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The Basement Watchdog Maintenance Free Battery

is compatible with most Basement Watchdog

systems including the Basement Watchdog

Emergency (BWE), Basement Watchdog

Combination (DFK961), the newly updated version

of the Basement Watchdog Special + (BWSP+) and

Basement Watchdog Big Combination sump pump

system (BW4000). Look for the “+” on the upper

left hand corner of the BWSP+ control panel to

ensure compatibility. This battery is maintenance

free in that it does not require fluid or distilled

water. Depending on the Basement Watchdog

battery backup model and the inflow of water, this

battery will keep your backup system pumping

intermittently for days.

• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery

• Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated

• DO NOT drop a metal tool onto the battery. It might short circuit

the battery and cause an explosion

• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, watches, etc.

when working with the battery. A short circuit through one of

these items can melt causing a severe burn

• ALWAYS remove the charger from the electrical outlet before

connecting or disconnecting the battery cables

• Battery posts and terminals contain lead, lead compounds or other

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

See https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ for more information

WARRANTY

One Year Free Replacement

(Receipt Required)

Distributed by Glentronics, Inc.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

800.991.0466

www.basementwatchdog.com

Maintenance Free Battery Instructions

WARNING

Please recycle old batteries.

Do NOT place in trash. Take

old batteries to a service or

recycling center.

Please review the instruction manual of your Basement Watchdog

sump pump system for additional safety instructions.

Connection Instructions

1. Place the battery in a protective battery box.

2. Remove the hardware from the plastic bag. Assemble the hardware in

the sequence below. Attach the NEGATIVE (-) ring lug from the controller

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the battery. Attach the POSITIVE (+)

ring lug from the controller to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery.

Order of Hardware (NEGATIVE POST)

Screw / Flat Washer / Battery Terminal /

NEGATIVE Ring Lug from Controller /Flat Washer / Lock Washer / Nut

Order of Hardware (POSITIVE POST)

Screw / Flat Washer / Fluid Sensor / Battery Terminal /

POSITIVE Ring Lug from Controller / Flat Washer / Lock Washer / Nut

Be sure to attach the fluid sensor from the Basement Watchdog backup

controller to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery. This will silence

the fluid alarm. If the sensor is not attached the low fluid alarm will

sound continuously.

3. Hand tighten each nut and check that all connections are snug.

Maintenance

To help prolong the life of the battery please clean any corrosion off the ring

lugs and battery posts.

• Use a stiff brush or sandpaper to clean battery terminals and ring lugs.

• DO NOT apply corrosion resisting sprays, gels or pads to the ring lugs or

battery posts after you have cleaned them, this could prevent the

battery from charging properly.

Screw

Flat

Washer

NEGATIVE Ring Lug

from Controller

NEGATIVE Ring Lug

from Controller

Battery

Terminal

Flat

Washer

Lock

Washer

Nut

NEGATIVE POST

Screw

Flat

Washer

Battery

Terminal

Fluid

Sensor

Flat Washer

Lock

Washer

Nut

POSITIVE POST

POSITIVE Ring Lug

from Controller

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Maintenance Free Battery Instructions The Basement Watchdog Maintenance Free Battery is compatible with most Basement Watchdog systems including the Basement Watchdog Emergency (BWE), Basement Watchdog Combination (DFK961), the newly updated version of the Basement Watchdog Special + (BWSP+) and Basement Watchdog Big Combination sump pump system (BW4000). Look for the “+” on the upper left hand corner of the BWSP+ control panel to ensure compatibility.
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LIMITED WARRANTY By opening this package and using this GLENTRONICS, INC. product, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the GLENTRONICS, INC. limited warranty (“warranty”) as set out below. Do not use your product until you have read the terms of the warranty. If you do not agree to the terms of the warranty, do not use the product and return it within the return period stated on your purchase receipt from the retail store or authorized distributor where you purchased it for a refund.
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Batterie sans entretien : Instructions La batterie sans entretien de The Basement Watchdog est compatible avec la plupart des produits de l’entreprise dont The Basement Watchdog Emergency (BWE), le système mixte The Basement Watchdog (DFK961), le système mixte The Basement Watchdog grande capacité (BW4000) et la toute nouvelle version de la pompe auxiliaire The Basement Watchdog Special+ (BWSP+); pour confirmer la compatibilité de cette dernière, il faut vérifier que le symbole « + » figure bien dans le coi
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GARANTIE LIMITÉE L’ouverture de cet emballage et l’emploi de ce produit GLENTRONICS, INC. vous lie aux conditions de la garantie limitée (la « garantie ») de GLENTRONICS, INC. figurant ci-dessous. Ne pas utiliser ce produit avant d’avoir lu les conditions de sa garantie.