ION Switch Instructions


ION DIGITIAL LEVEL CONTROLLER

The Ion Digital Level Controller replaces unreliable mechanical float switches using solid-state sensing computer technology eliminating contact points and moving parts making it superior to conventional switch technology. Sump Pump Failure typically never occurs due to the pump failing because pumps are generally built to last. The problem has always been the switch responsible for the critical task of turning the pump on and off. Mechanical switches use moving parts and wear and tear in a sump pit environment will always break those components down over time. With the Ion Digital Level Controller, smart computer technology replaces moving parts for the ultimate in protection. - Rated for both effluent and sewage use with pumps using a piggy back plug system

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ION Switch when Purchased with a Pump
When a pump is purchased with an Ion switch, the pump is shipped with the switch hard mounted to the pump
-          A pump-mounted bracket is pre-installed at the factory and the switch is factory mounted to the pump
-          A pipe-mounted bracket is not included and can be purchased as an optional accessory
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ION Switch Differential

DIFFERENTIAL
The pumping range is 6" and is not adjustable.  

OFF POINT

The OFF Point is located at the top of bracket mounting screw head, which is located on top side of the pump sensor. 
-  If the pump is hard mounted to the pump with a pump mounting bracket, then the off point will be where ever the top of the bracket mounting screw resides.
-  If the pump is mounted to the discharge pipe with a pipe mounting bracket, then the off point will be where ever the top of the bracket mounting screw resides

ON POINT

The ON Point is 6 inches above the OFF Point.  The OFF Point is located at the top of bracket mounting screw head, located on top side of the pump sensor. 

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HOW TO TEST YOUR SWITCH

To manually test if your switch is operating push up on the sensing plate through the middle hole on the underside of the switch.  When pressing on the sensing plate, the pump will come on.  Unlike a diaphragm switch, there won’t be a clicking sound.

Troubleshooting :

1. Identify the model ION you have. Locate the IN-xxx number on the ION cord tag.  An ION with an IN-006 will have a 6” range.  An ION with an IN-010 will have a 10” range
    a. If you have an ION with a   6” range, measure up   6 Inches from the bracket mounting screw head on the Ion switch.
            This is the point at which the switch should turn on. 
    b. If you have an ION with a 10” range, measure up 10 Inches from the bracket mounting screw head on the Ion switch.
            This is the point at which the switch should turn on.

2. Verify your On level is appropriate for your sump pit.
    a. If the On level is at a workable point, continue to the next step.
    b. If the On level ends up at a point that’s too high for your pit, the switch will have to be replaced. 
           i. With a pump-mounted switch, the switch will have to be replaced.
          ii. With a pipe-mounted switch, lower the switch on the pipe, ensuring that the pump does not draw air before it shuts off.  If the switch is adjusted as low as it can go and the On level is still too high, the switch will have to be replaced.

3.  Test the pump by itself, without the switch
     a. Plug the pump directly into the wall outlet without the Ion switch. 
     b. If it doesn’t run, check for proper voltage at the outlet or plug the pump into an outlet on a different circuit.  If the pump still doesn’t run, it will have to be replaced. 
     c. If it runs, continue to the next step.

4.  Test the switch with the pump
     a. Plug the pump into the Ion switch and plug the Ion switch plug into the wall. 
     b. Push up on the sensing plate through the center hole on the underside of the switch. 
           Note that, being an electronic switch, you will not hear a clicking sound. 
     c. If the pump does not power on, the switch will have to be replaced.