Sears 390.306062 User Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model No.

390.306062

CAUTION:

Readand Follow

All SafetyRulesand

-Operating Instructions

BeforeFirstUseof

ThisProduct.

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BATTERY OPERATED
BACKUP SUMP PUMP

• Safety Instructions

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FutureReference.

'Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Ik 60179 U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. Form No. F642-9510 (Rev. 5/6198)

• Operation

• Installation

• Troubleshooting

• Repair Parts

CONTENTS

Introduction/Warranty ........................................................ 2

Safety ........................................................ _.......................... 2

Performance ........................................................................ 3

Charger Operation ............................................................... 3

Battery Requirements .......................................................... 4

Installation/Operation ...................................................... 4-5

Electrical ........................................................................... 5_

Service/Troubleshooting ..._.............................................. 6-7

Repair Parts .......................................................................... 7

INTRODUCTION

.-Ple'4_ take a few minutes to read our instructions before in-

stalling your Backup Sump Pump. It will help to assure per-

fect installation and help you avoid needless service

expenses.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-

TIONS for BATTERY CHARGER

I_,WARNING[ Risk of electrical shock, fire, or explo-

sion. Read all instructions in owner's manual and on

charger, pump, and battery before using battery charger.

1. Unplug battery charger before attempting any cleaning.

Turning off controls does not reduce the risk of electrical

shock.

2. Charge only rechargeable 12-volt lead-acid batteries.
Other types may burst when charged with this charger.

3. Do not let charger get wet.

4. Use only attachments recommended or sold by battery
charger manufacturer.

5. When unplugging charger, grasp plug (not cord) to avoid
risk of damage to cord or plug.

6. Locate cord so that it cannot be stepped on, tripped over,

damaged, stretched, or flooded.

7. Do not modify cord or plug.

8. Do not attempt to service charger; it has no user-ser-

viceable parts. If charger is dropped, struck, or otherwise
damaged, take it to a qualified service technician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual or on pump.

A This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this

symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the
following signal words and be alert to the potential for per-
sonal injury!

DANGER warns about hazards that will cause

serious personal injury, death or major property damage if

ignored.

[AW_NING]w ING warns about hazards that can

cause serious personal injury, death or major property dam-
age if ignored.

[A CAUTION [CAUTION warns about hazards that will or

can cause minor personal injury or property damage if ig-
nored.

The word NOTICE indicates special instructions which are
important but not related to hazards.

1.To avoid risk of serious bodily injury and property dam-

age, read safety instructions carefully before installing
pump.

2.Follow local and/or national plumbing and electrical

codes when installing pump. A ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCO is recommended for use on any electrical
appliance submerged in water.

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3.Use this pump only for backup sump pump duty in a res-
idential appfication. It is not designed as a primary sump

pump.

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4la -- lHa o. Vo ¢.Canca € or

fatal electrical shock. Do not plug in or unplug battery

charger while standing on a wet floor or in water. Be sure

one hand isfree when pluggingin orunplugging charger.

If basement floor is wet, disconnect power to basement

before walking on floor.

5. Do not lift pump by electrical cord,

6. Pump water only with this pump.

7. Do not run pump dry.To do so will damage seals and can

cause lealdng and property damage.

8. Pump is permanently lubricated atthe factory. Do not try

to lubricate it!

9.Keep battery charger and battery box in a dry, cool, well

---ventilated area.

lO.To avoid danger of fire or explosion, keep sparks and

" flame away from battery.

11. [,AWARNING IBattery acid is corrosive. Do not spill on

skin, clothing, or battery charger. Wear eye protection
when working on battery.

12. Maximum vertical pumping distance is 15 feet.

13. Make sure sump is clear of debris.

BASIC TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED

Pipe Wrenches Screwdriver
Hacksaw 1-1/4" Check Valve

Adjustable-Wrench Teflon Tape

Knife 12-volt Battery

If alarm sounds, check operation of primary pump, which

may need service. If battery backup operation is due to a
power outage, alarm will sound, but no service is likely to

be req_,ed to primary pump.

Battery charger has capacity to run pump and charge battery

at the same time as long as power to the charger is not in-
terrupted. If power to charger circuit is interrupted, the

length of time that the backup pump will run depends on

the Ampere-hour capacity of the battery used.
Extended periods of operation (for example, during an ex-

tended power outage) may exhaust the battery. However,
once the load is removed, usually it will self-regenerate far
enough to allow the charger to start.The battery charger will

begin charging the battery as long as the battery has acharge
of at least 1/2 volt, and power is available to the charger.

After power is restored, charger will automatically re-charge

battery fully in about six hours.

NOTICE: Some trouble conditions will cause the alarm to

sound. See chart below for causes and action:

PROBLEM ACTION

Back-up pump has run Push 'Reset'. Check main pump.
Power out more than Disconnect charger from battery.

24 hours Call power company.

Continuous charging Disconnect charger from battery.
more than 24 hours Check for defective battery.

Loose connection or Disconnect charger from battery.
no power to charger Check plug, receptacle, and

power at main breaker.

After restoring power or replacing battery, alarm can be

reset.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Battery-Powered Back-up Sump Pump is not a substitute
for your primary sump pump. It is designed as a backup

pump to pinch-hit for your primary sump pump during a
power outage or other problem which prevents normal op-
eration. Do not use it to pump flammable fiquids or chemi-

cals.
Keep battery charger dry and protected from damage.

In an emergency (such as an extended power outage)
which depletes the system battery, your automobile battery

-may be temporarily substituted. Be sure to replace the sys-

tem battery as soon as possible.

CHARGER OPERATION

Backup pump will start automatically when sump water
level rises far enough to trip float switch. After a delay, of

about 4 seconds, alai'm will sound. Silence alarm by pushing

ALARM TEST/RESET button. In normal (switch actuated) op-

eration, alarm is locked out until about 4 seconds after float
switch has dropped to OFF position; cycle can then begin

again.

Test alarm by pushing ALARM TEST/RESET button when

alarm is not sounding. Alarm will then sound as long as but-

ton is held down. Pushing ALARM TEST/RESET button to
test alarm overrides lockout, so alarm can be tested at any

time.

• Purchaselocal.

For small/shallow sump pits install as illustrated above. Installation Kit 2785

includes the necessaryclamps andsupportpad needed forthisinstallation.

Follow other instructions in the owner's manual

Figure I - Installation in small or shallow sumps

- use Kit 2785; sump diameter is exaggerated
for clarity.