Insinkerator WX-8 User Manual

PROJECT: ITEM NO.:

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION SYSTEM

PRODUCT FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

• Up to 85% volume reduction

• Capacity 700 lbs ( 317.5 kg) of waste per hour

• Fits under standard table – minimum height 34" (863.6 mm)

• Does not require cardboard

• Stainless steel construction

• Quick and easy to clean – no tools required

• One year full warranty

• Processes 100% food waste or up to 50% disposables

• NEMA 4 stainless steel electrical control panel

• Removeable auger and screen

• Interlock on discharge chute

• Water usage 2-5 GPM (7.6-18.9 LPM) – sink or
bowl configuration

• Trough application – contact factory

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WX-8 – 208-230V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, 7.7/9.4 amps (Disposer 6.0/7.4 amps, WX 1.7/2 amps)
WX-9 – 460V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, 4.7 amps (Disposer 3.7 amps, WX 1 amp)

DISPOSER MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES

#6 Collar Adaptor for welding into trough or sink, provides 6-5/8" (168.3 mm) opening, includes splash baffle

18" Type A Sink Bowl Assembly with two water nozzles, includes removable splash baffle and stainless bowl cover

ACCESSORIES

Reel Rinse Spray Unit (Fisher #2980)
Pre-Rinse Spray with wall bracket (Fisher #2010-WB)
Pre-Rinse Spray with wall bracket - Ultra Spray (1.6 GPM) (6.1 LPM) (Fisher #2010-1WB)
Trough Nozzle - 1" (25.4 mm) NPT
WXP Inlet/Outlet Flange - 2" (50.8 mm) NPT (secondary) (Trough or high water flow applications)
Dejamming Wrench

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RACINE, WI 53406-5093
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InSinkErator ©2008 Printed in USA Form No. F269-08J-45-02

Flow Control Valve

Disposer

Sink Bowl

Syphon Breaker

Cold Water Solenoid Hot Water Solenoid Waste Xpress

Shut Off Valve

(supplied
by others)

WX-101A Controller

10 max

(3.1 m max)

1-1/2" min

(38.1 mm

min)

1" min

(25.4 mm min)

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

45˚ bend shown

(max of 4 can be used)

3"

(76.2 mm)

1-1/2"

(38.1 mm)

This System Includes:

• Waste Xpress Unit

• 3 HP Disposer

• Disposer mount (collar or bowl)

• Syphon Breaker

• Flow Control Valve 5 GPM
(18.9 LPM)

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Figure 1. Waste Xpress Top View

• Magnetic Silver Saver

• 10 gallon (37.9 liter) Waste Can

• 3" (76.2 mm) to 2" (50.8 mm) disposer waste
outlet reducer fitting

• (2) 24V Water Solenoids

• WX-101A Control Center

Items Supplied by Others:

• Plumbing from cold water supply to bowl or trough

• Plumbing from hot water supply to Waste Xpress

• Plumbing from disposer to Waste Xpress or
Waste Xpress to floor sink or floor drain

• Shut off valves

• Electrical connections

Figure 2. Waste Xpress Typical Installation

GENERAL NOTES

Disposer

• Install the disposer per the Instruction, Care and Use manual.

• When positioning disposer ensure that the overload reset
button is accessible by end user.

• Connect cold water to either the sink bowl or end of trough.

Waste Xpress

• Install the Waste Xpress per the Instruction, Care and
Use manual.

• Position the pulper so that the front surface of the discharge
chute is recessed 3" (76.2 mm) (see Figure 1) from the front
edge of the table and that a minimum clearance of 1" (25.4 mm)
exists between the underside of the table and top of the
discharge chute (see Figure 2) for proper removal of discharge
chute, ease of cleaning and general maintenance.

• Position the pulper so that it is within 10' (3.1 m) of the
disposer outlet flange. (See Figure 2)

• The Waste Xpress should be disassembled and cleaned a
minimum of once daily. Interior of cabinet and discharge chute
should be cleaned with hot soapy water. Auger, screen and
bearing bracket can be cleaned either manually with hot soapy
water or in a dishwasher.

Control Panel

• Install the WX-101A control panel per the Instruction, Care and
Use manual and in accordance to local, state and or national
electric codes.

• Position the control panel so that the front surface is recessed
1-1/2" (38.1 mm) from the front edge of the table and that a
minimum clearance of 2" (50.8 mm) exists between the underside
of the table and the top of the control panel for ease of installation
and serviceability.

• Position the WX-101A control panel so that it is within site of the
disposer and pulper.