Hydromatic A+ Manual

HYDROMATIC®
Unit Installation and Service Manual
A+
Battery Back-Up Power Supply
For use with Hydromatic model: B-A1
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NOTE! To the installer: Please make sure you provide
this manual to the owner of the pumping equipment or to
the responsible party who maintains the system.

General
Information
Thank you for purchasing your
Hydromatic product. To help insure
years of trouble free operation,
please read the following manual
carefully.
BEFORE OPERATION:
Reasonable care and safe methods
should be practiced. Check local
codes and requirements before
installation. This manual contains
important information for the
safe use of this product. Read this
manual completely before using
this product and refer to it often
for continued safe product use. DO
NOT THROW AWAY OR LOSE
THIS MANUAL. Keep it in a safe
place so that you may refer to it
when needed.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the Unit from
the receptacle power source and
battery before handling or making
any adjustments to the system.
Battery Back-Up
Warning
Risk of electrical shock this
Unithasnotbeeninvestigated
for use in outdoor areas.
Risk of electrical shock
connect only to a properly
grounded, three pronged
grounding type receptacle.
Under any circumstances do
not remove the grounding
prong from the power cord.
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Do not smoke, use sparkable
electrical devices or open
ame when working on this
Unit!
DonotinstallUnitinlocations
classied as hazardous per
N.E.C., ANSI/NFPA 70 -
1999.
FAILURE TO HEED ABOVE
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT
IN INJURY OR DEATH.
ATTENTION:
The A+ Battery Back Up System
is only to be used with the
Hydromatic Pump supplied with
the Unit. Using anything other
than the Pump supplied with the
system will cause damage to the
Unit and void the warranty.
TOOLS NEEDED:
A pipe wrench, pliers, adjustable
wrench, and screwdriver will be
needed.
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS:
Your Unit operates on 12VDC
battery power when in the power
fail mode, a UL. recognized deep
cycle marine battery should be
used.
We recommend:
Crown Battery
Model# 27T-36
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Installation
Instructions
For submersible sump pump
installation instructions, please
use the installation manual for the
Hydromatic B-A1. Item# W-03-
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Open the lid on the battery
enclosure and place the lower
half of the battery enclosure
with the Unit in a suitable
place were a 120V three prong
outlet is within reach of the
receptacle power cord, and
were water will not drip or
splash on the Unit. It is also
important to make sure that
the fan inlets on each side of
the battery back-up enclosure
are free from obstructions.
It is also recommended that
the Unit be placed on a board
or cinder block to keep it off
the moist oor and free from
debris.
After the battery box has been
put in a suitable location the
battery can be installed.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
A battery can present a risk of
severe burns and injury from
high short circuit current. The
following precautions should
be observed when working on
batteries.
Remove watches, rings, or
other metal objects.
Use tools with insulated
handles.
Do not lay tools or metal parts
on top of batteries.
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Installation
Instructions
After taking the above precautions,
lower the 12V battery into the
enclosure with the terminals facing
the front of the Unit where the
indicator lights and battery cables
are located. At this time check the
polarity of your marine battery.
Facing the front of the Unit, the
left battery terminal should be
positive, and the right negative. If
this is not the case do not continue
until the proper battery can be
obtained. (Do not try to correct
this problem in any other way than
by using the proper battery).
Now that the battery has been
installed with the terminals
nearest to the red and black
wires. PLUG THE UNIT INTO
A 120V OUTLET BEFORE
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
LEADS.With the Unitplugged into
the 120v outlet connect the battery
leads to the marine battery making
sure the red wire is connected to
the positive terminal and black
wire is connected to the negative
terminal. Make sure all battery
connections are properly tightened
to 75 inch pounds. Then place the
battery box cover back on the Unit
and strap it down so that children
cannot tamper with the Unit. At
this time you may plug the high
efciency pump supplied with the
System into the receptacle on the
lower right hand side of the Unit
enclosure.
DO NOT PLUG ANYTHING OTHER PUMP THAN THE PUMP
SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT INTO THE UNIT. DOING SO WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY!
FUNCTIONS AND LIGHTS:
Green LED is on or ashing:
Green LED is on continously - battery is
charging
Green LED is ashing - battery is fully charged
Red LED is on or ashing:
Red LED is on continously - the inverter is
running off the battery and AC power is off
Red LED is ashing one short ash - low battery
fault
Red LED is ashing two short ashes -
overcurrent fault; the device plugged into the
inverter is drawing more current than the unit
can handle
Set-Up Mode:
When the unit is rst powered up, the green and
red LED’s will ash back and forth for ve
seconds
NOTE:
At no time should the red and green LED’s be on at the same time.
NOTE:
Charging the battery in this Unit should not take longer than thirty
six hours.
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TESTING:
To test the Unit simply unplug
it from the receptacle add
water to sump until pump
pumps sump down. Only run
the Pump supplied with the
Battery Back-Up System for
a few cycles. You can repeat
this if you wish but it is not
necessary. If the Unit works
the rst time it is sure to work
time and time again. Be sure
that you remember to plug the
Unit back into the receptacle
after you have completed the
test. NOTE: If while testing
the Unit the Pump does not
turn on, the following steps
should be taken:
Check the green LED to see if
it is on.
Check the circuit breaker.
Plug the Pump you have
plugged into the Unit directly
into a live building receptacle.
If the Pump runs, recheck all
the battery connections, and
battery voltage.
Check sump water level to see
that Pump is being required to
run.
If the above items have been
thoroughly checked and your
pump will still not run when
plugged into the Unit, remove
the battery from the battery box
as described in the assembly
instructions and return the
Unit to the place of purchase
for repair or replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
If the pump fails to operate while
in backup mode (Red LED is on
continuously) there may be the
possibility that the pump impeller is
stalled OR the pump is electrically
shorted internally. If the pump
is internally shorted the A+ will
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protect itself automatically by
disabling the output. Should this
situation occur, please consult a
qualied plumber to troubleshoot
and correct the problem.
TheA+ will need to be momentarily
disconnected from the battery
in order to reset the protection
circuitry! Please follow the
Installation Instruction guidelines
carefully when performing this
task.
Battery
Maintenance
Servicing of batteries should
be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable
of batteries and the required
precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel
away from batteries.
When replacing the battery,
use the same type of battery:
(see battery requirements for
ordering information)
CAUTION-Do not dispose of
battery in a re. The battery
may explode.
CAUTION-Do not open or
mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is harmful to the
skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
CAUTION-A battery can
present a risk of severe burn
and injury from high short
circuit current. The following
precautions should be observed
when working on batteries.
Remove watches, rings, or
other metal objects.
Use tools with insulated
handles.
Do not lay tools or metal
objects on top of batteries.
CAUTION-The electrolyte
is a dilute sulfuric acid that is
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harmful to the skin and eyes.
It is electrically conductive
and corrosive. The following
procedures should be
observed:
Wear full eye protection and
clothing.
If electrolyte contacts the skin,
wash it off immediately.
If electrolyte contacts the
eyes, ush thoroughly and
immediately with water. Seek
medical attention.
Spilled electrolyte should be
washed down with a suitable
acid neutralizing agent. A
common practice is to use a
solution of approximately one
pound (500 grams) bicarbonate
of soda to approximately one
gallon (4 liters) of water. The
bicarbonate of soda solution
be added until the evidence of
reaction (foaming) has ceased.
The resulting liquid should be
ushed with water and the area
dried.
CAUTION- Lead acid
batteries can present a risk
of re because they generate
hydrogen gas. The following
procedures should be
followed:
DO NOT SMOKE when near
batteries.
DO NOT cause ame or spark
in battery area.
Discharge static electricity
from body before touching
batteries by rst touching a
grounded metal surface.
See battery manufacturers
installation manual for
additional battery installation
and maintenance instructions.
Your Unit has been designed to be
virtually maintenance free. Just
make sure it is kept clean and dry
and that the Unit is periodically
tested.
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Warranty Is
Void, If...
Power cord has been cut or the grounding prong has been removed.
Unit has been used in an outdoor application.
Batteries not meeting the above specications have been used.
Unit has been submerged in water.
Unit has been tampered with in any manner not described in the above instructions.
Unit has been disassembled by customer.
Unit has been applied to products exceeding the maximum capacity of the Unit.
Unit has been applied to the wrong voltage.
The A+ Battery Back-Up System is used with any other pump than the Hydromatic B-A1 pump.
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A+ Battery Back-Up performance with a Hydromatic B-A1 Pump
Run Time (hours)
Duty Cycle (percent)
The following data is based on a
fully charged Crown Model #27T-36
Battery with a specic gravity level
of 1300.
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© 2001 Hydromatic
¨, Ashland, Ohio. All Rights Reserved.
Item# W-03-422 3M 1/01
- Your Authorized Local Distributor -
1840 Baney Road Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Part# 5625-422-1
WARRANTY
Hydromatic Pumps warrants to the original purchaser of each Hydromatic Pump product(s) that any part
thereof which proves to be defective in material or workmanship within one year from date of installation
or 18 months from manufacture date, whichever comes rst, will be replaced at no charge with a new or
remanufactured part, F.O.B. factory. Purchaser shall assume all responsibility and expense for removal,
reinstallation and freight. Any item(s) designated as manufactured by others shall be covered only by the
express warranty of the manufacturer thereof. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident,
alteration, design misuse or abuse.
If the material furnished to the Buyer shall fail to conform to this contract or to any of the terms of this written
warranty, Hydromatic Pump shall replace such nonconforming material at the original point of delivery and
shall furnish instruction for its disposition. Any transportation charges involved in such disposition shall be
for the Buyer’s account. The Buyer’s exclusive and sole remedy on account or in respect of the furnishing
of material that does not conform to this contract, or to this written warranty, shall be to secure replacement
thereof as aforesaid. Hydromatic Pump shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any labor expended on
any such material or for any incidental or consequential damages to anyone by reason of the fact that such
material does not conform to this contract or to this written warranty.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-ABILITY
AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE SAME EXTENT AS THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN. Some
States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply.
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT. INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WHETHER INTORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITYCONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.
Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
PUMP MUST BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED HYDROMATIC REPAIR CENTER OR WARRANTY
WILL BE VOID. IF REPAIR CENTER IS NOT AVAILABLE, RETURN PUMP TO PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to
State.
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