OPERATOR'S MANUAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP WSP33AA•WSP53AA•WSP73AA BY: BY: POM31WSP611 © 2004-2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved AHM.2000.2011.
Thank you for purchasing this Honda Stainless Steel Sump Pump. We hope you are pleased with your purchase and that our pumps will provide you with long service life and exceptional performance. To ensure satisfactory service life, there are several considerations regarding proper installation, operation, and power source. Please review the recommendations outlined within this operator's manual.
Important Safeguards To reduce risk of injury, always follow these instructions and safety precautions when using this pump and to maintain warranty. Read All Instructions Prior to Installation (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS) Installation/Operation • Never lift or carry the pump by the electrical cord. Use a chain or rope affixed to the handle to install or remove the pump. To reduce potential damage to the pump from inadvertent lifting by the electrical cord, refer to “Proper Lifting” on page 2.
Proper Lifting A separate chain or rope should be attached to the handle for normal lifting. Note that this will help prevent damage due to inadvertent lifting of the pump by the power cord. Rope attached to the automatic pump for lifting and installation. Rope attached to the manual pump for lifting and installation.
Contents Section General Application Information Safety Information and Introduction General Specifications Tools Needed Materials Needed Installation Instructions Electrical Information Submersible Pump Installation Performance Table (Capacity in Gallons per Minute) WSP Submersible Pump Installation Diagram Motor Wiring Diagram Operation Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Checklist Maintenance and Service Sectional View – WSP33K1AA Sectional View – WSP53AA, WSP73AA Disassembly and Assembly Customer S
Electrical Installation Electrical service for any sump pump installation must be grounded and separately fused or breakered directly from the entrance box with a single grounding type receptacle at the pump. The receptacle should not be less than four feet above the basement floor for safety reasons. You should never touch a sump pump or discharge piping while the pump is connected to electrical power and water is present.
Basin and Cover The basin should not be less than 18 inches in diameter and 24 inches deep. Larger diameters are advisable in instances of increased pump capacity requirements: Required Pump Capacity Minimum Basin Diameter Up to 35 GPM Over 35 GPM Over 60 GPM Over 100 GPM Over 150 GPM 18" 24" 30" 36" 48" The basin should be located such that all water flows into the basin due to gravity. Outdoor installations should be at a sufficient depth to ensure protection from freezing.
General Specifications B CAUTION Be careful not to exceed the given specifications in the use of your products. Check the nameplate for your pump’s head (HEAD), discharge volume (CAPACITY), speed (SPEED), motor voltage, and current.
Installation Instructions Step 1. Carefully inspect the pump for damage that could cause it to fail. Your pump has been carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping; however, occasional damage does occur due to rough handling. Step 2. Attach the desired length of PVC or ABS discharge pipe to the pump outlet, using PVC adapter (1-1/4" pipe and adapter for WSP33K1AA, 1-1/2" for WSP53AA and WSP73AA). Make sure the open end of pipe will be above the top of the basin. Step 3.
Electrical Information • Pumps are 115 V, 60 Hz and are grounded to prevent electrical shock. WARNING: Risk of electric shock—this pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle. • Use a separate 15 amp GFCI circuit breaker or 15 amp fuse block with the pump. • Do not use an extension cord with the pump.
Submersible Pump Installation Refer to “WSP Submersible Pump Installation Diagram” on page 11 for the following instructions. Be certain the sump basin is clean and all power to the pump is shut off. If the pump fails to operate properly after installation, refer to “Troubleshooting Checklist” on page 16 or contact a Honda servicing dealer.
Step 5. Plug in the pump and fill the sump basin with water. The pump should turn on when the water level reaches 13'' to 14''. If it does not turn on at the 13'' to 14'' water level, remove the float cord from the clip and re-attach it in a higher or lower position so that the pump turns on at the 13'' to 14'' water level. FLOAT CORD CLIP MOVE CORD UP OR DOWN Step 6. Perform several ON-OFF cycles to assure satisfactory operation.
WSP Submersible Pump Installation Diagram 115 volt GFCI receptacle. Minimum height above floor – 4 ft. 1-1/2" check valve with rubber sleeve connectors for 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" pipe Shut-off gate valve (optional) *All equipment other than pump to be supplied by others. Pump only supplied by Honda. 10-1/2" Min. Bottom of inlet pipe 14" Min. Sump pump Sump basin 18" to 24" dia. plastic, fiberglass, or concrete Discharge piping can be PVC or ABS plastic with proper adapters, or can be galv.
Motor Wiring Diagram WSP33K1 Automatic Operation Type Output (Single Phase) Bl Gr Y/G G G Bl W Gr G W W CAPACITOR Br MOTOR Black Brown Gray 12 Bl Br Gr Green White Yellow/Green G W Y/G
WSP53/WSP73 Automatic Operation Type Output (Single Phase) Bl W Y/G G G W Bl W W W W PROTECT TERM CAPACITOR CAPACITOR Bl Bu G Bl Bl MOTOR Black Blue Green Bl Bu G White Yellow/Green W Y/G 13
Operation Check the water level before starting the pump. If the pump is operated continuously for an extended period of time in a dry condition or at the lowest water level, the motor protector will be activated in single phase units. Constant repetition of this action will shorten pump service life. Do not start the pump again in such a situation until after the motor has completely cooled.
Technical Specifications Model WSP33K1AA WSP53AA WSP73AA Performance: ISO 2548 Item Discharge Size Range of Performance Maximum water temperature Solids Speed Materials Casing Impeller Shaft Motor Frame Fasteners Shaft Seal (Double)* Material – Upper Side Material – Lower Side Standard 1-1/4 inch (WSP33K1AA) 1-1/2 inch (WSP53AA, WSP73AA) Capacity: up to 74 GPM Head: up to 54 feet 122°F/50°C 3/8 in spherical (2% by concentration) 3600 RPM 304L Stainless steel Thermo Plastic-Noryl GFN2 (WSP33K1AA) 304L Sta
Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Possible Causes Pump does not run or hums • Line circuit breaker is off, or fuse is blown or loose. • Water level in the sump has not reached turn-on level as indicated in the installation drawing. • Pump cord is not making contact in the receptacle. • Float is stuck. It should operate freely in the basin. • Debris may be stuck in the impeller. • If all of the above are OK, then the motor winding may be open or the capacitor may be defective.
Problem Possible Causes Motor runs for a short time, then stops • 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 my be overheated due to water level being too low (pump not submerged). • Motor stator may be defective. • Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged. Remove pump and clean.
Sectional View – WSP33K1AA Automatic Type Output 1/3 HP (Single Phase) 18
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Sectional View – WSP53AA, WSP73AA Automatic Type Output 1/2 to 3/4 HP (Single Phase) Ref No.
Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly When disassembling the pump, have a piece of cardboard or wooden board ready to place the different parts on as you work. Do not pile parts on top of each other. They should be laid out neatly in rows. The O-ring and gasket cannot be used again once they are removed. Have replacement parts ready. Disassemble in the following order, referring to the sectional view. Be sure to cut off the power source before beginning disassembly. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Customer Service Information Servicing dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager, General Manager, or Owner can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.
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