Maintenance, Operation, ESP45, Light, On When, Batteries

ESP45

PS/BC Installation

CHART 2 - PS/BC STATUS LIGHTS

(Continued)

LIGHT

ON WHEN

ACTION REQUIRED

Red

Low Voltage or Blown Fuse

Check Fuse or

1. Place battery box within six feet of

Replace Batteries

the sump and a 115 VAC separately

Yellow

Battery OK

None

fused outlet. The outlet must be

Green

AC power on

None

protected by a ground fault circuit

interrupter (GFCI). The area must also

1. After installation, the backup pump

Working in the

be clean, dry and well-ventilated.

vicinity of lead acid

will start when the water level rises

batteries can be dangerous. Before making

Wave cardboard over batteries to

above the depth that the primary

connections or servicing the batteries, read

blow away any gas that may be

pump should start.

and follow instructions in all applicable

present.

2. The PS/BC has a DC charger designed

instruction manuals. To reduce the risk of

Connect jumper wire between

battery explosion, follow the instructions

to shorten the recharging time of

batteries as shown on Figure 1.

in this manual and those published by the

your battery, and to prevent

4. Connect power wires from PS/BC to

battery manufacturer, as well as those of

overcharging. In addition, the

any other equipment used in the

battery terminals as shown in

control box has a time delay which

surrounding area.

Figure 1. Connect the red wire to

keeps the pump from repeated,

the unconnected positive terminal

short cycles when it shuts off. This

of battery A and then connect the

time delay feature will allow the

If battery acid contacts your eye(s),

black wire to the unconnected

pump to run 15 seconds after the

flush with cold running water for 10

negative terminal of battery B. The

switch reaches the off position.

minutes and seek immediate medical

yellow light should now be on.

attention. If acid contacts your skin or

Maintenance

Plug the pump and then the float

clothing, wash immediately with soap

and water.

into the PS/BC. The connections are

marked.

Unplug main AC pump and the

Test pump operation by filling the

Never smoke or allow a spark or flame

charger. Risk of electrical

sump with water while the main

in the vicinity of the battery.

shock!

pump is unplugged. If the pump

operates properly, plug the PS/BC

into the GFCI protected outlet to

Always disconnect the

Avoid dropping metal tools on the

begin charging the battery.

electrical supply before

battery posts because they may spark

NOTE: Protect electrical cord from sharp

attempting to install, service,

or short-circuit the system or battery,

relocate or per-form any maintenance. If

causing an explosion.

objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals.

the power source is out of sight, lock and

Follow battery manufacturer’s

Avoid kinking the cord and replace

tag in the open (off) position to prevent

maintenance procedures and

damaged components immediately.

unexpected power application. Failure to

schedules. Be certain that the area

Operation

do so could result in fatal electrical

shock. Only qualified electricians should

around the batteries is well ventilated.

repair this unit. Improper repair could

Before servicing the batteries, blow

result in fatal electrical shock.

away gasses by waving a piece of

Once a month,

cardboard near the batteries.

Always disconnect the power

source before attempting to

check the condition

1. Unplug the PS/BC.

of the battery. In order to review the

install, service, relocate or

2. For batteries with top caps that can

battery condition, follow the steps that

maintain the pump. Never touch sump

be removed, the electrolyte level

are listed below:

pump, pump motor, water or discharge

should be checked and filled to

piping when pump is connected to

BATTERIES

manufacturer’s specifications. The

electrical power. Never handle a pump

Dangerous

charge for each cell should be

or pump motor with wet hands or when

standing on wet or damp surface or in

hydrogen gas can

checked with a hydrometer. A

water. Fatal electrical shock could occur.

be released from batteries while

specific gravity of 1.265 indicates

charging. Sparks can ignite the gas in

the battery is at full charge. If the

an enclosed space. Wear safety goggles

specific gravity of any of the cells

when connecting batteries. Battery

Risk of electrical shock! Use a

varies more than .050, the battery

connections should be made in a well-

should be replaced.

GFCI receptacle to reduce the

ventilated area.

risk of fatal electrical shock.

NOTE: An inexpensive hydrometer

Cutting the cord or plug will void the

can be purchased at an automotive

warranty and make the pump inoperable.

parts dealer.

Wayne 353601-001 Maintenance, Operation, ESP45, CHART 2 - PS/BC STATUS LIGHTS, Light, On When

Models: 353601-001