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Instruction Manual

& Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog backup sump

pump system installed by someone else, you must read and follow

the safety information contained in this manual. Failure to do so

could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.

A/C-D/C

Battery Backup

Sump Pump

System

Table of Contents

Important Safety Warnings and

Instructions

Electrical precautions 1

Battery preparation 1

Battery precautions 1

Introduction

Items included in system 2

Additional items needed 2

System specifications 2

Replacement parts list 2

Pump & Pipe

Installation Instructions

Installation options 3

Direct discharge to outside 4

Connection to existing discharge 5

Direct discharge for narrow sumps 6

Connection to existing discharge for

narrow sumps 7

Battery Instructions 8

Control Unit Connections

Positioning the float switch 9

Connecting the pump 9

Installing the battery fluid sensor 9

Connecting the battery 9

Connecting to AC power 10

Selecting the main or backup mode 10

Understanding the Warning

Lights and Alarms

Silencing the alarm 10

Battery fluid is low 10

Battery problem 11

Cleaning battery terminals 11

Replacing the battery 12

Power failure 12

Pump failure 12

Pump was activated 13

Replacing the pump 13

Battery fuse has blown 13

Battery hooked-up backwards 13

Battery charge level 13

Pumping 14

Charging battery 14

System operating 14

Testing the System

Testing the float switch 14

Parts & Service Information

Technical support 14

Warranty 14

Troubleshooting Guide 15

Summary of content (16 pages)

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A/C-D/C Battery Backup Sump Pump System Instruction Manual & Safety Warnings Table of Contents Important Safety Warnings and Instructions Electrical precautions Battery preparation Battery precautions 1 1 1 Introduction Items included in system Additional items needed System specifications Replacement parts list 2 2 2 2 Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions Installation options Direct discharge to outside Connection to existing discharge Direct discharge for narrow sumps Connection to existing discharg
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Important Safety Warnings & Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement Watchdog battery backup sump pump system. You will need to refer to it before attempting any installation or maintenance. ALWAYS keep these instructions with the unit so that they will be easily accessible. Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
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Introduction The Basement Watchdog A/C-D/C backup sump pump system is strong enough to be used as your main and only pump, but we recommend using it as an emergency battery backup system to support your regular AC sump pump. It has a state-of-the-art monitoring system, and it will automatically begin pumping if your main AC pump fails. Should any malfunction or emergency occur that involves the sump pump, the battery, or the AC power, your Basement Watchdog system will sound an alarm.
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Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions NORMAL SUMP PIT INSTALLATIONS FLOOR JOIST FLOOR JOIST There are two basic methods that can be used to install the pump, a direct discharge to the outside of the building, or a connection to an existing discharge pipe. The same two options apply in very narrow sump pits where the backup pump must be mounted above the main pump.
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Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION A: DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING (Diagram A) DANGER ! sDANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death. 1. Cut a four-foot (4’) piece of 11⁄2” rigid PVC pipe and cement it to the pipe adapter that is attached to the elbow on the pump. 2. Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump.
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Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions Then install a “Y” connector above the check valve on the discharge pipe for the main AC pump. INSTALLATION B: CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE (Diagram B) 4. Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump. Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape. ! DANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death. 5.
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Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION C: DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING FOR NARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram C) DANGER ! sDANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death. 1. Attach an “L” bracket to the discharge pipe of the main AC pump with two (2) stainless steel hose clamps.
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Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION D: CONNECTION TO EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE FOR NARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram D) DANGER ! sDANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death. 1. Attach the “L” bracket to the discharge pipe of the main AC pump with two (2) stainless steel hose clamps.
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Battery Instructions A new Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour Standby Battery will run this system for a minimum of 7.5 hours continuously. However, most of the time the pump will turn on and off, and the battery will run the pump intermittently for days. In addition, the unique materials in the battery enable it to last for five to seven years in standby service. CAUTION • The use of automotive batteries is NOT recommended. Automotive batteries are not designed for this application.
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Control Unit Connections ! DANGER Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion, which can cause serious injury or death. Unplug the main AC pump to avoid electrical shock. Wear eye protection. Work in a wellventilated 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.
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5. Immediately plug the AC power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet. (A surge protector that protects all three pins on the power line 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. Various lights will go on and off, the alarm will beep and the pump will be activated for a few seconds. 6.
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• Corrosion on battery terminals and/or cable rings is preventing the battery from charging properly TO CLEAN THE BATTERY TERMINALS AND CABLES • The battery is getting old and should be replaced 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.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY 8. Replace the battery cables, WHITE to the NEGATIVE (-) post and BLACK to the POSITIVE (+) post. 1. If the power is on in the rest of the house, check the home circuit breaker or fuse box for failure, and correct the problem. 2. Check the power cord. Make sure it is securely plugged into the wall outlet. 5. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the battery cables. 9. Rinse and dry the YELLOW cap from the old battery to remove any residue.
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1. Check the pump plug in the back of the unit to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the pump wires for any possible breaks. 2. If he pump wires are connected, test the pump by lifting the float switch in the sump. It should turn on when the float is lifted. Do not push the WHITE button to test the pump during this procedure. The pump is designed to run dry, so if there is no water in the sump pit during the test, the pump will not be damaged. 3.
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Once the AC power is restored, the battery will recharge, unless it is old or damaged. Press the WHITE button for 1 second to reset the alarm. TESTING THE FLOAT SWITCH Limited Warranty It is important to manually test the float switch periodically. GLENTRONICS, INC. warrants to the original retail purchaser that all of its pump, switch, sensor, battery box and control unit products are free from defective materials and workmanship for the period indicated below: Lift the float up and let go.
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Troubleshooting Guide ! DANGER Read safety warnings & instructions before attempting any repairs or maintenance. BATTERY FLUID LOW Remedies Possible Reasons The battery fluid is low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add distilled water to the battery PROBLEM Remedies Clean terminals & cables Tighten wing nuts Replace battery if power is out. There is only 1 hour of continuous pumping power left. Battery will recharge when power is restored Battery is damaged or old . . . . . . . . . .