Product Manual

Important Safety
Warnings & Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Pro Series
combination sump pump system. You will need
to refer to it before attempting any installation
or maintenance. ALWAYS keep these instructions
with the unit so that they will be easily accessible.
Failure to read and follow these warnings and
instructions could result in property damage,
serious injury, or death. It is important to read
this manual, even if you did not install the Pro
Series combination sump pump system, since this
manual contains safety information regarding the
use and maintenance of this product. DO NOT
DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
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DANGER
Risk of electrical shock and fire hazard. May
result in death, serious injury, shock or
burns. To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• DO NOT walk on wet areas of the basement until
all power has been turned o. If the main power
supply is in a wet basement, call an electrician.
• ALWAYS disconnect the pump from the power
source before servicing or making adjustments.
• ALWAYS unplug the control unit and disconnect
the cables from the battery before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
• NEVER handle the pump or motor with wet
hands or when standing on a wet or damp
surface while the pump is plugged into the
power source.
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MAKE SURE THERE IS A PROPERLY GROUNDED
RECEPTACLE AVAILABLE. This pump is wired with
a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, be certain that it is only connected
to a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle. If
you have a 2-prong receptacle, have a licensed
electrician replace it with a 3-prong receptacle
according to local codes and ordinances.
• NEVER bypass grounding wires or remove the
ground prong from the plug.
• DO NOT use an extension cord. The electrical
outlet should be within the length of the
pump's power cord, and at least 4 feet above
the floor level to minimize potential hazards
from flood conditions.
• DO protect the electrical cord from sharp
objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals. Avoid
kinking the cord.
• MAKE SURE the supply circuit has a dedicated
fuse or circuit breaker rated to handle the power
requirements noted on the nameplate of the
pump.
• DO NOT use an attachment not recommended or
sold by the manufacturer. It may result in a risk
of fire or injury from an electrical shock.
• The maximum amperage for the primary
controller is 12 Amps
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of hazards that can cause
injury or property damage, observe the
following precautions:
• DO NOT use the power cord or strain relief to
carry the pumps. Use the handle.
• DO NOT pull on the float switch cords.
• DO NOT pull on the cord to disconnect the
system or the pump. Pull the plug.
• DO NOT expose the control units to water, rain
or snow.
• DO NOT place the controllers on the floor. The
electrical outlet should be within the length of
the pump’s power cord and at least 4 ft above
the floor to minimize potential hazards from
flood conditions.
• DO NOT operate the pumps or control units if
they have been damaged in any way.
• DO NOT use pumps in pits handling raw sewage,
salt water, or hazardous liquids. This product is
for ground water use only.
•
DO NOT disassemble the pumps or control units.
When service is required, contact Glentronics'
technical support at 800-991-0466. Return the
product to the manufacturer for any repairs at the
following address:
Glentronics, Inc.
645 Heathrow Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
BATTERY PREPARATION
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WARNING / POISON
Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. In the event of accident, flush with
water and call a physician immediately. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
To help reduce these risks, observe the following
precautions:
• Someone should be within range of your voice or
close enough to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
•
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
• Wear eye and clothing protection and avoid
touching your eyes while working with battery
acid or working near the battery.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with run-ning cold
water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention.
WARNING: Battery posts and terminals
contain lead, lead compounds or chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling. See www.p65warnings.ca.gov for
more information.
WARNING: Battery fluid can expose you to
chemicals including strong inorganic acid mists
containing sulfuric acid, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer. For more
information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
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DANGER
Explosive gases could cause serious injury
or death. Cigarettes, flames or sparks could
cause batter
y to explode in enclosed spaces.
Charge in well-ventilated area. Always
shield eyes and face from battery. Keep
vent caps tight and level.
T
o help reduce these risks, observe the following
precautions:
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery.
• Use the Pro Series control unit for charging
a LEAD-ACID battery only. DO NOT use the
control unit for charging dry-cell batteries that
are most commonly used with home appliances.
• Be sure the area around the battery is well-
ventilated.
• When cleaning or adding water to the battery,
first fan the top of the battery with a piece of
cardboard or another non-metallic material to
blow away any hydrogen or oxygen gas that may
have been emitted from the battery.
• DO NOT drop a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery and
cause an explosion.
•
Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, watches, etc. when working with a
lead-acid battery. A short circuit through one
of these items can melt it causing a severe burn.
• ALWAYS remove the charger from the electrical
outlet before connecting or disconnecting the
battery cables. Never allow the rings to touch
each other.
• Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
POSITIVE (+) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the NEGATIVE (-) post.
POSITIVE POST HAS
LARGER DIAMETER
NEGATIVE POST HAS
SMALLER DIAMETER
• When connecting the battery cables, first
connect the small ring on the end of the WHITE
wire to the NEGATIVE (-) post of the battery, and
then connect the large ring on end of the BLACK
wire to the POSITIVE (+) post of the battery.
POSITIVE
POST
NEGATIVE
POST
• Always keep the cover secured on the battery
box by slipping the tabs through the fittings on
the front and back of the box.
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DANGER
Do not use system to pump flammable or
explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil,
kerosene, etc.
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WARNING / POISON
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