Basement Watchdog Universal Dual Float Switch - Manual

Dual Float Switch
The dual float switch contains
two large floating rings
enclosed within a protective
cage. Water will lift the
bottom float by a
1 ⁄
4
Љ, which
will activate the pump. If for
any reason the lower float does
not activate the pump, the
water will rise and activate the
second switch. As the pump evacuates the water from the pit,
the floats will drop. The pump will run for an additional 10
seconds to extend the cycle after the float returns to its
original position.
Note: When mounting the float switch, position the bottom of
the cage at the height you want the pump to activate.
Installing the Dual Float Switch
The Basement Watchdog dual float switch is easy to install by
using the enclosed metal hose clamp.
1. Hold the float switch to the discharge pipe so the cage is
below the bracket.
2. Secure the float to the pipe with the enclosed hose clamp,
but do not completely tighten the clamp at this time.
3. Position the float switch to a level
where the bottom of the float cage is
no lower than 3
Љ above the bottom of
the pump and no higher than 1 Љ
below the top of the pit. To avoid
debris pouring into the float, it
should be positioned on the side of
the discharge pipe opposite the drain
tile. Note: It is important to mount
the float below the drain tile that
empties into the pit.
Mounting it
above the drain tile would allow water
to fill the drain tile before the pump is
activated to pump out the water.
4. Once the float switch is in the desired
position, tighten the clamp.
Installation
Instructions
Dual Float Controller Model # BWC1
This control box is a piggyback switch that powers the
Basement Watchdog Dual Float. The Dual Float Controller
will activate the pump when either float is lifted, and
then shuts off automatically 10 seconds after the float
drops.
Installing the Dual Float Controller
Plug the control box into a properly grounded, 3-prong
receptacle (preferably with ground fault circuit interrupt),
then insert the pump plug into the receptacle on the
control box.
Completing the Installation
1. After the initial installation, be sure to check the
pump operation by filling the sump with water and
observing the pump through one full
cycle. When using the dual float the
pump should run for an additional 10
seconds after the float drops.
2. Replace the pit cover making sure
not to pinch or crimp the pump wire
with the cover. The pit cover either
has a ‘hole punch’ that will allow
the cord to be passed through it, or
a hole can be drilled in the cover.
Glentronics, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
800-991-0466
www.basementwatchdog.com
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