PHCC Pro Series Pro Series 2200 Battery Backup Sump Pump System - Manual (Page 10)

Understanding the
Warnings & Alarms
The Pro Series 2200 System control
unit features a series of warning lights
that pinpoint potential problems.
In
addition, an alarm sounds to alert you to
the problem. In some cases, the lights
and alarm will go off automatically when
the problem has been solved. In others,
the gray RESET button must be pushed
to silence the alarm. Refer to the table
below for a quick review of the features
and their corresponding alarm status.
Battery fluid is low
If this warning light and alarm are on,
you need to add distilled water to the
battery.
IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
Remove the top of the battery box.
Unscrew the six battery caps and place
them in the battery box top. Add distilled
water to each cell. If distilled water is
not available, tap water with a low
mineral content may be used. Do not
use well water. Never add more acid.
Fill the battery to the level as shown in
Diagram C on page 7. Replace the caps
and the fluid sensor. Be sure the fluid
sensor is positioned in the 2nd cell from
the positive post of the battery.
It is
marked with an arrow on the top of the
battery. The warning light will turn off
automatically when the battery is
refilled.
Battery problem
This light and alarm will go on when the
control unit senses that the battery is
discharged. This could occur when the
pump has been running for many hours
and is below the 25% charge level on
the "power level gauge". This means the
battery is reaching the last hour of
operating power, or that it is getting old
and needs to be replaced.
The alarm can also be triggered by
corrosion or loose connections between
the battery cable and the battery ter-
minals. Remove the battery cables and
clean and tighten the battery terminals
as described at the right.
If this warning goes on while the pump is
running, you will have a minimum of one
hour to replace the battery.
(In most
cases the pump does not run con-
tinuously, and therefore, it will run much
longer.) In a severe emergency, if a
replacement battery is not available, you
could temporarily use your car battery.
Once the AC power is restored, the
battery will recharge, unless it is old or
damaged. The alarm will go off when the
AC power is restored and the pumping
energy reaches
1 ⁄
2
hour or more.
In the event that your Pro Series Sump
Pump System has been called on to
pump for extended periods of time, the
battery can become very depleted.
In
this condition, when the AC power is
restored, a "Battery" alarm will continue
to sound. The battery may need a longer
period to recharge. Press the gray button
for one second to reset the alarm.
To silence the alarm during an emer-
gency, press the gray button for 5
seconds. This will silence the alarm for
24 hours.
TO CHECK FOR CABLE OR
TERMINAL PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet.
2. Remove the battery cables and
clean the battery posts with a battery
post terminal cleaner or a wire brush
and a 50/50 solution of water and
baking soda. Do not allow the soda
water to enter the battery. Thoroughly
dry the posts and apply a thin coat of
petroleum jelly or another terminal
protective material.
3. Clean the corrosion off of the connec-
tors on the end of the battery wires.
Use a stiff brush or sand paper.
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Warning
Battery fluid low
Battery problem
Power failure
Pump failure
Pump was
activated
Alarm shuts off
automatically
when problem
is corrected
Yes
No, push
gray button
Yes
No, push the
gray button
No, push the
gray button
2
3
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The fluid in the battery is low. Add distilled water.
The battery terminals are corroded or the battery is defective.
Clean the terminals or replace the battery.
The unit is not receiving AC power. Check the plug or circuit breaker.
To silence the alarm during emergencies, press the button for 5 seconds.
The pump is defective or not connected. Check plug or replace pump.
The pump was activated. Check the main pump for failure.
To silence the alarm during emergencies, press the button for 5 seconds.
100%
75%
50%
25%
Battery power level
Warning alarms
Push button 1 second to test or reset alarm.
Push 5 seconds to silence alarm for 24 hours.
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