Installation Guide

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance should be performed 1 - 2 times per year.
1. Remove all debris from the bottom of the pit.
2. Remove all debris floating in the water.
3. Remove all debris from the float switch cage.
4. Remove all debris near the strainer.
5. Fill the pit with water. Make sure pump turns on at the intended level.
6. While the pump is running, make sure pump is evacuating water at a good pace.
7. While the pump is running, make sure a stream of water is escaping from the air bleed hole in the
discharge pipe. If not, clear the hole of any deposits or debris.
When the power goes out, the pump will not operate. For
protection during a power outage, a Basement Watchdog
battery backup system can be installed. There are three
systems with matching batteries (batteries and acid sold
separately) that will provide protection (Items #0117257,
#0117160, or #0114723). The illustration at right is an
example of a typical battery backup installation.
Dual Float Switch
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nd Controller
BACKUP INSTALLATION