Model 122

Single Phase Duplex

Installation and Operation Manual

Parts Included

SJE RHOMBUS ® Model 122

Single Phase Duplex

Installation and Operation Manual

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or
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Control panel may
ordered with or
be
without these items.
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or
This control panel must be installed and serviced
by a licensed electrician
in accordance with the National Electric Code
NFPA-70, state and local electrical codes.
UL Type 4X enclosures are for indoor or outdoor
use.

Technical support,
service questions:
1-800-Rhombus
(1-800-746-6287)
SJE Rhomus offers a five-year limited warranty.

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Monday - Friday For complete terms and conditions, please visit
www.sjerhombus.com.
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST

Control panel may be

ordered with or
without these items.

This control panel must be installed and serviced by a licensed electrician in

accordance with the National Electric Code NFPA-70, state and local electrical codes.
UL Type 4X enclosures are for indoor or outdoor use.

Warranty void if panel is modified.

SJE Rhombus offers a five-year limited warranty.

For information regarding operation,
? available options, or servicing
questions, please call SJE Rhombus
For complete terms and conditions, please visit www.sjerhombus.com.

Products returned must be cleaned, sanitized, or decontaminated as necessary

Technical Support. prior to shipment to ensure that employees will not be exposed to health
hazards in handling said material. All applicable laws and regulations shall apply.

Manufactured by: SJE Rhombus Technical Support: +1-800-746-6287 PN 1062629B 06/20

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SJE RHOMBUS is a trademark of SJE, Inc
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 Installing the Float Switches Mounting the Control Panel
The Model 122 Single Phase Duplex control panel operates with NOTE
3 or 4 float switches to activate pump STOP, LEAD pump START,
If the distance to the control panel exceeds the length of
LAG pump START and high-level ALARM functions.
the float switch cords or the pump power cord, splicing
1 2 Label each float and cord end in a liquid-tight junction box will be required. For outdoor
Ensure all power is turned OFF with the provided pairs of or wet installation, we recommend an SJE Rhombus UL
before installing floats in tank. STOP, LEAD, LAG, and ALARM Type 4X junction box.
Failure to do so could result in stickers.
serious or fatal shock.

STOP

LEAD
LEAD

STOP

3 CAUTION!
If the floats are not properly mounted and connected in the correct
order, the pumps will not function properly.

Floats require free range of motion.

They must not touch each other or any equipment in the pump chamber.

Pipe Clamp Mounting Pipe Clamp Mounting

3 Float Operation 4 Float Operation

Lag Lag Lag

Lag/Alarm Alarm
Lag/Alarm Lag/Alarm Alarm Alarm

Lead Lead
Lead Lead
Lead Lead
Operating Operating
range Stop Stop range Stop Stop
Stop Stop

Tighten Make sure hose clamp

the band does not interfere
clamp. with float operation.

3.5”
(9cm)

Hose clamp is 18-8 Do not install cord under

stainless steel. hose clamp.

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Wiring the Control Panel Operation
SJE Rhombus Model 122 Single Phase Duplex control panel
1 Determine conduit entrance locations on control panel as shown. operates with float switches. When all floats are in the
Check local codes and schematic inside the panel for the number
open or OFF position, the panel is inactive. As the liquid
of power circuits required.
level rises and closes the STOP float, the panel remains
CAUTION! inactive until the LEAD float closes. At this point the LEAD
pump will turn ON (if the Hand-Off-Auto switch is in the
Be sure the pump power voltage and phase are the same as the
AUTO mode and the power is ON). The pump will remain
pump motor being installed.
ON until both the STOP and LEAD floats return to their OFF
positions. If the liquid level rises beyond both the STOP
2 Connect the following wires to the proper terminal positions: and LEAD floats to reach the LAG float, the lag pump will
• incoming power turn ON (if the Hand-Off-Auto switch is in the AUTO mode
• pump 1 and the power is ON). Both pumps will remain ON until the
• pump 2 STOP, LEAD, and LAG floats return to their OFF positions.
• float switches If the liquid level rises to reach the ALARM float, the alarm
See schematic inside control panel for details. will be activated.

Alarm System (Indicator Light and Horn)

When an alarm condition occurs, the red light and horn will
be activated.

If the TEST/NORMAL/SILENCE switch is moved to the

SILENCE position and released, the horn will be silenced.
When the alarm condition is cleared, the alarm system is
reset.

Hand-Off-Auto (HOA) Switches

The HOA 3-way switches control pump functions.

In HAND mode, the pump will turn ON.

OFF turns the pump OFF.

In AUTO mode, commands from the float switches

turn each pump ON and OFF.

Auxiliary Contact
Form C - Can be wired normally open or normally closed.

Circuit Breakers (optional)

Circuit Breakers provide pump disconnect and branch
circuit protection.

Motor Contactors
Motor contactors control pumps by switching electrical lines.

Typical Layout (May vary with options ordered).

You must use conduit sealant to prevent

CAUTION! moisture or gases from entering the panel.

Technical support,
Type 4X conduit must be used to maintain a Type 4X rating of
the control panel.
? service questions:
+1-800-746-6287
[email protected]
3 Verify correct operation of control panel after installation is Monday - Friday
complete.
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time

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Model shown contains optional Seal Fail circuitry.

COMPONENTS
a. ON/OFF Switch - Control/Alarm Power g. Simulate Float Buttons x4
b. 120V Incoming Power Terminals h. Float Terminals x8
c. Power LED - (Green) i. Lead/Lag Selecter Switch
d. Pump HOA Switches j. Dual Seal Fail Pot - (Optional)
e. Float LEDs - (Red) x4 k. Dual Seal Fail LEDs - (Red) - (Optional)
f. Pump LEDs l. Auxiliary Alarm Terminals
Pump Run - (Green)
Pump Fail - (Red)

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
WITH POWER ON, HOAs OFF, FLOATS OFF OR DISCONNECTED, PRESS DESIRED FLOAT BUTTON RAPIDLY 4 TIMES AND HOLD
**PUMP LEDs WILL FLASH UPON SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING**
OPTIONS FLOAT BUTTON DEFAULT OPERATION
PUMP FAIL ALARM STOP ON ACTIVATES IF A PUMP CAUSES “LAG” 3 CYCLES IN A ROW
MANUAL ALARM RESET LEAD OFF LATCHES HIGH ALARM: CLEAR WITH EXTERNAL TEST SWITCH
SEAL FAIL HORN LAG OFF ACTIVATES HORN UPON SEAL FAIL
ALARM FLASHER ALARM OFF FLASHES BEACON UPON HIGH ALARM

ALARM CONDITIONS
ALARM BEACON CONTROLLER LED HORN
PUMP FAIL FLASHING RED PUMP LIGHT NO
SEAL FAIL FLASHING SF1, SF2 PROG
FLOAT FAIL FLASHING BAD FLOAT NOT LIT NO
HIGH ALARM SOLID ALARM FLOAT YES

Technical Support: +1-800-746-6287

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www.sjerhombus.com
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