consequential,incidentalorpenaldamagesincluding,butnotlimitedtolossofprofitor
revenues,lossofuseoftheproductsoranyassociatedequipment,damagetoassociatedequipment,costofcapital,cost
ofsubstituteproducts,facilities,servicesorreplacementpower,downtimecosts,orclaimsofbuyer’scustomersforsuch
damages.
You MUSTretainyourpurchasereceiptalongwiththisform.Intheeventyouneedtoexerciseawarrantyclaim,you
MUST send a copyofthepurchasereceiptalongwiththematerialorcorrespondence.PleasecallWayne(800-237-0987)
forreturnauthorizationandinstructions.
DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO WAYNE.Usethisformonlytomaintainyourrecords.
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