Wayne Sump Pump Parts

The switch replacement part 56395 includes a switch, known as no. 23115, and gasket, known as 17133-001; therefore it is necessary to unscrew the float top off the pump, remove the old switch from the float top, attach the new switch to the float top and screw the float top back onto the pump. For pumps manufactured prior to January 1, 1985, where float arm does not have pivot pin, it may be necessary to use part model No. 23145 float arm and bellow to reseal the switch.

The switch only replacement option is for those home owners who are looking for the most budget friendly option but are willing to meet the challenge of loosening machine tightened screws so the old switch can be removed and re connecting the negative and positive wires to the right terminals in the right order.

Part number 56395 replaces the switch only. This takes care of the part Wayne Water Systems recommends be replaced every 2 - 4 years.

1. Unplug the sump pump from the wall socket and remove it from the pit.

2. Loosen the check valve so discharge pipe attached to pump can be disengaged. Be prepared from some water dripping.

3. Allow the metal top of the switch to swing loose from the pump.

4. Remove the float switch top unscrewing the top screws with a screw driver.

5. Remove the float switch top from the pump body.

6. Slowly disconnect the 2 black connectors; then disconnect the green connector which is the ground connector. Remember to do the black connectors first.

7. When no more wires are connected take the float top and place it beside the pump.

8. Take the new float top and place it over the pump, connecting the green wire first to the point marked GRD. Push the green connector all the way down.

9. Take the 2 black connectors and connect them pushing them all the way down. Guide the float top down closer to the pump as the black connects are made tightly secure.

10. When guiding the float top in place on the top of the pump, align the holes where the screws are to be fastened.

11. Hand tighten the screws in place making sure top and bottom piece are aligned. Then do 1/4 quarter turn more to tighten. The tightness keeps moisture out of the pump.

12. Reattach the top metal part of the float switch to the arm and secure the rubber loop back on the base of the pump.

13. Return the sump pump to the pit.

14. Plug the pump power cord into the wall socket.

15. Test the pump by adding water to the pit which will cause the float to activate the pump.

16. If it works properly you are done.

Wayne gives owners of tether switch operated pumps two options for tether float switch replacement parts. Since a Wayne tether float switch is extremely easy to replace, the two options are a choice of cord length: 8 foot or 20 foot.

To make installation even easier, we have include a video from Wayne Water Systems showing how to replace a tether float switch.

The Wayne Tether Float Switch Replacement 56035-WYN1, an eight foot cord, and 56825-002, a twenty foot cord. These cords fit any sump pump or sewage pump one-half horse power or less.

The Wayne Tether Float Switch Replacement, 56835-002, with 20' cord, fits SPT, WST, SSPT, CDT, EFL, SEL, CSE, CES, and RPP models as long as their horse power is 1/2 HP or less.

The 56035-WYN1 tether float replacement kit is for CDT, SPT, RSP, WST, SEL, WCS, CES, CSE, EFL and RPP Models. It comes with the flexible eight foot rubber coated tether float cord, plastic coated float and 3 plastic cord ties. The electrical cord is covered with a rubber casing. The magnetic reed switch is located in the float at the end of the tether cord. It can be used with any Wayne sump or sewage pump using a tether float that is one-half horse power or less.

It requires at least a fourteen inch diameter pit. It operates with 115 volts and uses 13 Amps. 56035-WYN1 has a three prong piggyback plug which means the sump pump motor cord is plugged into the back of the tether float switch.

The 56035-002 tether float replacement kit For models CDT, SPT, RSP, WST, SEL, WCS, CES, CSE, EFL and RPP comes with a twenty foot rubber coated tether float cord, corrosion resistant plastic coated reed float and 3 plastic cord ties. The cord is 16 gauge and 2 conductor water resistant. It can be used with any Wayne sump or sewage pump using a tether float that is one-half horse power or less.

It requires at least a fourteen inch diameter pit. It operates with 115 volts and uses 13 Amps. 56035-WYN1 has a piggyback three prong plug which means the sump pump motor cord is plugged into the back of the tether float switch so the pump operates automatically.

A pedestal sump pump is not as popular as a submersible sump pump. However, a pedestal sump pump bas a distinct advantage. When the switch fails, it is very easy to get at because it sits above the pit so there is no need to remove the pump from the pit.

Because pedestal pumps are not as popular, Wayne does not make a replacement switch for them; however there are universal switches that are compatible. The compatible pedestal switch recommended is the HQRP.