SJE Rhombus Tank Alert User manual

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TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: The consumer shall assume all
responsibility and expense for removal, reinstallation, and freight. Any
item to be repaired or replaced under this warranty must be returned
to SJE-RHOMBUS®, or such place as designated by SJE-RHOMBUS®.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ARE
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. SJE-RHOM-
BUS®SHALL NOT, IN ANY MANNER, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AS A RESULT OF A BREACH OF
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
The Tank Alert®ABP indoor alarm panel provides a reliable means of controlling a 120 VAC single phase pump in water and
wastewater installations. Two switches, one for the pump and one for the high water alarm, are spliced together for easy installation.
The Tank Alert®ABP alarm panel horn sounds when a potentially threatening liquid level condition occurs. The horn can be turned
off, but the alarm light remains on until the condition is remedied. Once the condition is cleared the alarm panel will automatically
reset. A green "Power On/Pump Run" light indicates 120 VAC primary power to the alarm, and also flashes to indicate the pump
run status. Low battery chirp feature indicates when battery should be replaced.
TANK ALERT®ABP alarm panel Installation Instructions
TANK ALERT®ABP ALARM PANEL
SJE-RHOMBUS®THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Q 120 VAC Model Voltage - (circuits not supervised) Primary: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 2.4 watts maximum
Operating Voltage: 9 VDC
Q NEMA 1 enclosure rated for indoor use.
Q Automatic alarm reset.
Q Red "alarm" light and green "power on/pump run" light, alarm "test" switch, and horn "silence"
switch.
Q 6 foot (1.8 meter) power cord
Q Alarm horn sounds at 87 decibels at 10 feet (3 meters).
Q Manual pump run operation.
Q If primary power fails, the alarm panel continues to work due to battery backup feature.
Battery Backup Power - (circuit not supervised) 9 VDC
Q Complete package includes two factory-spliced SJE MilliAmpMaster™control switches with 10
feet (3.05 meters) of cable and mounting clamp.
Q Switching mechanism operates on low voltage and is isolated from the power line to reduce the
possibility of shock.
Q Receptacle on bottom to plug in pump power cord.
Q Low battery chirp.
Q External terminal block for easy float switch installation.
Q Three-year limited warranty.
SJE-RHOMBUS®warrants to the original consumer that this product
shall be free of manufacturing defects for three years after the date of
consumer purchase. During that time period and subject to the condi-
tions set forth below, SJE-RHOMBUS®will repair or replace, for the
original consumer, any component which proves to be defective due to
defective materials or workmanship of SJE-RHOMBUS®.
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT MUST
BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY: (A) to damage due to lightning or
conditions beyond the control of SJE-RHOMBUS®;(B) to defects or
malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install, operate or main-
tain the unit in accordance with printed instructions provided; (C) to
failures resulting from abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence; (D) to
units which are not installed in accordance with applicable local codes,
ordinances, or accepted trade practices, and (E) to units repaired and/
or modified without prior authorization from SJE-RHOMBUS®.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
•Periodically inspect the product. Check that the cable has not become worn or that the housing has not been damaged so as to impair the protection of the
product. Replace the product immediately if any damage is found or suspected.
•Periodically check to see that the floats are free to move and operate the switches.
•Use only SJE-Rhombus®replacement parts.
•For indoor use only.
•Pump must have integral thermal overload protection.
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Instl. Instr. PN 1017097D
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INSTALLING THE ALARM PANEL & FLOAT SWITCHES
1. Determine indoor mounting location for alarm panel.
2. Insert screw (supplied) at desired wall location.
Note: Screw is to be located over wall stud or used with a wall
anchor sized for a #8 x 1.25" self tapping screw.
3. Hang alarm panel using keyhole on back of enclosure. Install
second screw in mounting flange located on bottom of alarm
panel.
4. Make sure power to alarm panel is disconnected.
5. Use only with factory-spliced float switches provided. Place
the float switch cords into the clamps as shown in Figure A.
6. Locate the floats at the desired activation level and secure the
clamps to the discharge pipe as shown in Figure A.
Note: Do not install cord under hose clamp.
7. Tighten the hose clamps using a screwdriver. Over tightening
may result in damage to the plastic clamp. Make sure the float
cables are not allowed to touch the excess hose clamp band
during operation.
Note: All hose clamp components are made of 18-8 stainless
steel material. See your SJE-Rhombus®supplier for
replacements.
8. Along with pump power cord, bring cable leads back to alarm
panel and wire according to Figure B.
9. Inspect installation and cords before continuing.
10. Open battery door and install 9 VDC alkaline battery (not
included). Battery must be installed for backup alarm to
function. Note: The green power on light does not come on
when unit is on battery power.
11. Plug the alarm panel in to apply primary power. Verify that the
green "power on" light illuminates. Note: Must use GFI
protected receptacle.
12. Check installation by manually tipping the floats. The horn will
sound and the "alarm" light should come on. The pump will
energize and the "pump run" light will blink when the pump
float is tipped.
13. Press "silence" button to silence the horn. The horn will
silence while the red "alarm" light stays on.
14. Tip floats back down and press "test" button. The "alarm" light
and horn will activate. Press the "test" and "silence" buttons
together. The pump will energize and the "pump run" light will
blink.
15. Test unit once a week. Replace battery every 12 months and
after each alarm condition to ensure proper operation. If
battery is low, low battery chirp feature will cause the horn to
chirp approximately once every four minutes. Replace battery
when this happens.
16. Using the provided cable clasp, secure cord to outlet as
shown in Figure C. Use existing receptacle faceplate screw
and supplied washer.
17. For pump power cable strain relief, use the supplied tie strap
to bundle float, pump power, and
alarm panel power cables
6 inches below alarm panel.
For detailed specifications on this product, or for the complete line of SJE-Rhombus®
panel, alarm, and switch products, visit our web site at www.sjerhombus.com.
ELECTRICALSHOCKHAZARD
Disconnect power before installing or servicing this
product. A qualified service person must install and
service this product according to applicable electrical
and plumbing codes.
EXPLOSIONORFIRE HAZARD
Do not use this product with flammable liquids.
Do not install in hazardous locations as defined by
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Failure to follow these precautions could result in serious injury or death. Replace product immediately if switch cable becomes damaged
or severed. Keep these instructions with warranty after installation. This product must be installed in accordance with National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 so as to prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within boxes, conduit bodies, fittings, float housing, or cable.
Figure C
Figure B
Figure A
tether length
(inches) 3.5 6 9 12 15 18 22
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tether length
pumping range
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