red lion RL-SPBS Owner's Manual page 12

Sump System Operation Testing
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WARNING
! Always disconnect the electrical power before touching the pump or discharge when water is present in the area of the pump.
Failure to do so can result in hazardous electrical shock.
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CAUTION
! Ensure all hose clamp connections and threaded connections are tight and that all plumbing slip-fit connections are properly
glued prior to starting the sump pump system. Failure to do so can result in damage to pump system and/or cause property damage due to flooding.
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CAUTION
! Do not allow the pump to run dry or damage to the pump will occur. Do not allow the sump basin to overflow during this testing.
Step 1
a. Verify that all wiring is per instructions and that primary pump and controller are connected to power.
i. The red "AC POWER" indicator light should be lit on the charger/controller unit.
Step 2
a. Run water into the sump basin until the primary pump is activated.
i. Do not attempt to run the pump without water; this could result in permanent damage to the pump.
ii. Confirm that primary pump and its control switch are functioning as intended.
iii. Confirm that ON-OFF levels are within specification and confirm that no potential obstructions exist that could inhibit switch operation.
iv. Confirm that there are no leaks in the primary pump discharge plumbing and main home drain pipe plumbing
a) It is normal for a stream of water to spray from the air bleed hole in the primary pump's plumbing. Confirm that this spray is captured within
the sump basin.
Step 3
a. After primary pump function has been confirmed, disconnect power to primary pump.
i. This is typically done at an electrical connection box or a plug receptacle.
Step 4
a. Run water into the sump basin until the backup pump is activated.
i. Do not attempt to run the pump without water; this could result in permanent damage to the pump.
ii. Confirm that backup pump and its control switch are functioning as intended.
iii. Confirm that the charger/controller unit emits an audible alarm when running the backup pump.
a) Slide the DISABLE-ENABLE switch on the junction box to DISABLE to silence the audible alarm.
iv. Confirm that ON-OFF levels are within specification and confirm that no potential obstructions exist that could inhibit switch operation.
a) The RS-12 switch will activate the 12 VDC backup pump when water is approximately 6" above the bottom of the RS-12 switch.
v. Confirm that there are no leaks in the backup pump discharge plumbing and main home drain pipe plumbing.
a) It is normal for a stream of water to spray from the air bleed hole in the backup pump's plumbing. Confirm that this spray is captured within
the sump basin.
Step 5
a. After backup pump function has been confirmed, slide the DISABLE-ENABLE switch on the charger/controller junction box back to ENABLE to restore
functionality of the audible alarm.
b. Disconnect power to the charger/controller unit to confirm proper battery function.
i. This is typically done at an electrical connection box or a plug receptacle.
Step 6
a. Run water into the sump basin until the backup pump is activated.
i. Confirm that backup pump and its control switch are functioning as intended.
ii. Confirm that the charger/controller unit emits an audible alarm when running the backup pump.
a) Slide the DISABLE-ENABLE switch on the junction box to DISABLE to silence the audible alarm.
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