Crane BARNES BUS Series, Installation And Operation Manual

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In this condition, when the AC power
is returned to the unit, a “Battery”
alarm will continue to sound. The
battery may need a longer period to
recharge.
For a fast recharge, an automotive
or marine battery charger can be
used to recharge the battery. When
another charger is used, disconnect
the controller from the battery.
TO CHECK FOR CABLE OR
TERMINAL PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT; REVIEW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
1. Unplug the charger cord from the
wall
outlet.
2. Remove the battery cables and
clean the battery posts with a
battery post terminal cleaner or a
wire brush and a 50/50 solution of
water and baking soda. Do not
allow the soda water to enter the
battery. Thoroughly dry the posts
and apply a thin coat of petroleum
jelly or another terminal protective
material.
3. Clean the corrosion off of the
connectors on the end of the
battery wires. Use a stiff brush
or sand paper.
4. Replace the battery cables,
BLACK to the POSITIVE (+) post,
and WHITE to the NEGATIVE (-)
post.
5. Plug the charger into the wall
outlet.
6. You may have to press the
“RESET” button to silence the
pumping alarm.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU PROCEED.
1. Unplug the charger from the wall
outlet.
2. Remove the battery cables from
the battery posts.
3. Coat the new battery terminals
with petroleum jelly and replace
the battery cables, BLACK to the
POSITIVE (+), post and WHITE to
the NEGATIVE (-) post.
4. Plug the charger into the wall
outlet.
5 . You may have to press the reset
button to silence the pumping
alarm.
TEST BUTTON
The TEST button may be used to
check the pump and system. Push
the TEST button. This will activate
the pump for as long as you hold the
button.
TESTING THE FLOAT SWITCH
Lift the fl oat up and let go. This will
activate the pump. The control unit
will run the pump for approximately
40 seconds so it can empty all the
water in the sump pit. If there is no
water in the sump, the pump can run
dry for this amount of time. The alarm
will sound and the pump light will
go on. After the pump has stopped,
push the reset button to silence the
alarm. If the RESET button is pressed
before the pump has stopped, the
alarm will go off temporarily. Wait
for the pump to stop pumping, then
push the RESET button to completely
silence the alarm.