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5. Lift the lower (operational) float on the backup pump float
switch. After one second, the backup pump will run and
the alarm will sound. Be sure the inlet of the backup
pump is above the inlet of the primary pump. Press
‘Silence’ for 3 seconds to cancel the alarm and reset the
unit.
CAUTION: Continuously running the pump dry may
cause overheating and damage the pump. Once the
lower float is released, the backup pump will run for an
additional ten seconds or until it senses that water is no
longer being pumped.
6. Lift the upper (high water) float on the backup pump
float switch. After one second, the backup pump will
run and the alarm will sound. Be sure the inlet of the
backup pump is above the inlet of the primary pump.
Press ‘Silence’ for 3 seconds to cancel the alarm
and reset the unit.
CAUTION: Continuously running the pump dry may
cause overheating and damage the pump. Once the
upper float is released, the backup pump will run
for an additional ten seconds or until it senses that
water is no longer being pumped.
Be sure there are no obstructions around the float.
Lift
upper
float
to test
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Lift
lower
float
to test
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START-UP AND OPERATION
7. Complete the final test of the installation. Be sure
the primary pump is still disconnected from power.
Unplug the controller from the 115V outlet. Run
water into the sump basin until the backup pump
turns on. Check all connections for leaks.
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