Product Manual

If your battery looks like the battery above,
follow these instructions.
1. Remove the cover of the battery box by
pushing in the tabs on the front and back of
the box and lifting up.
2. Place the battery box on the floor. Place the
dry (unfilled) battery into the battery box.
Remove the two battery caps by lifting them
up with a screwdriver. DO NOT lift the cap by
prying it up from the groove on the back of
the cap. It may damage the vent.
3. Carefully push in the perforated tab at the top
of the acid pack. Lift up the large tab and
pull out the dispensing hose. Hold the hose
upright above the pack and squeeze the hose
forcing all the acid back into the pack.
4. Position the acid pack and battery as shown
below. Pinch the end of the hose together
and cut off the tip. Insert the end of the hose
into each cell. Control the flow by pinching
the hose with thumb and forefinger. Fill each
cell of the battery to a level just covering
the battery plates, and then go back and
top off each cell equally. It is important to
have all the cells filled equally or the
battery will not operate properly. The acid
should reach a level about ¼” below the cap
ring as shown on page 8. DO NOT OVERFILL
THE BATTERY. (Diagram E)
A newly filled battery will sometimes require
additional acid after about 20 minutes. Re-
examine the fill level, and add additional acid if
necessary. The battery acid may bubble at this
time and give off a sulfur-like smell, but this is
normal. After the battery has been filled, press
the caps securely on the top of the battery.
The battery will be charged 70-80% 30 minutes
after adding the acid. The system will then
finish charging the battery. During this time the
alarm may sound.
When you fill the battery for the FIRST time,
it will be the ONLY time you add acid to the
battery. In the future, when the fluid level
is low, add distilled water to the cells.
NEVER
add more acid.
This backup system will also accommodate a
maintenance-free battery, eliminating the need
to fill the battery. Slide the switch on the front
of the controller panel to the type of battery
being used with the system. The fluid sensor is
not needed when using maintenance-free
batteries. However, you MUST attach the fluid
sensor to the positive post of the battery to
silence the fluid alarm.
Battery Maintenance
Measuring the battery fluid level is one of the
most important features of the system. It is
important to check the battery fluid levels at
least once every 4-6 months. Detailed
instructions on adding distilled water to the
battery can be found within the Understanding
the Warnings & Alarms section of this manual
(page 11,
1 The fluid in the battery is low).
If you are not using a PHCC Pro Series standby
battery, you cannot use the battery fluid sensor.
You will need to attach the fluid sensor to the
POSITIVE (+) post of the battery or the alarm
will sound continuously. The system will NOT
warn you if the fluid level is low in this
configuration. You will need to check your
battery every couple of months to see if it needs
water. If the battery dries out, the system will
not work. If you are using a maintenance free
battery or sealed AGM battery you will
also need to attach the fluid sensor
to the POSITIVE (+) post of the
battery or the or the alarm will sound
continuously.
Control Unit
Connections
Risk of electrical shock or battery
explosion, which can cause serious
injury or death. Unplug the main AC
pump to avoid electrical shock.
Wear eye protection. Work in a
well-ventilated area. Do not smoke
or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery. Avoid
dropping metal tools on the battery.
If battery acid contacts eyes, flush
with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention. Review
the safety instructions on page 1.
Position the control unit in a secure
place approximately four (4) feet above
the floor. Be sure the power cord will
reach the AC power outlet, and the
pump cable and the float switch will
reach the bottom of the sump pit.
Position the unit in a well-ventilated
area. Do not place anything on top of
the battery. Do not place anything on top of the
control unit. (Diagram F)
1. Positioning the dual float switch: The float
switch will activate the pump when the water
raises either float, and it will remain running as
long as the water is above the float. When the
water drops below the float switch, an internal
timer in the control unit will keep the pump
running an additional 25 seconds to empty the
sump pit. The switch should be mounted about
six (6) inches above the water level line in the
sump pit. Attach the float switch very securely
to the discharge pipe with the stainless steel
hose clamp. Unscrew the clamp. Wrap it
around the float bracket and pipe, and then
tighten the screw until the float is secure. Be
sure the switch is positioned vertically with the
mounting bracket at the top. Do not tilt the
switch. Do not position the float switch on the
side of the discharge pipe facing the drain tile or
any incoming rush of water!
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BATTERY CABLE
SENSOR WIRE
SENSOR
TERMINAL
BATTERY
BATTERY
BOX
AC
OUTLET
SURGE
PROTECTOR
COMPUTER
CONTROL UNIT
PUMP
WIRE
FLOAT WIRE
FLOAT SWITCH
PIPE ADAPTER
PRO SERIES
BACKUP PUMP
MAIN AC PUMP
WIRE
TIE
DRAIN TILE
AC
PUMP
WIRE
UNION
OR
CHECK
VALV E
FLOOR JOIST
SLOPE
PIPES
DOWN
Diagram F
!
DANGER
1
CAUTION
2
4
BATTERY B
2
1
3