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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

Power alarm 7

Water alarm 7

Backup pump alarm 7

Replacing the backup pump 8

Replacing the primary pump 8

Charger 9

Battery alarm 9

Cleaning battery terminals 10

Replacing the battery 10

Testing the System

Testing the pump 11

Testing the float switch 11

Parts & Service Information

Technical support 11

Replacement Parts Diagram & List 14

Troubleshooting Guide 13

Warranty 14

Combination Primary and

Backup Sump Pump System

Summary of content (15 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 The Basement Watchdog combination system is compact and will fit in a sump pit as small as 10” wide and 14” high (the size of a 5 gallon bucket). It measures 173/4“ 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 code to see if a gate valve or ball valve is 173/4“ required.
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Preparing the Battery The Basement Watchdog Emergency Standby Battery has been designed to run this system for 50 hours, based on a 10% duty cycle. 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 longer in standby service. To extend the run time of the pump, use the Basement Watchdog Big Standby Battery. It will run this pump for 100 hours, based on a 10% duty cycle.
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BATTERY B If your battery looks like the battery above, follow these directions. 1. If you have not purchased a battery box, place a plastic garbage bag on the floor with some paper towels or newspaper on top of it while you are filling the battery. Place the dry (unfilled) battery on top of the paper. If you have purchased a battery box, place it directly on the floor and place the battery in it. 2. Remove the two battery caps by carefully prying them up with a screwdriver.
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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.
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The WATER and BATTERY alarms cannot be silenced. Both require immediate attention. 1 1 2 3 4 5 SILENCING THE ALARM DURING AN EMERGENCY The Basement Watchdog backup sump pump system is equipped with a switch that will silence the audible alarm during an extended emergency. The POWER and PUMP alarms can be silenced during a power outage or during heavy rains when the pump is activated repeatedly. To silence the POWER and PUMP alarms, slide the audible alarm switch to OFF.
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that the standby system was used to empty the water from the sump. Try to determine what caused the system to activate. • Check the main pump for failure. It may not be working, the float switch may be stuck, or the pump may be too small to handle the inflow of water. • Make sure the check valves are working and installed correctly. They may need to be replaced. (See page 12 for check valve locations). • Make sure the discharge pipe is not clogged or frozen.
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REMOVE 1 6 4,5 2,3 7 8 9,10 SLIDE OUT 11,12 14 ! 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 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. REFER TO THE PHOTOS ABOVE YOU WILL BE DISCONNECTING ALL THE WIRES. BE SURE THEY DO NOT FALL INTO THE SUMP PIT.
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If the battery alarm goes on while the pump is running and the power is out, you will have a minimum of 1/2 hour of pumping time to replace the battery. (In most cases, the pump does not run continuously, and therefore, you actually have a longer time to replace it.) You will not be able to silence the alarm. Left unattended, the basement will flood. In a severe emergency, if a replacement battery is not available, you could temporarily use your car battery.
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3. Remove the fluid sensor from the top of the battery. If the sensor was in the cap of the battery, remove the battery cap and save it for use in a new battery. 4. Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the battery cables. 5. Remove the old battery. Fill the battery following the instructions on page 4. 6. Clean any corrosion off of the wire ring connectors on the end of the battery cables. Use a wire brush or sandpaper.
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Replacement Parts List BOTTOM VIEW 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 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.