Basement Watchdog Special User Manual
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Pump
When the water rises in the sump pit and
activates the float switch, the pump will begin
pumping, and the “Pump was activated” light
and alarm will turn on. Try to determine what
caused the system to activate.
• Check the main AC 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.
• Make sure the check valve is working and
installed correctly
• Make sure the discharge pipe is not clogged or
frozen
• If the power was out, the backup pump was
automatically activated. You need to push the
YELLOW button on the front of the control
panel to silence the alarm. The pump will
continue to operate even if the reset button is
not pressed.
REPLACING THE PUMP
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.
REFER TO PHOTOS AT RIGHT
1. Unplug the charger 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.
3. 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.
4. Remove the fluid sensor and the battery
cables from the battery.
5. Unplug the pump from the back of the control
unit.
6. Release the union or check valve and remove
the pump and the rigid PVC pipe section from
the sump pit.
7. 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 battery.
Connect the battery cables to the
battery…the BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE
(-) post, and then the RED wire to the
POSITIVE (+) post. Tighten the wing nuts.
11. Replace the cover on the battery box.
12. Plug the charger and the main AC pump back
into the wall outlet. (You should provide
additional protection for the control unit by
using a surge protector.)
13. If any alarms are sounding, press the
YELLOW button for one (1) second to silence
them.
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