Delta AlertMaxx Manual

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AlertMaxx™
Installation & Operating Instructions Rev 4
For Ground Water (DMS-270) & Foul Water (DMS-269)
Pump Station High Level Alarm
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AlertMaxx
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Contents
1.0 AlertMaxx overview 4
2.0 Box contents 4
2.1 Cardboard box contents 4
2.2 AlertMaxx unit contents 4
3.0 Technical information 5
4.0 Unit location 5
5.0 Mounting the AlertMaxx unit 5
6.0 Connecting mains power to the AlertMaxx unit 6
7.0 Installing a nger oat into a ground or surface water chamber 7
8.0 Connecting a nger oat to the AlertMaxx unit 8
9.0 Installing a pendant oat into a foul water chamber 9
10.0 Connecting a pendant oat to the AlertMaxx unit 10
11.0 Activating & testing the AlertMaxx unit 11
11.1 Turning on the AlertMaxx unit for the rst time 11
11.2 Testing the AlertMaxx unit 11
12.0 Connecting external devices 12
13.0 Servicing 13
14.0 Spares 13
15.0 LED codes 14
16.0 Troubleshooting 14

1.0 AlertMaxx overview
2.0 Box contents
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AlertMaxx
Ground Water version (DMS-270)
• 1 x Finger Float Switch
• 1 x Blue washer
• 1 x Green washer
• 1 x Securing nut
• 1 x Finger Float Housing
• 3 x Cable Ties
Foul Water version (DMS-269)
• 1 x Pendant Float Switch
• 2 x Cable Ties
2.1 Cardboard box contents
• 2 x Large Cable Glands
• 2 x Large Blanking Plugs
• 2 x Small Cable Glands
• 2 x Small Blanking Plugs
• 1 x 6V Battery
2.2 AlertMaxx unit contents
• 1 x AlertMaxx Unit
• 1 x Chamber Location Sticker Sheet (For AlertMaxx)
• 1 x Chamber Location Sticker Sheet (For Spurs)
• 1 x Installation & Operating Instructions (this document)
This high level alarm is designed to alert home owners when the water level in their pump chamber becomes
too high. The unit will also inform home owners when a service is due on their pump station.
CAUTION!
The AlertMaxx should be installed by a qualied tradesperson.

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3.0 Technical information
AlertMaxx Specication
Size (without cable glands) W: 115mm x D: 95mm x H: 60mm
Weight 650g
Mains Supply 200-250V AC (50Hz)
Internal Battery Pb 6V - 1.2Ah
Alarm Sound Level 81db
Visual Display Red, Blue, Green LED
Operating temperature 5-35°C
Approximate Installation time 30 minutes
4.0 Unit location
The AlertMaxx must be positioned in an area where the alarm can be clearly heard and is permanently
accessible.
5.0 Mounting the AlertMaxx unit
CAUTION!
The AlertMaxx unit is not waterproof and must be installed indoors or inside a kiosk.
1. Using the template provided on page 15 of this instruction manual (gure 1), mark the xing
positions on the wall.
2. Drill the two holes and t suitable wall plugs (ensure correct wall plugs are used for the wall type).
3. Remove the screws from the front of the unit that secure the front fascia.
4. Secure the AlertMaxx unit to the wall using appropriate screws.
PLEASE NOTE
When securing the unit to the wall, avoid over tightening the screws as this may cause the box to crack.

6.0 Connecting mains power to the AlertMaxx unit
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1. Insert a large cable gland into the far right hole of the AlertMaxx unit.
2. Feed the mains power cable through the right hand cable gland (large) and connect the power cable
to the terminal strip (see gure 2).
WARNING!
Ensure mains power is isolated before connecting it to the AlertMaxx unit.
Figure 2. Connecting mains
ENL
40
120
20
70
50
80
BLUE
BLACK
BROWN
BLUE
PLEASE NOTE
If you have a nger oat, move to section 7.0
If you have a pendant oat, move to section 9.0
BROWN
BLACK
ENL
40
120
20
70
50
80
Finger oat
Move to section 7.0
Pendant oat
Move to section 9.0

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7.0 Installing a nger oat into a ground or surface water chamber
Care must be taken to ensure the correct type of oat switch is installed into the chamber. The AlertMaxx
is sold either with a nger oat or pendant oat. The nger oat must only be used for ground water
applications and the pendant oat must only be used for foul water applications.
1. Using the nut and washers provided, secure the nger oat to the inside of the oat housing so that the
oat rises with rising water levels (see gure 2).
2. Using the two cable ties provided, attach the oat housing to the discharge arm so it is 300mm from the
base of the chamber (see gure 3).
Figure 3. Ground Water Sump (DMS-164)Figure 2. Ground Water Float Switch
300mm
BROWN
BLACK
ENL
40
120
20
70
50
80

8.0 Connecting a nger oat to the AlertMaxx unit
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Figure 4. Wiring a nger oat switch
1. Using a draw cord, pull the oat cable through the cable duct on the chamber.
2. Insert a large cable gland into the second from right hole of the AlertMaxx unit.
3. Pull the oat cable through the small cable gland on the AlertMaxx unit.
4. Connect the blue and a brown cable from the oat switch cable to the terminal strip (see gure 4).
PLEASE NOTE
If the cable supplied with the oat switch is too short, the cable can be extended using a cable with a
minimum core cross sectional area of 1mm².
ENL
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120
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BLUE
BLACK
BROWN
BLUE
BROWN
BLACK
ENL
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9.0 Installing a pendant oat into a foul water chamber
Figure 6. Foul Water Sump (DMS-165)Figure 5. Foul Water Float Switch
200mm
PLEASE NOTE
The pendant oat switch should be located in a position where the oat can pivot with rising water levels
and not become obstructed (see gure 5).
Option 1 - Free standing foul pump
1. Using the cable tie provided, attach the oat cable to the discharge arm allowing the bottom of the oat
switch to hang approximately 200mm above the base of the chamber (see gure 6).
Option 2 - Guide rail mounted foul pump
1. Pull the oat cable through the oat weight.
2. Using a cable tie, secure the oat weight to the oat cable so there is 80mm of oat cable between the
top of the oat switch and the bottom of the oat weight.
3. Drill a hole through the oat bracket. Hang the pendant oat from the oat bracket so the bottom of the
oat switch hangs approximately 200mm from the base of the chamber. Once the pendant oat is at the
correct height, secure the oat cable to the oat bracket using a cable tie.
BROWN
BLACK
ENL
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120
20
70
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10.0 Connecting a pendant oat to the AlertMaxx unit
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Figure 7. Wiring a pendant oat switch
ENL
40
120
20
70
50
80
BLUE
BLACK
BROWN
BLUE
1. Using a draw cord, pull the oat cable through the cable duct on the chamber.
2. Insert a large cable gland into the second from right hole of the AlertMaxx unit.
3. Pull the oat cable through the large cable gland on the AlertMaxx unit.
4. Connect the black and a blue cable from the oat switch cable to the terminal strip (see gure 7).
The brown cable should be disregarded and isolated.
PLEASE NOTE
If the cable supplied with the oat switch is too short, the cable can be extended using a cable with a
minimum core cross sectional area of 1mm².

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11.0 Activating & testing the AlertMaxx unit
Before going through the testing process, ensure the mains power to the AlertMaxx unit is switched o.
11.1 Turning on the AlertMaxx unit for the rst time
1. Remove the battery from the AlertMaxx unit, remove the plastic covers on battery terminals and connect
the red and black leads from the PCB on the lid to the battery, red to red and black to black.
2. Re-secure the battery to the unit by pressing the Velcro on the battery hard against the Velcro on the unit
until a ‘click’ is heard.
3. Once the battery has been connected, the alarm will beep three times and all three LEDs will ash
three times.
4. Check that the green LED ashes every second and after one minute the unit emits a short beep
followed by a ash from the red LED every 5 seconds.
5. Ret the front fascia.
6. Turn on the mains power supply to the AlertMaxx unit. The beep and red ash from step 4 will stop after
approximately 30-60 seconds.
11.2 Testing the AlertMaxx unit
1. Test the alarm by pressing and holding the ‘TEST’ button for 10-15 seconds. The alarm will sound and
the red LED will ash every second.
2. Release the ‘TEST’ button. The alarm and ash from the red LED will stop within 10 seconds.
3. Test the oat switch by raising the oat switch to its upright position. The alarm will activate within
10-15 seconds.
4. Release the oat switch. The sounder will stop within 30 seconds and the green LED will ash 2/sec.
Press the ‘RESET’ button, the green LED will ash 1/sec and reset the unit.
5. The activation & testing is now complete and the AlertMaxx unit is ready for use.
Once the AlertMaxx has been installed and fully tested, please apply one of the chamber location stickers,
provided in the box, to the bottom right hand corner of the AlertMaxx fascia and one to its relevant fuse spur.
This is to signify which pump station the high level alarm is connected to and which spur powers it.
CAUTION!
If the battery is misconnected to the AlertMaxx (i.e. black to red), this will destroy the unit (which can
be detected by the manufacturer) and void the warranty.

12.0 Connecting external devices
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Figure 8. Example connection of an
external device powered by the AlertMaxx
The AlertMaxx unit has volt free contacts to connect external devices such as an alarm or beacon. When the
alarm is activated the relay sends a signal once every second.
The volt free relay is designed to accept devices with a maximum load of 0.5A and voltage up to 30V.
If external devices fall outside these parameters, the external device must be powered by an external power
supply.
You can use the AlertMaxx to power external devices with a maximum voltage of 6-7V (see gure 8).

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13.0 Servicing
The AlertMaxx unit will alert home owners when their pump station requires servicing. This is indicated by
the blue LED ashing every second followed by one beep every minute. The beep can be muted by pressing
the ‘RESET’ button. The beep will return 7 days from pressing the ‘RESET’ button until a service technician
resets the alarm unit.
The AlertMaxx unit has a factory default service interval of 12 months.
14.0 Spares
Part No. Description
DMS-194 Pendant oat switch for foul water applications
DMS-276 Broken nger oat switch for ground and surface water applications
DMS-277 Shroud for broken nger oat switch
DMS-275 Rechargeable 6V battery

15.0 LED codes
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Beep Red LED Blue LED Green LED Fault
1/sec 3/sec High water alarm
1/min 1/5sec 1/sec Mains failure
Any Solid Any Error - Call support
1/min Any 1/sec Any Service required
2/sec High water has occurred
1/sec All OK
All flash in sequence Battery too low to start up
Various Solid Serious internal error
3/sec Solid Float cable issues
16.0 Troubleshooting
Fault Cause
The unit does not turn on. Battery is at - charge the battery by connecting
mains supply to alarm unit.
Still doesn’t turn on after 3 mins - alarm unit is
faulty.
The LEDs ash in the following order, red, blue,
green.
Low battery - charge the battery by connecting
mains supply to alarm unit.
The red LED is ashing and the blue LED is solid. Float switch cable is faulty - check oat switch
connections and cable for damage.
Float switch is broken - replace oat switch.
Float cable is broken - replace oat switch.
The alarm does not activate when the oat switch
is lifted.
The alarm does not activate when pressing the
‘TEST’ button
Faulty unit.
Alarm continuously active. Float has been incorrectly wired - check the cables
are connected correctly.
Finger oat has been installed upside down.

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Figure 1. (Scale 1:1) Mounting hole positions
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