5
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.
(d) The alarm will sound approximately 3 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
1.
DC Pump won’t run.
(a) Check for proper connections.
(b) Check all wire terminal points. Clean if required.
(c) Check for low battery. Service battery if required.
(d) Check 30 amp fuse on controller (see fig. 5). If fuse is blown, replace
with 30 amp automotive blade fuse.
2.
Pump runs but pumps very little or no water without AC power.
(a) Check for low battery. Battery will recharge if green power “on” light
indicates power has been restored and the float switch is in the off
position.
(b) If immediate usage is required, remove and replace dead battery with
a full recharged battery.
(c) Due to varying conditions, the pump may continue to run on a low battery
without sufficient power to remove water. Pump will not stop running
until battery is below minimum voltage.
(d)
CAUTION
Weak batteries can be recharged but may not store
sufficient energy for full service. A weak recharged battery can only
be detected by reduced pumping time or by professional load testing
equipment. If your emergency pump system is used frequently the
battery should be checked by a qualified battery dealer.
3.
Pump runs but pumps very little or no water.
(a) Verfiy pump is connected completely.
(b) Check to make sure pump weep hole is clear and unit is not airlocked.
(c) Make sure discharge piping is not blocked.
4.
Pump cycles too frequently.
(a) Check positions of rubber stops on operational float rod.
(b) Adjust upper rubber float stop as required. Recommended for standard
installation.
5.
Float switch in “on” position for more than 3 seconds. Pump won’t run.
(a) Remove pump. Check for obstruction in pump preventing impeller from
rotating.
6.
Pump runs, but pumps water intermittently.
(a) Pump is air locking. Check flow of water incoming to sump. If water is
entering the sump at a high velocity creating a turbulent condition, a
mixture of air and water may cause a complete or partial air lock and
reduce or stop the flow of water in the discharge pipe.
(b) Baffle the incoming stream of water to reduce turbulence. Diverting
water stream against wall of basin usually corrects an air lock problem.
7. Water level stays high. DC Pump continues to run.
(a) Battery is low.
(b) If power has been restored and water in sump remains high check
primary pump. Service if required.
(c) After several hours the battery will be restored to full charge.
8. Alarm sounds during battery recharge cycle.
(a) To silence alarm if alarm will not reset, unplug the charger from 115 V
wall outlet, then disconnect the black lead from charger on negative (-)
battery post. Check battery. Replace if necessary. Reconnect and refer
to Installation (step 6).
