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269 Trillium Drive, KiTchener, OnTariO, canaDa n2G 4W5
Ph: 519-896-2163

293 WriGhT STreeT, Delavan, Wi 53115  WWW.hyDrOmaTic.cOm
Ph: 888-957-8677

UNIT INsTallaTIoN aNd  

servIce MaNUal

FG-A1 

12 Volt Battery Back-Up  

Power Supply

© 2013 Pentair, ltd. all rights reserved. 

W-03-435 (rev. 03/04/13)

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.

Summary of Contents for HYDROMATIC FG-A1

Page 1: ...tic COM PH 888 957 8677 UNIT Installation and Service Manual FG A1 12 Volt Battery Back Up Power Supply 2013 Pentair Ltd All Rights Reserved W 03 435 Rev 03 04 13 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 ...

Page 2: ...well ventilated area 4 Battery must not be exposed to any sparks or flames An explosion or 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 ...

Page 3: ...ry 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 addit...

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: ...attery 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 pur chased for the test The CHARGING indicator will come ON when the battery is UN...

Page 6: ...kup pump activated and drained the tank The alarm activates any time the pump is called to op er ate It continues to operate until the alarm condition is manually acknowledged by press ing 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: ...p pump be used with a ped es tal sump pump A Yes However your sump basin must be at least 18 in diameter and an ad di tion al 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 buzz ing but not pump ing What s wrong A There are several reasons why this situation might occur A The system is air locked Mak...

Page 8: ... be accepted if received after the Warranty Period has expired This warranty is not transferable EXCEPTIONS Hydromatic Special Application Pumps Battery Back Up Sump Pumps Filtered Effluent Pumps Grinder Pumps and 2 1 2 Sewage Pumps are warranted for a period of 12 months from date of purchase or 18 months from date of manufacture whichever comes first HYDROMATIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQ...

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