Installation of a Backup System on a Common Discharge
(For 12 VDC Backup System RL-SPBS which does not include a 115 V primary sump pump assembly)
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W A R N I N G
Disconnect power from all electrical equipment housed within the sump system before working on or around the sump pump
or battery backup system beginning with 115 VAC powered pumps, level switches, and charger controllers, followed by DC
powered items. Includes all items such as pumps, level control switches, charger/controller unit, and battery systems.
Included in the RL-SPBS:
1. Battery charger unit and junction box
2. Battery case (battery not included)
3. (1) 1-½" street elbow near 12 VDC pump
4. Flexible coupling from 12 VDC pump discharge
5. Check valve for 12 VDC pump
6. Switch to control 12 VDC pump
7. 12 VDC backup pump
8. Red jumper wire (positive)
9. Black jumper wire (negative)
10. (4) Cable ties
Customer required to purchase separately:
1. 12 VDC deep cycle battery – BCI Group 27, rated 85 – 140Ah, lead-acid or AGM
2. 115 VAC primary pump. Red Lion's RL-33SC or RL-50SC automatic pump is recommended
3. Check valve for 115 VAC pump
4. 1-½" pipe as needed
5. 1-½" DWV street elbow H-SPG 45 degree
6. 1-½" DWV Wye
7. Fittings – as required
Backup System on a Common Discharge
Figure 1
Discharge Pipe
"Wye" Assembly
(not included)
Check Valve
90° Street Elbow
Air Bleed Hole
Flexible Coupling
WARNING
Comply with all national and local electrical and plumbing codes when installing this unit.
Common Drain Pipe From
Household Plumbing
(not included)
Cable Tie (2)
Cable Tie (1)
Check Valve
(not included)
Backup Pump
Red Jumper Wire
(Positive)
MICRO PROCESSOR
CONTROLLED
5 STAGE
BATTERY CHARGER/
MAINTAINER
Backup Pump
WHEN YELLOW - GREEN FLASHING ALTERNATELY
REFER TO ERROR TABLE IN MANUAL
Control Switch
Charger Unit
Primary Pump
(not included)
Black Jumper Wire
(Negative)
BATTERY CONNECTION
CHARGER CONNECTION
FLOAT SWITCH CONNECTION
REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME 20 AMP 38V TYPE
AND RATING ONLY
PUMP FUSE &
CONNECTION
DISABLE
ENABLE
AUDIBLE ALARM
DISABLE WHEN LIT
Junction Box
Battery Box
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