Manual

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3. Check the charger plug that fits into the rear
panel of the control unit. Make sure it is
securely plugged into the control unit.
The control unit must receive 115 volts AC +/-
5% from the AC outlet. Any voltage lower than
110 volts will activate the power failure alarm.
Lower voltages can be caused by utility company
brown outs or a heavy power draw from other
appliances on the same circuit. Reduce the
number of appliances on the circuit.
If all the connections are secure and the wall
outlet is operating, but the “Power” warning
light is still on, replace the charger unit with the
Basement Watchdog part number 1015001 from
Glentronics at 800-991-0466, option #3.
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Charging
The Basement Watchdog backup system is
equipped with a computer-controlled automatic
charging system. The computer is constantly
monitoring the battery and will supply a pre-
programmed amount of energy to keep your
battery at full charge. The “Charging” light will
be on while the battery is charging, and off
when it is not charging. The normal charge cycle
is in one-hour increments, which increases the
life of the battery and reduces the amount of
water loss. If the battery is discharged from
extended use, the charger light will remain on
until the battery is completely recharged.
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System Operating
This light will always be on when there is power
coming from either the battery or the outlet.
TEST-RESET-SILENCE BUTTON
To test the pump, press the YELLOW button for 1
second. The pump will run for 25 seconds and
then shut off automatically.
To silence an alarm, press the YELLOW button for
1 second. Some alarms cannot be silenced since
action needs to be taken to prevent a flood.
To reset the BATTERY or PUMP alarm, press the
button for 1 second. To silence them for 24
hours, press the YELLOW button for 5 seconds
until you hear a buzz. The alarms will
automatically re-activate in 24 hours.
TESTING THE BACKUP FLOAT SWITCH
It is important to manually test the float
switch periodically.
Lift the float up and let go. This will activate
the pump. The control unit will run the pump for
approximately 25 seconds so it can empty all the
water in the sump pit. If there is no water in
the pit, the pump can run dry for this amount of
time. The alarm will sound and the PUMP light
will go on. After the pump has stopped, push
the YELLOW button to silence the alarm. If the
YELLOW button is
pressed before the
pump has stopped,
the alarm will go
off temporarily.
Wait for the pump
to stop pumping,
and then push the
YELLOW button to
completely silence
the alarm.
While the pumps are active, water will come out
of the 1/8” holes located on the top of the main
pump and in the elbow of the backup pump.
This is normal. The holes are needed to prevent
an air lock within the system. DO NOT obstruct
the holes or an air lock may prevent the system
from activating.
TESTING THE PRIMARY PUMP
FLOAT SWITCH
Lift the float within the cage with a pencil or
other non-metallic item and let it drop. The
pump will run for an additional 10 seconds after
the float returns to the original position. It will
not damage the pump to run it for this short
time if the sump pit is dry. However, DO NOT
hold the float up for an extended time without
water in the sump.
While the pumps are active, water will come out
of the 1/8” holes located on the top of the main
pump and in the elbow of the backup pump.
This is normal. The holes are needed to prevent
an air lock within the system. DO NOT obstruct
the holes or an air lock may prevent the system
from activating.
MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Maintenance should be performed 1-2 times
per year.
1. Lift the float switches on both pumps as
described above.
2. Remove all debris from the bottom of the
pit.
3. Remove all debris floating in the water.
4. Remove all debris from the float switch
cage.
5. Fill the pit with water. Make sure the
pumps turn on at the intended levels.
6. While the pump is running, make sure the
pump is evacuating water at a good pace.
7. Remove the sensor and the cap from the
battery and rinse any black buildup from
the cap. Replace the cap and sensor.
PARTS & SERVICE INFORMATION
You can receive technical support, parts or
service information by calling Glentronics, Inc.
at 800-991-0466, option 3, or by visiting the
website at www.basementwatchdog.com. Send
your unit to the following address for repairs:
Glentronics, Inc.
645 Heathrow Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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FUSE
CHARGER
PUMP
LIFT
FLOAT
LIFT
FLOAT