Battery Backup
Sump Pump
System
Instruction Manual
& Safety Warnings
Table of Contents
Important Safety Warnings and
Instructions
Electrical Precautions 1
Battery Preparation 1
Battery Precautions 1
Introduction
Items Included in System 2
Additional Items Needed 2
System Specifications 2
Replacement Parts List 2
Pump & Pipe
Installation Instructions
Installation Options 3
Direct Discharge to Outside 4
Connection to Existing Discharge 5
Direct Discharge for Narrow Sumps 6
Connection to Existing Discharge for
Narrow Sumps 7
Battery Instructions
Preparation of the Battery 8
Control Unit Connections
Positioning the Float Switch 9
Connecting the Pump 9
Installing the Battery Fluid Sensor 9
Connecting the Battery 9
Connecting the Charger 9
Understanding the Warning
Lights and Alarms
Silencing the Alarm
During an Emergency 10
Battery Alarm 10
Cleaning Battery Terminals 10,11
Replacing the Battery 11,12
Fuse Alarm 12
Fluid Alarm 12,13
Pump Alarm 13
Replacing the Pump 13
Power Alarm 13
Charging 14
System Operating 14
Testing the System
Test-Reset-Silence Button 14
Testing the Float Switch 14
Parts & Service Information
Technical Support 14
Maintenance Check List 14
Warranty 14
Troubleshooting Guide 15
Other Products 15
This manual is for the
PHCC1730-A which can
accommodate maintenance or
maintenance free batteries.
See pages 2 and 8 for details.
IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Pro Series 1730 Backup Sump
Pump System installed by someone else, you must read and follow
the safety information contained in this manual. Failure to do so
could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Important Safety
Warnings & Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the PHCC Pro
Series 1730 battery backup sump pump system.
You will need to refer to it before attempting any
installation or maintenance. ALWAYS keep these
instructions with the unit so that they will be
easily accessible.
Failure to read and follow these warnings and
instructions could result in property damage,
serious injury, or death. It is important to read
this manual, even if you did not install the Pro
Series backup sump pump system, since this
manual contains safety information regarding
the use and maintenance of this product. DO
NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
!
Risk of electrical and fire hazard. May result
in death, serious injury, shock or burns. To
help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• DO NOT walk on wet areas of the basement
until all power has been turned off. If the
main power supply is in a wet basement, call
an electrician.
• NEVER handle the control unit with wet hands
or while standing on a wet surface.
• ALWAYS unplug the control unit and disconnect
the cables from the battery before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
• ALWAYS unplug the main pump when
installing or servicing the backup pump or
float switch to avoid electric shock.
• DO NOT expose the control unit to rain or
snow.
• DO NOT pull the cord when disconnecting the
control unit. Pull the plug.
• DO NOT use an extension cord unless
absolutely necessary. If an extension cord
must be used, be sure the plug has the same
configuration as the plug on the control unit.
• DO NOT use an attachment not recommended
or sold by the manufacturer. It may result in
a risk of fire or injury from an electrical shock.
• DO NOT operate the control unit if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way.
• DO NOT disassemble the control unit.
• DO protect the electrical cord from sharp
objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals. Avoid
kinking the cord.
• MAKE SURE the supply circuit has a fuse or
circuit breaker rated to handle the power
requirements of this system.
When service is required, contact Glentronics
technical support at 800-991-0466, option #3,
or send an e-mail to service@glentronics.com.
Return the control unit to the manufacturer for
any repairs at the following address:
Glentronics, Inc.
645 Heathrow Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4205
BATTERY PREPARATION
WARNING / POISON
!
Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. In the event of an accident, flush
with water and call a physician immediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• Someone should be within range of your voice
or close enough to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in
case battery acid contacts skin clothing or
eyes.
• Wear eye and clothing protection and avoid
touching your eyes while working with battery
acid or working near the battery.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
• Battery posts and terminals contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
!
Explosive gases could cause serious injury or
death. Cigarettes, flames or sparks could
cause battery to explode in enclosed spaces.
Charge in a well-ventilated area. Always
shield eyes and face from battery. Keep vent
caps tight and level.
To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery.
• Use the Pro Series control unit for charging a
LEAD-ACID battery only. DO NOT use the
control unit for charging dry-cell batteries that
are most commonly used with home
appliances.
• Be sure the area around the battery is wellventilated.
• When cleaning or adding water to the battery,
first fan the top of the battery with a piece of
cardboard (or another non-metallic
to blow away any hydrogen or oxygen gas that
may have been emitted from the battery.
• DO NOT drop a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery and
cause an explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, watches, etc. when working with a
lead-acid battery. A short circuit through one
of these items can melt it, causing a severe
burn.
• ALWAYS remove the charger from the electrical
outlet before connecting or disconnecting the
battery cables.
• Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
POSITIVE (+) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the NEGATIVE (-) post.
• When connecting the battery cables, first
connect the small ring on the end of the
BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE (-) post of the
battery, and then connect the large ring on the
end of the RED wire to the POSITIVE (+) post
of the battery.
material)
POSITIVE POST HAS
LARGER DIAMETER
POSITIVE
POST
Do not use this system to pump flammable
or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil,
kerosene, etc.
NEGATIVE POST HAS
SMALLER DIAMETER
DANGER
!
NEGATIVE
POST
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Introduction
The PHCC Pro Series 1730 backup sump pump
system is battery-operated. It is designed as an
emergency backup system to support your main
AC sump pump, and it will automatically begin
pumping any time the float switch is activated
by rising water. Should any malfunction or
emergency occur that involves the sump pump,
the battery, or the AC power, the Pro Series
system will sound an alarm. A light on the
display panel of the control unit will indicate
the cause of the alarm and the corrective action.
For added reliability, the float switch has, not
one, but two floats. Should one float fail to
operate, the second float automatically
activates the pump.
The Pro Series 1730 Sump Pump System
includes:
• A control unit with a dual float switch, a
battery fluid level sensor, battery cables,
and a 20 amp fuse
• A pump with a 1½” PVC pipe adapter
• A plastic wire tie for mounting the float
switch
• A battery box
• A battery charger
• A battery cap with a hole to accommodate
the fluid sensor
• A battery filler for adding distilled water
to the battery
You will also need to supply:
• A Pro Series 2200 Standby Battery*
DO NOT use an automotive battery with this
system
DO NOT use a Pro Series 1000 battery with
this system. It will not run the pump as long
as the Pro Series 2200 battery
• 1½” rigid PVC pipe and fittings
• PVC primer and cement
• A union with hose clamps or a “Y” con-nector
and two (2) check valves, depending on the
installation method you use
• A surge protector (recommended)
• Six (6) quarts of 1.265 specific gravity
battery acid
Control Unit
Battery Box
Battery
Filler
* Pro Series standby batteries are specifically
designed to work with your battery backup
sump pump system. Glentronics can not
guarantee the compatibility of other brands
of batteries. For optimal performance the use
of a Pro Series battery is recommended.
Cap
Float
Switch
Wire Tie
Pipe
Adapter
Charger
For narrow sump pits you will need some
additional parts:
• An “L” bracket at least six (6) inches long
(preferably one that will not rust)
• Two (2) stainless steel hose clamps
• One (1) stainless steel screw (#8-32 x 3/4”), a
matching washer & nut
Battery
Wires
Pump
Fluid Sensor
Use of a Pro Series
Klunkless Check
Valve™ will provide
quieter operation.
(See back cover for
more information.)
Replacement Part Numbers
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1011007
Float switch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .1020009
Fluid sensor assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .1014001
Pipe adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1120002
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1015001
Battery box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1113003
Battery filler bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BFB-P
Call 800-991-0466, option #3 to order parts.
System Specifications
Power supply requirements . . . . . .115 volts AC
Pumping capacity . . . . . . . . . .2500 GPH @ 0’
Pumping capacity . . . . . . . . .1730 GPH @ 10'
Pump dimensions w/elbow . . . . . .7
Pump housing & strainer . . . . . .non-corrosive,
Pump . . .can run dry for short periods of time;
can be used in sumps with water softener
Float switch . . . . . . . . . .independent, can be
5
⁄8” H x 9”W
will not rust
set at any level
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Pump & Pipe
PUMP
WIRE
PIPE
A D APTE R
F
LOOR
JO I S T
MAIN
A C PUM P
R I GI D
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
CHECK
V A L V E
1/8" H OL E
45º ELBOW
"Y" CONNEC T O R
CHECK
V A L V E
PRO SERIES
PUMP
DRAIN TILE
SLOPE
P
IPE
DOWN
PUMP WIRE
H OSE CLAMP S
PIPE A D APTE R
"L" BR A CKE T
FLOOR
JO I S T
MAIN
A C PUMP
R I GI D
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
CHECK
V A L V E
R I GI D
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
45º ELBOW
"Y"
CONNEC T O R
CHECK
V A L V E
1/8" H OL E
DRAIN TILE
PRO SERIES
PUMP
SLOPE
PIPE
DOWN
PUMP
WIRE
PIPE A D APTE R
DRILL 1/8" H OL E
IF CHECK
V A L VE U SE D
FLOOR
JO I S T
MAIN
A C PUM P
R I GI D
1
-1/2"
PVC PIPE
UN I O N
OR CHECK
V A L V E
C
HECK
V A L V E
PRO SERIES
PUMP
DRAIN TILE
SLOPE
PIPES
D
OWN
PUMP WIRE
CHECK
V A L V E
H OSE
CLAMPS
"L" BRACKET
FLOOR
JO I S T
MAIN
A C PUM P
R I GI D
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
UN I O N
OR CHECK
V A L V E
PIPE A D APTE R
DRILL 1/8" H OL E
IF CHECK
V A L VE U SE D
DRAIN TILE
PRO SERIES
PUMP
SLOPE
PIPES
DOWN
Installation Instructions
There are two basic methods that can be used to
install the pump, a direct discharge to the
outside of the building, or a connection to an
existing discharge pipe. The same two options
apply in very narrow sump pits where the backup
pump must be mounted above the main pump.
Whenever possible, install your Pro Series backup
pump with a direct discharge to the outdoors.
By using this method, there will always be an
outlet for the water from the sump. During times
of very heavy rain, many storm sewers fill up. If
your pump is trying to discharge water into a full
sewer, there is nowhere for the water to go. By
discharging directly outdoors, there is always an
outlet for the water that is pumped out of the
sump. For this method, you will need to drill a
hole through a floor joist or the foundation from
the basement to the outside of the house.
If the direct discharge method is not possible or
convenient, the Pro Series pump can be
connected to the same line as your main AC
sump pump by installing a “Y” connector and
two (2) check valves.
NORMAL SUMP PIT
INSTALLATIONS
Installation A
Direct Discharge
to Outside
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NARROW SUMP PIT
INSTALLATIONS
Installation B
Hookup to
Existing
Discharge Pipe
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In most cases, the backup pump will fit next to
the main AC pump in the sump pit. In very
narrow pits, the backup pump can be mounted
above the main AC pump. Try to fit the backup
pump on the floor of the sump first. Make sure
there is enough room so the backup pump and
the main pump do not touch each other.
Select the installation method that will best suit
your needs from the diagrams at the right. Full
instructions for each installation method are
provided on the following pages.
Installation will take a couple hours.
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Installation C
Direct Discharge
to Outside
Page 6
Installation D
Hookup to
Existing
Discharge Pipe
Page 7
Pump & Pipe
PUMP
WIRE
PIPE A D APTE R
DRILL 1/8" H OL E
IF CHECK
V A L VE U SE D
FLOOR
JO I S T
MAIN
A C PUM P
R I GI D
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
UN I O N
OR CHECK
V A L V E
CHECK
V A L V E
PRO SERIES
PUMP
DRAIN TILE
SLOPE
PIPES
DOWN
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION A:
DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE
BUILDING (Diagram A)
DANGER
!
Unplug the main AC pump when installing
the backup pump to avoid electric shock.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury
or death.
1. Cut a piece of 1½” rigid PVC pipe long
enough to reach from the bottom of the
sump pit to one (1) foot above the floor.
Prime and cement it to the 1½” pipe adapter,
then screw the adapter into the pump.
2. Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the
end will not fall into the sump. Attach the
wire to the pipe with a piece of tape.
3. Place the pump with the PVC pipe
attachment on the bottom of the sump floor
next to the main AC pump. The pumps
should not touch each other. Do not mount
the pump to any existing pipes; it should be
placed on the floor of the sump. A brick may
be placed under the pump if there are rocks
or other debris on the sump floor that may
clog the pump.
4. Attach a union or a check valve to the top of
the 1½” pipe. This will allow the pump to
be removed easily, should the need arise.
The path of the rest of the pipe and the details
of each installation will vary. Using sound
plumbing practices, route the discharge pipe to
an exterior wall via the shortest path with the
fewest turns. More turns will reduce the
pumping capacity. The pipe section exiting the
building should be on a downward slope so that
the water in the pipe will exit outside instead
of returning to the sump pit. Be sure to seal
the hole in the wall where the pipe exits, and
prime and cement or clamp all connections
securely to prevent leaking. (No check valve is
needed with this method of installation as long
as you use less than 20 feet
CAUTION
If you use more than a total of 20 feet
pipe in the installation (including vertical
and horizontal runs), install a check valve in
of pipe.)
place of the union. Make sure it is installed
with the arrow pointing up, or it will not
prevent the backflow of water. When a check
valve is used, a 1/8” hole must be drilled in
the PVC pipe above the Pro Series pump.
Drill the hole at a 45° angle toward the
bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water
outside the sump pit. Make sure the hole is
above the water line and below the check
valve. If a hole is not drilled above the
pump, an air lock may prevent the pump
from operating.
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1
2
3
4
Diagram A
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