PHCC Pro Series Pro Series C11 User Manual

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connecting it to your car battery. Once the AC
power is restored, the battery will recharge
automatically, unless it is old or damaged. The
alarm will turn off when the AC power is restored
and the pumping energy reaches one-half (½)
hour or more.

In the event that your Pro Series sump pump
system has pumped for an extended period of
time, the battery may be very depleted. In this
condition, when the AC power is returned to the
unit, a battery alarm will continue to sound. The
battery may need a longer period to recharge.

For a faster recharge, an automotive or marine
battery charger can be used to recharge the
battery. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and safety information included with the
charger.

When

another

charger

used,

first

disconnect the Pro Series charger from the
control unit, and then disconnect the control
unit from the battery. Using another charger
without disconnecting the control unit will
destroy the control unit and void the
warranty.

TO CLEAN THE BATTERY TERMINALS
AND CABLES

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 AT RIGHT

1. Unplug the primary pump, and its blue

piggyback controller from the wall outlet.
Unplug the charger for the backup pump
control unit, too.

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. Remove the
battery cables.

5. Clean the battery posts with a battery

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 system from charging
properly.

7. Replace the fluid sensor in the top of the

battery.

Then replace the battery cables,

WHITE to the NEGATIVE (-) post and BLACK to
the POSITIVE (+) post.

Tighten the wing

nuts.

8. Plug the primary pump into the blue

piggyback controller, and plug both into the
wall outlet. Plug the charger into an outlet,
too.

(You

should

provide

additional

protection for the control unit by using a
surge protector.)

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

WHITE 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

REFER TO THE PHOTOS BELOW AND ON PAGE 13

1. Unplug the primary pump, and its blue

piggyback controller from the wall outlet.
Unplug the charger for the backup pump
control unit, too.

2. Remove the

cover of the
battery box by
pushing in the
tabs on the front
and back, then
lifting up.

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WARNING

DANGER

Remove

DANGER