Basement Watchdog Big Dog - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
The Basement Watchdog Computer
Controlled A/C-D/C Sump Pump is
strong enough to be used as your main
and only pump, but we recommend using
it as an emergency battery backup
system to support your regular AC sump
pump. It has a state-of-the-art monitoring
system, 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 Basement
Watchdog 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.
If the main pump breaks or is unable to
keep up with all the incoming water, the
Basement Watchdog pump is capable of
running without discharging the battery
as long as the AC power is on.
The Basement Watchdog A/C-D/C
Sump Pump System includes:
1 Control unit with a float switch and a
battery fluid level sensor
1 Pump with 1 1 / 2 " PVC pipe adapter
1 Battery box with safety strap
1 Plastic wire tie for mounting the float
switch
1 Battery cap with a hole to
accommodate the fluid sensor
You will also need to supply:
Ⅵ A Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour
Standby Battery (A maintenance-free
battery is not recommended.
)
Ⅵ 1 1 / 2 " PVC pipe and fittings
Ⅵ PVC cement and primer
Ⅵ A rubber union with hose clamps
or a "Y" connector and two (2)
check valves depending on the
installation method you use
Ⅵ Six (6) quarts of 1.265 specific
gravity battery acid
For narrow sump pits you will need
some additional parts:
Ⅵ An "L" bracket at least 6 inches
long. (Preferably one that will not
rust.)
Ⅵ Two (2) stainless steel hose
clamps
Ⅵ One (1) stainless steel screw
(#8-32 x
3 / 4 "), a matching washer
& nut
BATTERY WIRES
CONTROL UNIT
BATTERY
BOX
CAP
WIRE TIE
FLOAT
SWITCH
PIPE
ADAPTER
PUMP
FLUID SENSOR