Product Manual

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System Connections
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DANGER
Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion,
which can cause serious injury or death. 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 backup system 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 C)
1. Connecting the backup pump: Remove the
security tag from the pump and plug the pump
wires into the pump connector on the back of
the control unit.
If your battery looks like the battery above, follow
these directions.
1. Place the battery box on the floor. Place the
dry (unfilled) battery into the battery box.
2. 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 at
the right. Pinch the end of the hose together
and cut o 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
in Diagram B on the previous page. DO NOT
OVERFILL THE BATTERY.
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 o 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.
CAUTION
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. The fluid sensor is not needed
with this battery. However, you MUST attach the
fluid sensor to the positive post of the battery
to silence the fluid alarm. Slide the switch on the
front of the controller panel to the type of battery
being used with the system.
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BATTERY B
Diagram C
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