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Installation
BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
NOTICE:
• Install this system during a time when the primary
pump will not be needed. Gather all supplies before
starting. Read all warnings and installation steps
before you start.
• Be prepared for water to leak from the coupling or
piping when disassembling or cutting the discharge
pipe. Protect system components, tools and supplies
from getting wet. Dry any work areas that get wet.
BASIC TOOLS AND
MATERIALS NEEDED
Channel locks or large pliers
Tape measure
Socket wrench or 5/16" Nut driver
Side cutters
Hacksaw (to cut PVC pipe)
Medium size pliers
Pencil
Teflon tape
PVC glue (solvent weld)
PVC pipe cleaner
Cloth towel
Size 24M Marine Deep Cycle Battery
or a
Size 27M Marine Deep Cycle Battery
Required Battery Capacity:
130 ampere-hour maximum.
Personal injury and flood hazard. Do not
turn the pump on until all the fittings are glued and the
glue has dried. Loose fittings can explode off of pipes
and cause personal injury and flooding.
Remove Primary Pump From Sump Pit:
1. Locate the "on" water level of the primary sump
pump. Mark this location on the discharge pipe with
a pencil. See Figure 1.
2. Drain the sump. The water level must be pumped
down as low as possible before going on to the next
step.
Electrical shock hazard. Shock can
burn or kill. Do not make contact with the remaining
water in the sump pit. Unplug the primary sump
pump and any accessories such as alarms before you
continue. Failure to follow this warning can result in
personal injury or death.
For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at
Remove the
hose coupling
or mark the
1st cut here.
Mark pipe with
pencil here
(2nd cut).
Figure 1 – Mark and cut pipe as shown
3. Unplug the pump.
4. To separate the primary pump from the discharge
pipe:
A. For applications with rubber couplings: remove
the coupling clamp with a nut driver.
B. For applications without rubber couplings: cut the
PVC discharge pipe with a hacksaw above the
basement floor and at a comfortable level. New
rubber couplings are included for reassembly.
Risk of pinching hands or fingers. To avoid
a hand injury from a collapse of plumbing, support the
pipe above the separation before cutting or disassembly.
5. Lift the primary pump and discharge pipe assembly
out of the sump.
Risk of electrical shock. Do not lift the
pump by the electrical cord; lift pump only by the dis-
charge pipe, lifting ring or handle on the pump. Lifting
by the cord can damage the cord.
NOTICE: The discharge pipe is filled with water. Drain
the water from the discharge pipe assembly. Keep the
work area dry.
INSTALL BACKUP PUMP
NOTE: If your sump pit is at least 18" in diameter and at
least 18" deep, use installation Method A. If your sump
pit is 13 1 ⁄ -18" in diameter and at least 22" deep, use
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installation Method B. If your sump pit is smaller than
these dimensions, you may need to enlarge the pit to
install the backup pump.
Refer to the Exploded View
on Page 13 for Key Numbers
1-800-468-7867 / 1-800-546-7867
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Support the
Pipe before
cutting.
'Turn on'
water level of
Primary Pump
Check
Valve
Sump Pit