Basement Watchdog PJC Instructions / Assembly
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1. 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 1 4 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 BATTERY TERMINALS BATTERY CAP RINGS Ll CROSS SECTION OF BATTERY M O Diagram E 1 Fill to 1st level cover the plates 2 Then fill to 2nd level just below the bottom of the cap rings 2nd LEVEL ist LEVEL PLATES CELL WALL Do not throw an old battery in the trash Take it to a service station or RECYCLE recycling center normal You may top off each cell with a little distilled water if needed After the battery has been filled press the caps securely on the top of the battery The battery will be charged 70 80 30 minutes after adding the acid The system will then finish charging the bat2. with a piece of cardboard or another non metallic material to remove any hydrogen or oxygen gas that may have been emitted from the battery Remove the fluid sensor and the battery cables from the battery Unplug the pump from the back of the control unit Release the union or check valve and remove the pump and the rigid PVC pipe section from the sump pit Unscrew the pipe and adapter from the old pump and screw them into the new pump 8 Lower the pump into the sump and reconnect the union or check valve 9 Plug the pump wires into the back of the control unit 10 Replace the fluid sensor in the top of the battery Connect the battery cables to the battery the WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE post and then the BLACK wire to the POSITIVE post Tighten the wing nuts Replace the fluid sensor 11 Replace the cover of the battery box 12 Plug the control unit and the main AC pump back into the wall outlet 13 If any alarms are sounding press the WHITE button on the front of the control panel for one 1 second to silence them 6 Battery fuse has blown Your Basement Watchdog control unit has a 20 amp DC safety fuse in the back of the cabinet to protect the unit and the battery If the fuse blows the alarm will sound to alert you to the problem Replace the 20 amp fuse If it blows again unplug the control unit from the wall and disconnect the battery cables from the battery Then
3. Warning What to do Battery charge level Connecting to AC power 10 Se AG Aa mn Selecting the main or backup mode 11 Warranty 19 9 Battery problem Check cables tighten and clean Replace battery if necessary Ee L Press white button 1 second to reset alarm 50 oO Power failure Check home circuit breaker or fuse Make sure power plug is in wall outlet Check AC fuse on back of unit 25 Pump failure Check Basement Watchdog pump for blockage and remove debris Replace pump if necessary Pumpi Pump was activated Check main pump system for failure Pump can run without water Push white button 1 second to reset alarm i Charging battery System operating IMPORTANT Even if you have the Basement Watchdog backup sump pump system installed by someone else you must read and follow oO Battery fuse has blown Replace 25 amp DC fuse on back of unit oO Battery hooked up backwards Switch battery cables to opposite terminals the safety information contained in this manual Failure to do so could result in property damage serious injury or death The Basement Watchdog Watching Out for You Important Safety Warnings amp Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement Watchdog Big Dog battery backup sump pump system You will need to refer to it before attempting any installation or maintenance ALWAYS keep th
4. 9 Plug the controller back into the outlet You should provide additional protection for the control unit by using a surge protector 10 If any of the alarms are sounding press the WHITE button on the front of the control panel for one 1 second 2 Battery problem This light and alarm will come on when the control unit detects there is less than one 1 hour of pumping power left in the battery or that the battery is defective The alarm cannot be silenced because action needs to be taken to protect your basement If your battery is more than five 5 years old replace it If not here are several situations that would cause the pump to run the battery for an extended time and discharge the battery Check the list below before you replace the battery e If the 3rd light on the controller is also on it means that the unit is not receiving AC power Either the AC power is out the circuit breaker has blown or the outlet is bad When the problem is corrected the battery should recharge If the 5th light on the controller is also on check your main pump for failure The backup pump may have been activated repeatedly if your main AC pump is broken or you are experiencing heavy rains and your main pump cannot keep up with the inflow of water You may need to upgrade or replace your main pump When the problem is corrected the battery should recharge If no other lights are on this means the terminals may be corro
5. Klunkless Check Valve will provide quieter operation See back cover for more information Replacement Part Numbers PUNO or erate Go a en ee A ee ee ee 1011003 Float switch assembly 1020009 Fluid sensor assembly 1014001 PING adapter 6 x 4 94 6 4 9 4 9 0 08 6 a8 aR 1120002 Battery DOX sececssprertisstenei 1113003 Battery cap with hole 1125000 Battery jumper cable for 2 batteries PJC Call 800 991 0466 option 3 to order parts System Specifications Power supply requirements 115 volts AC Pumping capacity 3500 GPH 0 Pumping capacity 2200 GPH 10 Pump dimensions w elbow 7 H x 9 W Pump housing amp strainer non corrosive will not rust Pump can run dry for short periods of time can be used in sumps with water softener Float switch independent can be set at any level Page 2 Pump amp Pipe Installation Instructions There are two basic methods that can be used to install the pump a direct discharge to the outside of the building or a connection to an existing discharge pipe The same two options apply in very narrow sump pits where the backup pump must be mounted above the main pump Whenever possible install your Basement Watchdog backup pump with a direct discharge to the outdoors By using this method there will always be an outlet for the water from the sump During times of very heavy ra
6. PUMP WIRE DRILL 1 8 HOLE IF CHECK VALVE USED PIPE ADAPTER BASEMENT L BRACKET backflow of water When a check valve is used a 1 8 hole must be drilled in the PVC pipe above the Basement Watchdog pump Drill the hole at a 45 angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit Make sure the hole is above the water line and below the check valve If a hole is not drilled above the pump an air lock may prevent the pump from operating CLAMPS MAIN AC PUMP Diagram C Page 6 Pump amp Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION D CONNECTION TO EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE FOR NARROW SUMP PITS Diagram D Depending on your installation requirements PVC pipe lengths will vary Cut the pipes and assemble them as shown in photo 8 Do not cement them together until you are sure they are cut to the correct lengths It is important to keep the discharge pipes on both pumps parallel to each other so that the pumps remain flat on the floor of the sump More detailed instructions follow DANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death 1 Attach an L bracket to the discharge pipe of E BRACKET Po U N 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 wa
7. When your main AC pump needs replacement consider upgrading to one of the pumps in the Basement Watchdog line FLOAT SWITCHES What s the most common reason your main AC pump fails It s probably the result of a float switch that is stuck or broken Replace it with a Basement Watchdog dual float and controller for reliable operation The dual float has not one but two floats mounted within a protective cage Should one float fail to operate the second float automatically activates the pump The protective cage prevents debris or other wires from interfering with the movement of the float It can be used to replace the float on most AC pumps CHECK VALVES What s a Klunkless Check Valve If you ve spent any time in your basement you ve probably noticed your sump pump turning on and off with a loud clunk That s the result of the water pressure slamming the valve closed in the check valve The Klunkless Check Valve has a built in air chamber to counteract that pressure and muffle the sound It works just like a conventional check valve only quieter WATER ALARMS Minimize the risk of water damage You can detect leaks before they become bigger problems by placing a water alarm wherever there is a risk of water damage in the utility room laundry room kitchen bathroom or basement The alarm will sound when as little as 1 32 of water reaches the sensor Page 18 Page 19 Limited Warranty GLENT
8. call Glentronics service department for instructions Battery hooked up backwards If the battery cables have been connected to the wrong posts this warning light will go on No audible alarm will sound but the unit will not operate Your Basement Watchdog will protect itself from damage Reverse the cables and continue with the system connections CORRECT HOOK UP Battery charge level Your Basement Watchdog backup sump pump system has a gauge which will report the level of charge remaining in the battery As the battery s energy is depleted during operation without AC power or simply by aging the gauge will indicate the percent of charge remaining in the battery Should the level drop below 25 the Battery problem indicator will light up and the alarm will sound Battery charge level 100 75 50 25 Pumping This light will be on when the pump is operating The fan will be running to cool the system There is no alarm for this light Pumping Pump can run without water Charging battery 3 System operating Charging This light will be on when the battery is charging The fan will be running to cool the system There is no alarm for this light System Operating This light should always be on If it is out call the Glentronics service department for instructions at 800 991 0466 option 3 TESTING THE FLOAT SWITCH It is important to manually test the floa
9. go off automatically when the problem has been solved In others the WHITE 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 Battery Backup Sump Pump System Warning Sirya oe iry protien Power l se reve tri an Breser Ral Pe inime prm H reme lt i eth eas pan t af a Pamo ni actives Light Ye Yes Battery hooked up Backwards Yes Wo WATCHDOG Pump was activated alarm A C D C Battery Backup Sump Pump System Push Push secon seconds to to test or silence alarm oF on reset alarm for 24 hours Warning What to do Battery charge level Battery fluidlow Add distilled water to battery 100 5 Battery problem Check cables tighten and clean Replace battery if necessary Press white button 1 second to reset alarm 50 3 O Power failure Check home circuit breaker or fuse Make sure power plug is in wall outlet Check AC fuse on back of unit 25 4 PWD TAMIR ccc oo TE Check Basement Watchdog pump for blockage and remove debris Replace pump if necessary f Pumping Pump was activated Check main pump system for failure O Pump can run without water Push white button 1 second to reset alarm 6 Battery fuse has blown Replace 25 amp DC fuse on back of unit 100 Charging battery 11 System operating 7 Battery ho
10. if there are rocks or other debris on the sump floor that may clog the pump 4 Attach a union or a check valve to the top of the 142 pipe This will allow the pump to be removed easily should the need arise The path of the rest of the pipe and the details of each installation will vary Using sound plumbing practices try to route the discharge pipe to an exterior wall via the shortest path with the fewest turns More turns will reduce the pumping capacity The pipe section exiting the building should be on a downward slope so that the water in the pipe will exit outside instead of returning to the sump pit Be sure to seal the hole in the wall where the pipe exits and prime and cement or clamp all connections securely to prevent leaking When directly discharging to the outside of the building no check valve is required However a check valve will prevent water from flowing back into the pit when the pump has stopped CAUTION If you use more than a total of 20 feet of pipe including vertical and horizontal runs in the installation install a check valve in place of a union Make sure it is installed with the arrow pointing up or it will not prevent the backflow of water When a check valve is used a 1 8 hole must be drilled in the PVC pipe above the Basement Watchdog pump Drill the hole at a 45 angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit Make sure the hole is above the wa
11. non metallic material to remove any hydrogen or oxygen gas that may have been emitted from the battery a If the top of the battery has six small battery caps replace the battery cap that is 2nd from the POSITIVE post with the battery cap that is provided in the Basement Watchdog package An arrow on the top of the battery marks this position There are two holes in this 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 b If the top of the battery has two large caps place the fluid sensor in the hole molded on the top of the battery It is located in the second cell from the positive post and the location is marked by an arrow this battery CAUTION If you are not using the Basement Watchdog Standby 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 AC OUTLET COMPUTER CONTROL UNIT BATTERY CABLE SENSOR WIRE BATTERY BATTERY BOX FLOAT WIRE FLOAT SWITCH PIPE ADAPTER BASEMENT WATCHDOG PUMP Diagram F nuts from the battery terminals Remove the security tag from the battery cables Attach the battery cables to the battery the
12. on the front and back then lifting up 0S Fan the area around the top of the battery with a piece of cardboard or another non metallic material to remove any hydrogen or m BL PRR aH ul age ee Pe Le mEn ata pe a SA a x mE i A E iy oxygen gas that may have been emitted from the battery 4 Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the battery cables Then remove the fluid sensor from the battery 5 Remove the battery caps Add distilled water to each cell If distilled water is not available tap water with a low mineral content may be used Well water is not recommended NEVER ADD MORE ACID Fill the battery to level 2 as shown in Diagram E on page 8 The Basement Watchdog battery filler will automatically fill the level to the Wan ai OM 3343 mu WAU HIDA pith k HU 0 HSTd Pe eS Me NOSIOd HAONVaY an ar beet fers pe ee ee Backup Sump Pump System Pamp mir artimai oe E g a rump _ Dhen Wisa Wasi iar papii ramu correct height See enclosed order form 6 Replace the battery caps Replace the fluid sensor in the hole on the top of the battery Be sure the fluid sensor is positioned in the 2nd cell from the positive post The hole is marked with an arrow 7 Replace the battery cables the WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE post and the BLACK wire to the POSITIVE post Replace the wing nuts and tighten 8 Replace the cover of the battery box
13. this time Cut the discharge pipe approximately one 1 foot above the floor N4 Install a check valve on the top of the pipe and tighten the bottom hose clamp Now prime and cement a small piece of 11 2 PVC pipe to the bottom of a Y connector Prime and cement the top of the Y assembly to the discharge pipe with the Y extension facing down toward the backup pump Now connect the bottom of the assembly to the check valve and tighten the hose clamp ioe Connect a piece of 14 PVC pipe above the check valve of the Basement Watchdog pump and attach a 45 elbow to that pipe Extend another piece of pipe to reach from the 45 elbow to the Y connector on the other pipe WO Prime and cement all pipe connections securely to prevent leaking and tighten all the hose clamps RIGID 1 1 2 PVC PIPE ma y CONNECTOR 45 ELBOW CHECK VALVE PUMP WIRE 1 8 HOLE PIPE ADAPTER BASEMENT WATCHDOG PUMP L BRACKET HOSE CLAMPS MAIN AC PUMP Diagram D 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 To increase the running time of this system to 15 hours of continuous pumping two batteries can be connected together Ideally the batteries should be of simil
14. A C D C Battery Backup Instruction Manual Sump Pump amp Safety Warnings Table of Contents BASEMENT WATCHDOG BiG DOG Important Safety Warnings and Understanding the Warning Instructions Lights and Alarms Electrical precautions il Silencing the alarm 11 Battery preparation 1 Battery fluid is low 11 Battery precautions 1 Battery problem 12 Cleaning battery terminals 12 Introduction Replacing the battery 13 Items included in system 2 Power failure 14 Additional items needed 2 Pump failure 14 System specifications 2 Pump was activated 15 Replacement parts list 2 Replacing the pump 15 Battery fuse has blown 16 Pump amp Pipe Battery hooked up backwards 16 Installation Instructions Battery charge level 16 Installation options 3 Pumping 16 sl ane Direct discharge to outside 4 Charging battery 16 SEE nat 8 s es TEn Connection to existing discharge 5 System operating 16 ae a Direct discharge for narrow sumps 6 in Connection to existing discharge for Testing the System narrow sumps 7 Testing the float switch 16 pe manners a Battery Instructions 8 Maintenance Check List 16 Control Unit Connections Parts amp Service Information NEN A C D C Positioning the float switch 9 Technical support 16 WATCHDOG Battery Backup Connecting the pump l 10 Sump Pump System Installing the battery fluid sensor 10 Troubleshooting Guide 17 puina wasaidd aam Connecting the battery 10 totes ae o Connecting two batteries 10 Other Products 18
15. ED Installation C PIPE ADAPTER Direct Discharge BASEMENT WATCHDOG to Outside PUMP Page 6 L BRACKET RIGID 1 1 2 PVC PIPE Y CONNECTOR 1 8 HOLE PIPE ADAPTER BASEMENT WATCHDOG Installation B Connection to Existing Discharge Pipe Page 5 RIGID 1 1 2 PVC PIPE RIGID m 1 1 2 _ y PVC PIPE CONNECTOR 45 ELBOW CHECK _ VALVE VALVE ia PUMP WIRE 1 8 HOLE PIPE ADAPTER Installation D F Connection CLAMPS even HOSE CLAMPS aes PUMP to Existing MAIN ne MAIN SANE L BRACKET ROE sea Pipe age Pump amp Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION A DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING Diagram A A DANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death 1 Cut a piece of 1 rigid PVC pipe long enough to reach from the bottom of the sump pit to one 1 foot above the floor Prime and cement it to the 142 pipe adapter then screw the adapter into the pump Po Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape 0S Place the pump with the PVC pipe attachment on the bottom of the sump floor next to the main AC pump The pumps should not touch each other 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
16. RONICS INC warrants to the original retail purchaser that all of its pump switch sensor battery box and control unit products are free from defective materials and workmanship for the period indicated below All parts and labor excluding installation for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase The defective product must be returned directly to the factory postage prepaid with the original bill of sale or receipt to the address listed below Glentronics Inc at its option will either repair or replace the product and return it postage prepaid CONDITIONS The unit must be shipped freight prepaid or delivered to Glentronics Inc to provide the services described hereunder in either its original carton and inserts or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection The unit must not have been previously altered repaired or serviced by anyone other than Glentronics Inc or its agent the serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed the unit must not have been subject to accident misuse abuse or operated contrary to the instructions contained in the accompanying manual The dealer s dated bill of sale or retailer s receipt must be retained as evidence of the date of purchase and to establish warranty eligibility This warranty does not cover product problems resulting from handling liquids hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit handling inflammable liquids solvents strong chemicals or se
17. WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE post and the BLACK wire to the POSITIVE post Replace the wing nuts and tighten them 5 Connecting two batteries If you are connecting two batteries to the system before you replace the wing nuts connect the additional cable to the two batteries the BLACK wires to the POSITIVE posts and the WHITE wires to the NEGATIVE posts of each battery NEVER attach one end of the positive wire to the positive post and the other end of the positive wire to the negative post on the other battery MAIN AC PUMP Page 10 e2 Immediately plug the AC power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet A surge protector that protects all three pins on the power plug is recommended You will have 10 seconds before the Power failure alarm will sound The alarm will be silenced once the unit is plugged into the wall At this time the computer control unit will perform a startup procedure Various lights will go on and off the alarm will beep and the pump will be activated for a few seconds A C D C Battery Backup Sump Pump System Pomp mos miid alam What to do Ade ointilied water to bateery Qon Check cable tighten and chan Replace batterg if me i ee Pe white button uec te iriri alate i d y Beck bome cheut banabar ot luos Habe vere pree plus ti in mil ati Check AC fute ca back of umit we 7 Selecting the main or backup mode The Basement Watchdog Big Do
18. ar age and capacity Connecting an old and new battery together will not charge properly Specific connection instructions will be explained below In addition the unique materials in the Basement Watchdog 7 5 Hour Standby batteries enable them to last for five to seven years in standby service CAUTION e 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 e NEVER use a maintenance free battery with this system 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 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 A DANGER 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 explosiv
19. battery Then call Glentronics technical support for instructions at 800 991 0466 option 3 You may need to replace the pump 4 Plug the main AC pump back into the wall outlet Pump was activated When water rises in the sump pit and lifts the float switch the pump will begin pumping and Page 15 the Pump was activated light and alarm will turn on The pump warning stays on to alert you to the fact that the standby system was used to empty the water from the sump Try to determine what caused the system to activate e Check the main pump for failure It may not be working the float switch may be stuck or it may be too small to handle the inflow of water e Make sure the check valve is working and installed correctly It may need to be replaced e Make sure the discharge pipe is not clogged or frozen e If the power was out the backup pump was automatically activated You need to push the WHITE button on the front of the control panel to silence the alarm REPLACING THE PUMP Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death Review the safety instructions on page 1 REFER TO PHOTOS BELOW AND AT RIGHT Unplug the Basement Watchdog control unit from the wall outlet Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs on the front and back then lifting up Fan the area around the top of the battery
20. cautions e Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes Wear eye and clothing protection and avoid touching your eyes while working with battery acid or working near the battery If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Battery posts and terminals contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling BATTERY PRECAUTIONS A DANGER Explosive gases could cause serious injury or death Cigarettes flames or sparks could cause battery to explode in enclosed spaces Charge in a well ventilated area Always shield eyes and face from battery Keep vent caps tight and level To help reduce these risks observe the following precautions NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery Use the Basement Watchdog control unit for charging a LEAD ACID battery only DO NOT use the control unit for charging dry cell batteries that are most commonly used with home appliances Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated When cleaning or adding water to the battery first fan the top of
21. ded and the battery cannot charge properly Unplug the charger from the wall outlet Then check the battery cables and the battery terminals for corrosion Clean and tighten them as needed The procedure is described in the next column If the battery terminals have been cleaned and the light is still on there could be a problem with the controller or the battery The best way to determine if the battery is the problem is to have it charged and load tested at any local car service station If the battery is bad and less than one 1 year old it can be returned to the place of purchase for a replacement receipt required If the battery is good contact Glentronics service department for further instructions The phone number is 800 991 0466 option 3 If the battery alarm goes on while the pump is running and the power is out you will have a minimum of one 1 hour of continuous 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 or recharge this battery by connecting it to your car battery Once the AC power is restored the battery will recharge automatically unless it is old or damaged The alarm will remain on until the WHITE bu
22. e Replace the pump PUp is DOKON csaka nos wom wy vin eon ON we ee ee A Replace the pump Potential Cause AC FUSE HAS BLOWN Solutions The control box received a power spike 0000 Plug the control box into a surge protector Replace the 5 amp 250 volt Slow blow glass barrel fuse on the back of the control unit Potential Cause WATER WILL NOT LEAVE THE PIT Solutions NG LNEC VANE Loewe er ENEN EEEE eee ee Pa Pees Poesy If connecting backup to the primary discharge pipe make sure there is a check valve on both the main and backup pipes below the tie in point Check valve is broken or installed improperly Make sure check valve is functioning and installed properly Discharge pipe is clogged or frozen eee eeeeee Clear the discharge pipe There is an air lock in the system cece eee ees Make sure the 1 8 weep hole is drilled in the discharge pipe below the check valve but above the water line Make sure it is clear of debris Potential Cause SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE AFTER INSTALLATION Solutions The battery cables are connected backwards Reverse the battery connections Page 17 CHECK OUT THESE OTHER BASEMENT WATCHDOG PRODUCTS AC PUMPS Industrial Grade Pumps for the Residential Market The Basement Watchdog line of AC sump pumps are strong dependable and so energy efficient they could pay for themselves in a few years The sump pumps are equipped with dual float switches for added reliability
23. e above the N O1 f Basement Watchdog pump Make sure it is above the water line and below the check valve Drill the hole at a 45 angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit If a 1 8 hole is not drilled in the pipe above the pump an air lock may prevent the pump from operating If there is no check valve on the discharge pipe of the main AC pump one must be installed at this time Cut the discharge pipe approximately one 1 foot above the floor Install a check valve on the top of the pipe and tighten the bottom hose clamp Now prime and cement a small piece of 142 PVC pipe to the bottom of a Y connector Prime and cement the top of the Y assembly to the discharge pipe with the Y extension facing down toward the backup pump Now connect the bottom of the assembly to the check valve and tighten the hose clamp Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape Place the pump with the PVC pipe attachment on the bottom of the sump floor next to the main AC pump The pumps should not touch each other 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 that may clog the pump oo Connect a piece of 142 PVC pipe above the check
24. e battery Remove the fluid sensor from the top of the battery Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the battery cables Clean the battery posts with a battery post terminal cleaner or a wire brush Page 13 aie SMH un NOSIOd uana y i TEES jeo J m peaa mans z Tagan aL SS a aul j Dhit bimi ive ts ell orii Ce Dani dierent iret Ena pare H raimis 6 Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors on the ends of the battery wires Use a stiff brush or sandpaper DO NOT apply corrosion resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings or posts after you have cleaned them since this could prevent the battery from charging properly 7 Replace the fluid sensor in the top of the battery 8 Then replace the battery cables WHITE to the NEGATIVE post and BLACK to the POSITIVE post Tighten the wing nuts 9 Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet You should provide additional protection for the control unit by using a surge protector PO ee 10 If any of the alarms are sounding press the WHITE button on the front of the control panel for one 1 second U REPLACING THE BATTERY Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion which can cause serious injury or death Wear eye protection Work in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery If battery acid contacts eyes flush wi
25. e battery with this system DO NOT use a maintenance free or sealed battery with this system DO NOT use a Basement Watchdog Emergency battery with this system It will not run the pump as long as the 7 5 hour battery The internal construction of some wet cell batteries may not be compatible with this LAWS co RDI iaboeade 7 Battery 7 Wires Pump Pin Fluid Sensor Wire Tie system Glentronics can not guarantee the compatibility of other brands of battenes The use of a Basement Watchdog battery is HIGHLY recommended e 11 rigid PVC pipe and fittings e PVC primer and cement e A union with hose clamps or a Y connector and two 2 check valves depending on the installation method you use e A surge protector recommended e Six 6 quarts of 1 265 specific gravity battery acid For narrow sump pits you will need some additional parts e An L bracket at least six 6 inches long preferably one that will not rust e Two 2 stainless steel hose clamps e One 1 stainless steel screw 8 32 x 3 4 a matching washer amp nut To connect two batteries you will need e Two 2 batteries of similar age and capacity so they will have equal power e Another battery box optional e Two 2 acid packs to fill the dry batteries e A set of battery cables with rings on both ends to connect the two batteries together available from Glentronics Inc Use of a Basement Watchdog
26. e 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 A DANGER POISON 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 Car
27. e incoming water the Basement Watchdog pump is capable of running without discharging the battery as long as the AC power is on As soon as the AC power is interrupted the battery takes over Should any malfunction or emergency occur that involves the sump pump the battery or the AC power the Basement Watchdog system will sound an alarm A light on the display panel of the control unit will indicate the cause of the alarm and the corrective action For added reliability the float switch has not one but two floats Should one float fail to operate the second float automatically activates the pump To extend the battery run time two batteries may be connected to the Basement Watchdog Big Dog system by purchasing a second battery and acid pack as well as a set of battery jumper Battery Box Control Unit epee ayes skup patkll gatte pen cump pump 27 _ Float Switch cables Jumper cables specifically designed for this use are available from the manufacturer Glentronics Inc The Basement Watchdog Sump Pump System includes e A control unit with a dual float switch a battery fluid level sensor battery cables a 5 amp AC fuse and a 20 amp DC fuse e A plastic wire tie for mounting the float switch e A pump with a 142 pipe adapter e A battery box e A battery cap with a hole to accommodate the fluid sensor You will also need to supply e A Basement Watchdog 7 5 Hour Standby Battery DO NOT use an automotiv
28. efully 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 1 4 below the cap ring as shown in the diagram at right DO NOT OVERFILL THE BATTERY Diagram E LN i _ BATTERY A i BATTERY TERMINALS BATTERY CAP RINGS il Fone ae CROSS SECTION OF BATTERY 1 2nd LEVEL ist LEVEL 2 PLATES CELL WALL RECYCLE Diagram E Fill to 1st level cover the plates Then fill to 2nd level just below the bottom of the cap rings Do not throw an old battery in the trash Take it to a service station or recycling center Page 8 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 t
29. ese 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 It is important to read this manual even if you did not install the Basement Watchdog backup sump pump system since this manual contains safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this product DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS A DANGER Risk of electrical and fire hazard May result in death serious injury shock or burns To help reduce these risks observe the following precautions DO NOT walk on wet areas of the basement until all power has been turned off If the main power supply is in a wet basement call an electrician NEVER handle the control unit with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface ALWAYS unplug the control unit and disconnect the cables from the battery before attempting any maintenance or cleaning ALWAYS unplug the main pump when installing or servicing the backup pump or float switch to avoid electric shock DO NOT expose the control unit to rain or snow DO NOT pull the cord when disconnecting the control unit Pull the plug MAKE SURE THERE IS A PROPERLY GROUNDED RECEPTACLE AVAILABLE This pump is wired with a 3 prong grounded plug Page 1 To reduce the risk of electrical shock be certain that it is only connected to a properly grounded 3 prong receptacle preferably w
30. ew ae ewer api ee va eee Remove strainer from pump and clean out any debris Backup pump is broken cee e eee cette eee eee Replace the pump Potential Cause PUMP WAS ACTIVATED Solutions The main AC pump failed because of a power outage The backup pump was activated when needed Push the reset button to reset the alarm The float switch on the main pump is stuck or defective Free the float switch on the main pump or replace it The main AC pump is broken cece cee ee eee Replace the main AC pump The main AC pump could not keep up with the inflow of water None The backup pump was activated as needed If this is a recurring problem install a higher capacity main pump Push the reset button to reset the alarm The check valve is stuck or installed improperly and the water cannot pass through it eee eee eee eee ees Replace the check valve or correct the installation The discharge pipe is clogged or frozen and the water cannot Ddso TMOUGILIT amp esweesu 0s wow suse see esos h sees Thaw clean out the blockage or replace the discharge pipe There is a slight chance of false activation if the float switch cord is wrapped around the AC power cord Move the float switch cord away from the AC power cord Potential Cause DC FUSE HAS BLOWN Solutions Pump 1S Clogged cide ecw wed atch ee ee ee Remove strainer from pump Clean out any debris Replace the 20 amp DC fuse Pump wires are exposed 2 cee ee eee eee eee ee
31. g is designed to be used as a backup to support your main AC pump however it will pump without discharging the battery if the AC power is on In the event your main AC pump fails you may use the backup pump until you replace it While you are using the Basement Watchdog pump as your only pump push the BLUE button for one 1 second to turn off the Pump was activated alarm The RED light to the left of the button will be lit If you don t turn off the alarm it will sound every time the pump goes on Be sure to switch the pump back to backup mode when the main pump has been replaced or you will not be alerted the next time the pump is activated Push the blue button for one 1 second until the GREEN light is lit In this mode the alarm will sound when the backup pump has been activated 8 Secure the cover on the battery box by slipping the tabs through the fittings on the front and back of the box 9 For a neater installation secure the cables from the controllers to the discharge pipe in a Page 11 couple places Make sure the wires are not touching each other or overlapping each other 10 BE SURE TO PLUG IN THE MAIN AC PUMP WHEN YOU FINISH THE INSTALLATION Understanding the Warnings amp Alarms The Basement Watchdog 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
32. his is normal You may top off each cell with a little distilled water if needed 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 the acid The system will then finish charging the battery During this time the alarm may sound The alarm will shut off within 24 hours CAUTION 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 me ral me Pr il 2 ua erin ob ae oon e If your battery looks like the battery above follow these instructions 1 Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs on the front and back of the box and lifting up Page 9 2 Place the battery box on the floor Place the dry unfilled battery into the battery box Remove the two battery caps by carefully prying them up with a screwdriver as shown on the right Place the screwdriver in the middle of the cap on the top of the battery DO NOT lift the cap by prying it up from the groove on the back of the battery cap It may damage the vent Se 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 N
33. in many storm sewers fill up If your pump is trying to discharge water into a full sewer there is nowhere for the water to go By discharging directly outdoors there is always an outlet for the water that is pumped out of the sump For this method you will need to drill a hole through a floor joist or the foundation from the basement to the outside of the house If the direct discharge method is not possible or convenient the Basement Watchdog pump can be connected to the same line as your main AC sump pump by installing a Y connector and two 2 check valves In most cases the backup pump will fit next to the main AC pump in the sump pit In very narrow pits the backup pump can be mounted above the main AC pump Try to fit the backup pump on the floor of the sump first Make sure there is enough room so that the battery backup pump and the main pump do not touch each other Select the installation method that will best suit your needs from the diagrams at the right Full instructions for each installation method are provided on the following pages Installation will take a couple hours Page 3 NORMAL SUMP PIT INSTALLATIONS RIGID 1 1 2 PVC PIPE DRILL 1 8 HOLE IF CHECK VALVE USED Installation A PIPE ADAPTER Direct Discharge BASEMENT to Outside SS aT Page 4 NARROW SUMP PIT INSTALLATIONS 1 1 2 PVC PIPE UNION OR CHECK VALVE ONS PUMP WIRE DRILL 1 8 HOLE IF CHECK S VALVE US
34. ith ground fault interrupt If you have a 2 prong receptacle have a licensed electrician replace it with a 3 prong receptacle according to local codes and ordinances DO NOT use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary If an extension cord must be used be sure the plug has the same configuration as the plug on the control unit DO NOT use an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer It may result in a risk of fire or injury from an electrical shock DO NOT operate the computer control unit if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way DO NOT disassemble the control unit DO protect the electrical cord from sharp objects hot surfaces oil and chemicals Avoid kinking the cord MAKE SURE the supply circuit has a fuse or circuit breaker rated to handle the power requirements of this system When service is required contact Glentronics technical support at 800 991 0466 option 3 or send an e mail to service glentronics com Return the control unit to the manufacturer for any repairs at the following address Glentronics Inc 645 Heathrow Drive Lincolnshire IL 60069 4205 BATTERY PREPARATION A WARNING POISON Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing In the event of an accident flush with water and call a physician immediately KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN To help reduce these risks observe the following pre
35. mpty the sump pit The switch should be mounted about six 6 inches above the water level line in the sump pit Attach the float switch very securely to the discharge pipe with the plastic wire tie Be sure the switch is months to see if it needs water If the battery dries out the system will not work on the top label Hold the sensor straight and press it firmly into the hole Do not bend the sensor You will not need the additional battery cap provided in the carton if you have 4 Connecting the battery Remove the wing MO Uo camapi Hai AE ERA FIA ES Ha TNS l j NOSIOd HADNTOYy positioned vertically with the mounting bracket at the top Do not tilt the switch Do not position the float switch on the side of the discharge pipe facing the drain tile or any incoming rush of water Connecting the pump Remove the security tag from the pump and plug the pump wires into the pump connector on the back of the control unit Keep the backup pump wire the AC pump wire and the float wire separate from each other Do not let them cross on the final installation Installing the battery fluid sensor BASEMENT WATCHDOG BATTERIES COME IN TWO CONFIGURATIONS THE HOLE FOR THE FLUID SENSOR IS MARKED BY AN ARROW ON THE TOP OF EACH BATTERY Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs on the front and back then lifting up Fan the area around the top of the battery with a piece of cardboard or another
36. o the sump Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape 4 Cut a piece of 11 2 rigid PVC pipe long enough to reach from the elbow of the backup pump to one 1 foot above the floor Prime and cement it to the 1 pipe adapter then screw the adapter into the pump O1 Attach a union or check valve to the top of the 11 2 PVC pipe This will allow the pump to be removed easily should the need arise The path of the rest of the pipe and the details of each installation will vary Using sound plumbing practices try to route the discharge pipe to an exterior wall via the shortest path with the fewest turns More turns will reduce the pumping capacity The pipe section exiting the building should be on a downward slope so that the water in the pipe will exit outside instead of returning to the sump pit Be sure to seal the hole in the wall where the pipe exits and prime and cement or clamp all connections securely to prevent leaking When directly discharging to the outside of the building no check valve is required However a check valve will prevent water from flowing back into the pit when the pump has stopped CAUTION If you use more than a total of 20 feet of pipe including vertical and horizontal runs in the installation install a check valve in place of a union Make sure it is installed with the arrow pointing up or it will not prevent the RIGID 1 2 PVC PIPE UNION OR CHECK VALVE oN
37. oked up backwards Switch battery cables to opposite terminals The Basement Watchdog Watching Out for You SILENCING THE ALARM DURING AN EMERGENCY If the alarm can be silenced before the problem is corrected you may silence it for two 2 minutes by holding down the WHITE button for one 1 second The alarm will be silenced but the light will stay on To silence the alarm for 24 hours hold down the WHITE button for five 5 seconds It will automatically reset itself after 24 hours The warning light will stay on Alarm shuts off automatically when the problem is corrected Alarm can be silenced before problem is corrected Yes No push WHITE button Yes o push WHITE button No push WHITE button No No push WHITE button i Not applicable Yes Battery fluid low Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion which can cause serious injury or death Wear eye protection Work in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery If battery acid contacts eyes flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Review the safety instructions on page 1 REFER TO THE PHOTOS ON PAGE 12 If this warning light and alarm are on you need to add distilled water to the battery 1 Unplug the control unit power cord from the wall outlet Po Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs
38. pit with water Make sure the pump turns on at the intended level 6 While the pump is running make sure the pump is evacuating water at a good pace and water is coming out of the 1 8 air bleed hole Nl Remove the fluid sensor and yellow cap from the battery and rinse any residue buildup from the bottom of the battery cap Replace the cap and fluid sensor Check battery fluid levels ioe PARTS amp SERVICE INFORMATION You can receive technical support parts or service information by calling Glentronics Inc at 800 991 0466 option 3 or by visiting the Basement Watchdog website at www basementwatchdog com Send your unit to the following address if repairs are needed Glentronics Inc 645 Heathrow Drive Lincolnshire IL 60069 4205 Page 16 Troubleshooting Guide NTS Read safety warnings amp instructions before attempting any repairs or maintenance Potential Cause BATTERY FLUID LOW Solutions Ihe battery TG is OW saveuossecuavoas wean oa ew ees Add distilled water to each cell of the battery The fluid sensor is installed improperly 000 The fluid sensor should be inserted into the designated hole on the top of the Watchdog battery and pushed down If the remedies in the troubleshooting guide Not using a Watchdog battery cece eee eee This feature cannot be used Attach the fluid sensor to the positive post of do not resolve the problem follow the the battery instructions within this man
39. re The system will test the pump by running it for 2 3 seconds to make sure it is operating The test will not trigger an alarm If the Pump failure alarm sounds k Check the pump plug in the back of the unit to make sure it is firmly connected Check the pump wires to make sure they are connected securely to the pump plug Check the rest of the pump wires for any possible breaks Po If the pump wires are intact the pump may be clogged a Disconnect the control unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the battery cables and the fluid sensor b Release the union or check valve and remove the pump and rigid PVC pipe section from the sump pit c Clear any debris from the strainer and then reconnect the pump to the discharge pipe d Connect the fluid sensor and the Page 14 ae ao alada E e raia ey SO TE Li ha kre iH 12am For service call Glentronics 1 800 991 0466 AL Pape tamp LANAC BOE battery cables to the battery the WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE post and then the BLACK wire to the POSITIVE post Tighten the wing nuts on the battery posts e Plug the control unit back into the wall outlet U a Check the DC fuse by pulling it out of the fuse holder b If the wire within the fuse is burned and broken replace the fuse with a 20 amp DC safety fuse If the fuse blows again unplug the computer control unit from the wall and disconnect the battery cables from the
40. t OM 333 TINS e GD eR NOSIOd HADNVOY Battery Backup Sump Pump System Warning DD miry fad ice b If your battery has two caps each covering three 3 battery cells you will not need to save the cap from the old battery Simply insert the fluid sensor in the top of the battery next to the arrow 9 Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet You should provide additional protection for the control unit by using a surge protector 10 If any of the alarms are sounding press the WHITE button on the front of the control panel for one 1 second 3 Power failure There are several causes for power failure The most common is a power outage by your electric company During this emergency the Basement Watchdog system will automatically switch to battery power and protect your basement from flooding You can silence the Power failure alarm for 24 hours by pressing the WHITE button for five 5 seconds The alarm will be silence but the light will stay on The system will continue to operate while the power alarm is silenced After 24 hours the alarm will reset automatically 1 If the power is on in the rest of the house check the home circuit breaker or fuse box for failure and correct the problem 2 Check the power cord Make sure it is securely plugged into the wall outlet Make sure the outlet is working properly 3 The control unit may have received a power surge a Check the AC fuse loca
41. t switch periodically A DANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing or servicing the backup pump to avoid electric shock Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death Review the safety instructions on page 1 Lift the float up and let go This will activate the pump The control unit will run the pump for approximately 25 seconds so it can empty all the water in the sump pit While the pump is active water will come out of the 1 8 hole that was drilled into the PVC discharge pipe This is normal The hole is needed to prevent an air lock within the system DO NOT obstruct the hole or an air lock may prevent the system from activating If there is no water in the pit the pump can run dry for this amount of time The alarm will sound and the Pump was activated light will go on After the pump has stopped push the WHITE button on the front of the control panel to silence the alarm If the WHITE button is pressed before the pump has stopped the alarm will go off temporarily Wait for the pump to stop pumping and then push the WHITE button to completely silence the alarm BE SURE TO PLUG IN THE MAIN AC PUMP WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE TEST MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Maintenance should be performed 1 2 times per year 1 Lift the float switch as described at left 2 Remove all debris from the bottom of the pit 3 Remove all debris from the water 4 Remove all debris from the float switch 5 Fill the
42. ted on the back panel of the control unit First unplug the control unit from the wall outlet b Then unscrew the barrel fuse and check to see if the wires in the fuse are intact To remove the barrel fuse push in and turn counter clockwise Replace the fuse by pushing it in and turning clockwise If the wires are burned and broken replace the fuse with a 5 amp glass barrel fuse commonly found at hardware stores and auto supply stores Plug in the control unit You should provide additional protection for the control unit by Pini 3 iH i inp For service call Gl e ts 1 800 991 0466 AC Powe Smg fratrecticrs an Of fuse centilakie ai et LIVOC isimp FER AITA Pee a A Burney Cabir 120 Timp using a surge protector If the fuse blows again call Glentronics technical support at 800 991 0466 option 3 The control unit must receive 115 volts AC 5 from the AC outlet Any voltage lower than 110 volts will activate the Power failure alarm Lower voltages can be caused by utility company brown outs or a heavy power draw from other appliances on the same circuit Reduce the number of appliances on the circuit Pump failure Unplug the main AC pump before servicing the backup pump to avoid electric shock Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death REFER TO THE PHOTOS AT RIGHT The Basement Watchdog control unit will check the pump and its wire connections each week for possible pump failu
43. ter line and below the check valve If a hole is not drilled above the pump an air lock may prevent the pump from operating RIGID 1 1 2 PVC PIPE UNION OR CHECK VALVE DRILL 1 8 HOLE IF CHECK VALVE USED PIPE ADAPTER BASEMENT WATCHDOG PUMP AC PUMP Diagram A Page 4 Pump amp Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION B CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE Diagram B Depending on your installation requirements PVC pipe lengths will vary Cut the pipes and assemble them as shown in photo 7 Do not cement them together until you are sure they are cut to the correct lengths It is important to keep the discharge pipes on both pumps parallel to each other so that the pumps remain flat on the floor of the sump More detailed instructions follow DANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death Cut a piece of 11 2 rigid PVC pipe long enough to reach from the bottom of the sump pit to one 1 foot above the floor Prime and cement it to the 142 pipe adapter then screw the adapter into the pump Po Install a check valve on the top of the PVC pipe attached to the Basement Watchdog pump Make sure it is installed with the arrow pointing up or it will not prevent the backflow of water CAUTION 3 When a check valve is used a 1 8 hole must be drilled in the PVC pip
44. tery During this time the alarm may sound The alarm will shut off within 24 hours CAUTION 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 Control Unit Connections Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion which can cause serious injury or death Unplug the main AC pump to avoid electrical shock Wear eye protection Work in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery If battery acid contacts eyes flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Review the safety instructions on page 1 Position the control unit in a secure place approximately four 4 feet above the floor Be sure the power cord will reach the AC power outlet and the pump and the float switch will reach the bottom of the sump pit Position the unit in a well ventilated area Do not place anything on top of the battery Do not place anything on top of the control unit Diagram F 1 Positioning the dual float switch The float switch will turn on the pump when the water raises either float and it will remain running as long as the water is above the float When the water drops below the float switch an internal timer in the control unit will keep the pump running an additional 25 seconds to e
45. th water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Review the safety instructions on page 1 1 e2 C P REFER TO THE PHOTOS BELOW Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs on the front and back then lifting up Fan the area around the top of the battery with a piece of cardboard or another non metallic material to remove any hydrogen or oxygen gas that may have been emitted from the battery Remove the fluid sensor from the top of the battery Unscrew the wing nuts and remove the battery cables Remove the old battery from the battery box and place the new battery in the box Fill the battery following the instructions on page 8 or 9 Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors on the ends of the battery wires Use a stiff brush or sandpaper DO NOT apply corrosion resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings or posts after you have cleaned them since this could prevent the battery from charging properly 7 Replace the battery cables WHITE to the NEGATIVE post and BLACK to the POSITIVE post Tighten the wing nuts 8 a If your battery has six 6 caps on the top rinse and dry the cap with the extra hole from the old battery to remove any residue Replace the battery cap in the cell that is 2nd from the POSITIVE post with the cap from the old battery Insert the fluid sensor in the cap MI z g
46. the battery with a piece of cardboard or another non metallic material to blow away any hydrogen or oxygen gas that may have been emitted from the battery DO NOT drop a metal tool onto the battery It might spark or short circuit the battery and cause an explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets watches etc when working with a lead acid battery A short circuit through one POSITIVE POST HAS LARGER DIAMETER NEGATIVE POST HAS SMALLER DIAMETER NEGATIVE POSITIVE of these items can melt it causing a severe burn ALWAYS remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables Check the polarity of the battery posts The POSITIVE battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE post When connecting the battery cables first connect the small ring on the end of the WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE post of the battery and then connect the large ring on the end of the BLACK wire to the POSITIVE post of the battery A DANGER Do not use this system to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline fuel oil kerosene etc Introduction The Basement Watchdog Big Dog backup sump pump is designed as an emergency backup system to support your main AC sump pump and it will automatically begin pumping any time the float switch is activated by rising water If your main AC pump breaks or is unable to keep up with all th
47. tton is pressed for one 1 second In the event that your Basement Watchdog sump pump system has pumped for an extended period of time the battery may be very depleted In this condition when the AC power is returned to the unit a battery alarm will continue to sound The battery may need a longer period to recharge Press the WHITE button for five 5 seconds to silence the alarm If the battery is completely discharged an internal safety feature will not allow the charging system to activate Call the Glentronics service department for instructions or replace the battery TO CLEAN THE BATTERY TERMINALS AND CABLES A DANGER Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion which can cause serious injury or death Wear eye protection Work in a well ventilated area Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery If battery acid contacts eyes flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Review the safety instructions on page 1 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet 2 Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing in the tabs on the front and back then lifting up Page 12 U O1 SS Te a i ee eel lt a Pl REMOVE lt a Fan the area around the top of the battery with a piece of cardboard or another non metallic material to remove any hydrogen or oxygen gas that may have been emitted from th
48. ual to disconnect Potential Cause BATTERY PROBLEM Solutions the system from the outlet and the battery Terminals are corroded cee cece eee eee eens Clean terminals amp cables terminals reconnect the system and then Cables are loose PRE RR eS TT E A a Tighten wing nuts push the reset button If the problem Battery is discharged below 25 cece eee eeeeee Replace battery if power is out There is only 1 hour of continuous pumping Sac alias tontictcistomerservice power left Battery will recharge when power is restored l Battery is old or damaged 00 v o wo eee a wo we are wa oe wo Bere Replace battery if 5 7 years old Potential Cause POWER FAILURE Solutions FOWErOUlAGe 454444545444000 65 bR Goo es0 00 ueee ees None The backup pump will run off the battery Press and hold the reset button to silence the alarm for 24 hours An outlet fuse or circuit breaker has failed Try another outlet replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker The power cord is unplugged from the wall Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely The charger is receiving less than 110 volts from the outlet None if the utility company has instigated brown outs Otherwise reduce the number of other appliances on the circuit Potential Cause PUMP FAILURE Solutions Backup pump is unplugged v5 ws win w Ww ww we ow ww bw we Make sure the pump is securely plugged into the back of the control unit Backup pump 1S oddel 02s ower
49. valve of the Basement Watchdog pump and attach a 45 elbow to that pipe Extend another piece of pipe to reach from the 45 elbow to the Y connector on the other pipe Prime and cement all pipe connections securely to prevent leaking and tighten all the hose clamps RIGID 1 1 2 PVC PIPE Y CONNECTOR 45 ELBOW 1 3 HOLE PIPE ADAPTER BASEMENT MAIN WATCHDOG PUMP AC PUMP Diagram B Pump amp Pipe Installation Instructions INSTALLATION C DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING FOR NARROW SUMP PITS Diagram C DANGER Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death 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 and pushing down There are holes suitable for mounting on the bottom of the strainer b Using the 8 32 x 34 stainless screw washer and nut attach the strainer to the L bracket c Once the strainer is L BRACKET attached simply press the rest of the pump onto the mounted strainer 3 Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall int
50. vere abrasive solutions normal wear user abuse misuse neglect improper maintenance commercial or industrial use improper connections or installation damages caused by lightning strikes excessive surges in AC line voltage water damage to the controller other acts of nature or failure to operate in accordance with the enclosed written instructions GLENTRONICS INC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR ORAL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOT EXCLUDED HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT For information or service contact Glentronics Inc 645 Heathrow Drive Lincolnshire IL 60069 800 991 0466 Model BWD12 120C Serial Purchase Date Register online at www basementwatchdog com register 2010 Glentronics Inc 1806050 11 10
51. y of any float switch on the main pump a Remove the black bottom strainer of the pump by pressing in the two tabs on the strainer and pushing down There are holes suitable for mounting on the bottom of the strainer b Using the 8 32 x 3 4 stainless screw washer and nut attach the strainer to the L bracket c Once the strainer is attached simply press the rest of the pump onto the mounted strainer Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape Cut a piece of 11 2 rigid PVC pipe long enough to reach from the elbow of the backup pump to one 1 foot above the floor Prime and cement it to the 11 2 pipe adapter then screw the adapter into the pump 5 Install a check valve on the top of the PVC pipe attached to the Basement Watchdog pump Make sure it is installed with the arrow pointing up or it will not prevent the backflow of water CAUTION 6 When a check valve is used a 1 8 hole must be drilled in the PVC pipe above the Basement Watchdog pump Make sure it is above the water line and below the check valve Drill the hole at a 45 angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit If a 1 8 hole is not drilled above the pump an air lock may prevent the pump from operating If there is no check valve on the main AC pump discharge pipe one must be installed at
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