Instructions / Assembly

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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. In
addition, the unique materials in the Basement
Watchdog Standby batteries enable them to last
longer in standby service.
• The use of automotive batteries is NOT
recommended. Automotive batteries are not
designed for this application. They will only
run the pump for a short time and will have
a shorter life than a standby battery.
• The battery fluid sensor is designed to fit
the Basement Watchdog Standby batteries.
Measuring the battery fluid is one of the
most important features of the system; since
about 80% of backup sump pump failures
are the result of a battery that has dried out.
• Basement Watchdog standby batteries are
specifically designed to work with your
battery backup sump pump system.
Glentronics can not guarantee the
compatibility of other brands of batteries.
For optimal performance the use of a
Basement Watchdog standby battery is
recommended.
DO NOT insert the fluid sensor into any
battery except a Basement Watchdog battery.
DO NOT drill a hole in another brand of
battery to accommodate the fluid sensor.
DO NOT use the enclosed battery cap on any
battery except a Basement Watchdog battery.
DO NOT drill a hole in the cap of another
brand of battery to accommodate the fluid
sensor. Batteries emit explosive gases, which
can cause serious injury or death.
PREPARING THE BASEMENT WATCHDOG
STANDBY BATTERY
The Basement Watchdog Standby batteries are
shipped dry (without acid), so they never lose
power before you take them home. A battery is
activated when the acid is added, and then it
slowly begins to deteriorate as it ages. By adding
the acid just before use, the battery will always be
fresh. Use 1.265 specific gravity battery acid to
fill the battery. It is available where you
purchased the battery.
NOTE: BASEMENT WATCHDOG BATTERIES NOW
COME IN TWO CONFIGURATIONS. THE TOPS OF THE
BATTERIES LOOK DIFFERENT, AND THE DIRECTIONS
FOR FILLING THE BATTERIES AND CONNECTING THE
FLUID SENSOR WILL VARY SLIGHTLY. IF THE TOP
OF YOUR BATTERY LOOKS LIKE PHOTO A, FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE. IF THE TOP OF
YOUR BATTERY LOOKS LIKE PHOTO B ON PAGE 9,
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 9.
Contains sulfuric acid. Wear eye and clothing
protection. If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters eyes, flush with water for
15 minutes, and get prompt medical attention.
Review the safety instructions on page 1.
TO FILL THE BATTERY
1. Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing
in the tabs on the front and back of the box and
lifting up.
2. Place the battery box on the floor. Place the
dry (unfilled) battery into the battery box.
Remove the foil seal on the top of the battery.
3. Carefully push in the perforated tab at the top
of the acid pack. Lift up the large tab and pull
out the dispensing hose. Hold the hose upright
above the pack and squeeze the hose forcing all
the acid back into the pack.
4. Position the acid pack and battery as shown at
the right. Pinch the end of the hose together
and cut off the tip. Insert the end of the hose
into each cell. Control the flow by pinching the
hose with thumb and forefinger. Fill each cell
of the battery to a level just covering the
battery plates, and then go back and top off
each cell equally. It is important to have all
the cells filled equally or the battery will not
operate properly. The acid should reach a level
about ¼” below the cap ring as shown in the
diagram at right. DO NOT OVERFILL THE
BATTERY. (Diagram E)
A newly filled battery will sometimes require
additional acid after about 20 minutes. Re-
examine 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. 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 acid. The system will then finish
charging the battery. During this time the alarm
may sound.
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.
CAUTION
!
DANGER
1
2
3
4
BATTERY A
1. Fill to 1st level, cover
the plates
2. Then fill to 2nd level,
just below the bottom
of the cap rings
Diagram E
Do not throw an
old battery in the
trash. Take it to a
service station or
recycling center.
!
DANGER/POISON
CAUTION