PHCC Pro Series Pro Series C33 - Manual (Page 6)

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switch on the front of the controller panel to the
type of battery being used with the system.
System Connections
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 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 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 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.
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.
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
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BATTERY B
CAUTION
Diagram C
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