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 Understanding the Warning Lights and Alarms Silencing the alarm Battery fluid is low Battery problem Cleaning battery terminals Replacing the battery Power failure Pump failure Pump was
Important Safety Warnings & Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement Watchdog Big Dog 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.
cables. Jumper cables specifically designed for this use are available from the manufacturer, Glentronics, Inc. Introduction The Basement Watchdog Big Dog backup sump pump is designed as an emergency backup system to support your main AC sump pump, and it will automatically begin pumping any time the float switch is activated by rising water.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions NORMAL SUMP PIT INSTALLATIONS Whenever possible, install your Basement Watchdog backup pump with a direct discharge to the outdoors. By using this method, there will always be an outlet for the water from the sump. During times of very heavy rain, many storm sewers fill up. If your pump is trying to discharge water into a full sewer, there is nowhere for the water to go.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION A: DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING (Diagram A) ! 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. 1. Cut a piece of 1½” rigid PVC pipe long enough to reach from the bottom of the sump pit to one (1) foot above the floor. Prime and cement it to the 1½” pipe adapter, then screw the adapter into the pump. 2.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION B: CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE (Diagram B) Depending on your installation requirements, PVC pipe lengths will vary. Cut the pipes and assemble them as shown in photo #7. Do not cement them together until you are sure they are cut to the correct lengths. It is important to keep the discharge pipes on both pumps parallel to each other, so that the pumps remain flat on the floor of the sump. More detailed instructions follow.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION C: DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING FOR NARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram C) ! 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. 1. Attach an “L” bracket to the discharge pipe of the main AC pump with two (2) stainless steel hose clamps.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION D: CONNECTION TO EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE FOR NARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram D) Depending on your installation requirements, PVC pipe lengths will vary. Cut the pipes and assemble them as shown in photo #8. Do not cement them together until you are sure they are cut to the correct lengths. It is important to keep the discharge pipes on both pumps parallel to each other, so that the pumps remain flat on the floor of the sump. More detailed instructions follow.
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 this battery will run the pump intermittently for days. To increase the running time of this system to 15 hours of continuous pumping, two batteries can be connected together. Ideally the batteries should be of similar age and capacity. Connecting an old and new battery together will not charge properly.
A newly filled battery will sometimes require additional acid after about 20 minutes. Reexamine the fill level, and add additional acid if necessary. The battery acid may bubble at this time and give off a sulfur-like smell, but this is normal. You may top off each cell with a little distilled water, if needed. After the battery has been filled, screw the six (6) caps securely on the top of the battery. The battery will be charged 70%-80% 30 minutes after adding the acid.
on the top label. Hold the sensor straight and press it firmly into the hole. Do not bend the sensor. You will not need the additional battery cap provided in the carton if you have this battery. CAUTION 1 2 3a 4 POSITIVE POST NEGATIVE POST 5a If you are not using the Basement Watchdog Standby 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.
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 SURGE 6 recommended.) PROTECTOR 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. 7 7.
2 6 3 7 POSITIVE POST NEGATIVE POST REMOVE 4 10 correct height. See enclosed order form.) 6. Replace the battery caps. Replace the fluid sensor in the hole on the top of the battery. Be sure the fluid sensor is positioned in the 2nd cell from the positive post. The hole is marked with an arrow. 5 oxygen gas that may have been emitted from the battery. 7. Replace the battery cables…the WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE (-) post, and the BLACK wire to the POSITIVE (+) post.
9. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet. (You should provide additional protection for the control unit by using a surge protector.) 10. If any of the alarms are sounding, press the WHITE button on the front of the control panel for one (1) second. 7 3 REPLACING THE BATTERY ! DANGER REMOVE 4 8 POSITIVE POST 9 5 NEGATIVE POST Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion, which can cause serious injury or death. Wear eye protection. Work in a wellventilated area.
on the ends of the battery wires. Use a stiff brush or 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. 7. Replace the battery cables, WHITE to the NEGATIVE (-) post and BLACK to the POSITIVE (+) post. Tighten the wing nuts. 8. (a) If your battery has six (6) caps on the top, rinse and dry the cap with the extra hole from the old battery to remove any residue.
the “Pump was activated” light and alarm will turn on. The pump warning stays on to alert you to the fact that the standby system was used to empty the water from the sump. Try to determine what caused the system to activate. POSITIVE 2d POST NEGATIVE POST 3a • Check the main pump for failure. It may not be working, the float switch may be stuck, or it may be too small to handle the inflow of water. • Make sure the check valve is working and installed correctly. It may need to be replaced.
6 Battery fuse has blown Your Basement Watchdog control unit has a 20 amp DC safety fuse in the back of the cabinet to protect the unit and the battery. If the fuse blows, the alarm will sound to alert you to the problem. Replace the 20 amp fuse. If it blows again, unplug the control unit from the wall and disconnect the battery cables from the battery. Then call Glentronics service department for instructions. indicate the percent of charge remaining in the battery.
Troubleshooting Guide Potential Cause ! DANGER Read safety warnings & instructions before attempting any repairs or maintenance. BATTERY FLUID LOW Solutions The battery fluid is low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add distilled water to each cell of the battery The fluid sensor is installed improperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The fluid sensor should be inserted into the designated hole on the top of the Watchdog battery and pushed down Not using a Watchdog battery . . . .
CHECK OUT THESE OTHER BASEMENT WATCHDOG PRODUCTS AC PUMPS FLOAT SWITCHES Industrial Grade Pumps for the Residential Market What’s the most common reason your main AC pump fails? The Basement Watchdog line of AC sump pumps are strong, dependable and so energy efficient, they could pay for themselves in a few years. The sump pumps are equipped with dual float switches for added reliability. When your main AC pump needs replacement, consider upgrading to one of the pumps in the Basement Watchdog line.
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.
