Installing the waste xpress, Waste xpress location, Electrical connections – InSinkErator WX-300 User Manual

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK

• Ensure that Waste Xpress voltage and phase match

that of the electrical supply, control center &
disposer. Check nameplate for specifi cation.

• Electrical connections should be made by a

qualifi ed electrician and should comply with all
local codes.

• Turn off electrical supply to Waste Xpress,

control center & disposer before attempting to
work on it. Test with a volt meter or circuit tester
to ensure that power is off.

• Do not operate unit with panels removed.

• All components (disposer, WX, control center

and solenoids) must be carefully and permanently
grounded.

• A properly fused disconnect must be installed at

Waste Xpress, control center & disposer electrical
supply source.

• Use only NEMA 4 watertight electrical connectors

when connecting to junction box.

WASTE XPRESS LOCATION

NOTE: Prior to installing the Waste Xpress the
disposer and control center should be installed as
specifi ed within this manual.

• Position Waste Xpress within 10 feet of the disposer

outlet fl ange. A maximum of four (4) 90º elbows can
be used between the disposer and Waste Xpress

(prefer 45º elbow).

• Level Waste Xpress by turning the legs in or out
with a wrench. Place a level on top of the unit.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The Waste Xpress system requires power only to the
control center. The control center powers the disposer
and Waste Xpress.

1. Remove retaining screw and disposer

electrical cover.

2. Open control center cover by loosening locking

clamps securing it.

3. Remove terminal cover from Waste Xpress

(see Figure 13).

4. Connect incoming power line to electrical door

disconnect switch in WX-101A.

5. Connect disposer motor leads to terminal

block locations.

6. Connect cold water solenoid to appropriate

terminals 4 and 13. Connect hot water solenoid to
terminal 18 and 7.

7. Connect wire bundle between WX-101A and

Waste Xpress unit as detailed in wiring diagram.
Door interlock connections are #3 and #95. Replace
terminal cover.

8. Wire per local electrical codes and install

using NEMA 4 watertight electrical connectors
(not supplied).

9. Install disposer terminal box cover and secure with

retaining screw.

10. Secure WX-101A cover with locking clamps.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not pinch or damage the electrical wires when
installing the terminal box.

WX

Terminal

WX-101A

Terminal

Voltage

WX Auger Motor

1 Phase

T1, T2

To

T1, T2

Line

WX Auger Motor

3 Phase

T1, T2, T3

To

T1, T2, T3

Line

WX Magnetic

Interlock

3, 95

To

3, 95

24V

Cold Water Solenoid

(Disposer)

4, 13

24V

Hot Water Solenoid

(WX Spray)

7, 18

24V

Disposer

To

See Diagrams

Line

Installing the Waste Xpress

Terminal

Cover

Captive

Fasteners

Waste Inlet

Waste Outlet

Auger

Screen

Figure 13.

Figure 14. Cover Removed

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