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AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BACKUP SUMP PUMP BACKUP SUMP PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM MODEL #STBB100 MODEL #STBB100Q Español p. 13 BasementSentry.com ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-800-742-5044, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
PACKAGE CONTENTS DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 12V Pump Battery Box Switch Charger 90º Elbow Pipe clamp SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the product. DANGER • RISK OF CHEMICAL BURNS. Battery acid is corrosive. Do not spill on skin, clothing or battery charger. Wear eye and head protection when working with battery.
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WARNING • ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT. Do not disassemble the motor housing. The motor has NO repairable internal parts and disassembly may cause dangerous electrical wiring issues. • ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALERT. Before installing this product, have the electrical circuit checked by an electrician to ensure proper grounding.
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PREPARATION Estimated Installation Time: 2-4 hours Materials required for assembly: Deep-cycle marine battery, discharge piping and fittings (PVC, poly pipe or galvanized steel), ‘Y’ pipe, 1-1/2-in 45° elbow, 1-1/2-in check valve, 1-1/4” MNPT x 1-1/2” PVC socket adapter and 2-step PVC glue system (primer and sealer). SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE MODEL...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Install the battery backup system when the primary pump is not needed. Read instructions and prepare all supplies before beginning installation. 1. Verify that the existing 115V sump pump is in good working order. It is best to use a primary sump pump with a vertical fl oat switch.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove any dirt or accumulated debris from the sump pit and surrounding area. Clean out the vent hole in the discharge pipe. Remove debris Clean vent hole NOTE: If the sump basin is larger than 18-in. diameter, the DC pump can be installed with the primary pump on the same level or slightly higher DC pump installed...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Wrap the DC pump discharge thread with Teflon tape and attach a 1-1/4-in. FPT 90° elbow to the discharge. 90° Elbow 7. Wrap the thread of a 1-1/4-in. to 1-1/2-in adapter (not included) with Teflon tape and attach the adapter to the 90°...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Assemble pipe and fittings without glue to Joined check for proper fit. discharge 9. Connect pumps, pipe, check valve and fittings pipes to verify the position in the sump pit. Once fitting Check valve Check valve is correct, glue all joints using 2-step PVC glue located in located in and primer.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. Connect system wires to the controller on the top of the battery box lid. a. Plug the pump wire into the port marked FLOAT ADAPTER SWITCH PUMP ‘PUMP’. b. Plug the float switch wire into the port marked ‘FLOAT’.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15. LED Indicator Lights Red light on and alarm sounds: Battery backup pump is working Red light slow flash and alarm sounds: Pump wire connection problems or pump failure Yellow Yellow light on: Red light on and alarm sounds: Battery is recharging Battery backup pump working Red light slow flash and alarm sounds:...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always disconnect pump from power source before handling. Clean out vent hole Once a month: Remove Press the reset button for 1-3 seconds to run a debris self-test. At least every three months: • Remove any debris that may build up in the sump basin to prevent it from interfering with the operation of the float switch.
TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Always disconnect power source before attempting to install, service, or maintain the pump. Never handle a pump with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface or in water. Fatal electrical shock could occur. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION...
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