Instructions / Assembly

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1. Inspect pumps and all pipe connections/fittings. Repair or replace components
that are not in good conditions.
2. Attach the switch assembly for the backup pump to a discharge pipe in the sump
basin. The lowest backup switch should be approximately 2” higher than the ON
level of the primary sump pump.
3. Connect the Basement Watchdog backup pump to the adapter cable and plug the
adapter cable into the PumpSpy
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Controller’s white jack.
4. Connect the backup switches to the PumpSpy
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Controller’s color coded jacks.
5. VERY IMPORTANT! Connect your main sump pump (and switch, if
applicable) to the AC outlet on the back of the PumpSpy
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controller!
6. Open the battery case and place 12 Volt battery inside.
7. Connect the PumpSpy
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controller to the battery. Black to – (negative), Red to
+ (positive). Replace and lock lid onto battery case.
8. Plug the PumpSpy
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controller into an AC outlet. Consult your local codes for
GFCI requirements.
9. The PumpSpy
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system will initialize and boot up. After booting, MAIN PUMP,
BACKUP PUMP & WIFI should be YELLOW. WATER LEVEL, POWER &
BATTERY should be GREEN. MAIN PUMP & BACKUP PUMP will turn GREEN
after successful pump cycles.
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CONNECTING THE PUMPSPY CONTROLLER
TEST THE SYSTEM IN THIS ORDER! PUMPSPY RECOMMENDS
RUNNING TEST CYCLES WITH WATER AND CHECK ALL
PLUMBING FOR LEAKS DURING TESTING.
Press and hold the ALARM MUTE button for 10 seconds to initiate backup pump
and system test. BACKUP PUMP LED will turn GREEN.
REFILL BASIN WITH WATER.
Cycle the Primary Sump Pump. MAIN PUMP LED will turn GREEN.
WIFI LED will turn GREEN after the completing the WiFi setup with
the PumpSpy app.
BACK-UP PUMP OPERATION
1. The backup pump will turn on when either the bottom or top float sensor rises
and is engaged.
2. The backup pump will keep running for 10 seconds after the float sensor drops.
3. Your PumpSpy
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system activates and tests the backup pump and battery health
at least 3 times per week.
WARNING! PUMPSPY SYSTEM TESTS MAY OCCUR AT ANY TIME.
THE BACKUP PUMP MAY CYCLE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.