Myers Model WG50/WGX50 Hazardous Submersible Grinder Pump Description
The Myers WG50/WGX50 are rugged 5 horsepower submersible centrifugal grinder pumps designed for residential, light commercial, industrial or municipal applications. They are especially designed for grinder pump applications requiring high flows at low to moderate heads. The WG50 features a heavy-duty cutter mechanism and recessed impeller design to efficiently grind typical sewage solids into a fine slurry.
Myers Model WG50/WGX50 Hazardous Submersible Grinder Pump Typical Application
- Residential
- Light Commercial
- Industrial and Municipal Applications
Myers Model WG50/WGX50 Hazardous Submersible Grinder Pump Superior Features
- Cable Entry System Provides Double Seal Protection. Cable Jacket Sealed by Compression Fitting. Individual Wires Sealed by Epoxy Potting.
- Heat Sensor Protects Motor from Burnout Due to Excessive Heat from Any Overload Condition. Automatically Resets when Motor has Cooled.
- Ball Bearings Upper and Lower Ball Bearings Support Shaft and Rotor and Take Axial and Radial Loads.
- Seal Leak Probe Detects Water in Seal Housing; Activates Warning Light in Control Panel.
- Sleeve Bearing Takes Radial Load; Provides Flame Path (FM Listed Pumps Only)
- Volute Case Cast Iron, Horizontal Discharge. Drilled for 2-1/2" Pipe Flange.
- Stator 3450 RPM, 1 and 3 Phase. Press Fit for Perfect Alignment and Best Heat Transfer. Oil-Filled Motor Conducts Heat and Lubricates Bearings.
- Heavy 416 SST Shaft Corrosion Resistant. Reduces Shaft Deflection Due to Grinding Loads.
- Shaft Seals Double Tandem Mechanical Shaft Seals Protect Motor. Oil-Filled Seal Chamber Provides Continuous Lubrication.
- Impeller Bronze Recessed Impeller Handles Ground Slurry without Clogging or Binding. Provides Unobstructed Flow Passage. Reduces Radial Loads. Pump-Out Vanes Help Keep Trash from Seal, Reduce Pressure at Seal Faces.
- Grinder Assembly Grinder Impeller and Shredding Ring are Replaceable without Dismantling Pump. Constructed of 440 SST Hardened to 56-60 Rockwell.
Myers WGX50-43 Submersible Grinder Pump Specifications
- VOLTAGE: 3ø, 460V, 60Hz
- HORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP
- AMP DRAW (full load): 10.9
- MOTOR TYPE: Oil-Filled for Maximum Heat Dissipation and Constant Bearing Lubrication
- RPM: 3450
- MAXIMUM HEAD: up to 92'
- MAXIMUM CAPACITY: up to 183 GPM
- SWITCH TYPE: Manual
- MINIMUM SUMP DIAMETER: Simplex; 36" Duplex; 48"
- DISCHARGE PIPE SIZE: 2-1/2" Flanged Discharge
- IMPELLER TYPE: Bronze, Recessed
- IMPELLER DIAMETER: Varies
- CORD SIZE: 8-4 SOOW
- BODY CONSTRUCTION: Cast Iron
- MAXIMUM LIQUID TEMPERATURE: 140°F (60°C)
- CONTROL BOX REQUIRED
Myers Model WG50/WGX50 Hazardous Submersible Grinder Pump Curve
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STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY
Pentair Myers® warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the
date of shipment from Pentair Myers or 18 months from the manufacturing date, whichever occurs first – provided
that such products are used in compliance with the requirements of the Pentair Myers catalog and technical manuals
for use in pumping raw sewage, municipal wastewater or similar, abrasive-free, noncorrosive liquids.
During the warranty period and subject to the conditions set forth, Pentair Myers, at its discretion, will repair or
replace to the original user, the parts that prove defective in materials and workmanship. Pentair Myers reserves the
right to change or improve its products or any portions thereof without being obligated to provide such a change or
improvement for prior sold and/or shipped units.
Start-up reports and electrical schematics may be required to support warranty claims. Submit at the time of startup
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Warranty is effective only if Pentair Myers authorized control panels are used. All seal fail and heat sensing devices
must be hooked up, functional and monitored or this warranty will be void. Pentair Myers will cover only the lower
seal and labor thereof for all dual seal pumps. Under no circumstance will Pentair Myers be responsible for the cost
of field labor, travel expenses, rented equipment, removal/reinstallation costs or freight expenses to and from the
factory or an authorized Pentair Myers service facility.
This limited warranty will not apply: (a) to defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install, operate or
maintain the unit in accordance with the printed instructions provided; (b) to failures resulting from abuse, accident
or negligence; (c) to normal maintenance services and parts used in connection with such service; (d) to units that
are not installed in accordance with applicable local codes, ordinances and good trade practices; (e) if the unit is
moved from its original installation location; (f) if unit is used for purposes other than for what it is designed and
manufactured; (g) to any unit that has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Pentair Myers or an authorized
Pentair Myers service provider; (h) to any unit that has been repaired using non factory specified/OEM parts.
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