HydroCheck HC5000T User manual

HC5000T Sewage Pump Switch
with Programmable Cycle Length and Built-in Alarms
Overview:
The HydroCheck HC5000T Electronic Sewage Pump Switch with Programmable Cycle Length and Built-in Alarms is compatible with all
sewage/ejector pumps and is designed to replace traditional float switches. Use the Smart Button to easily program a precise cycle length for
your sewage pump that will begin when liquid reaches the sensor tip. See Troubleshooting section for Smart Button, LED and Alarm specifica-
tions. Not rated for outdoor use.
READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:
1. The “piggyback plug” attached to the mechanical float switch cannot be used with the HC5000T. It must be disconnected and
remain disconnected.
2. If your sewage 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 always enabled.
Step-by-Step Installation
Run Time Adjustment
Step 1
For an ideal installation, drill a 9/16” hole through the sewage pit
cover. Insert the sensor (A) through the provided rubber grom-
met (B).
Step 2
Lower the sensor (A) into the pit so that the tip of the sensor is
approximately 1" below the inlet pipe to the pit.
NOTE: Make sure the sensor is hanging freely and is not in con-
tact with anything else in the pit, such as the pump's power cord,
the wall of the pit, etc.
Step 3
Using the provided tie wrap (C), secure the sensor cable to a por-
tion of the discharge pipe (D) that is located outside of the pit so
that the sensor does not drop lower in the pit.
Step 4
Securely plug the drilled hole with the rubber grommet (B).
NOTE: Only applicable if a hole was drilled in Step 1.
Step 5
Plug the control module (E) into a 3-prong 120 VAC outlet.
Step 6
Plug the pump's power cord (F) into the front of the control
module (E).
Step 7
Adjust the run time by following the Run Time Adjustment steps
in the table below.
NOTE: This product defaults to a 10 second run time and can be
reprogrammed at anytime. Achieving the optimal pump cycle
length may take several attempts.
Step 8
TEST YOUR INSTALLATION BEFORE LEAVING IT FOR UNAT-
TENDED USE.
NOTE: This product will not work if tested in a cup of water.
See How the Sensor Works: Why won’t my pump turn on? below.
Step 1
Silence or eliminate all active alarms: There should be no audible alarms active (See “Smart Button Features” on how to disable
alarm).
Step 2
Press and hold the Smart Button for approximately 5 seconds, or until the output turns on and the LED starts to flash green. The
output turning on marks the start of the desired run time.
NOTE: If the pump is in the middle of a cycle, first cancel the cycle by pressing and releasing the Smart Button.
Step 3
Release the Smart Button when the desired run time is reached. The output will turn off and the switch is now reprogrammed with
the new run time.
NOTE: Loss of power does not affect the programmed run time.
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A. Sensor
D. Discharge Pipe
B. Rubber Grommet
E. Control Module
C. Tie Wrap
F. Pump Power Cord
*Inlet pipe and 120 VAC outlet are not pictured.
Product Specifications
Product Dimensions
2.8 x 2.5 x 3.5 in
Weight
14.4 oz
Output Rating
120 VAC, 15 Amp, 1 HP
Alarm Rating
80 dB
Power
120 VAC, 60 Hz
Sensor Cable Length
12 ft
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How the Sensor Works: Why won’t my pump turn on?
The sensor detects the presence of water by using a continuity circuit. The continuity circuit works by allowing a 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 continuity circuit to work, but occasionally it won’t. If the pump won’t turn
on, this may indicate a weak ground reference. When this happens, it is necessary to provide a ground reference for the sensor to work.
Adding a Ground Wire:
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Alarm & LED Guide
Smart Button Features
WARRANTY:
STAK Enterprises Inc. warrants the model HC5000T 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 obliga-
tion of this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the HC5000T which is found to be defective in materials or work-
manship 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 product 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.
THE DURATION OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSES, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE NORMAL, USEFUL LIFE OF THE PRODUCT, COMMENCING WITH THE DATE OF PUR-
CHASE. 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.
Step 1
Strip 1 inch of insulation off each end of a 14 AWG length of wire.
Step 2
Secure one end of the wire to a copper water pipe or metal electrical conduit.
Step 3
Place the other end of the wire into the pit so that it is below the sensor.
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Meaning
Possible Cause
Green LED
Pump is running.
None—Normal operation
Red LED
The pump is off.
None—Normal operation
2-Beep Alarm
(No Pump Current Detected)
The switch did not detect a motor current
during a pump cycle.
• Pump is not plugged in
• Mechanical float switch is not disabled
• Pump failure
3-Beep Alarm
(High Water Alarm)
Triggered if the sensor is still detecting water
at the end of a cycle.
• Pump failure
• Pump can’t keep up
• Blocked or frozen discharge pipe
• Trapped air is preventing normal pump
operation (airlock).
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. A short beep will sound to indicate that the
switch has been reset. Resetting the switch returns all settings back to the original factory defaults.
Cancel Cycle
Press and release the Smart Button while the pump is on to cancel the cycle.
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