HydroCheck HC6000v2 Hi-Lo User manual

HC6000v2 Hi-Lo Electronic Pump Controller
(Dual Float)
Overview:
The HC6000v2 Hi-Lo Electronic Pump Controller with Smart Button will provide you with years of trouble-free,
worry-free service after completing a simple and straightforward installation process. See Troubleshooting section for
Smart Button, LED, and Alarm specifications. This product is not rated for outdoor use.
READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:
1. The “piggyback plug” attached to the mechanical float switch cannot be used with the HC6000v2. It
must be disconnected and remain disconnected.
2. If your sump pump has internal float switch wiring, i.e. does not have a “piggyback plug”, then you
must secure the float in an upward position as if the pit were full. This assures that the internal switch
is always closed and that the pump is enabled.
3. Pits that receive water from a water softener or that have high mineral/iron content require an alter-
native installation method. Visit our website www.hydrocheckproducts.com for recommended in-
stallation instructions for these applications.
Step-by-Step Installation (SUMP PIT)
Step 1
Unplug the sump pump from the back of “piggyback
plug”.
Step 2
Unplug the “piggyback plug” from the 120 VAC and set
aside. The HC6000v2 completely replaces this
component.
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Sump Pump
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“Piggyback Plug”
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“Piggyback Plug”
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Step 3
Secure the RED SENSOR (High Sensor) to the discharge
pipe with tie wrap where the pump is intended to turn on.
NOTE: Recommended height for the Red Sensor is
slightly below the Drain Tile (Water Inlet Pipe).
Step 4
Secure the BLACK SENSOR (Low Sensor) to the
discharge pipe with tie wrap where the pump is intended
to turn off.
Step 5
Check that the Red Sensor is positioned above the Black
Sensor so that the pump cycle is at least 3 seconds.$
NOTE: If the cycle time is too short (less than 3 seconds)
the LED will flash and a steady alarm will sound.
Step 6
Plug the control module into the 120 VAC outlet. $
NOTE: The output will turn on briefly and the LED will
illuminate red. If the Red Sensor detects water, a pump
cycle will begin.
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Red Sensor
Discharge Pipe
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Black Sensor
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Discharge Pipe
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Tie Wrap
Black Sensor
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Red Sensor
Control Module
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Drain Tile
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Step-by-Step Installation (UTILITY PUMP)
How the Sensor Works: Do I need a ground wire?
The sensor detects the presence of water by using a continuity circuit. The continuity circuit works by allowing a very small
current to flow from the sensor, through the water, to the ground when the tip of the sensor is in water. When no water is
present, the circuit is broken and no current flows. Normally, the pump provides the ground reference needed for the con-
tinuity circuit to work, but occasionally it won’t. If the pump cycle is at least 3 seconds long, a Flashing Red LED and au-
dible alarm indicate a weak ground reference. When this happens, it is necessary to provide a ground reference for the
sensor to work.$
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Adding a Ground Wire:
Step 7
Plug the sump pump motor into the control module. $
NOTE: The HC6000v2’s output is rated for a maximum of
¾HP and/or 13.8 amps at 120 VAC.
Step 8
TEST YOUR INSTALLATION BEFORE LEAVING IT FOR
UNATTENDED USE.$
NOTE: This product will not work if tested in a cup of
water. See How the Sensor Works: Do I need a ground
wire? below for more information.
•Fill the pit with water until the water level
reaches the tip of the Red Sensor.
•The pump should turn on and the water
level drop.
•When the water drops below the tip of
the Black Sensor, the switch should turn
off the pump.
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Complete steps 3-8 (see above) where the sensors are
secured to the utility pump instead of the discharge pipe.$
NOTE: In a typical utility pump installation, the sensors
are secured directly to the utility pump at a minimum of
1/4” apart.$
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Step 1
Strip 1 inch of insulation offeach end of a 14 AWG
length of wire.
Step 2
Secure one end of the wire to a metal water pipe or
other metal electrical conduit.
Step 3
Place the other end of the wire into the pit so that it is
below the bottom sensor.$
NOTE: No danger of electrocution. Visit our website
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Utility Pump
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Tie Wrap
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Control Module
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Sump Pump
Power Cable
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Red Sensor
Black Sensor
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TROUBLESHOOTING:
Alarm & LED Guide
Smart Button Features
Warranty:
STAK Enterprises Inc. warrants the model HC6000v2 Hi-Lo Pump Controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
its normal, useful life, for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. STAK Enterprises Inc. makes no other express warranty for this
device. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of STAK Enterprises Inc. has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or
limitations of the warranty. The company's obligation of this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the
HC6000v2 which is found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the 5 year period of product
use by original product owner commencing with the date of purchase. Owner must pay all shipping charges necessary to replace prod-
uct covered by this warranty. This warranty shall not apply to acts of God, nor shall it apply to products which, in the sole judgment of
STAK Enterprises, Inc. have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, tampering, alteration, misapplication, or improper installation.
Units in need of repair should be returned, shipping prepaid, to:
Customer Service Department
STAK Enterprises, Inc.
1231 Highway 25 North #309
Buffalo, MN 55313
THE DURATION OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSES, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE NORMAL, USEFUL LIFE OF THE PRODUCT, COMMENCING WITH THE
DATE OF PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.
Meaning
Possible Cause
Green LED
The switch’s output is on (the pump
is on).
None—Normal operation
Red LED
The switch's output is off (the pump
is off).
None—Normal operation
Fixed Rate Alarm & Flashing LED
(Green or Red)
1. Weak ground reference detected
during last cycle.$
2. Pump cycle is too short (less than
3 seconds)
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2-Beep Alarm
The switch did not detect a motor
current during the previous pumping
cycle.
•Pump is not plugged in$
•Mechanical float switch is not
disabled$
•Pump failure
3-Beep Alarm
(High Water Alarm)
Water level did not drop below the
Red Sensor (High Sensor) within 20
seconds of pump cycle start.
•Pump failure$
•Blocked or frozen discharge pipe
Goal
Method
Silence Alarm
Pressing and releasing the Smart Button while an alarm is active will
silence the alarm for 24hrs.
Disable Alarm
Pressing and holding the Smart Button while an alarm is active will
disable the alarm until the switch is reset. The Smart Button should be
pressed and held until the device sounds a short beep followed by a long
beep, indicating that the alarm was successfully disabled.
Switch Reset
Press and hold Smart Button while plugging switch into a 120 VAC outlet.
Manually Run Pump
Press and hold the Smart Button for 5 seconds while the LED is solid
red. The pump will run until the button is released.
Turn Pump Off
Press and hold the Smart Button for a minimum of 5 seconds while the
pump is on. The pump will turn off when the button is released.
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