Pentair FG-A1 - Manual (Page 2)

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Before Operation:
Read the following instructions
carefully. Reasonable care and
safe methods should be
practiced. Check local codes and
requirements before installation.
Attention:
This manual contains important
information for the safe use of
this product. Read this manual
completely before using this
product and refer to it often for
continued safe product use.
DO NOT THROW AWAY OR
LOSE THIS MANUAL. Keep it
in a safe place so that you may
refer to it often.
Warning:
Before handling these pumps and
controls, always disconnect the
power first. Do not smoke or use
sparkable electrical devices or
flames in a septic (gaseous) or
possible septic sump.
CAUTION AND WARNING
Important Safety
Instructions
Rules for Safe Installation and
Operation
1. READ THESE RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Failure to follow them could
cause serious bodily injury
and/or property damage.
2. Check local plumbing and
electrical codes before
installing. You must comply
with those rules.
3. Battery box must be kept in a
cool, dry, well ventilated area.
4. Battery must not be exposed
to any sparks or flames. An
explosion or fire could result.
5. Battery acid is very corrosive;
avoid spilling on skin or
clothing. Eye protection must
be worn when handling the
battery.
6. Battery Selection and
Maintenance
Use a new 12 volt, fully
charged battery with top
terminals. For maximum
performance and battery life, a
deep cycle (marine, group 24,
min. 105 AH) battery should be
used.
• The electrolyte level should
be checked monthly and filled
as required. Automotive
batteries may be used but
a slight decrease in
performance and battery life
will result.
• Group 24 batteries will fit
into the battery box with
maximum battery dimensions
of 12" long x 6-1/2" wide x
9" high to the top of the
terminals.
• Replace the battery if the
back-up pump operated for an
extended period of time and
the battery is severely
discharged. It is also
recommended that the battery
be replaced every three years
even if the system is not used.
General
Information
FG-A1 and
Pump Warning
7. When service is required,
proceed carefully:
Disconnect the power at the
main electrical service box by
turning the circuit breaker off
or by removing the fuse.
Disconnect the battery
charger from the wall after
the power is disconnected.
DO NOT lift the pump by the
cord.
8. To be used only as a back-up
sump pump in residential
waste water applications.
DO NOT run the pump dry.