Specific Safety Information; Back-Up Pump Battery Requirements - RIDGID RSS-1000 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Model RSS-1000 – Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when installing this pump. Do NOT attempt to install this
pump while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medications. A moment of inattention MAY result in serious
personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
CAN be caught in moving parts.
• Do NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control in
unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes and hard hat MUST be used for
appropriate conditions.
• This pump MUST only be used to pump clear water. This pump
is NOT designed to handle effl uent, salt water, brine, laundry
discharge or any other application which MAY contain caustic
chemicals and/or foreign materials. Pump damage MAY occur
if used in these applications and WILL void warranty.
SERVICE
• Disconnect power and release all pressure within the
system before servicing any component.
• Drain all liquids from system before servicing.
• Periodically inspect pump and system components,
checking for weak and/or worn hoses. Insure all
connections are secure.
• Provide a means of pressure relief in the case of an
obstructed discharge line.
• When servicing a pump, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
MAY create a risk of electrical shock or injury and MAY void the
warranty.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION

• Risk of electric shock. This pump is supplied with
a grounding-type plug. To reduce risk of electric
shock be certain that it is connected only to a
properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
For your own safety, before assembling and
operating this unit, read this operators manual
carefully and completely. Learn the operation, application,
and potential hazards peculiar to this unit.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at
1-877-9RIDGID (1-877-974-3443) if you have any questions.
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BACK-UP PUMP BATTERY REQUIREMENTS

CONTINUED
1. Use only a new fully charged 12 volt deep cycle battery.
2. Battery sizes that will fi t into the battery box are 24C,
3. Battery recharge time will be different at each installation.
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1. Install system in a sump pit that is 14 inches in diameter or
2. The unit should be located and rest on a solid, level
movement. Failure to secure pump could allow pump movement and
prevent pump from starting or stopping.
3. Using PVC cement and primer, connect 1-1/4 inch or
Ridge Tool Company
Electrolyte level must be checked and maintained in
accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
24VCM, 27C, 27CM and 27F.
Under normal conditions it will take two to four days to bring
a deep cycle battery back to full charge after it has been
discharged. If electrical power to the house is lost more than
once a week, consider keeping a spare, fully-charged battery
to replace an exhausted battery for the standby sump pump.
greater. Construct sump pit of tile, concrete, steel, or plastic.
Position primary pump switch AWAY from any inlets (Figure 2).
DISCHARGE PIPE
GROUNDED
(GFCI) OUTLET
14 INCH
DIAMETER MIN.
INLET
PIPE
Figure 2
foundation. Do not place pump directly on clay, earth,
gravel or sandy surface. These surfaces contain small
stones, gravel, sand, etc. that may clog or damage the
pump and cause pump failure.
Flood risk. If fl exible discharge hose is used, make
sure pump is secured in sump pit to prevent
1-1/2 inch rigid pipe to the system's discharge fi tting.
GROUNDED
(GFCI) OUTLET
CHECK VALVE
(NOT VISIBLE)
FLOAT SWITCH