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Instruction Manual

& Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog Special

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.

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

Preparation of the Battery 8,9

Control Unit Connections

Positioning the Float Switch 9

Connecting the Pump 9

Installing the Battery Fluid Sensor 10

Connecting the Battery 10

Connecting the Charger 10

Understanding the Warning

Lights and Alarms

Silencing the Alarm

During an Emergency 11

Battery Alarm 11

Cleaning Battery Terminals 11,12

Replacing the Battery 12

Fuse Alarm 13

Water Alarm 13

Pump Alarm 14

Replacing the Pump 14

Power Alarm 15

Charging 15

System Operating 15

Testing the System

Test-Reset-Silence Button 15

Testing the Float Switch 15

Using the Remote Notification

Remote Terminal 15

Remote Alarm 15

USB Data Port 16

Connect Modules 16

Maintenance Check List 16

Parts & Service Information

Technical Support 16

Troubleshooting Guide 17

Warranty 18

Other Products 19

This manual is for the systems that

have the BWSP-A backup controller,

which can accommodate maintenance

or maintenance free batteries.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Battery Backup Instruction Manual & Safety Warnings Sump Pump System 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 Discharge for Nar
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Important Safety Warnings & Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement Watchdog Special 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 Control Unit The Basement Watchdog Special backup sump pump system is battery-operated. It 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. Should any malfunction or emergency occur that involves the sump pump, the battery, or the AC power, the Basement Watchdog system will sound an alarm.
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Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions NORMAL SUMP PIT INSTALLATIONS 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 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.
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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.
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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 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) 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.
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Battery Instructions The Basement Watchdog Big Standby battery has been designed to run this system for 60 hours, based on a 10% duty cycle. However, most of the time the pump will turn on and off, and this battery will run the pump intermittently for days. In addition, the unique materials in the Basement Watchdog Standby batteries enable them to last longer in standby service. CAUTION • The use of automotive batteries is NOT recommended. Automotive batteries are not designed for this application.
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time and give off a sulfur-like smell, but this is normal. After the battery has been filled, press the caps securely on the top of the battery. CAUTION When you fill the battery for the FIRST time, it will be the ONLY time you add acid to the battery. In the future, when the fluid level is low, add distilled water to the cells. NEVER add more acid. 3 BATTERY B If your battery looks like the battery above, follow these instructions: 1.
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PUMP CHARGER FUSE 5a 2 5b 3a 3b PUMP CHARGER wing nuts and tighten them. Note: Connecting the cables to the wrong posts will damage the controller. 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.
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7 7. If the pump alarm is sounding, press the YELLOW button on the front of the control panel to reset the alarm. Warning Alarm can be silenced before problem is corrected Alarm shuts off automatically when the problem is corrected Battery No Fuse Water Pump No Yes Yes Power Yes No, must push YELLOW button Yes Yes No, must push YELLOW button Yes 8. Secure the cover on the battery box by slipping the tabs through the fittings on the front and back of the box.
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TO CLEAN THE BATTERY TERMINALS AND CABLES ! DANGER 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. If battery acid contacts eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Review the safety instructions on page 1. 2 REFER TO THE PHOTOS AT LEFT 1.
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REFER TO THE PHOTOS AT RIGHT can be the result of a clogged pump motor, or pump wires that have been shorted out. To determine the problem: If this warning light and alarm are on, you need to add distilled water to the battery. Battery fluid levels should be checked once every four months. REFER TO THE PHOTOS BELOW 8a 8b 10 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.
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4 Pump When the water rises in the sump pit and activates the float switch, the pump will begin pumping, and the “Pump was activated” light and alarm will turn on. Try to determine what caused the system to activate. 2 • Check the main AC 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.
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5 Power There are several causes for power failure. The most common is a power outage by your electric company. During this emergency, the Basement Watchdog system will automatically switch to battery power and protect your basement from flooding. You can silence the “Power” alarm for 24 hours by pressing the YELLOW button for 5 seconds. The alarm will be silence, but the light will stay on. The system will continue to operate while the power alarm is silenced.
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USB DATA PORT This system has been updated with a USB port on the side of the controller. The purpose of this port is to allow communication with the Basement Watchdog Connect Modules. Basement Watchdog WiFi Module (Model No. BW-WiFi) • Sends emails or text notifications and status alerts to your phone, tablet or computer • No required monthly or yearly fees or subscriptions Model No.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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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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.