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TABLE I – Battery Capacity Calculation
Example 1:
130 Ampere Hours
2 Amperes
130H | 65H | 81.25 Hrs | |
2 | |||
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Less than 84 hours to charge; OK to use.
Example 2:
160 Ampere Hours
2 Amperes
160H
80H 100Hrs
2
Capacity too large – use a battery of
5764 0108
Excessive Battery Drain
Pump may have run for a very long time, discharging the battery. In this case:
A)If 115VAC power is OFF, the charger shuts down until the power comes back on, but the pump will run as long as the battery charge lasts. You may need to replace the battery afterwards.
B)If 115VAC power is ON, the charger/controller continues to try to charge the battery at a charging rate of .5 AH until the battery charge is more than 20%, at which point the charger will resume charging at a rate of 2 AH.
C)If the pump is running and the AC power is on, you may need to stop the pump to allow the battery to charge.
Pre-Qualification Test – 1 and 2
Charger is charging at a very low level to try to bring a dead battery back to life. If the battery is taking too long, try resetting the charger once or twice (push the ‘System Test’ and ‘Silence Alarm’ buttons to reset the charger).
Special Features:
•The charger is equipped with reverse battery, short circuit, and
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS
Hazardous electrical current. Can cause severe burns and start a fire if the battery terminals are short circuited. Install the battery in the battery case (See Key No. 12, Page 11). To prevent accidental shorting across battery terminals, close and latch the battery case securely. Do not leave the battery uncovered. Do not allow children to play around the battery backup system installation.
Your backup sump pump depends on the battery used with it for power. The better the battery, the better the performance of the pump. We recommend the use of a size 27M Marine Deep Cycle Battery. It will perform as indicated in Table VI, on Page 10, and will stand up well to long periods of little or no use.
This system is designed to work with a deep cycle marine battery, either a flooded
Use only the recommended battery or one of the same type and size so it will fit in the battery box (maximum size 13" long, 7" wide and 10" high [330.2mm x 177.8mm x 254mm] including terminals) and supply enough voltage for full performance.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Severe burn hazard. An
NOTICE: To protect the battery case from chipping and gouging, do not let the battery sit on a concrete floor. Install the battery on a shelf or protective pad (plywood, 2x4s, etc.). Always install the battery in a dry location that is protected from flooding.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance and safe use of the battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Pump won’t run.
1.Check all the wiring connections.
2.Check for a low or defective battery.
3.Check that the automatic switch is free to move up and down.
4.Press the circuit breaker reset button on the control panel.
Motor hums but pump won’t run:
1.Check for low or defective battery.
Pump runs but pumps very little or no water:
1.Make sure a check valve is installed and functioning between the primary pump discharge and the Battery Backup tee.
2.Check for an obstruction in the discharge pipe.
3.The discharge pipe length and/or height exceeds the capacity of the pump. See Table VI, Page 10, for pump capacity.
4.Check for a low or defective battery.
5.The Positive (+) and negative
Pump cycles too frequently:
The check valve located between the discharge of the primary pump and the Battery Backup tee is not installed or is not working properly. Install the auxil- iary check valve (see Pages 4 and 5) or replace the existing check valve as required.
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