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Sump System Operation Testing
s WARNING
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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.
s WARNING
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CAUTION
Ensure all hose clamp connections and threaded connections are tight and that all plumbing slip t
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 ooding.
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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
overow 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 “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. Conrm that primary pump and its control switch are functioning as intended.
iii. Conrm that ON-OFF levels are within specication and conrm that no potential obstructions exist that could inhibit
switch operation.
iv. Conrm 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. Conrm that this
spray is captured within the sump basin.
Step 3
a. After primary pump function has been conrmed, 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. Conrm that backup pump and its control switch are functioning as intended.
iii. Conrm that the Charger/Controller Unit emits an audible alarm when running the backup pump.
a) Press SILENCE button on the Charger/Controller Unit to silence the audible alarm.
iv. Conrm that ON-OFF levels are within specication and conrm 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 inches above the
bottom of the RS-12 switch.
v. Conrm 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. Conrm
that this spray is captured within the sump basin.
Step 5
a. After backup pump function has been conrmed, disconnect power to the Charger/Controller Unit to conrm 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. Conrm that backup pump and its control switch are functioning as intended.
ii. Conrm that the Charger/Controller Unit emits an audible alarm when running the backup pump.
a) Press SILENCE button on the Charger/Controller Unit to silence the audible alarm.
Step 7
a. After primary pump, backup pump and Charger/Controller Unit function has been conrmed, reconnect power to the
Charger/Controller Unit and the primary pump
i. Conrm that primary pump activates and evacuate the remaining water from the sump basin down to the normal OFF
level of the primary pump. Primary pump should deactivate when the OFF level is reached.
Step 8
a. Charger/Controller Unit faceplate indicators should provide status of battery’s charge.
i. See Charger/Controller Unit Operation section for details.
Step 9
a. Conrm that battery is in working condition according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions and is fully charged.
Step 10
a. The primary and backup pumps are now ready for operation.
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