PHCC Pro Series Pro Series 1000 Battery Backup Sump Pump System (without silence switch) - Manual (Page 8)

Battery Instructions
The Pro Series 1000 Standby Battery has
been designed to run this system for a
minimum of 6 hours of continuous pump-
ing. However, most of the time the pump
will turn on and off, and the battery will
run the pump intermittently for days.
In
addition, the unique materials in the
battery enable it to last longer...for five to
seven years in standby service. To extend
the run time of the pump, use the Pro
Series 2200 Standby Battery.
It will run
this pump continuously for 12 hours.
The use of automotive batteries is not
recommended.
Automotive batteries are
not designed for this application. They will
only run the pump for a short time and will
have a shorter life than a standby battery.
In addition, the battery fluid sensor and cap
are designed to fit the Pro Series batteries.
(As a safety precaution, do not use the cap
on batteries of a different brand, and do not
drill a hole in the cap of another brand of
battery to accommodate the sensor.)
PREPARING THE PRO SERIES
STANDBY BATTERY
The Pro Series standby batteries are shipped
dry (without acid) so they will never lose
power before you take them home.
A
battery is activated when the acid is added,
and then it slowly begins to deteriorate as it
ages. By adding the acid just before use,
the battery will always be fresh. Use 1.265
specific gravity battery acid to fill the battery.
It is available where you purchased the
battery.
IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
1. Place the battery box on the floor.
Position the battery box safety strap
under the box and through the loop on
the top of the battery box.
2. Place the dry (unfilled) battery into the
battery box. Remove the foil seal on the
top of the battery.
3. (a) Carefully push in the perforated tab
at the top of the acid pack. Pull 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. Cut off the
tip of the hose.
(b) Position the acid
pack and battery as shown in picture 3b.
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, then go back and top off
each cell equally. It is important to have
the cells filled equally.
(c) The acid
should reach a level just below the cap
ring. (Diagram C)
A newly filled battery will sometimes
require additional acid after about ten
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,
screw the caps on the top of the battery.
Always be careful and avoid contact with
skin, clothing, furniture or floor.
When you fill the battery for the first time, it
will be the only time you add acid to the
battery.
When the fluid level is low, add
distilled water to the cells. Never add more
acid.
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2nd LEVEL
1st LEVEL
PLATES
CELL WALL
1. FILL TO 1st LEVEL, COVER THE PLATES
2. THEN FILL TO 2nd LEVEL, JUST BELOW
THE BOTTOM OF THE CAP RINGS
BATTERY TERMINALS
BATTERY CAP RINGS
CROSS SECTION OF BATTERY
Diagram C
1 & 2 3a
3b 3c