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INITIAL START-UP AND OPERATION
1. Test the installation for leaks by running water into the sump, allowing
for normal operation of the primary pump.
2. Check the controller. The System Ready light will be green when the unit
is plugged into the 115 V wall outlet. The battery will indicate its condition
when the controller has DC power. When the unit is first plugged in, all
lights will flash and alarm will sound to verify all lights and the alarm
work. The Spin controller powers up expecting the operational switch
to be connected. There is an optional high water float switch available
also. If one or both float switches are not connected, there will be various
alarms depending on what is connected. If this occurs, simply plug in
both switches and then reset the alarms by holding the Silence button
for 3 seconds. Note that the charger may not begin charging for several
minutes.
3. Disconnect the primary pump from its power source before touching
any component in the sump pit.
4. Lift the Spin's operational float switch. After 1 second “splash activation
prevention” delay, the DC backup pump will run, and the alarm will
sound after 1 more second. Lower the operational float switch after the
alarm sounds.
Take care that the intake of the DC pump is set above the
intake of the primary pump. If water was pumped, the Yellow DC Pump
LED and alarm will remain on, indicating that the pump ran and pumped
water. The alarm can be silenced by pressing the Silence button. The
yellow LED can be cleared by holding the Silence button for 3 seconds to
reset. If the operational float is held on while there is no water to pump,
the controller will turn the pump on and off a few times before running the
pump continuous. This is to purge a suspected air lock. When the float is
lowered, the pump will turn off, but the yellow DC Pump LED will not persist.
The yellow DC Pump LED and alarm only stay on if the pump actually pumps
water. The intention of this behavior is so the installer can turn the pump
on and off for testing during installation without repeatedly having to reset
the controller. If the operational float is removed/unplugged, there will be
an alarm and a red flashing Float Status LED until silenced or remedied. If
the operational float was never installed, the alarm and red flashing Float
Status LED will occur for 4 hours and then turn off. If there is a need for
the controller to disregard the operational float (for example, service or
replacement), a Factory Reset can be initiated. Unplug the operational
float and then hold the Test and Silence buttons together for 6 seconds.
This will instruct the controller to NOT alarm for the missing operational
float and reset the unit.
CAUTION
Continuous dry running may cause overheating and damage
the pump seals. Upon release of the float switch, the pump will shut off.
Be certain there are no obstructions around the float or stem that will
prevent the switch from turning off.
5. Optional High Water Float Switch. Check installation of the high water
switch taking care that it is installed so that its “on” point is higher than
the “on” point of the operational switch. Lift the high water float. After 1
second “splash activation prevention” delay the pump will turn on, the
alarm will sound, and the light will alert of high water. If the operational
float is down, and the DC pump is underwater, the pump will run until the
float lowers and the pump is no longer pumping water, or the run timer
expires. A float fault LED will be lit. During a float fault, the operational
float is disregarded until the controller is reset. If the operational float
is up during high water, unit will alarm and high water float light will
illuminate. The pump will turn off once water is pumped lower than the
operational float.
If the high water float is held on while the operational float is down and
there is no water to pump, the controller will turn the pump on and off
a few times before running the pump continuously. This is to purge a
suspected air lock. If the high water float is removed/unplugged, the
resulting controller and pump behaviors are the same as if it was turned
“on”. The alarm and red Float Status LED will be on until silenced and
reset, respectively. If there is a need for the controller to disregard the
high water float (for example, service or replacement), a Factory Reset
can be initiated. Unplug the high water float and then hold the Test and
Silence buttons together for 6 seconds. This will instruct the controller
to NOT alarm for the missing high water float. When a new high water
float is received, simply plug it in and the controller will see it and monitor
it from that point forward.
6. Complete the final testing of your installation by ensuring the primary
pump is still disconnected from power. Then, unplug the Spin controller
from the 115 V wall outlet. Run water into the sump until the DC backup
pump is activated by the operational float switch. Check all connections
for leaks.
7. Push the Silence button when the pump is running. This will silence
the alarm. The pump will continue to run until the operational float is
deactivated.
8. Reconnect the controller and the primary pump to the AC wall outlets. The
primary pump may come on, lower the water level in the sump back to its
normal operating level, and shut off. Both primary and backup systems
are now ready for use. Hold silence button for 3 seconds to reset the Fit
controller.
9. The battery LED will be yellow during normal charging operation. See
page 6 and 7 for a description of controller functions.
NOTE: When running the pumps, it is normal for a stream of water to spray
out of the pump's 1/8" (3 mm) air relief hole.
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float operation. Install the high water switch with the "on" level set at
least 1" (2.5 cm) above the "on" level of the operational float using the
supplied clamp. Move the switch up and down, ensuring free movement
without interference from any obstructions inside the sump or lid.
11. Install the Spin Controller (see Figure 3) by using the anchors provided.
For best cooling, install wall mount configuration. The controller should
be located at least 3' (1 m) above the sump.
12. Connect the leads from the controller to the battery terminals. Positive
(+) lead to positive terminal and black neg. (-) lead to negative battery
terminal.
CAUTION
Correct battery hook-up is essential for operation
of the system. Use wing nuts supplied with battery and eyelet
connectors on battery wire leads. The positive terminal is the larger
stud, 3/8" (10 mm) diameter. The smaller stud, 5/16" (8 mm) diameter
is the negative terminal. The stud sizes on some batteries may
be identical. Apply grease to the terminals to help prevent
corrosion. Tighten slightly past finger tight with a wrench.
Always use extreme caution around batteries. Be careful not to
“cross” or “short across” the battery terminals with your wrench or
any other metal object.
13. Connect the DC pump's plug into the controller terminal.
14. Plug the controller into the 115 V wall outlet. The primary sump pump
and the controller should be on separate circuits.
15. Reconnect power to the primary sump pump.
It is important to understand that the Spin controller is an advanced technology product that has capabilities beyond those seen in other battery backup products.
For those unfamiliar with the product, behaviors in the Spin may initially seem unusual. For example, the controller is able to recognize potential air lock situations
and remedy with an on/off/on/off/on routine proven to purge the problematic air from the pump. Further, advanced float logic enables the controller to sense other
pumping issues such as a stuck float, allowing the system to take actions to prevent damage to equipment.
The LEDs have specific patterns and behaviors that differ from other products on the market. For example, the DC Pump LED will stay Yellow after pumping water,
alerting the homeowner of a DC pump-run event. If the pump runs and does NOT pump water (for example when lifting the float manually as a test with the pump
above the waterline), the LED will not stay Yellow. This is meant to be an aid to the installer in order to test the pump without having to reset it each time.
When either float is disconnected, the alarm will sound and the Red Float Status LED will blink indicating that the float state has changed. Disconnecting the high
water float will cause the pump to run. If there is an operational float fault diagnosed by the controller, you may notice that it no longer turns the pump on and off. This
is because the sequence of prior events indicated that the operational float can’t be trusted (such as lifting the high water float while the operational float is down –
this is illogical to the controller since water would always lift the operational float first), and the controller will rely on input from the high water float. Since the high
water float does not have a sufficient pumping range, the controller will turn the pump “off” once 30 seconds have elapsed or the pump begins spinning in air. The
Spin offers true redundancy for pump operation that competitor’s products do not have.
Before leaving the installation site, the installer must initiate a Reset by holding the Silence button for 3 seconds. This will ensure that all systems are in a standby,
ready state.
