System Operation; Maintenance Instructions - RIDGID RSS-1000 Manual De Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Piezas De Repuesto

SYSTEM INSTALLATION (
Support pump and piping when assembling
and after installation. Failure to do so COULD
cause piping to break, pump to fail, etc. which COULD result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
4. Place battery in box. Attach red cable from battery box
control panel to positive battery terminal. Attach black
cable to the negative terminal. Place cover on battery box.
If cables are reversed, damage to the
control box or battery
WILL void the warranty.
5. Place battery box within six feet of the sump and a
120 VAC separately fused outlet. The outlet must be
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
The area must also be clean, dry, and well-ventilated.
6. Plug the fl oat switch, pump, and charger into the control
box. The connections are marked on the control box.
7. Protect electrical cords from sharp objects, hot surfaces,
oil and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord, and replace
damaged cords immediately.
8. A sump pit cover must be installed to prevent debris
from clogging or damaging the pump.

SYSTEM OPERATION

PRIMARY PUMP
For detailed operation instructions of the primary pump
for this system, please refer to the Installation manual, and
Warranty and Service parts sheet provided.
BACK-UP PUMP
Always disconnect the power source before
attempting to install, service, relocate
or maintain the pump. NEVER touch sump pump, pump
motor, water or discharge piping when pump is connected to
electrical power. NEVER handle a pump or pump motor with
wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface or in
water. Fatal electrical shock COULD occur.
1. Test Backup Pump operation by fi lling the sump with
water while the main pump is unplugged.
2. After installation, the standby pump will start when the
water level rises above the depth that the primary pump
should start.
3. In addition, the control box has a time delay which keeps
the pump from repeated, short cycles when it shuts off.
This time delay feature will allow the pump to run 20-25
seconds after the switch reaches the off position.
4. The control box contains a multi-colored indicator light.
When AC power is present, the light will indicate the charging
state, and not refl ect actual battery voltage, particularly with
a defective battery. In order for the indicator light to provide
an accurate reading, steps "a" through "d" must be followed.
a. Unplug main AC pump and the charger-a power off
alert tone will sound for 30 seconds.
b. Lift and release the fl oat switch to activate the
standby pump.
c. When the pump stops, read the test light:
Green: Indicates battery is charged.
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Yellow: Voltage is low, indicating battery is partially
charged.
Red: Battery is completely discharged or
defective.
d. Plug in charger and main AC pump.
When AC power is out, and when pump has been
running, the light will indicate battery status.
5. A chirping sound from the control box will accompany
the red light, indicating that the battery may require
attention or replacement. Voltage is only an indicator of
battery condition and may not refl ect the true condition
of the battery. See Maintenance for instruction on
assessing battery condition.
6. A single thirty-second tone will sound when power to the
system is interrupted. The unit will reset automatically
when power is restored. A three-second tone will sound
every time the pump starts.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

PRIMARY PUMP
For detailed maintenance instructions of the primary pump
for this system, please refer to the Installation manual, and
Warranty and Service parts sheet provided.
BACK-UP PUMP
A
lways disconnect the power source before
attempting to install, service, relocate or maintain
the pump. NEVER touch sump pump, pump motor, water or discharge
piping when pump is connected to electrical power. NEVER handle
a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or
damp surface or in water. Fatal electrical shock could occur.
1. Once a month, check battery condition.
2. Unplug the wall charger.
3. For batteries with top caps that can be removed, the
electrolyte level should be checked and fi lled to
manufacturer's specifi cations. The charge for each cell
should be checked with a hydrometer. A specifi c gravity
of 1.265 indicates the battery is at full charge. If the
specifi c gravity of any of the cells varies more than .050,
the battery should be replaced.
NOTE: An inexpensive hydrometer can be purchased at an
automotive parts dealer.
4. Inspect the terminals and clamps for corrosion and
tightness. Clean and tighten as required.
5. Unplug the main pump and fi ll sump with water until
back up pump turns on. Repeat process two times to be
sure pump is operating normally.
6. If pump operates normally, plug charger into wall
outlet, turn on main pump. If pump fails to operate
normally, see Troubleshooting guide and correct
problem. Repeat step 5.
PART REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
Failure to follow replacement schedule
WILL void warranty.
1. Primary Pump: Replace Float every two years. Use
RIDGID catalog #90167.
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