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Note:
Charging the battery in this
Unit should not take longer
than 36 hours.
Testing:
To test the Unit simply unplug
it from the receptacle and add
water to sump until pump
pumps sump down. Run the
pump supplied with the
Battery Backup System for
only a few cycles. You can
repeat this if you wish, but it is
not necessary. If the Unit
works the first time it is sure to
work time and time again. Be
sure that you remember to
plug the Unit back into the
receptacle after you have
completed the test. NOTE: If
while testing the Unit the
pump does not turn on, the
following steps should be
taken:
1. Check the charger and inverter
lights to see if they are on.
2. Check the circuit breaker.
3. Plug the pump you have
plugged into the Unit directly
into a live building receptacle.
If the pump runs, recheck all
the battery connections and
battery voltage.
4. Check sump water level to see
that pump is being required
to run.
5. If the above items have been
thoroughly checked and your
pump will still not run when
plugged into the Unit, remove
the battery from the battery
box as described in the
assembly instructions and
return the Unit to the place
of purchase for repair or
replacement.
immediately with water. Seek
medical attention.
d. Spilled electrolyte should be
washed down with a suitable
acid neutralizing agent. A
common practice is to use a
solution of approximately one
pound (500 grams) bicarbonate
of soda to approximately one
gallon (4 liters) of water. The
bicarbonate of soda solution
should be added until the
evidence of reaction (foaming)
has ceased. The resulting
liquid should be flushed with
water and the area dried.
e. CAUTION: Lead acid
batteries can present a risk of
fire because they generate
hydrogen gas. The following
procedures should be
followed:
f. DO NOT SMOKE when
near batteries.
g. DO NOT cause flame or
spark in battery area.
h. Discharge static electricity
from body before touching
batteries by first touching a
grounded metal surface.
11.See battery manufacturer’s
installation manual for
additional battery installation
and maintenance instructions.
Your Unit has been designed to
be virtually maintenance free.
Just make sure it is kept clean
and dry and that the Unit is
periodically tested.
Battery
Maintenance
1. Servicing of batteries should
be performed or supervised by
personnel knowledgeable of
batteries and the required
precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel
away from batteries.
2. When replacing the battery,
use the same type of battery
(see battery requirements for
ordering information).
3. CAUTION: Do not dispose of
battery in a fire. The battery
may explode.
4. CAUTION: Do not open or
mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is harmful to the
skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
5. CAUTION: A battery can
present a risk of severe burn
and injury from high short
circuit current. The following
precautions should be
observed when working on
batteries.
6. Remove watches, rings, or
other metal objects.
7. Use tools with insulated
handles.
8. Do not lay tools or metal
objects on top of batteries.
9. CAUTION: The electrolyte is
a dilute sulfuric acid that is
harmful to the skin and eyes.
It is electrically conductive
and corrosive. The following
procedures should be
observed:
a. Wear full eye protection and
clothing.
b. If electrolyte contacts the
skin, wash it off immediately.
c. If electrolyte contacts the
eyes, flush thoroughly and
