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FG-A1
Installation

1. Disconnect power to the 

primary sump pump.

2. Assemble control panel to

battery box with four screws
included.

3. Position 12 volt battery

(not provided) into battery box.

4. Assemble the two lead wires

from control panel to the battery
with the two battery clamps
included per Fig. 2.

Note: Assemble RED wire to
POSITIVE (+) battery terminal
and BLACK wire to the
NEGATIVE (–) battery
terminal. The RED wire is
supplied with an in-line fuse (10
amps,

250 volt rating) to

protect the battery, pump and
wiring should a short,
over-current or ground fault
occur. 

If this fuse must be replaced for
any reason, it must be replaced
with one of the exact same 
rating. Failure to do so may
result in a fire hazard.  If the
polarities are connected wrong,
the REVERSE battery indicator
light on the control panel will
come on. Correct the battery
wire connections (replace the 
1 amp fuse on control panels
equipped with fuse).

If voltage of the battery is lower
than DC 11 volts, the LOW 
battery indicator light will 

come on and the buzzer sounds for the ALARM function. Battery
should be checked by a battery shop.

5. Assemble back-up pump a minimum of 1" above the primary pump

and tilt 30° (per Figure 1 below).

The enclosed pump includes a built-in check valve and screws 
directly into the side of the tee included.

The other two ends of the tee will accept 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" PVC and
ABS pipe. An additional check valve (not included) must be installed
between the primary pump and this pump. (See page four.)

The nylon belt with buckle, two rigid nylon straps and four screws
are not needed and can be discarded.

6. Attach the float switch to the discharge pipe with a wire tie. Be sure

that the turn off or down position of the float is above the suction inlet
of this pump. Tether at 1-1/4." Insert the plug of the float switch into
the SENSOR socket of the control panel.

7. Insert the plug of the battery charger into the CHARGER socket of

the control panel and plug the charger into an AC-115 volt power 
outlet (Figure 3 on page five).

Figure 1  Tilting Pump

Figure 2  Attaching Ring Terminals and Battery Clamps

Bolt

Ring Terminal

Battery Post

Battery Clamp

30º

Back-Up Sump Pump

Tee Fitting

Summary of Contents for FG-A1

Page 1: ...Back Up Power Supply FG A1 NOTE To the installer Please make sure you provide this manual to the owner of the pumping equipment or to the responsible party who maintains the system Unit Installation and Service Manual ...

Page 2: ... fire could result 5 Battery acid is very corrosive avoid spilling on skin or clothing Eye protection must be worn when handling the battery 6 Battery Selection and Maintenance Use a new 12 volt fully charged battery with top terminals For maximum performance and battery life a deep cycle marine group 24 min 105 AH battery should be used The electrolyte level should be checked monthly and filled a...

Page 3: ...y indicator light will come on and the buzzer sounds for the ALARM function Battery should be checked by a battery shop 5 Assemble back up pump a minimum of 1 above the primary pump and tilt 30 per Figure 1 below The enclosed pump includes a built in check valve and screws directly into the side of the tee included The other two ends of the tee will accept 1 1 4 or 1 1 2 PVC and ABS pipe An additi...

Page 4: ... reaches the bottom of the back up pump If not raise the float switch slightly Press the RESET and plug the primary sump pump back in Note Be sure that there is a 4 minimum from the top of the back up pump to the top of the sump The float switch should turn this pump ON near the top of the pump and at least 2 down from the top of the sump CONTROL PANEL BATTERY BOX BATTERY CHARGER RIGID 1 1 4 or 1 ...

Page 5: ...e of the battery drops lower than 11 volts DC the LOW battery indicator will come on and the buzzer will sound if the ALARM switch is in the ON position At this time the battery should be checked and serviced or replaced The only real test for a battery is when it is tested with a load meter Take the battery back where it was purchased for the test The CHARGING indicator will come ON when the batt...

Page 6: ...backup pump activated and drained the tank The alarm activates any time the pump is called to operate It continues to operate until the alarm condition is manually acknowledged by pressing the reset switch Q Pressing the reset switch didn t silence the alarm Now what A The alarm circuit is activated so long as the float switch is activated Check to see if the backup float switch is tangled or caug...

Page 7: ...sump pump be used with a pedestal sump pump A Yes However your sump basin must be at least 18 in diameter and an additional piece of PVC pipe must be used to extend the pump tee so the backup pump will not interfere with the float rod of the pedestal pump Q The pump is buzzing but not pumping What s wrong A There are several reasons why this situation might occur A The system is air locked Make su...

Page 8: ...disposition Any transportation charges involved in such disposition shall be for the Buyer s account The Buyer s exclusive and sole remedy on account or in respect of the furnishing of material that does not conform to this contract or to this written warranty shall be to secure replacement thereof as aforesaid Hydromatic shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any labor expended on any s...

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