Instructions / Assembly

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additional cable to the two batteries….the

BLACK wires to the POSITIVE (+) posts and the

WHITE wires to the NEGATIVE (-) posts of each

battery. NEVER attach one end of the positive

wire to the positive post and the other end of

the positive wire to the negative post on the

other battery.

6. Immediately plug

the AC power cord

into a grounded

AC wall outlet. (A

surge protector

that protects all

three pins on the

power plug is

recommended.)

You will have 10

seconds before the “Power failure” alarm will

sound. The alarm will be silenced once the

unit is plugged into the wall. At this time the

computer control unit will perform a startup

procedure and the percentage lights will cycle

from 25% to 100%.

7. Secure the cover on the battery box by

slipping the tabs through the fittings on the

front and back of the box.

8. For a neater install-

ation, secure the

cables from the

controllers to the

discharge pipe in a

couple places. Make

sure the wires are

not touching each

other or overlapping

each other.

9. After the installation, be sure to check the

pump operation by filling the sump with water

and observing the pump through several full

cycles.

10. BE SURE TO PLUG IN THE MAIN AC PUMP

WHEN YOU FINISH THE INSTALLATION.

Understanding the

Warnings & Alarms

The Basement Watchdog control unit features a

series of warning lights that pinpoint potential

problems. In addition, an alarm sounds to alert

you to the problem. In some cases the lights

and alarm will go off automatically when the

problem has been solved. In others, the BLUE

button must be pushed to silence the alarm.

Refer to the table below for a quick review of the

features and their corresponding alarm status.

SILENCING THE ALARM DURING

AN EMERGENCY

If the alarm can be silenced before the problem

is corrected, you may silence it for two (2)

minutes by holding down the BLUE button for

one (1) second. The alarm will be silenced, but

the light will stay on. To silence the alarm for

24 hours, hold down the BLUE button for five (5)

seconds. It will automatically reset itself after

24 hours. The warning light will stay on.

Battery fluid low

Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion,

which can cause serious injury or death. Wear

eye protection. Work in a well-ventilated

area. Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame

in the vicinity of the battery. Avoid dropping

metal tools on the battery. If battery acid

contacts eyes, flush with water for 15

minutes and get prompt medical attention.

Review the safety instructions on page 1.

REFER TO THE PHOTOS ON PAGE 12

If this warning light and alarm are on, you need

to add distilled water to the battery.

1. Unplug the control unit power cord from the

wall outlet.

2. Remove the cover of the battery box by

pushing in the tabs on the front and back,

then lifting up.

3. Fan the area around the top of the battery

with a piece of cardboard (or another non-

metallic material) to remove any hydrogen or

oxygen gas that may have been emitted from

the battery.

4. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the battery

cables. Then remove the fluid sensor from the

battery.

5. Remove the battery caps. Add distilled water

to each cell. If distilled water is not

available, tap water with a low mineral

content may be used. Well water is not

recommended. NEVER ADD MORE ACID. Fill

the battery to level 2 as shown in Diagram E

on page 8. (The Basement Watchdog battery

filler will automatically fill the level to the

correct height. See enclosed order form.)

6. Replace the battery caps. Replace the fluid

sensor in the hole on the top of the battery or

in the yellow cap, depending on which battery

you own. Be sure the fluid sensor is

PUSH

to Test

or Reset

estto T

PUSH

DANGER

Alarm can be Alarm shuts off

silenced before automatically

problem is when the problem

Warning Light Alarm corrected is corrected

Battery fluid low Yes Yes Yes Yes

Battery problem Yes Yes No No, push BLUE button

Power failure Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pump failure Yes Yes No No, push BLUE button

Pump was activated Yes Yes Yes No, push BLUE button

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