Pentair FG-A1 User Manual

Unit Installation and Service Manual

FG-A1

12 Volt Battery Back-Up
Power Supply

NOTE! To the installer: Please make sure you provide
this manual to the owner of the pumping equipment or to
the responsible party who maintains the system.

General
Information

Before Operation:

Read the following instructions
carefully. Reasonable care and
safe methods should be
practiced. Check local codes and
requirements before installation.

Attention:

This manual contains important
information for the safe use of
this product. Read this manual
completely before using this
product and refer to it often for
continued safe product use.
DO NOT THROW AWAY OR
LOSE THIS MANUAL. Keep it
in a safe place so that you may
refer to it often.

Warning:

Before handling these pumps and
controls, always disconnect the
power first. Do not smoke or use
sparkable electrical devices or
flames in a septic (gaseous) or
possible septic sump.

2. Check local plumbing and
electrical codes before
installing. You must comply
with those rules.

3. Battery box must be kept in a
cool, dry, well ventilated area.

4. Battery must not be exposed
to any sparks or flames. An
explosion or fire could result.

5. Battery acid is very corrosive;
avoid spilling on skin or
clothing. Eye protection must
be worn when handling the
battery.

6. Battery Selection and
Maintenance

Use a new 12 volt, fully
charged battery with top
terminals. For maximum
performance and battery life, a
deep cycle (marine, group 24,
min. 105 AH) battery should be
used.

• The electrolyte level should

be checked monthly and filled
as required. Automotive
batteries may be used but
a slight decrease in
performance and battery life
will result.

7. When service is required,
proceed carefully:

Disconnect the power at the
main electrical service box by
turning the circuit breaker off
or by removing the fuse.

Disconnect the battery
charger from the wall after
the power is disconnected.

DO NOT lift the pump by the
cord.

8. To be used only as a back-up

sump pump in residential
waste water applications.
DO NOT run the pump dry.

FG-A1 and
Pump Warning

CAUTION AND WARNING

Important Safety
Instructions

Rules for Safe Installation and
Operation

READ THESE RULES AND

1.
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Failure to follow them could
cause serious bodily injury
and/or property damage.

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• Group 24 batteries will fit
into the battery box with
maximum battery dimensions
of 12" long x 6-1/2" wide x
9" high to the top of the
terminals.

• Replace the battery if the
back-up pump operated for an
extended period of time and
the battery is severely
discharged. It is also
recommended that the battery
be replaced every three years
even if the system is not used.

FG-A1
Installation

come on and the buzzer sounds for the ALARM function. Battery
should be checked by a battery shop.

5. Assemble back-up pump a minimum of 1" above the primary pump
and tilt 30° (per Figure 1 below).

1. Disconnect power to the
primary sump pump.

2. Assemble control panel to
battery box with four screws
included.

3. Position 12 volt battery
(not provided) into battery box.

4. Assemble the two lead wires
from control panel to the battery
with the two battery clamps
included per Fig. 2.

Note: Assemble RED wire to
POSITIVE (+) battery terminal
and BLACK wire to the
NEGATIVE (–) battery
terminal. The RED wire is
supplied with an in-line fuse (10
amps, 250 volt rating) to
protect the battery, pump and
wiring should a short,
over-current or ground fault
occur.

The enclosed pump includes a built-in check valve and screws
directly into the side of the tee included.

Tee Fitting

30º

Figure 1 Tilting Pump

Battery Post

Back-Up Sump Pump

Bolt

Ring Terminal

Battery Clamp

If this fuse must be replaced for
any reason, it must be replaced
with one of the exact same
rating. Failure to do so may
result in a fire hazard. If the
polarities are connected wrong,
the REVERSE battery indicator
light on the control panel will
come on. Correct the battery
wire connections (replace the
1 amp fuse on control panels
equipped with fuse).

If voltage of the battery is lower
than DC 11 volts, the LOW
battery indicator light will

Figure 2 Attaching Ring Terminals and Battery Clamps

The other two ends of the tee will accept 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" PVC and
ABS pipe. An additional check valve (not included) must be installed
between the primary pump and this pump. (See page four.)

The nylon belt with buckle, two rigid nylon straps and four screws
are not needed and can be discarded.

6. Attach the float switch to the discharge pipe with a wire tie. Be sure
that the turn off or down position of the float is above the suction inlet
of this pump. Tether at 1-1/4." Insert the plug of the float switch into
the SENSOR socket of the control panel.

7. Insert the plug of the battery charger into the CHARGER socket of
the control panel and plug the charger into an AC-115 volt power
outlet (Figure 3 on page five).

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