Star Water Systems 3SDHL - Manual (Page 3)

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6. do not allow the cords to interfere with the float
control motion or to drape over the pump motor. With
electrician's tape, secure the cord to the discharge
pipe. This will provide protection for the cord and
make a neat installation.
7. Install dC control charger (see Fig. 2) by using
the wall bracket and anchors provided. If more
convenient, the control charger may be set on a
nearby shelf or ledge. The control charger should be
located 3 or 4 ft. above the sump. To reduce noise
from vibration, it is recommended that the charger be
anchored with the wall bracket provided.
8. Connect the leads from the control charger to the
battery terminals. red pos. (+) lead to positive
terminal and black neg. (-) lead to negative battery
terminal. upon proper connection, test alarm will
sound. press alarm reset to silence. This indicates
proper charger to battery connection. Correct
battery hook up is essential for operation of the
system. use wing nuts supplied with battery and
eyelet connectors on battery wire leads. The positive
terminal is the larger stud, 3/8" diameter. The smaller
stud, 5/16" diameter is the negative terminal. Apply
grease to the terminals to help prevent corrosion.
9. Connect the black lead from the pump to the negative
(-) battery terminal. Connect the white or red lead
from the pump to the white lead from the switch. This
connection is made at the fuse installed on the switch
wire (see Fig. 2). Connect the black lead from the
switch to the positive (+) battery terminal.
10. Connect the blue sensor wire to the sensor connector
(Fig. 2).
11. Close battery box and secure cover. Carpeted or
wood barrier between the battery case and the floor
is recommended.
12. plug the control power cord into the 115V wall outlet.
The primary sump pump and the control box should
be on separate circuits.
13. plug in primary pump and restore electrical power at
the service entrance.
INITIAL START-UP AND OPERATION
1. Test the installation for leaks by running water into
the sump allowing for normal operation of the primary
pump.
2. Check the control charger. The “red” power on light
will be lit when the unit is plugged into the 115V
wall outlet. The “yellow/green” light will indicate the
condition of the battery.
3. disconnect primary pump before touching any
component in the sump pit.
4. Lift float switch. The dC backup pump will run and
the alarm will sound. Lower float switch immediately
after pump has started running. pump is running
dry during initial check out for several seconds.
CAuTION Continuous dry running may cause
overheating and damage the pump seals. upon
release of the float switch, the pump will shut off.
press the reset button to turn the alarm off.
5. Complete the final testing of your installation by
disconnecting the power to the primary pump and the
IL1008
Float Switch
DC Back-up
Pump
White or Red
Lead to Float
Splicer
Black Lead
to Negative
Battery Box
Clamp
15 Amp Fuse
White Lead
to DC Pump
Black Lead
to Positive
DC
Control Box
Blue Lead to Float Switch
Black with Red Tracer to Positive
12 Volt Marine Battery
Supplied by User
Black Lead to Negative
FIG. 5
FIGURE 2