Star Water Systems 3SDHL - Manual (Page 5)

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way are they meant to supersede the instructions that
accompany the detector nor do they supersede advice
from the CO detector manufacturer.
If the audible alarm associated with your CO detector is
activated, we recommend the following actions:
1. Take immediate action for personal safety as
recommended in the CO detector literature.
2. Contact the appropriate agency to determine if the
CO is being produced by your furnace, water heater,
or any other device which uses natural gas.
3. If you are certain that no CO is being produced,
then a charging battery may be producing gaseous
by-products which are causing the CO detector
to activate. Contact the manufacturer and ask for
recommendations as to what can be done to prevent
the alarm activation.
MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect and test system for proper operations at least
every 3 months.
(a) red power on indicator light should be “on”
indicating AC power is on.
(b) unplug primary pump and the control charger
from power supply.
(c) Fill sump with water to the “on” level for the dC
pump. Allow pump to run a few minutes.
(d) The alarm will sound approximately 5 seconds
after the pump starts to run.
(e) push alarm reset switch. The alarm will go “off”.
(f) pump will shut off after water level is lowered and
the float drops to the off position.
2. plug the control charger and the primary pump into
the wall outlet.
(a) The primary pump will come on and lower the
water to the normal operating level and shut off.
(b) The “yellow” charging light should be on. The
charger is replacing the energy consumed during the
test. The “green” light will come on after the charger
has replaced the energy consumed during the test.
3. Battery should be agitated gently every 3 months.
CAUTION: Battery acid is dangerous. Take
proper safety precautions. do not splash the acid.
Add distilled water to battery when necessary per
battery manufacturer's instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Charging and charged Led’s alternate frequently.
(a) This is normal.
2. dC pump won’t run.
(a) Check 15 amp fuse in line from pump to switch
(see fig. 5). If fuse is blown, replace with 15 amp
Littelfuse type 3AG, series 311.
(b) Check for proper connections.
(c) Check all wire terminal points. Clean if required.
(d) Check for low battery. Service battery if required.
3. pump runs but pumps very little or no water.
(a) Check for low battery. Battery will recharge
if red power “on” light indicates power has been
restored and the float switch is in the off position.
(b) If immediate usage is required, remove and
replace dead battery with a full recharged battery.
(c) due to varying conditions the pump may continue
to run on a low battery without sufficient power to
remove water. pump will not stop running until
battery is completely discharged.
(d) CAUTION: Weak batteries can be
recharged but may not store sufficient energy for
full service. A weak recharged battery can only be
detected by reduced pumping time or by checking
each cell with a hydrometer. If your emergency pump
system is used frequently the battery should be
checked by a qualified battery dealer.
4. pump cycles too frequently.
(a) Check positions of rubber stops on float rod.
(b) Adjust upper rubber float stop as required.
recommended for standard installation.
5. Float switch in “on” position. pump won’t run.
(a) remove pump. Check for obstruction in pump
preventing impeller from rotating.
6. pump runs, but pumps water intermittently.
(a) pump is air locking. Check flow of water incoming
to sump. If water is entering the sump at a high
velocity creating a turbulent condition, a mixture of air
and water may cause a complete or partial air lock
and reduce or stop the flow of water in the discharge
pipe.
(b) Baffle the incoming stream of water to reduce
turbulence. diverting water stream against wall of
basin usually corrects an air lock problem.
7. Water level stays high. dC pump continues to run.
(a) Battery is low.
(b) If power has been restored and water in sump
remains high check primary pump. Service if
required.
(c) After several hours the battery will be restored to
full charge.
8. Alarm sounds during battery recharge cycle.
( a) push alarm reset (max. 3 times). If condition
persists, replace battery.
(b) To silence alarm if alarm will not reset, unplug the
charger from 115V wall outlet, then disconnect the
black lead from charger on negative (-) battery post.
Check battery. replace if necessary. reconnect and
refer to Installation (step 14).