Manual

Introduction
The Basement Watchdog combination sump pump
system is designed to provide both primary and
backup pumping capabilities. The primary pump
will operate as long as it is receiving AC power. If
the power is interrupted, or more water is coming
into the sump than the AC pump can handle, the
backup sump pump will begin pumping
automatically. The backup system has unique
monitoring features that diagnose a problem and
sound an alarm. A light on the display panel of
the control unit will indicate the cause of the
alarm and the corrective action. The two systems
have been pre-assembled for easy installation.
For added reliability, the float switches have, not
one, but two floats. Should one float fail to
operate, the second float automatically activates
the pump.
The Basement Watchdog
Sump Pump System includes:
 A 1/2 HP primary pump with a caged dual
float switch, and a blue piggyback controller
that plugs into the wall outlet
 A black backup pump supported by a bracket
 A black control unit for the backup pump with
a battery fluid sensor, a dual float switch, and
battery cables
 Two cable ties to secure the wires to the
discharge pipe
 A battery cap with a hole to accommodate
the fluid sensor
 A battery charger
 A rubber union
You will also need to supply:
 A Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour
Battery*
 Six quarts of 1.265 specific gravity
battery acid
 A surge protector (optional)
*The internal construction of some
wet cell batteries may not be
compatible with this system.
Glentronics can not guarantee the
compatibility of other brands of
batteries. The use of a Basement
Watchdog battery is HIGHLY
recommended.
System Specifications
Power supply requirements . . . . 115 volts, 60 Hz
AC pump pumping capacity . . . . 3200 GPH @ 10’
DC pump pumping capacity . . . . 1730 GPH @ 10’
Overall dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . 11” W x 18” H
Pump housings and strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Primary - Cast iron/cast aluminum housing
with non-corrosive strainer
• Backup - Non-corrosive housing and strainer
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Rubber
Union
Primary Pump
Float Switch
Cable Ties
Primary Pump
Controller
Backup Pump
Controller
Primary
Pump
Battery Cables
Fluid Sensor
For some installations you may also
need additional items:
 1-1/2” rigid PVC
pipe
 A 1-1/2” PVC pipe
connector or a
1-1/2” rubber union
 PVC pipe cleaner
and cement
Battery Cap
Battery
Charger
Backup Pump
Float Switch
Backup
Pump
Battery
Box