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INSTALLATION
5. Connect the leads from the control charger to the battery terminals. Red
pos. (+) lead to positive terminal and black neg. (-) lead to negative battery
terminal. Upon proper connection, test alarm will sound. Press alarm
reset to silence. This indicates proper charger to battery connection.
CAUTION
Correct battery hook up is essential for operation of the
system. Use nuts supplied with battery and eyelet connectors on battery
wire leads. The positive terminal is the larger stud, 3/8" diameter. The
smaller stud, 5/16" diameter is the negative terminal. Apply grease to the
terminals to help prevent corrosion.
6. Connect the black lead from the pump to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Connect the white or red lead from the pump to the white lead from the
switch. This connection is made at the fuse installed on the switch wire
(see figure 3). Connect the black lead from the switch to the positive (+)
battery terminal.
7. Connect the green sensor wire to the sensor connector (figure 3).
8. Close battery box and secure cover. Carpeted or wood barrier between
the battery case and the floor is recommended.
9. Plug the control power cord into the 115V wall outlet. The primary sump
pump and the control box should be on separate circuits.
10. Reconnect power to primary sump pump.
1. The preferred method of installation for backup pumps is shown in figure 1.
The installation kit includes one check valve for installing with the backup
pump discharging into the primary pump outlet pipe. An additional check
valve is incorporated in the discharge of the backup pump.
2. Select location for battery and control charger. Control charger must be
within 6' of a 115V wall outlet and within 6' of pump and basin. Connect to
a separate circuit, different than the primary pump.
3. Make certain the float switch clamp is tight on the pipe to avoid slippage.
Use electrical tape below the clamp to help prevent the clamp from moving.
Ensure that the “off” level of the float is 1" min. above the discharge tee of
the DC backup pump (see figure 1). Position pumps in the sump and move
float up and down, making sure of free movement without interference from
any obstructions inside the sump or lid. Very shallow sumps may require
some adjustment to avoid overfilling or backing up of water into the sump
inlet. The float switch can be moved on the discharge pipe or the rubber
stops can be adjusted as necessary. Cut extra float rod length below lower
float stop to prevent debris from interfering with float operation (see figure 2).
4. Install DC control charger (see figure 3) by using the wall bracket and
anchors provided. If more convenient, the control charger may be set on
a nearby shelf or ledge. The control charger should be located 3 or 4 ft.
above the sump. To reduce noise from vibration, it is recommended that
the charger be anchored with the wall bracket provided.
INITIAL START-UP AND OPERATION
1. Test the installation for leaks by running water into the sump allowing for
normal operation of the primary pump.
2. Check the control charger. The “red” power on light will be lit when the unit
is plugged into the 115V wall outlet. The “yellow/green” light will indicate
the condition of the battery.
3. Disconnect primary pump before touching any component in the sump pit.
4. Lift float switch. The DC backup pump will run and the alarm will sound
.
Lower float switch immediately after pump has started running. Pump is
running dry during initial check out for several seconds.
CAUTION
Continuous dry running may cause overheating and damage the pump
seals. Upon release of the float switch, the pump will shut off. Press the
reset button to turn the alarm off.
5. Complete the final testing of your installation by disconnecting the power
to the primary pump and the control charger by removing the plugs from
the 115V wall outlets. Run water into the sump until the DC backup pump
is activated by the float switch. Check all connections for leaks.
6. Push alarm reset switch when pump is running. This will silence the alarm.
The pump will continue to run.
7. Reconnect the control charger and your primary pump to the AC wall outlets.
The primary pump should come on and lower the water level in the sump
back to the normal operating level and shut off. Both primary and backup
systems are now ready for use.
8. The battery charged and charging LED’s will alternate during normal
charging operation.
MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect and test the system for proper operations at least every 3 months.
(a) Red power on indicator light should be “on” indicating AC
power is on.
(b) Unplug primary pump and the control charger from power supply.
(c) Fill sump with water to the “on” level for the DC pump. Allow
pump to run a few minutes.
(d) The alarm will sound approximately 5 seconds after the pump
starts to run.
(e) Push alarm reset switch. The alarm will go “off”.
(f) Pump will shut off after water level is lowered and the float drops
to the off position.
2. Plug the control charger and the primary pump into the wall outlet.
(a) The primary pump will come on and lower the water to the
normal operating level and shut off.
(b) The “yellow” charging light should be on. The charger is replacing
the energy consumed during the test. The “green” light will come
on after the charger has replaced the energy consumed during
the test.
3. Add distilled water to battery when necessary per battery manufacturer's
instructions.
CAUTION
Battery acid is dangerous. Take proper
safety precautions. Do not splash the acid.
