PHCC Pro Series Pro Series 1730 Battery Backup Sump Pump System - Manual (Page 12)

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REFER TO THE PHOTOS AT LEFT
1. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the cover of the battery box by
pushing in the tabs on the front and back,
then lifting up.
3. 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.
4. Remove the fluid sensor from the battery.
Unscrew the wing nuts. Remove the battery
cables.
5. Clean the battery posts with a battery
terminal cleaner or a wire brush.
6. Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors
on the ends of the battery wires. Us a stiff
brush or sandpaper. DO NOT apply corrosion
resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings
or posts after you have cleaned them, since
this could prevent the system from charging
properly.
7. Replace the fluid sensor in the top of the
battery. Replace the battery cables, BLACK to
the NEGATIVE (-) post and RED to the
POSITIVE (+) post. Tighten the wing nuts.
8. Plug the charger back into the wall outlet.
(You should provide additional protection for
the control unit by using a surge protector.)
9. If any of the alarms are sounding, press the
GRAY button on the front panel of the control
unit for one (1) second.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
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.
REFER TO THE PHOTOS AT RIGHT
1. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the cover of the battery box by
pushing in the tabs on the front and back,
then lifting up.
3. 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.
4. Remove the fluid sensor from the top of the
battery. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove
the battery cables.
5. Remove the old battery from the battery box
and place the new battery in the box. Fill the
battery following the instructions on page 8.
6. Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors
on the ends of the battery wires. Use a stiff
brush or sandpaper. DO NOT apply corrosion
resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings
or posts after you have cleaned them, since
this could prevent the battery from charging
properly.
7. Replace the battery cables, BLACK to the
NEGATIVE (-) post and RED to the POSITIVE
(+) post. Tighten the wing nuts.
8. Insert the fluid sensor in the top of the
battery. (a) If your battery has six (6) caps
on the top, rinse and dry the bottom of the
yellow cap with the extra hole from the old
battery to remove any residue. Replace the
battery cap in the cell that is 2nd from the
POSITIVE post with the cap from the old
battery. Insert the fluid sensor in the cap.
(b) If your battery has two caps, each
covering three (3) battery cells, insert the
fluid sensor in the top of the battery next to
the arrow.
9. Plug the charger back into the wall outlet.
(You should provide additional protection for
the control unit by using a surge protector.)
10. If any of the alarms are sounding, press the
GRAY button on the front of the control
panel for one (1) second.
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