PHCC Pro Series Pro Series 1730 Battery Backup Sump Pump System - Manual (Page 10)

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.
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.
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.
When you position the battery with the control
unit on the top, be sure the charger cord will
reach the AC power outlet, and the pump cable
and the float switch will reach the bottom of the
sump. Position the unit in a well-ventilated area.
(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 plastic wire tie. 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!
2. Connecting the pump: Remove
the security tag from the pump
and plug the pump wires into
the pump connector on the
back of the control unit. Keep
the backup pump wire, the AC
pump wire, and the float wire
separate from each other. Do
not let them cross on the final
installation.
3. Installing the battery fluid
sensor: PRO SERIES BATTERIES
COME IN TWO CONFIGURATIONS.
THE HOLE FOR THE FLUID
SENSOR IS MARKED BY AN
ARROW ON THE TOP OF EACH BATTERY. Remove
the cover of the battery box by pushing in the
tabs on the front and back, then lifting up.
Fan the area around the top of the battery with
a piece of cardboard (or another non-metallic
material) to remove any hydrogen or oxygen gas
that may have been emitted from the battery.
(a) If the top of the battery has six small
battery caps, replace the battery cap that is
2nd from the POSITIVE (+) post with the
battery cap that is provided in the Pro Series
package. An arrow on the top of the battery
marks this position. There are two holes in this
battery cap. Insert the fluid sensor in the hole
that is off-center on the top of the cap. Do not
glue the sensor into the cap. (b) If the top of
the battery has two large caps, place the fluid
sensor in the hole molded on the top of the
battery. It is located in the second cell from
the positive post, and the location is marked
by an arrow on the top label. Hold the sensor
straight up and press it firmly into the hole.
Do not bend the sensor.
If you are not
using the Pro
Series Standby
battery,
you
cannot use the
battery
fluid
sensor. However,
you must attach
the sensor to the POSITIVE (+) post of the
battery or the alarm will sound continuously.
The Pro Series sump pump 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.
4. Connecting the battery: (a) Remove the wing
nuts from the battery terminals. Remove the
security tag from the battery cables. Attach the
battery cables to the battery…the BLACK wire
to the NEGATIVE (-) post, and the RED wire to
the POSITIVE (+) post. Replace the wing nuts
and tighten them.
Note: Connecting the cables to the wrong posts
will damage the controller.
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BATTERY CABLE
SENSOR WIRE
SENSOR
TERMINAL
BATTERY
BATTERY
BOX
AC
OUTLET
SURGE
PROTECTOR CONTROL
UNIT
PUMP
WIRE
FLOAT WIRE
FLOAT SWITCH
PIPE ADAPTER
PRO SERIES PUMP MAIN AC PUMP
WIRE
TIE DRAIN TILE
AC
PUMP
WIRE
UNION
OR
CHECK
VALVE
WATER
LEVEL
LINE
CHARGER
Diagram F
! DANGER
CAUTION
4
3
2
CAUTION
2
FUSE
CHARGER
3a
PUMP
1 3b