OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 12 VOLT BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM Model: PF92910 BBU Manual Revised 0512 12
Carefully read and understand all of the Warnings and installation instructions in this manual. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Retain these instructions for future reference. ! DANGER Water and electricity can be dangerous if certain precautions are not adhered to. This pump is designed to operate perfectly safe in a water environment; however, improper use and installation can result in personal harm from electrical shock.
BATTERY SELECTION PARTS LIST This system is designed to work with 12 volt, lead-acid deep cycle marine / RV batteries. Either a flooded cell (serviceable or maintenance free) or sealed AGM battery are acceptable. Choose a battery with a minimum 90 amp-hour rating and a 175 minute reserve capacity or larger. Avoid using automobile batteries as these types of batteries are not intended to be charged/discharged for extended periods of time.
NOTE: Install this system when the primary pump will not be required. 1. Start by finding the water level at which your primary pump starts. Mark this point on the discharge pipe with a pencil or marker. 2. NOTE: If your existing discharge pipe is metal or flexible tubing it will need to be replaced with Schedule 40 PVC or ABS pipe. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Drain as much excess water from the sump pit as possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES HOW TO CORRECT Loose, corroded or reversed wire connections Tighten, clean or reconnect if necessary Discharged battery Charge battery Pump won’t run.
WIRING & ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. TESTING YOUR INSTALLATION If necessary, attach the provided battery terminals to the battery. (Many deep cycle marine batteries come with a threaded post terminal built in.) NOTE: The provided battery terminals are labeled (+) positive and (-) negative. Make sure the terminals are connected to the proper terminal on the battery. Place the battery in the battery box.
