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The macerator has electrical power, safety switch is off

The macerator does not start up 

(the macerator has electrical power, 

safety switch is off).

• Green LED is blinking.

Decorative cover not installed.

Both halves of the decorative cover must be 

installed and fitted properly on the unit. See 

Check Valve on page 10.

The right decorative cover (over the access 

cover) should have a magnet located on a 

post. This magnet activates a safety switch.

Replace magnet or entire right decorative cover. 

See Check Valve on page 10.

The toilet has an inadequate flush volume, possible blockage of the strainer basket, or improper venting
Waste build up in the toilet bowl.

Inadequate water level in the reservoir tank. Check and/or adjust the water fill mechanism so 

that the water level matches the reference line in 

the tank.

Strainer basket requires cleaning.

Clear debris from the strainer basket. See 

Accessibility to Motorized Cartridge on 

page 11.

Unit not vented correctly.

Unit must be vented properly to open air to allow 

water to enter the macerator tank. Confirm vent is 

clear.

Do not use a quick vent.

No electrical power or battery protection mode

The macerator has no LEDs 

illuminated when power is 

connected (no electrical power or 

battery protection mode).

• All LEDs are off.

The macerator is either not plugged in, 

supply breaker is turned off, or GFCI 

receptacle has tripped.

Check electrical power source.

Control system in battery protection mode. 1. Unplug macerator from receptacle.

2. Remove the 9V battery that powers the alarm.

3. Plug the macerator back into the receptacle.

4. Re-install the 9V battery.

No electrical power

The macerator does not start up.

• Green LED is off.

The macerator is either not plugged in, 

supply breaker is turned off, or GFCI 

receptacle has tripped.

Check electrical power source.

Solid debris in basket
During a pumping cycle, a rattling 

noise is emanating from the 

macerator.

Solid object larger than 1/2” is trapped in 

the cutting basket of the macerator.

The access cover should be removed for manual 

cleaning. See Access Cover on page 10.

Pump is unable to evacuate tank
Alarm sounds frequently (pump 

unable to evacuate tank).

Damaged impeller.

Replace impeller. See Impeller Access on 

page 12.

Volute inlet clogged.

Clean volute inlet. See Accessibility to Motorized 

Cartridge on page 11.

Internal hose damaged.

Confirm the internal hose is functioning properly; 

if not, replace. See Control Switch on page 12.

Air lock.

The volute has a passageway to allow trapped air 

to escape. This passageway must be cleaned of 

obstruction. See Accessibility to Motorized 

Cartridge on page 11.

Application.

The pumping capacity has been exceeded by the 

rate of incoming water. Either reduce flow coming 

into the macerator or reduce the pumping head.

Table 2. Troubleshooting Matrix (continued)

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Summary of Contents for Ascent II-ESW

Page 1: ...Pumps com or contact Liberty Pumps at 800 543 2550 Retain dated sales receipt for warranty Serial Mfg Date Install Date Installation Manual 5755000K Copyright Liberty Pumps Inc 2020 All rights reserve...

Page 2: ...ndoor dry location use only Serious injury or death could result Do not use an extension cord to power the product Extension cords can overload both the product and extension cord supply wires Overloa...

Page 3: ...controls and must be protected from direct water exposure during installation and use Sanitary fixtures connected to the macerating system must be located on the same floor level Introduction Before i...

Page 4: ...ng toilet and needs no special maintenance with normal use Any regular bathtub up to 100 gallons or shower can be used When installing these fixtures build a 6 inch high platform for the fixture to be...

Page 5: ...ceptacle is accessible under the left decorative cover Do not install battery until the unit has been installed connected and ready for operation Auxiliary Inlets The macerator unit is equipped with t...

Page 6: ...left side When roughing in allow for the macerator Discharge Never discharge directly into an open drain fixture manhole or rainwater drainpipe It is illegal as it constitutes a health hazard Only dir...

Page 7: ...e 40 PVC pipe is used for the discharge and runs horizontally for 1 ft then turns 90 and rises 5 ft vertical Then it travels horizontal with another 90 turn 3 turns in total and connects with the soil...

Page 8: ...tallation manual s provided with it Be careful when tightening fasteners as to not crack the porcelain Figure 4 Placement Options Figure 5 Toilet Connections 1 To mount the toilet to a concrete floor...

Page 9: ...or Sewer The discharge piping can be made from 3 4 or 1 diameter PVC pipe Use long turn bends and avoid elbows where possible The connection to the soil stack or sewer pipe must be made with an appro...

Page 10: ...scharge flange has an integrated check valve The valve is held in place by a support backing plate that is also connected to the discharge hose To access the check valve first remove the discharge fla...

Page 11: ...e and once engaged the base can be rotated counterclockwise until it is free Accessibility to Motorized Cartridge The motorized cartridge can be accessed through the access opening or removal of the m...

Page 12: ...acle GFCI are on Check condition of circuit breaker or fuse Ensure plug is not loose If the pumping unit thermal overload has activated it will take about 20 minutes to reset Decorative Covers Ensure...

Page 13: ...e may be blocked The piping must be cleaned Unit not vented correctly Unit must be vented properly to open air to allow water to enter the macerator tank Confirm vent is clear Do not use a quick vent...

Page 14: ...tor is either not plugged in supply breaker is turned off or GFCI receptacle has tripped Check electrical power source Control system in battery protection mode 1 Unplug macerator from receptacle 2 Re...

Page 15: ...over on page 10 General plumbing During the draining of the bathtub the alarm sounds and or water backs up into the toilet The inflow is greater than the macerator can handle A full port ball valve sh...

Page 16: ...operated or maintained per manufacturer instructions if it has been disassembled modified abused or tampered with if the electrical cord has been cut damaged or spliced if the pump discharge has been...

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