PHCC Pro Series Pro Series 1000 Battery Backup Sump Pump System (without silence switch) User Manual
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CHARGER OPERATING
This green light should always be
flashing. It indicates that the charger is
operating and that all connections are
intact. If for any reason the AC power is
interrupted, or a plug comes loose, this
light will go off, the RED "Power" light
will appear, and an alarm will sound.
Check the charger.
Make sure it is
securely plugged into the wall outlet.
Check the charger plug that fits into the
rear panel of the control unit. Make sure
it is securely plugged into the control
unit.
If all connections are secure and the
wall outlet is operating, but the "Power"
warning light is still flashing, replace the
charger unit with a 400mA charger. The
alarm will continue until the power is
restored.
BATTERY ALARM
This light and alarm will go on when the
control unit senses that the battery has
approximately
1
⁄
2
hour of pumping
energy left. This could occur when the
pump has been running for many hours
and is reaching the last half hour of
operating power, or it could occur
because the battery is getting old and
should be replaced.
The alarm can also be triggered by
corrosion of the battery cable and the
battery terminals. Remove the battery
cables and clean and tighten the battery
terminals as described at the right. If
this warning goes on while the pump is
running, you will have a minimum of
1
⁄
2
hour to replace the battery.
(In most
cases, the pump does not run contin-
uously, and therefore, you actually have
much longer.) In a severe emergency, if
a replacement battery is not available,
you could temporarily use your car
battery.
Once the AC power is restored, the
battery will recharge, unless it is old or
damaged. The alarm will go off when
the AC power is restored and the
pumping energy reaches
1
⁄
2
hour or
more.
In the event that your Pro Series Sump
Pump System has been called on to
pump for extended periods of time, the
battery can become very depleted. In
this condition, when the AC power is
restored, a "Battery" alarm will continue
to sound.
The battery may need a
longer period to recharge.
For a fast recharge, an automotive or
marine battery charger can be used to
recharge the battery.
When another
charger is used, you must disconnect
the control unit from the battery.
TO CHECK FOR CABLE OR
TERMINAL PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT; REVIEW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
1. Unplug the charger cord from the
wall outlet.
2. Remove the battery cables and
clean the battery posts with a battery
post terminal cleaner or a wire brush
and a 50/50 solution of water and
baking soda. Do not allow the soda
water to enter the battery.
Thor-
oughly dry the posts and apply a thin
coat of petroleum jelly or another
terminal protective material.
3. Clean the corrosion off of the con-
nectors on the end of the battery
wires. Use a stiff brush or sand paper.
4. Replace the battery cables, BLACK
to the POSITIVE (+) post, and
WHITE to the NEGATIVE (-) post.
5. Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
6. You may have to press the "RESET"
button to silence the pumping alarm.
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