WaterAce RBSP User manual

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12-VOLT SYSTEM
MODEL R
BSP
Battery not included
WARRANTY: PRODUCT DEFECTS COVERED 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OR 18 MONTHS FROM
DATE OF MANUFACTURE. RECEIPT AND PRODUCT DATE CODE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM.
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PUMP
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ALARM
CHARGER
FUSE
PUMPSENSOR
BATTERY
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BATTERYLOW
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WATER ACE PUMP COMPANY •ASHLAND, OHIO 44805-1969
INSTALLATION MANUAL
12-VOLT EMERGENCY
SUMP PUMP SYSTEM RBSP

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
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1. READTHESE RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
2. Before installing or servicing your pump: BE
CERTAIN pump power source is disconnected.
3. Plumbing and electrical wiring must adhere to state
and local codes. Check appropriate community agen-
cies, or contact local electrical and pump professionals.
4. Keep the battery box in a cool, dry, well ventilated
area away from sparks or flames. Battery exposure
may result in an explosion or fire.
5. Beware of battery acid; it is very corrosive.
6. BATTERY SELECTION: Use a new, fully charged
12-volt battery with top terminals. We recommend a
deep cycle (marine) battery 650 CCA (minimun 105 AH).
Automotive batteries may be used with a slight de-
crease in performance and life. Group 24 batteries will
fit into the battery box with maximum battery dimen-
sions of 12"L x 6-1/2"W x 9"H (to the top of terminals).
7.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE (every 3 months on
batteries with removable top caps): Unplug battery
charger. Measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte in
each cell with a hydrometer. If the specific gravity falls
below 1.225 in any one cell or varies more than .050
between all the cells, replace the battery. Check the
electrolyte level and fill as required. Check battery
terminals and clamps for tightness and corrosion; service
as required. Plug battery charger back in.
8. Replace the battery if the back-up pump operates
for an extended period and severely discharges the
battery. We recommend battery replacement every 3
years regardless of system use.
9. When servicing the pump, use care:
• Disconnect power at main electrical service box by
turning circuit breaker off or by removing the fuse.
• Disconnect battery charger from wall outlet.
• DO NOT lift pump by the power cord.
10. This system is intended for back-up use during
power outage, not as a primary pump. Do not run dry.
11. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Be certain sump basin is clean and all power to pump is
shut off. If pump fails to operate properly after installa-
tion, refer to troubleshooting checklist on page 4 or con-
tact Water Ace. All parts with part numbers are quality
Water Ace parts.
General Materials Needed
• One 12-volt emergency sump pump system RBSP.
Includes 12-volt back-up pump, float switch, control
panel, 12-volt charger, battery box, dual-size tee
adapter, terminal clamps, wire ties, bolts, and screws.
Does not include battery or primary sump pump.
• One can PVC cement (read directions carefully).
• One check valve RCV-12S (NOT INCLUDED).
Tools Needed for all pump installations
Crescent or socket wrench, Philips screwdriver, 24-tooth
hacksaw, knife or round file.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
STEP
3Tighten battery clamps
onto battery terminals.
With bolts and retainer
plates supplied, attach
BOLTS
BATTERY
CLAMP
CONTROL
PANEL
LEAD
BATTERY
TERMINAL
RETAINING
PLATE
RED control panel lead to POS-
ITIVE (+) battery clamp. Attach
BLACK control panel lead to
NEGATIVE (-) battery clamp.
The RED wire is supplied with
an in-line fuse to protect the
battery, pump and wiring should
a short, over-current or ground fault occur. If the fuse
must be replaced for any reason, it must be replaced
with one of the exact same rating. Failure to do so may
result in a fire hazard. If the leads are connected to the
wrong terminals, the REVERSE control panel indicator
will light. Reverse the leads and the 1 AMP fuse must
be replaced. If battery voltage is less than 11 volts DC,
the LOW control panel indicator will light. Recharge or
replace battery.
STEP
1Remove cover from sump and disconnect the
primary sump pump from the discharge pipe.
Lift primary sump pump out of sump.
STEP
2Attach control panel to
battery box with four
screws supplied.
Place 12-volt battery
(not included) into
battery box.
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STEP
4Thread male PVC
adapter into primary
pump discharge open-
ing. Cement a 3"-4"
PRIMARY
SUMP PUMP
piece of PVC pipe to adapter.
Use appropriate diameter piping.
MALE
ADAPTER
PVC
PIPE

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STEP
6Clamp enough
PVC pipe to
check valve
RCV-12S to
CHECK VALVE
PVC PIPE
DUAL-SIZE
TEE ADAPTER
1" MINIMUM
COMPLETE BACK-UP
SUMP PUMP
INSTALLATION
4" MINIMUM
BACK-UP PUMP
ROTATED 30º
STEP
8Cement enough
PVC pipe to
connect tee
adapter to dis-
PLASTIC
CLAMPS
1-1/4"
TETHER
FLOAT
SENSOR
BACK-UP PUMP
SUCTION INLET
DISCHARGE PIPE
STEP
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Plug AC charg-
er, back-up
sump pump,
and float sensor
charge. Tether float
sensor to discharge pipe
with plastic clamps pro-
vided. Tether 1-1/4".
Float sensor should not
hang lower than suction
inlet of the back-up
sump pump, and at least
2" below top of sump.
into control panel slots
labelled "CHARGER",
"PUMP", and "SENSOR"
respectively. Plug AC
charger into an outlet.
Complete installation
should look like drawing
to the far right.
STEP
7Thread dual-size tee
adapter onto back-up
sump pump. Tighten then
rotate the back-up sump
pump 30°to prevent
airlocking. 30º
DUAL-SIZE TEE
ADAPTER
BACK-UP
SUMP PUMP
place the bottom of the
back-up sump pump a
minimum of 1" above
the top of the primary
sump pump, and the top
of the back-up sump
pump a minimum of 4"
below the top of the
sump basin.
STEP
5Clamp check
valve RCV-12S
to top of PVC
pipe with water CHECK VALVE
PVC PIPE
flow arrow pointing away
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TESTING
After installation, unplug the primary sump pump and
fill the sump with water. This is actually imitating the
condition that would happen if the power went off or the
primary pump failed for whatever reason. The back-up
sump pump should begin operation as the water level
rises just above it’s top. If not, the float sensor may need
to be re-positioned, review float installation instructions.
Even after the back-up has pumped the excess water out
and shut off, the alarm should continue sounding until the
ALARM switch is set to the OFF position. The alarm
continues to sound until the ALARM switch is set to OFF
to alert you that something is wrong with the primary
sump pump.
If the back-up pump operates properly, plug in the
primary sump pump and set the ALARM switch ON and
press the RESET button. The back-up system is now in
full readiness.
If the back-up pump does not operate as specified, refer
to the troubleshooting checklist.
OPERATION
When the FLOAT SWITCH turns the back-up pump ON,
the alarm buzzer will sound. When the FLOAT switch
turns the back-up OFF, the buzzer will continue to sound
until the ALARM switch is pushed to the OFF position.
Push the ALARM switch to the “ON”position. Press the
RESET button for normal operation.
OPERATION & TESTING
If the voltage of the battery drops lower than 11 volts DC,
the LOW battery indicator will come on and the buzzer
will sound if the ALARM switch is in the “ON”position. At
this time, the battery should be checked and serviced or
replaced. The only “real”test for a battery is when it is
tested with a load meter. Take the battery back where it
was purchased for the test.
The CHARGING indicator will come ON when the battery
is UNDERCHARGED. The CHARGING indicator will turn
OFF when the DC voltage is over 13 volts, then the
CHARGED indicator will come ON. At this time the
battery is at FULL-CHARGED condition and will stop
charging. The CHARGED indicator will be ON until the
DC voltage drops. The battery will start charging again
and the CHARGING indicator will come ON. If either
CHARGING indicator and CHARGED indicator are not
ON, check the charger adapter for proper connection.
Near the end of the CHARGING cycle, the CHARGING
and CHARGED indicators may alternately blink. IF the
lights blink continuously, check the battery leads for
proper polarity (Step 3) and replace the fuse.
Press PUMP TEST switch for pump function test: the
pump comes ON and ALARM indicator comes ON and
BUZZER sounds. Release the PUMP TEST switch, the
pump turns OFF but the BUZZER continues to sound
and ALARM indicator continues to be ON. Press the
RESET switch, the BUZZER and ALARM indicator light
will turn OFF.
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Q. The red and yellow LED’s flash on my control
panel, what’s wrong?
A. Maybe nothing at all! A slow flash rate, (about 1
second, or less), indicates that the charging system
has nearly charged the battery to its optimum
charge level. The flashing LED’s should slow and
eventually stop when the battery is completely
charged.
A fast LED flash rate, (more than 2 per second),
indicated the 1 A charging fuse has blown, the
battery leads are reversed or the wall transformer is
not supplying proper voltage to the control box.
Check the battery connections, then replace the
fuse. If the LED’s continue to fast flash, check the
115V outlet for proper current and replace the plug-
in wall transformer, if necessary. A severely dis-
charged battery may also cause a surge in the
system and blow the fuse if connected.
Q. When I hooked up the system, the yellow
charging light came on. Why? The battery was
supposed to be fully charged when I got it.
A. A new battery, although charged adequately to start
most engines, will not be charged to its full/optimum
level. The charging system supplied with your pump
monitors the charge level and slowly charges the
battery to its optimum level.
Q. O.K., after 2 days, the LED’s are blinking be-
tween “charged and charging”what’s wrong
now?
A. Probably noting, see question 2 above. The system
normally takes 2-3 days to fully charge a good
battery from about 11.9 VDC to 14.4 VDC. As the
battery approaches full charge, the LED’s will
alternate between “CHARGED”and “CHARGING.”
Q. Finally, the LED’s quit alternating and the
“CHARGED”LED came on, but every once in a
while the “CHARGING”LED comes on for just a
second or two, then goes out. Is my system
O.K.?
A. Yes! No need to worry, It is normal for a battery to
lose some of its charge, (decay), when idle. Our
charging system monitors the charge state and
turns itself on to boost the battery backup to its
optimum charge. This usually takes from a few
seconds to a few minutes.
Q. We came home late one evening, and heard our
battery back-up alarm sounding. The pump
wasn’t running. What’s wrong?
A. It is possible that the primary pump failed to operate
when needed and your back-up pump activated and
drained the tank. The alarm activates any time the
pump is called to operate. It continues to operate
until the alarm condition is manually acknowledged
by pressing the reset switch.
Frequently Asked Questions on Battery Back-up Sump Pump Systems
Q. Pressing the reset switch didn’t silence the
alarm, now what?
A. The alarm circuit is activated so long as the float
switch is activated. Check to see if the back-up float
switch is tangled or caught in the sump or piping.
Remember to disconnect all power before servicing.
Q. The float wasn't tangled, but the alarm continues
to pulsate.
A. A pulsating alarm is different from a steady tone. The
pulsing alarm indicated that the battery voltage has
dipped below an acceptable level. As a precaution,
the charging circuit is locked out when this occurs,
just in case one or more cells have shorted. It will be
necessary to remove the battery and have it
charged on a commercial automotive or marine
battery charger, per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Once the battery voltage can be sustained above
11.9 VDC, the battery can be re-installed in the
system and the on-board charging circuit can again
be used to maintain the battery charge.
Q. When I got my system home and prepared to
install it, I found out that the pump cable, sensor
and charging cord were too short to reach the
control box. Can I splice the leads so that they
will reach?
A. Don’t even think about it! The cable lengths were all
designed around optimum operating parameters
and are at a maximum length for their given sizes.
Since the charger and pump are microprocessor,
(computer) controlled, changing the cable lengths
may affect critical computer inputs which could
cause the system to malfunction and may even
present a fire hazard.
Q. I couldn’t install my battery back-up pump above
my primary pump per your instructions, because
my sump is too shallow. Will it matter if it is
installed BESIDE my primary pump?
A. You bet. Installing a back-up pump in the sump
beside the primary pump could spell disaster.
Sediment will accumulate inside the back-up pump
and may cause it to fail when needed most. The
back-up pump must be installed above the normal
turn on level of the primary pump. You may need to
modify or replace your sump if it is too small. A
minimum 30" deep sump is recommended. Remem-
ber, the back-up pump must also be tilted at a 30
degree angle to operate properly. (It may air bind if
not tilted.)
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Ref. Qty. Part
No. Description Req’d. No.
1 Sump Pump 1 24963B505C
2 Battery Box 1 24963B504B
3 Panel Control 1 24963B507B
4 Tee Adapter 1 24963B503B
5 Battery Charger 1 24963B508B
6 Level Control 1 24963B506B
7 Tapping Screw (Not Shown) 4 08978A008
8 Cable Nylon Tie (Not Shown) 4 17190A012
9 Battery Clamp (Not Shown) 2 24963B509A
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PARTS LIST
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RESETALARM
PUMP
TEST
ALARM
CHARGER
FUSE PUMP SENSOR
BATTERY
CHARGED
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CHARGING
LEADSREVERSED
12-VOLT SYSTEM
MODEL RBSP
Battery not included
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Printed in U.S.A. 10/98
LIMITED WARRANTY
WATER ACE PUMP CO. will repair or replace for the original user any
portion of a new WATER ACE product which proves defective due to
materials or workmanship of WATER ACE PUMP CO. Contact the
nearest authorized WATER ACE PUMP dealer for warranty service.
WATER ACE PUMP CO. shall possess the sole right to determine
whether to repair or replace defective equipment, parts or components.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE DUE TO LIGHT-
NING OR OTHER CONDITIONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF
WATER ACE PUMP CO.
PUMPS: Warranted 12 months from date of purchase or 18 months
from date of manufacture. Receipt and product date code required for
warranty claim.
LABOR & COSTS: WATER ACE PUMP CO. shall IN NO EVENT be
liable for the cost of field labor or other charges incurred by any
customer in removing and/or reaffixing any WATER ACE PUMP
product, part or component.
THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY: (a) to defects or malfunctions
resulting from failure to properly install, operate, or maintain the unit in
accordance with printed instructions provided; (b) to failures resulting
from abuse, accident, or negligence; (c) to normal maintenance ser-
vices and the parts used in connection with such service; (d) to units
which are not installed in accordance with applicable local codes,
ordinances, and good trade practices; (e) if the unit is moved from its
original installation location; (f) if unit is used for purposes other than
for what it was designed and manufactured.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS: WATER ACE PUMP CO. reserves the
right to change or improve its products or any component without
obligation to provide such a change or improvement for units previously
sold and/or shipped.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: WATER ACE PUMP CO. SPECIFI-
CALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AFTER THE
TERMINATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH HEREIN.
Some states do not permit some or all of the above warranty limitations
and, therefore, such limitations may not apply to you. No warranties or
representations at any time made by any representatives of WATER
ACE PUMP CO. shall vary or expand the provision hereof.
LIABILITY LIMITATION: IN NO EVENT SHALL WATER ACE PUMP
CO. BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR
RELATED IN ANY MANNER TO ANY WATER ACE PUMP PRODUCT
OR PARTS THEREOF. PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION. WATER
ACE PUMP CO. DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING LIABILITY
UNDER THIS WARRANTY, FOR IMPROPER INSTALLATION –
WATER ACE PUMP CO. RECOMMENDS FOLLOWING THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION MANUAL. WHEN IN
DOUBT, CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL.
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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
In the absence of suitable proof of this purchase date, the effective
date of this warranty will be based upon the date of manufacture.
Direct all Notices, etc. to: Product Warranty and Return Dept.,
Water Ace Pump Co., 1101 Myers Parkway, Ashland, OH 44805-
1969.
Water Ace Pump Co. •1101 Myers Parkway •Ashland, Ohio 44805-1969
1-800-942-3343 (U.S.A. only)
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QUESTION POSSIBLE CAUSES
Installing the pump at an angle prevents air from entering the system. If air were allowed
to enter the system, the pump would not operate.
Most often Asked Questions about Battery Back-up Sump Pumps
Why is it necessary
to install the pump
at an angle?
A trickle charger is a device that allows the battery to charge the pump system by con-
stantly releasing tiny charges until the battery is fully charged.
What is a trickle
charger?
Yes. However, your sump basin must be at least 18" in diameter, and a additional piece
of PVC pipe must be used to extend the pump tee so the back-up pump will not interfere
with the float rod of the pedestal pump.
Can a back-up sump
pump be used with a
pedestal sump pump?
There are several reasons why this situation might occur: A) The system is air locked.
Make sure the pump is positioned at the recommended 30 degree angle. B) Your battery
is low. If the low-battery light is lit on the control box, make sure your battery is properly
charged. C) The system may be clogged with debris. Make sure pipes are not plugged,
and that the pump openings are clear.
The pump is buzzing
but not pumping.
What's wrong?
The system requires a 1 amp fuse for the charging circuit and a 12 amp fuse for the RED
(Positive) battery lead.
What size fuse is
required?
We recommend a deep cycle (marine) battery 650 CCA with 105 AH rating.What type of battery
should be used?