EMERGENCY Sump Pump System Instruction Manual EMERGENCY SUMP PUMP SYSTEM Push to test or reset WARNING/What to do POWER Check circuit breaker & plugs or replace charger. WATER Add distilled water to the battery. PUMP The pump was activated. Check your main pump for failure. CHARGER The charger is charging the battery. BATTERY The battery is defective or discharged. Replace battery.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Power Requirements . . . . . Personal Precautions . . . . . . . . Preparing to Charge . . . . . . . . DC Connection Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 Introduction Items Included in System . . . . . . . . .2 Additional Items Needed . . . . . . . . . .2 Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions Direct Discharge to Outside . . . . . .3,4 Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe .
Introduction The Emergency Sump Pump System is battery-operated. It is designed as an emergency backup system to support your regular AC sump pump, and it will automatically begin pumping if your main AC pump fails. Should any malfunction or emergency occur that involves the sump pump, the battery, or the AC power, your Emergency Sump Pump System will sound an alarm and indicate the nature of the problem and the solutions by means of a lighted display on the control panel.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions 3. Place the pump with the 4’ PVC pipe attachment on the bottom of the sump floor next to the main AC pump. Do not mount the pump to any existing pipes...it should be placed on the floor of the sump. A brick may be placed under the pump if there are rocks or other debris on the sump floor.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions (Direct Discharge to Outside) METHOD Aa: DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING FOR NARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram Aa) 1. Attach an "L" bracket to the discharge pipe of the main AC pump with two (2) stainless steel hose clamps. Position the bracket so the bottom of the "L" is just above the top of the main pump, and out of the way of any float switch on the main pump. 2. (a) Remove the black bottom strainer of the pump by pressing in the two tabs on the strainer.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions pipe of the main AC pump, one must be installed at this time. Then install a "Y" connector above the check valve on the discharge pipe for the main AC pump. (Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe) If the direct discharge method (Method A) is not possible, the Emergency Sump Pump System can be hooked up to the same pipe as your AC sump pump by installing a "Y" connector and two check valves. Check your local plumbing codes.
Pump & Pipe Installation Instructions 5. If there is no check valve on the pipe of the main AC pump, one must be installed at this time. Then install a "Y" connector above the check valve on the discharge pipe for the main AC pump. 6. Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump. Attach the wire to the pipe with tape. (Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe) METHOD Bb: HOOKUP TO AN EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE FOR NARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram Bb) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Battery Instructions The Emergency Sump Pump Standby Battery has been designed to run this system for a minimum of 6 hours of continuous pumping. 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...for five to seven years in standby service. To extend the run time of the pump, use the Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour Battery. It will run this pump continuously for 12 hours.
Control Unit Hookup of the battery marks this position. There are two holes in the battery cap. Insert the fluid sensor in the hole that is off-center on the top of the cap. Do not glue the sensor into the cap. 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.
Understanding the Warnings & Alarms The Emergency Sump Pump System control unit features a series of warning lights that pinpoint potential problems. In addition, an alarm sounds to alert you to the problem. In some cases, the lights and alarm will go off automatically when the problem has been solved. In others, the “RESET” button must be pushed to silence the alarm. Refer to the table below for a quick review of the features and their corresponding alarm status.
3 warning light is still flashing, replace the charger unit with a Basement Watchdog 400mA charger. The alarm will continue until the power is restored. For a fast recharge, an automotive or marine battery charger can be used to recharge the battery. When another charger is used, you must disconnect the control unit from the battery.
REPLACING THE BATTERY TESTING THE FLOAT SWITCH PARTS & SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU PROCEED Manually testing the float switch periodically is highly recommended. Lift the float up and let go. This will activate the pump. The control unit will run the pump for approximately 40 seconds so it can empty all the water in the sump pit. If there is no water in the sump, the pump can run dry for this amount of time. The alarm will sound and the pump light will go on.
