Wayne WIP150 User Manual

WINTERIZING
Always protect system from freezing 
temperatures. Drain the system if there 
is a possibility of freezing. To drain the 
system:

1.  Units with a filter:

a. Sand filter: Backwash for 3 to 5 

minutes and then set dial valve to 
winterize position.

b. Cartridge filter: Clean the filter 

element and store in dry area.

2.  Drain system by loosening drain 

plug. The drain plug does not 
have to be completely removed. 
Removing pipe caps will facilitate 
draining also.

1.  Motors are self-lubricating - no 

additional lubrication is required.

2.  Clean pool pump strainer of hair 

and lint.

3.  Visually inspect motor for blockage 

of air vents on motor shell. Remove 
any debris after shutting off breaker.

4.  Replace worn shaft seals.

HAIR AND LINT STRAINER
1.  Switch off the power.

2.  Close the valves in the suction and 

return line.

3.  Turn strainer Ring-Lok counter-

clockwise and remove stainer cover.

4.  Lift strainer basket away from the 

pump.

5.  Clean and reposition the basket 

into the pump. Take care to seat the 
basket properly.

6.  Clean the o-ring and relubricate 

with petroleum jelly if necessary.

7.  Clean o-ring seats on the cover and 

strainer.

8.  Refit the cover and strainer Ring-

Lok; hand tighten only.

9.  Open the valves to return pump to 

operation.

 Motor does not 
start

1.  Disconnect switch or circuit breaker in 

OFF position

2.  Fuses blown or thermal overload open
3.  Locked motor shaft
4.  Motor windings burned out
5.  Defective starting switch inside 

single-phase motor

6.  Disconnected or defective wiring
7. Low 

voltage

Low pump capacity

1.  Valve in suction or discharge line 

partly closed

2.  Suction or discharge line partly plugged
3.  Suction or discharge line too small
4.  Pump running at reduced speed (see 

previous)

5.  Plugged basket in skimmer or hair 

and lint strainer

6. Dirty 

filter

7. Impeller 

clogged

8.  Wrong rotation (3 phase only)

Motor does not 
reach full speed

1. Low 

voltage

2.  Motor windings connected for wrong 

voltage on dual voltage model

Leakage of water 
at shaft

Shaft seal requires replacement

Motor overheats 
(protector trips)

1. Low 

voltage

2.  Motor windings connected for wrong 

voltage on dual voltage model

3. Inadequate 

ventilation

High pump pressure

1.  Discharge valve or inlet fittings closed 

too much

2.  Return lines too small
3. Dirty 

filter

Pump does not 
deliver water

1.  Pump is not primed 
2.  Closed valve in suction or discharge 

line

3.  Leakage or air into suction system
4. Impeller 

clogged

Low pump pressure

1.  Pump running at reduced speed (see 

previous)

2. Wrong 

rotation 

3.  Discharge valve or inlet fittings open 

too wide

Noisy pump and 
motor

1.  Plugged basket in skimmer or hair in 

lint strainer

2.  Worn motor bearings
3.  Valve in suction line partly closed
4.  Suction line partly plugged
5.  Vacuum hose plugged or too small
6.  Pump not supported properly

Air bubbles at inlet 
fittings

1.  Leakage of air into suction line at 

connections or valve stem

2.  Cover gasket around hair and lint 

strainer needs cleaning

3.  Restriction in suction line
4.  Low water level in pool