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Instruction Manual

& Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT:  Even if you have the Pro Series 1730 Backup Sump
Pump System installed by someone else, you must read and follow
the safety information contained in this manual.  Failure to do so
could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.

Battery Backup

Sump Pump

System

Table of Contents

Important Safety Warnings and
Instructions

Electrical Precautions

1

Battery Preparation

1

Battery Precautions

1

Introduction

Items Included in System

2

Additional Items Needed

2

System Specifications

2

Replacement Parts List

2

Pump & Pipe 
Installation Instructions

Installation Options

3

Direct Discharge to Outside

4

Connection to Existing Discharge

5

Direct Discharge for Narrow Sumps

6

Connection to Existing Discharge for 
Narrow Sumps

7

Battery Instructions

Preparation of the Battery

8

Control Unit Connections

Positioning the Float Switch

9

Connecting the Pump

9

Installing the Battery Fluid Sensor

9

Connecting the Battery

9

Connecting the Charger

9

Understanding the Warning
Lights and Alarms

Silencing the Alarm
During an Emergency

10

Battery Alarm

10

Cleaning Battery Terminals

10,11

Replacing the Battery

11,12

Fuse Alarm

12

Fluid Alarm

12,13

Pump Alarm

13

Replacing the Pump

13

Power Alarm

13

Charging

14

System Operating

14

Testing the System

Test-Reset-Silence Button

14

Testing the Float Switch

14

Parts & Service Information

Technical Support

14

Maintenance Check List

14

Warranty

14

Troubleshooting Guide

15

Other Products

15

Содержание 1730 pro series

Страница 1: ...o Outside 4 Connection to Existing Discharge 5 Direct Discharge for Narrow Sumps 6 Connection to Existing Discharge for Narrow Sumps 7 Battery Instructions Preparation of the Battery 8 Control Unit Connections Positioning the Float Switch 9 Connecting the Pump 9 Installing the Battery Fluid Sensor 9 Connecting the Battery 9 Connecting the Charger 9 Understanding the Warning Lights and Alarms Silen...

Страница 2: ...thing In the event of an accident flush with water and call a physician immediately KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN To help reduce these risks observe the following precautions Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear eye a...

Страница 3: ...is system DO NOT use a Pro Series 1000 battery with this system It will not run the pump as long as the Pro Series 2200 battery 1 rigid PVC pipe and fittings PVC primer and cement A union with hose clamps or a Y con nector and two 2 check valves depending on the installation method you use A surge protector recommended Six 6 quarts of 1 265 specific gravity battery acid For narrow sump pits you wi...

Страница 4: ...d above the main AC pump Try to fit the backup pump on the floor of the sump first Make sure there is enough room so the backup pump and the main pump do not touch each other Select the installation method that will best suit your needs from the diagrams at the right Full instructions for each installation method are provided on the following pages Installation will take a couple hours Page 3 NORM...

Страница 5: ...an exterior wall via the shortest path with the fewest turns More turns will reduce the pumping capacity The pipe section exiting the building should be on a downward slope so that the water in the pipe will exit outside instead of returning to the sump pit Be sure to seal the hole in the wall where the pipe exits and prime and cement or clamp all connections securely to prevent leaking When direc...

Страница 6: ...y prevent the pump from operating 4 If there is no check valve on the discharge pipe of the main AC pump one must be installed at this time Cut the discharge pipe approximately one 1 foot above the floor Install a check valve on the top of the pipe and tighten the bottom hose clamp Now prime and cement a small piece of 1 PVC pipe to the bottom of a Y connector Prime and cement the top of the Y ass...

Страница 7: ...e pipe and the details of each installation will vary Using sound plumbing practices try to route the discharge pipe to an exterior wall via the shortest path with the fewest turns More turns will reduce the pumping capacity The pipe section exiting the building should be on a downward slope so that the water in the pipe will exit outside instead of returning to the sump pit Be sure to seal the ho...

Страница 8: ...d cement it to the 1 pipe adapter then screw the adapter into the pump 5 Install a check valve on the top of the PVC pipe attached to the Pro Series pump Make sure it is installed with the arrow pointing up or it will not prevent the backflow of water 6 When a check valve is used a 1 8 hole must be drilled in the PVC pipe above the Pro Series pump Make sure it is above the water line and below the...

Страница 9: ...ttery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eyes flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Review the safety instructions on page 1 TO FILL THE BATTERY 1 Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs on the front and back of the box and lifting up 2 Place the battery box on the floor Place the dry unfilled battery int...

Страница 10: ...at switch will activate the pump when the water raises either float and it will remain running as long as the water is above the float When the water drops below the float switch an internal timer in the control unit will keep the pump running an additional 25 seconds to empty the sump pit The switch should be mounted about six 6 inches above the water level line in the sump pit a Attach the float...

Страница 11: ...rrected the battery should recharge If no other lights are on this means the terminals may be corroded and the battery cannot charge properly Unplug the charger from the wall outlet Then check the battery cables and the battery terminals for corrosion Clean and tighten them as needed The procedure is described in the next column and on page 11 If the battery terminals have been cleaned and the lig...

Страница 12: ...tery Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery If battery acid contacts eyes flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Review the safety instructions on page 1 REFER TO THE PHOTOS AT RIGHT 1 Unplug the charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs on the front and back then lifting up 3 Fan the area around the top of the battery wi...

Страница 13: ...OSITIVE post Tighten the wing nuts on the battery posts e Plug the control unit back into the wall outlet 3 a Check the DC fuse by pulling it out of the fuse holder b If the wires are burned and broken replace the fuse with a 20 amp DC safety fuse If the fuse blows again unplug the computer control unit from the wall and disconnect the battery cables from the battery Then call Glentronics technica...

Страница 14: ...ump from the back of the control unit 6 Release the union or check valve and remove the pump and the rigid PVC pipe section from the sump pit 7 Unscrew the pipe and adapter from the old pump and screw them into the new pump 8 Lower the pump into the sump and reconnect the union or check valve 9 Plug the pump wires into the back of the control unit 10 Replace the fluid sensor in the battery Connect...

Страница 15: ...ue buildup from the bottom of the battery cap Replace the cap and fluid sensor 8 Check battery fluid levels PARTS SERVICE INFORMATION You can receive technical support parts or service information by calling Glentronics Inc at 800 991 0466 option 3 or by visiting the Pro Series website at www stopflooding com Send your unit to the following address if repairs are needed Glentronics Inc 645 Heathro...

Страница 16: ...main and backup pipes below the tie in point Make sure check valve is functioning and installed properly Clear the discharge pipe Make sure the 1 8 weep hole is drilled in the discharge pipe below the check valve but above the water line Make sure it is clear of debris Reverse the battery connections Troubleshooting Guide Read safety warnings instructions before attempting any repairs or maintenan...

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