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WARNING!
Turn power to main pump off!
WARNING!
Electric shock hazard. DISCONNECT power before servicing.
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Backup Pump must be installed using 1-1/2 in. rigid PVC pipe!
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DO NOT over tighten or cross-thread plastic fittings or check valves.
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Check valves MUST be installed in the discharge line of both the main AC pump and the
back-up DC pump.
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Installation of this unit MAY take several hours. Before disabling your main pump, have a standby
pump ready or an appropriate means of evacuating the sump basin.
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Verify that the existing AC pump is in good working order. If the AC pump is questionable, replace.
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Remove any debris from the sump pit and surrounding area.
UNPACKING
Inspect this unit before beginning installation. Occasionally, products are damaged during shipment. If the
pump or any components are damaged, contact PumpSpy
™
at [email protected] for replacement.
METHOD 1 (Separate discharge line) - See Figure 1
1. The backup pump has a 1-1/2 in. NPT discharge.
2. Cut a 3 ft. section of 1-1/2 in. rigid PVC pipe.
Glue 1-1/2 in. pipe to a threaded fitting.
3. Screw pipe from step 2 into pump discharge.
4. Place the pump with the 3 ft. section of PVC pipe on a
solid, level surface in the sump pit. Do NOT place the
pump on a loose or sandy surface. Small stones or sand
may damage the pump resulting in pump failure.
5. Attach a check valve (sold separately) to the top of the
discharge pipe. A check valve is required for proper
operation of system.
The remainder of the discharge pipe installation will vary
depending on individual circumstances. Using sound plumbing
practices, route the discharge pipe to an exterior wall by the
shortest path. Keep turns to a minimum because they reduce
flow output of the pump.
The PumpSpy
™
Backup Pump can be installed with a separate discharge line
(Method 1), or connected to an existing discharge line (Method 2).
FIGURE 1-
Separate discharge line
INSTALLATION
WARNING
The PumpSpy System requires a 12V Deep Cycle Battery with a minimum 40 AMP/HR
rating, 75 AMP/HR rating (or higher) recommended. AGM Battery is strongly recommended.
BEFORE INSTALLING BACKUP PUMP