Product Manual

CHARGER
This green light should always be flashing. It
indicates that the charger is operating, and that
all connections are intact. If for any reason the
AC power is interrupted, or a plug comes loose,
this light will go off, the red POWER light will
appear, and an alarm will sound.
• Check the charger. Make sure it is securely
plugged into the wall outlet.
• Check the charger plug that fits into the rear
panel of the control unit. Make sure it is
securely plugged into the control unit.
• If all connections are secure and the wall
outlet is operating, but the POWER warning
light is flashing, replace the charger. Call
Glentronics parts department at 800-991-
0466, option 3.
BATTERY ALARM
This light and alarm will go on when the control
unit senses that the battery has approximately
1/2 hour of continuous pumping energy left.
This alarm cannot be silenced. It indicates that
your battery is discharged or defective and
immediate action needs to be taken to replace
the battery or clean the terminals. This alarm
will sound when:
• Corrosion on battery terminals and/or cable
rings is preventing the battery from charging
properly
• The battery is getting old and should be
replaced
• The pump has been running for many hours
and the battery is discharged
Check the battery cables and the battery
terminals for corrosion. Clean and tighten them
as needed. The procedure is described at the
right.
If the battery alarm goes on while the pump is
running and the power is out, you will have a
minimum of 1/2 hour of pumping time to replace
the battery. (In most cases, the pump does not
run continuously, and therefore, you actually
have a longer time to replace it.) You will not
be able to silence the alarm. Left unattended,
the basement will flood. In a severe emergency,
if a replacement battery is not available, you
could temporarily use your car battery.
Once the AC power is restored, the battery will
recharge automatically, unless it is old or
damaged. The alarm will go off when the AC
power is restored and the pumping energy
reaches 1/2 hour or more.
In the event that your Basement Watchdog sump
pump system has pumped for an extended period
of time, the battery may be very depleted. In
this condition, when the AC power is returned to
the unit, a battery alarm will continue to sound.
The battery may need a longer period to
recharge.
For a faster recharge, an automotive or marine
battery charger can be used to recharge the
battery.
When another charger is used, you
must disconnect the control unit from the
battery.
If the battery is relatively new and the battery
alarm is activated, before you replace the
battery, call the Glentronics service department.
The phone number is 800-991-0466, option 3.
TO CLEAN THE BATTERY TERMINALS
AND CABLES
Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion,
which can cause serious injury of 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 10 minutes. Review the safety
instructions on page 1.
REFER TO PHOTOS BELOW & ON PAGE 13
1. Unplug the charger 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.
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DANGER
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