Important Safety Warnings And; Electrical Precautions; Battery Preparation; Battery Precautions - Glentronics PHCC 2400 Pro Series Instruction Manual

Important Safety
Warnings & Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the PHCC Pro
Series 2400 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

WARNING
!
This installation must be in accordance with
the National Electric Code and all applicable
local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
!
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 water, rain
or snow.
• DO NOT pull the cord when disconnecting the
control unit. Pull the plug.
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• MAKE SURE THERE IS A PROPERLY
GROUNDED RECEPTACLE AVAILABLE. This
pump is wired with a 3-prong grounded plug.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, be
certain that it is only connected to a properly
grounded 3-prong receptacle. If you have a
2-prong receptacle, have a licensed
electrician replace it with a 3-prong
receptacle according to local codes and
ordinances.
• DO NOT use an extension cord. The electrical
outlet should be within the length of the
pump's power cord, and at least 4 feet above
the floor.
• 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 computer 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.
• MAKE SURE the supply circuit has a fuse or
circuit breaker rated to handle the power
requirements of this system.
• DO NOT use in pits handling raw sewage, salt
water or other hazardous materials.
When service is required, contact Glentronics
technical support at 800-991-0466, or send an
e-mail to service@glentronics.com. Return the
control unit to the manufacturer for any repairs
at the following address:
Glentronics, Inc.
645 Heathrow Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4205

BATTERY PREPARATION

! WARNING / POISON
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.
KEEP 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.
See https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ for
more information.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

! DANGER
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. Keep 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.
POSITIVE POST HAS NEGATIVE POST HAS
LARGER DIAMETER SMALLER DIAMETER
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE
POST
POST
• 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 power cord 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 NEGATIVE (-) post.
• When connecting the battery cables, first
connect the small ring on the end of the
WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE (-) post of the
battery, and then connect the large ring on
the end of the BLACK 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.
DANGER
!
Do not use this system to pump flammable
or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil,
kerosene, etc.