HC5000T Sewage Pump Switch
with Programmable Cycle Length and Built-in Alarms
Overview:
The HydroCheck HC5000T Electronic Sewage Pump Switch with Programmable Cycle Length and Built-in Alarms is compatible with all
sewage/ejector pumps and is designed to replace traditional float switches. Use the Smart Button to easily program a precise cycle length for
your sewage pump that will begin when liquid reaches the sensor tip. See Troubleshooting section for Smart Button, LED and Alarm specifica-
tions. Not rated for outdoor use.
READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:
1. The “piggyback plug” attached to the mechanical float switch cannot be used with the HC5000T. It must be disconnected and
remain disconnected.
2. If your sewage pump has internal float switch wiring, i.e. does not have a “piggyback plug”, then you must secure the float in an
upward position as if the pit were full. This assures that the internal switch is always closed and that the pump is always enabled.
Step-by-Step Installation
Run Time Adjustment
For an ideal installation, drill a 9/16” hole through the sewage pit
cover. Insert the sensor (A) through the provided rubber grom-
met (B).
Lower the sensor (A) into the pit so that the tip of the sensor is
approximately 1" below the inlet pipe to the pit.
NOTE: Make sure the sensor is hanging freely and is not in con-
tact with anything else in the pit, such as the pump's power cord,
the wall of the pit, etc.
Using the provided tie wrap (C), secure the sensor cable to a por-
tion of the discharge pipe (D) that is located outside of the pit so
that the sensor does not drop lower in the pit.
Securely plug the drilled hole with the rubber grommet (B).
NOTE: Only applicable if a hole was drilled in Step 1.
Plug the control module (E) into a 3-prong 120 VAC outlet.
Plug the pump's power cord (F) into the front of the control
module (E).
Adjust the run time by following the Run Time Adjustment steps
in the table below.
NOTE: This product defaults to a 10 second run time and can be
reprogrammed at anytime. Achieving the optimal pump cycle
length may take several attempts.
TEST YOUR INSTALLATION BEFORE LEAVING IT FOR UNAT-
TENDED USE.
NOTE: This product will not work if tested in a cup of water.
See How the Sensor Works: Why won’t my pump turn on? below.
Silence or eliminate all active alarms: There should be no audible alarms active (See “Smart Button Features” on how to disable
alarm).
Press and hold the Smart Button for approximately 5 seconds, or until the output turns on and the LED starts to flash green. The
output turning on marks the start of the desired run time.
NOTE: If the pump is in the middle of a cycle, first cancel the cycle by pressing and releasing the Smart Button.
Release the Smart Button when the desired run time is reached. The output will turn off and the switch is now reprogrammed with
the new run time.
NOTE: Loss of power does not affect the programmed run time.
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*Inlet pipe and 120 VAC outlet are not pictured.