The Ion 55ACi Deluxe is an advanced dual sump pump system with both primary and advanced battery backup capabilities. The system features two identical 1/2 HP stainless steel and cast iron sump pumps engineered for automatic alternation each cycle during operation as a regular, everyday primary or during power outages via battery backup.
Rated at 65 GPM of pumping capacity (at 10 feet of total dynamic head), the 120 volt system pumps runs on standard AC electricity from one of two power sources. In absence of utility power supply, an individual pump runs on emergency AC power converted from deep cycle battery (two 12-volt Power+ AGM recommended, separate purchases). While conventional DC backup systems gradually pump less water the longer an outage continues, the Ion 55ACi Deluxe maintains peak pumping capacity while operating to meet or exceed demand.
When connected to utility power supply, the durable cast iron high-capacity pumps are available for operating as alternating primaries. The system is designed to only consume battery in absence of main supply via utility power. By avoiding unnecessary depletion, the battery stays at 100 percent for whenever the next outage may occur.
Further enhancing pump reliability is the solid-state digital level sensing equipped with the Ion Genesis controller, which comes standard with the Ion 55ACi Deluxe. The stationary level sensing operates without moving parts and contact points, and comes integrated with a high water alarm. Its proprietary solid-state sensing technology, first introduced with the original Ion Switch in 2010, has become the proven replacement for mechanical switches commonly attributed to pump failures and unnecessary flooding.
System Features
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1/2 HP pump with PSC, energy efficient motor: 5.8 amps
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Rated at 65 GPM pumping capacity, at 10′ of total dynamic head
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Fully automatic, converts 12 volt DC to 120 volt AC when utility power is lost
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Runs off 120-volt AC power from available utility supply or reserved battery backup auxiliary supply
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Inverter has digital display, tells status of system at all times
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Uses two 12 volt deep cycle AGM batteries (add as option)
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Non-corrosive battery enclosure
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Includes piggyback Ion+ Digital level control/alarm sensor with no moving parts
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First of its kind solid-state sensing technology with no moving parts
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Multipoint sealing mechanism that supersedes single surface seals
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Quick and easy installation
- 3 year warranty
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Ion Genesis Pump Controller Features and Functions
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LED Indicators: Displays pump(s), power, and alarm statuses.
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LCD Screen: Shows equipment data and alarm notifications.
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Plug & Play Outlets: Pump(s) plug into controller in place of wall outlet.
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Ion® Digital Level Sensor: Communicates water levels to controller.
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Ion Digital High Water Sensor: Detects high water and functions as secondary level sensor in case primary sensor fails.
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Remote Alarm Contact: Connects to an external property security system.
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Silence/Reset: Test run pump(s) without having to access basin.
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On Level: Manually adjust pumping turn on level from 2.5” to 72” in 0.5” increments.
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Installation Diagram

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Included with System
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Ion Genesis controller and alarm
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Power inverter/battery charger
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Battery box
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Ion BA50i sump pumps
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Level control sensor
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High water alarm sensor (and redundant level control)
Supplemental Details
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Performance Curves
Pump Performance Operation as a Primary or Backup Pump

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System Performance
Using Battery Backup Auxiliary AC Power

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