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INITIAL START-UP AND OPERATION
1. Testtheinstallationforleaksbyrunningwaterintothesump,allowing
for normal operation of the primary pump.
2. Checkthecontroller.TheSystemReadylightwillbegreenwhentheunit
ispluggedintothe115Vwalloutlet.Thebatterywillindicateitscondition
whenthecontrollerhasDCpower.Whentheunitisrstpluggedin,all
lightswillashandalarmwillsoundtoverifyalllightsandthealarmwork.
Notethatthechargermaynotbeginchargingforseveralminutes.
3. Disconnect the primary pump from its power source before touching
any component in the sump pit.
4. Lift theoperationalfloatswitch.AfteracouplesecondstheDCbackup
pump will run, and the alarm will sound after about 1 second. Lower the
operational float switch after the alarm sounds. Takecarethattheintake
of the DC pump is set above the inlet of the primary pump. Press silence
for 3 seconds to clear out the alarm and reset the unit.
Continuousdryrunningmaycauseoverheatinganddamage
the pump seals. Upon release of the float switch, the pump will shut off.
Be sure there are no obstructions around the float.
5. Completethenaltestingofyourinstallationbyensuringtheprimarypump
isstilldisconnectedfrompower.Then,unplugthetcontrollerfromthe
115 V wall outlet. Run water into the sump until the DC backup pump is
activatedbytheoperationaloatswitch.Checkallconnectionsforleaks.
6. Push the Silence button when the pump is running. This will silence
thealarm.The pumpwillcontinueto run untiltheoperational oat is
deactivated.
7. ReconnectthecontrollerandtheprimarypumptotheACwalloutlets.The
primary pump may come on, lower the water level in the sump back to its
normal operating level, and shut off. Both primary and backup systems
are now ready for use. Hold silence button for several seconds to reset
the unit.
8. Holdsilencebuttonforseveralsecondstoresettheunit.LEDwillbe
yellowduringnormalchargingoperation.Seepage6foradescription
of controller functions.
NOTE:Whenrunningthepumps,itisnormalforastreamofwatertospray
outofthe1/8"(3mm)airreliefhole.
Note: In order to provide an alarm when the switch is disconnected the
controller supervises the operational switch connection. It does not
supervise the optional high water sensor connection until a high water
sensor in plugged into the controller.
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TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
1. DC Pump won’t run.
(a) Checkforproperconnections.
(b) Checkallwireterminalpoints.Cleanifrequired.
(c) Checkforlowbattery.Servicebatteryifrequired.
(d) Check30ampfuseoncontroller(seeg.3).Iffuseisblown,replace
with 30 amp automotive blade fuse.
2. PumprunsbutpumpsverylittleornowaterwithoutACpower.
(a) Checkforlowbattery.Batterywillrechargeifgreenpower“on”light
indicatespowerhasbeenrestoredandtheoatswitchisintheoff
position.
(b) Ifimmediateusageisrequired,removeandreplacedeadbatterywith
a full recharged battery.
(c) Duetovaryingconditionsthepumpmaycontinuetorunonalowbattery
withoutsufcientpowertoremovewater.Pumpwillnotstoprunning
until battery is below minimum voltage.
(d)
Weak batteries can be recharged but may not store
sufcientenergyforfullservice.Aweakrechargedbatterycanonly
be detected by reduced pumping time or by professional load testing
equipment. If your emergency pump system is used frequently the
batteryshouldbecheckedbyaqualiedbatterydealer.
3. Pump runs but pumps very little or no water.
(a) Verypumpisconnectedcompletely.
(b) Checktomakesurepumpweepholeisclearandunitisnotairlocked.
(c) Makesuredischargepipingisnotblocked.
4. Pump cycles too frequently.
(a) Checkpositionsofrubberstopsonoperationaloatrod.
(b) Adjustupperrubberoatstopasrequired.Recommendedforstandard
installation.
5. Float switch in “on” position for more than 3 seconds. Pump won’t run.
(a) Removepump.Checkforobstructioninpumppreventingimpellerfrom
rotating.
6. Pump runs, but pumps water intermittently.
(a) Pumpisairlocking.Checkowofwaterincomingtosump.Ifwateris
entering the sump at a high velocity creating a turbulent condition, a
mixture of air and water may cause a complete or partial air lock and
reduceorstoptheowofwaterinthedischargepipe.
(b) Bafetheincomingstreamofwatertoreduceturbulence.Diverting
water stream against wall of basin usually corrects an air lock problem.
7. Water level stays high. DC Pump continues to run.
(a) Batteryislow.
(b) If power has been restored and water in sump remains high check
primarypump.Serviceifrequired.
(c) Afterseveralhoursthebatterywillberestoredtofullcharge.
8. Alarmsoundsduringbatteryrechargecycle.
(a) Tosilencealarmifalarmwillnotreset,unplugthechargerfrom115V
walloutlet,thendisconnecttheblackleadfromchargeronnegative(-)
battery post. Check battery. Replace if necessary. Reconnect and refer
toInstallation(step11).
12. Connect the plugs for the pump, operational switch and optional high water
switch(ifapplicable)intheappropriatereceptaclesonthecontroller.
13. Plugthecontrollerintothe115Vwalloutlet.Theprimarysumppumpandthe
controller should be on separate circuits.
14. Reconnect power to the primary sump pump.
High water reed sensor
Ifusingtheoptionalhighwatersensor,installitwiththe"on"levelsetatleast
1"abovethe"on"leveloftheoperationaloatusingthesuppliedbracketand
clamp. Move the switch up and down, ensuring free movement without
interfence from any obstructions inside the sump or lid.
Thecontrollerwillalarmandrunthepumpifthehighwatersensor'soat
is"up".Ifthehighwatersensorshouldnolongerbemonitored,performa
factoryresetbyholdingbothbuttons(silenceandtest)onthecontroller
for5+seconds.
