PHCC Pro Series Pro Series 2400 Battery Backup Sump Pump System User Manual

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3. Fan the area around the top of the battery

with a piece of cardboard (or another non-
metallic material) to remove any hydrogen or
oxygen gas that may have been emitted from
the battery.

4. Remove the fluid sensor from the top of the

battery. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove
the battery cables.

5. Clean the battery posts with a battery post

terminal cleaner or a wire brush.

6. Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors

on the ends of the battery wires. Use a stiff
brush or sandpaper. DO NOT apply corrosion
resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings or
posts after you have cleaned them, since this
could prevent the battery from charging
properly.

7. Replace the fluid sensor in the top of the

battery. If you are using a maintenance-free
battery, attach the fluid sensor to the POSITIVE
(+) post of the battery and slide the switch on
the front of the controller panel to
“Maintenance Free Battery”.

8. Then replace the battery cables, WHITE to the

NEGATIVE (-) post and BLACK to the POSITIVE
(+) post. Tighten the wing nuts.

9. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.

(You should provide additional protection for
the control unit by using a surge protector.)

10. If any of the alarms are sounding, press the

GRAY button on the front of the control panel
for one (1) second.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

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.

REFER TO THE PHOTOS BELOW

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

2. Remove the cover of the battery box by

pushing in the tabs on the front and back, then
lifting up.

3. Fan the area around the top of the battery with

a piece of cardboard (or another non-metallic
material) to remove any hydrogen or oxygen
gas that may have been emitted from the
battery.

4. Remove the fluid sensor from the top of the

battery. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove
the battery cables.

5. Remove the old battery from the battery box

and place the new battery in the box. Fill the
battery following the instructions on page 8.

6. Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors

on the ends of the battery wires. Use a stiff
brush or sandpaper. DO NOT apply corrosion
resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings
or posts after you have cleaned them, since
this could prevent the battery from charging
properly.

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DANGER

POSITIVE

POST

NEGATIVE

POST

POSITIVE

POST

NEGATIVE

POST

SURGE

PROTECTOR

Remove

REMOVE