Important Safety
Warnings & Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important SAFETY WARNIN S and
OPERATIN INSTRUCTIONS for the PHCC Pro
Series 1850 battery backup sump pump system.
You will need to refer to it before attempting any
installation or maintenance. ALWAYS keep these
instructions with the unit so that they will be
easily accessible.
Failure to read and follow these warnings and
instructions could result in property damage,
serious injury, or death. It is important to read
this manual, even if you did not install the Pro
Series backup sump pump system, since this
manual contains safety information regarding
the use and maintenance of this product.
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
This installation must be in accordance with
the National Electric Code and all applicable
local codes and ordinances.
Risk of electrical and fire hazard. May result
in death, serious injury, shock or burns. To
help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• DO NOT walk on wet areas of the basement
until all power has been turned off. If the
main power supply is in a wet basement, call
an electrician.
• NEVER handle the control unit with wet hands
or while standing on a wet surface.
• ALWAYS unplug the control unit and disconnect
the cables from the battery before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
• ALWAYS unplug the main pump when
installing or servicing the backup pump or
float switch to avoid electric shock.
• DO NOT expose the control unit to rain or
snow.
• DO NOT pull the cord when disconnecting the
control unit. Pull the plug.
• DO NOT use an extension cord unless
absolutely necessary. If an extension cord
must be used, be sure the plug has the same
configuration as the plug on the control unit.
• DO NOT use an attachment not recommended
or sold by the manufacturer. It may result in
a risk of fire or injury from an electrical shock.
• DO NOT operate the control unit if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way.
• DO NOT disassemble the control unit.
• DO protect the electrical cord from sharp
objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals. Avoid
kinking the cord.
• MA E SURE the supply circuit has a fuse or
circuit breaker rated to handle the power
requirements of this system.
When service is required, contact lentronics
technical support at 800-991-0466 or send an
control unit to the manufacturer for any repairs
at the following address:
lentronics, Inc.
645 Heathrow Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4205
BATTERY PREPARATION
Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. In the event of an accident, flush
with water and call a physician immediately.
EEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• Someone should be within range of your voice
or close enough to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in
case battery acid contacts skin clothing or
eyes.
• Wear eye and clothing protection and avoid
touching your eyes while working with battery
acid or working near the battery.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
• Battery posts and terminals contain lead,
lead compounds or chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Explosive gases could cause serious injury or
death. Cigarettes, flames or sparks could
cause battery to explode in enclosed spaces.
Charge in a well-ventilated area. Always
shield eyes and face from battery. eep vent
caps tight and level.
To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery.
• Use the Pro Series control unit for charging a
LEAD-ACID battery only. DO NOT use the
control unit for charging dry-cell batteries that
are most commonly used with home
appliances.
• Be sure the area around the battery is well-
ventilated.
• When cleaning or adding water to the battery,
first fan the top of the battery with a piece of
cardboard (or another non-metallic material)
to blow away any hydrogen or oxygen gas that
may have been emitted from the battery.
• DO NOT drop a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery and
cause an explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, watches, etc. when working with a
lead-acid battery. A short circuit through one
of these items can melt it, causing a severe
burn.
• ALWAYS remove the charger from the electrical
outlet before connecting or disconnecting the
battery cables.
• Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
POSITIVE (+) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the NE ATIVE (-) post.
• When connecting the battery cables, first
connect the small ring on the end of the
BLACK wire to the NE ATIVE (-) post of the
battery, and then connect the large ring on the
end of the RED wire to the POSITIVE (+) post
of the battery.
• ALWAYS keep the cover secured on the battery
box by slipping the tabs through the fittings
on the front and back of the box.
DO NOT use this system to pump flammable
or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil,
kerosene, etc.
DO NOT use this system in pits handling raw
sewage or other hazardous liquids.
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