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Before Operation:
Read the following in
struc
tions care ful ly. Reasonable care
and safe meth
ods should be
practiced. Check local codes and
requirements before installation.
Attention:
This manual contains important
information for the safe use of
this product. Read this manual
completely before using this
product and refer to it often
for con tin ued safe product use.
DO NOT THROW AWAY OR
LOSE THIS MAN U AL. Keep
it in a safe place so that you may
refer to it often.
Warning:
Before handling these pumps and
controls, always disconnect the
power first. Do not smoke or use
sparkable electrical devices or
flames in a septic (gaseous) or
possible septic sump.
California Proposition 65
Warning
This product and
related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION AND WARNING
Important Safety Instructions
Rules for Safe Installation and
Operation
1. READ THESE RULES AND
IN STRUC TIONS CARE FUL
LY. Failure to follow them
could cause serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
2. Check local plumbing and
electrical codes before
installing. You must comply
with those rules.
3. Battery box must be kept in a
cool, dry, 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. 105 AH) battery should
be used.
• The elec tro lyte level should
be checked monthly and
filled as required. Au to mo tive
bat ter ies may be used but
a slight decrease in
per for mance and bat tery life
will result.
General
Information
FG-A1 and
Pump Warning
• Group 24 batteries will fit
into the battery box with
maximum battery dimensions
of 12" long x 61/2" wide x
9" high to the top of the
terminals.
• Replace the battery if the
backup pump operated for
an extended period of time
and the battery is severely
discharged. It is also
recommended that the battery
be replaced every three years
even if the system is not used.
7.
When service is required,
proceed care ful ly:
Disconnect the power at the
main electrical service box by
turning the circuit breaker off
or by removing the fuse.
Disconnect the battery
charger from the wall after
the power is disconnected.
DO NOT lift the pump by the
cord.
8. To be used only as a backup
sump pump in residential
waste water applications.
DO NOT run the pump dry.
