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Instruction Manual &

Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog 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.

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

Installing the Pipe and Pump 3

Preparing the Battery 4,5

Battery Instructions 5

System Connections

Mounting the backup control unit 5

Connecting the backup pump 5

Installing the battery fluid sensor 5

Connecting the battery 6

Connecting the charger 6

Connecting the primary pump 6

Product Operation 6

Understanding the Warning

Lights and Alarms

Silencing the alarm during

an emergency 6

Battery alarm 7

Cleaning the battery terminals 7

Replacing the battery 8

Fuse alarm 9

Water alarm 9

Pump alarm 10

Replacing the backup pump 10

Replacing the primary pump 10

Power alarm 11

Charging 12

System operating 12

Testing the System

Test-Reset-Silence button 12

Testing the float switches 12

Maintenance Check List 12

Parts & Service Information

Technical support 12

Replacement Parts Diagram & List 13

Troubleshooting Guide 14

Warranty 15

Combination Primary and

Backup Sump Pump System

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Combination Primary and 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 2 2 2 Installing the Pipe and Pump 3 Preparing the Battery 4,5 Battery Instructions 5 System Connections Mounting the backup control unit Connecting the backup pump Installing the battery fluid sensor C
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Important Safety Warnings & Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement Watchdog combination 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 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.
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Installing the Pipe and Pump or bricks on the floor of the sump pit to raise the pump above the debris. The Basement Watchdog combination system is compact and will fit in a sump pit as small as 12” wide and 14” high (the size of a 5 gallon bucket). It measures 18“ inches from the bottom of the pump to the top of the Yconnector where it will be attached to the discharge pipe. Use a pit that conforms to all local codes, and check the 18“ code to see if a gate valve or ball valve is required.
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Preparing the Battery The Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour Standby Battery has been designed to run the backup pump 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 5-7 years in standby service. NOTE: The battery will not run the primary pump. CAUTION • The use of automotive batteries is NOT recommended.
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normal. After the battery has been filled, press the two caps on the top of the battery. The battery will be charged 70%-80% 30 minutes after adding the acid. The system will then finish charging the battery. During this time the alarm may sound. The alarm will shut off within 24 hours. CAUTION BATTERY B If your battery looks like the battery above, follow these directions. When you fill the battery for the FIRST time, it will be the ONLY time you add acid to the battery.
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4 POSITIVE POST NEGATIVE POST PUMP CHARGER FUSE 6 If you are not using the Basement Watchdog battery, you cannot use the battery fluid sensor. However, you must attach the sensor to the POSITIVE (+) post of the battery or the alarm will sound continuously. The Basement Watchdog sump pump system will not warn you if the fluid level is low in this configuration. You will need to check your battery every couple of months to see if it needs water. If the battery dries out, the system will not work. 4.
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1 2 3 4 5 SILENCING THE ALARM DURING AN EMERGENCY Refer to the diagram of the control panel above. The Basement Watchdog backup system allows you to silence some of the alarms during an emergency, however the warning lights will remain on until the problem is corrected. • Press the YELLOW button on the front of the control panel for one (1) second to reset the “Pump” alarm, and silence the “Water” and “Power” alarms for two (2) minutes.
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8 2 2 9. If any of the alarms are sounding, press the YELLOW button on the front of the control panel for one (1) second. 6. Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors on the ends of the battery wires. Use a stiff brush or 9 sandpaper. DO NOT apply corrosion resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings or posts after you have cleaned them, since this could prevent the battery from charging properly.
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2 CHARGER PUMP FUSE 1 3 Fuse ! DANGER ! DANGER Unplug the main AC pump before servicing the backup pump to avoid electric shock. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death. Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion, which can cause serious injury or death. 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.
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7. Replace the cover on the battery box. 8. Plug the charger and the blue AC controller back into the outlet. (You should provide additional protection for the control unit by using a surge protector.) 9. If any of the alarms are sounding, press the YELLOW button on the front of the control panel for one (1) second. 4 Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery. Review the safety instructions on page 1.
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Wear eye protection. Work in a wellventilated area. Do not smoke of allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery. Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery. Review the safety instructions on page 1. REPLACING THE PRIMARY PUMP Before you begin this process you will need a new AC pump. You may also want to change the check valves at this time. The backup pump uses a 1-1/4” check valve, the primary pump uses a 1-1/2” check valve. (See parts list on page 13.) YOU WILL BE DISCONNECTING ALL THE WIRES.
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when it is not charging. The normal charge cycle is in one-hour increments, which increases the life of the battery and reduces the amount of water loss. If the battery is discharged from extended use, the charger light will remain on until the battery is completely recharged. 2 7 System Operating PUMP CHARGER FUSE This light will always be on when there is power coming from either the battery or the outlet. TEST-RESET-SILENCE BUTTON 3 3.
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Replacement Parts List Description Part No.
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Primary Pump Troubleshooting Guide Backup Pump Troubleshooting Guide ! DANGER Read safety warnings & instructions before attempting any repairs or maintenance. ! DANGER Read safety warnings & instructions before attempting any repairs or maintenance. Potential Cause THE PUMP WILL NOT START OR RUN Pump is not plugged in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poor power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Limited Warranty 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: All parts and labor (excluding installation) for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase The defective product must be returned directly to the factory, postage prepaid with the original bill of sale or receipt to the address listed below. Glentronics, Inc.