Use and Care Manual

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. A light on the
display panel of the control unit will indicate the
cause of the alarm and the corrective action.
The two systems have been preassembled for
easy installation.
The Basement Watchdog
Sump Pump System includes:
 A 1/3 HP primary pump with a caged dual
float switch, and a blue piggyback controller
that plugs into the wall outlet
 A backup pump supported by a bracket
 A control unit for the backup pump with a
battery fluid sensor, a dual float switch, and
battery cables
 A cable tie to attach the backup control unit
to the discharge pipe
 Two cable ties to secure the other wires to
the discharge pipe
 A battery cap with a hole to accommodate
the fluid sensor
 A battery charger
 A rubber union
You will also need to supply:
 A Basement Watchdog Emergency Standby
Battery, Basement Watchdog Big Standby
Battery or Basement Watchdog Maintenance
Free (AGM) Standby Battery. DO
NOT use an automotive battery
with this system
 Six quarts of 1.265 specific gravity
battery acid (if using a wet cell
standby battery)
 A battery box
The internal construction of some wet
cell batteries may not be compatible
with this system. Glentronics can not
guarantee the compatibility of other
brands of batteries. The use of a
Basement Watchdog battery is
HIGHLY
recommended.
System Specifications
Power supply requirements . . . 115 volts, 60 Hz
AC pump pumping capacity. . . 3100 GPH @ 10’
DC pump pumping capacity. . . 1000 GPH @ 10’
Overall dimensions . . . . . . 10”W x 17-3/4” H
Pump housings & strainers . . . . . .Non-corrosive
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Rubber
Union
Primary Pump
Float Switch
Cable Ties
Primary
Pump
Controller
Backup
Pump
Controller
Primary
Pump
Battery Cables
Fluid Sensor
For some installations you may also need additional items:
 1-1/2” rigid PVC
pipe
 A 1-1/2” PVC pipe
connector or a
1-1/2” rubber union
 PVC pipe cleaner and
cement
Battery Cap
Battery
Charger
Backup Pump
Float Switch
Backup
Pump