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1. Test the installation for leaks by running water into the sump allowing for normal
operation of the primary pump.
2. Check DC pump backup control system as follows. Refer to fig. 6.
(a) Continuous “Red” light indicates power supply is “on”.
(b) “Yellow”/“Green” light is the battery indicator light. A continuous yellow glow
indicates the battery is being charged. This turns to “Green” when battery is
fully charged. Upon full charge, it is normal for this light to alternate between
Yellow and Green.
(c) Reset lower toggle and lift float switch. DC - pump will run, “Yellow” pump
run indicator light will flash and continuous alarm will sound. Release float
switch immediately after pump has started running. Pump is running dry
during initial check out for several seconds.
Continuous
dry running may cause overheating and damage to the pump seals.
(d) Upon release of float switch, pump will shut “off”, alarm will shut “off”, “Yellow”
pump run indicator light will stay “on”. Turn off the “Yellow” pump light by
pushing the toggle switch down for less than 3 seconds. The alarm will beep
twice indicating the system has been reset. The “Yellow” light indicates the
emergency pump has operated to relieve a flooded sump and should be
reset with the toggle switch after the emergency situation has been cleared
up and water level in the sump has dropped below the “off” point.
(e) Alarm “on/off” switch is for the convenience of the owner. If the alarm
becomes an annoyance when the emergency pump is running it can be
silenced by pushing the toggle switch up. The yellow pump silence indicator
is a reminder light to indicate the alarm is in the “off” position. The “Yellow”
pump run indicator light will continue to function and indicate when pump
is running or has been running.
(f) The control box will activate an alarm signal if the battery is weak. The
alarm will sound at a fast rate and will continue until the battery is partially
initiAL StARtup AnD opeRAtion
1. Remove all parts from shipping carton and make sure all parts are included. Refer
to checklist on page 2.
2. Select location for battery and control box. Control box must be within 6' of a 115V
wall outlet and within 6' of pump and basin.
3. If primary pump is installed, disconnect power. If the primary pump is a column
pump with adjustable float, check the “on” point and adjust to approximately 7½"
from bottom of pump (see fig. 2). Mark discharge pipe 8-3/8" from the “on” point
of the primary pump (see Fig. 1 & 2).
4. If existing discharge pipe is metal or flexible tubing, replace with 1½" rigid PVC
sch. 40 pipe. If replacing a metal pipe with PVC, use a male adapter for connecting
pipe to primary pump outlet.
5. Remove the discharge pipe and cut off at the mark determined in step 3. Remove
an additional 7-3/16" from the upper portion of the discharge pipe for installing
the pipe loop for the DC pump. (See Fig. 1 & 2).
6. Remove screen from bottom of DC pump by pushing two red lock tabs inward
and pulling screen free from pump. Bolt the mounting bracket (item 10, fig. 3) to
the bottom of the pump screen. Use #10-24 screws, washers and nuts provided.
Make sure the bracket is 90° to the pump discharge. Snap screen and bracket
onto pump. (See figs. 1 and 2).
7. Screw the discharge pipe into the primary pump outlet. Tighten with strap wrench.
Install the DC pump onto the discharge pipe by using the S.S. worm drive clamp
provided in the mounting kit (item 10, fig 3). The bottom of the DC pump should
be located 5-3/8" from the end of the discharge pipe. (See fig. 1 and 2).
8. Assemble the pipe loop (items 4 thru 9 as shown in fig. 3). Use a commercial
grade of PVC cleaner and solvent cement (not furnished with kit) on all the socket
joints. Tighten all pipe clamps, except lower clamps on rubber couplings, (items
6C fig. 3), used for connecting the pipe loop to the discharge pipe and pump (see
figs. 1 and 2).
9. Install the pipe loop assembly, using the rubber couplings and clamps (items 6C
fig. 3). Tighten all clamps.
10. Install the float switch assembly on the lower leg of the discharge outlet tee using
the clamp provided (see fig. 1 and 2). Set tether length to 4". Position pumps in
the sump and move float up and down, making sure of free movement without
interference from any obstructions inside the sump or lid. Very shallow sumps
may require some adjustment to avoid overfilling or backing up of water into
the sump inlet. The float switch can be lowered on the discharge pipe or the 4"
tether length can be reduced to 3½" min.
11. If the old primary pump discharge piping is being replaced with PVC piping, duplicate
the old pipe dimensions and use the existing drainage connection. If the primary
pump and backup pump is a new installation the drainage connection must be
determined and the discharge pipes fitted accordingly. Solvent weld the upper
portion of the discharge pipe into the PVC tee outlet (see fig. 1 and 2). Connect
the discharge pipe into the drainage connection. The pipe must be supported from
above to assure proper alignment of the DC pump loop.
12. Install DC control box in suitable location by using the wall bracket and anchors
provided. (See fig. 5). Place fully charged battery in plastic battery box.
13. With the AC power REMOVED, connect the chargers’ positive output lead to
the positive post of the battery. Connect the chargers’ negative output lead to
the negative post of the battery. Install the fuse into the yellow “in-line” fuse
holder. At this point, the chargers’ “correct connection announcement” should
be observed. The “correct connection announcement” is an audible “beep”
and several LED flashes. If the “correct connection announcement” does not
occur, it is possibly due to power fluctuations when the fuse was installed. To
alleviate this condition, disconnect the fuse for approximately 15 seconds and
then cAReFuLLy reinstall the fuse into the fuse holder. The “correct connection
announcement” should be observed.
14. Apply grease to battery terminals to help prevent corrosion.
15. Close battery box and secure cover.
16. Connect the plugs from the pump and the float switch to the control box terminals.
Refer to fig. 5 and 6 for location of each terminal plug.
17. Plug the control power cord into 115V wall outlet. The primary sump pump and
the control box should be on separate circuits.
18. Reconnect power to primary sump pump.
inStALLAtion
recharged back to an operating level for the pump. The “Red” signal light
will blink when the alarm sounds. The alarm will continue at a fast pulse if
the battery becomes too weak for normal operating of the pump. The pump
will automatically shut off until the battery is recharged. The alarm will sound
at slower rate as battery becomes recharged to a usable level for pumping.
The red low-battery light will also pulse at a slower rate.
(g) If an extended power outage occurs a battery may be drained below the
power level required for operation of the pump. If more than seven hours of
continuous run time is required. Two or more batteries should be connected
in parallel to extend the run time hours.
(h) After power is restored your “Basement Sentry
®
II” control box will automatically
charge the batteries back to full power. Several hours of recharge time may
be required before pump can be restarted.
3. Complete the final testing of your installation by disconnecting the power to the
primary pump and removing the power cord from the wall socket. Run water into
the sump until the DC pump is activated by the float switch. Check pump loop and
back flow valves for leaks. Check control function as follows:
(a) Red power light is “flashing” (power cord is disconnected from the 115V
outlet).
(b) Yellow pump run indicator light is “on” when float switch rises.
(c) Alarm is “on” when float switch rises. (Check alarm “off” switch).
(d) Pump shuts “off” when water level and float switch drops.
(e) Alarm goes “off” when water level and float switch drops.
(f) Yellow pump run indicator light is “on” until reset button has been pushed.
4. Reconnect the power cord and your primary pump to the AC wall outlets. The primary
pump should come on and lower the water level in the sump back to the normal
operating level and shut off. Both primary and backup system are now ready for use.
