PHCC Pro Series Pro Series 1000 Battery Backup Sump Pump System (with silence switch) - Manual (Page 11)

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sensor in the hole that is off center on the top
of the cap. Do not glue the sensor into the
cap. (b) If the top of the battery has 2 large
caps, place the fluid sensor in the hole molded
on the top of the battery. It is located in the
second cell from the positive post, and the
location is marked by an arrow on the top
label. Hold the sensor straight up and press it
firmly into the hole. Do not bend the sensor.
If you are not using a Pro Series Standby
battery, or if you are using a sealed
maintenance free (AGM) battery, you cannot
use the battery fluid sensor. However, you
must attach the sensor to the POSITIVE (+)
post of the battery or the alarm will sound
continuously. The Pro Series sump pump
system will not warn
you if the fluid level
is
low in this
configuration. You
will need to check
your battery every
couple of months to
see if it needs water.
If the battery dries
out, the system will
not work.
5. Connecting the battery: Remove the wing
nuts from the battery terminals. Remove the
security tag from the battery cables. Attach
the battery cables to the battery…the WHITE
wire to the NEGATIVE (-) post, and the BLACK
wire to the POSITIVE (+) post. Replace the
wing nuts and tighten them.
6. Connecting the charger: Immediately plug
the charger into the charger hole on the back
of the control unit, then into an AC outlet on
the wall. (You should provide additional
protection for the control unit by using a
surge protector).
7. If the pump alarm is sounding, press the
WHITE button on the front of the control
panel to silence the alarm.
8. Secure the cover on the battery box by
slipping the tabs through the fittings on the
front and back of the box.
9. BE SURE TO PLUG IN THE MAIN AC PUMP
WHEN YOU FINISH THE INSTALLATION.
Battery Maintenance
Measuring the battery fluid level is one of the
most important features of the system. It is
important to check the battery fluid levels at
least once every 4-6 months. Detailed
instructions on adding distilled water to the
battery can be found within the Understanding
the Warnings & Alarms section of this manual
(page 11,
2 The fluid in the battery is low).
If you are not using a PHCC Pro Series standby
battery, you cannot use the battery fluid sensor.
You will need to attach the fluid sensor to the
POSITIVE (+) post of the battery or the alarm
will sound continuously. The system will NOT
warn you if the fluid level is low in this
configuration. You will need to check your
battery every couple of months to see if it needs
water. If the battery dries out, the system will
not work. If you are using a maintenance free
battery or sealed AGM battery you will also need
to attach the fluid sensor to the POSITIVE (+)
post of the battery or the or the alarm will sound
continuously.
Understanding the
Warnings & Alarms
The Pro Series 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 WHITE button on the
front of the control unit must be pushed to
silence the alarm. Refer to the table below for a
quick review of the features and their corres-
ponding alarm status.
SILENCING THE ALARM
DURING AN EMERGENCY
The Pro Series 1000 is equipped with a switch
that will silence the audible alarm during an
extended emergency. The “AC power”
1 and
“Pump” 3 alarms can be silenced during a
power outage or during heavy rains when the
pump is activated repeatedly.
To silence both the “AC power” and “Pump”
alarms, slide the “Audible Alarm” switch to OFF.
The “AC power” and/or the “Pump” light will
remain on, but the audible alarm will not sound.
When the emergency
has ended, slide the
switch to the ON
position to resume
the full monitoring
capability, or you will
not be warned the
next
time an
emergency occurs.
The “Fluid level” 2 and “Battery problem” 5
alarms cannot be silenced. Both require
immediate attention.
1 The unit is not receiving AC power
There are several causes for power failure. The
most common is a power outage by your electric
company. During this emergency, the Pro Series
system will automatically switch to battery
power and protect your basement from flooding.
You can silence the “AC power” alarm by sliding
the” Audible Alarm” switch to OFF. The alarm
will be silenced, but the light will stay on. The
system will continue to operate while the power
alarm is silenced. Be sure to slide the switch
to the ON position when the power is restored
to resume full monitoring capability.
1. If the power is on in the rest of the house,
check the home circuit breaker or fuse box for
failure, and correct the problem.
2. Check the charger. Make sure it is securely
plugged into the wall outlet. Make sure the
outlet is working.
3. Check the charger plug that fits into the rear
panel of the control unit. Make sure it is
securely plugged into the control unit.
CAUTION
5
POSITIVE
POST
NEGATIVE
POST
2 3 6b 6a
Power Yes Yes
problem
Fluid level No Yes
is low
Pump was Yes No, push the
activated WHITE button
System is No alarm No alarm
operating
Battery No Yes
problem
Alarm can be
silenced
before
problem is
corrected
Alarm shuts off
automatically
when the
problem is
corrected Warning
1
2
3
4
5
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