Basement Watchdog Emergency - Manual

Instruction Manual &
Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog backup sump pump system installed
by someone else, you must read and follow the safety information contained in this
manual. Failure to do so could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Warnings and
Instructions
Electrical precautions
1
Battery preparation 1
Battery precautions 1
Introduction
Items included in system
2
Additional items needed 2
Replacement parts list 2
System specifications 2
Pump & Pipe
Installation Instructions
Installation options
3
Direct discharge to outside 4
Connection to existing discharge 5
Direct discharge for narrow sumps 6
Connection to existing discharge
for narrow sumps
7
Battery Instructions 8,9
Control Unit Connections
Mounting the control unit
9
Positioning the float switch 9
Connecting the pump 10
Installing the battery fluid sensor 10
Connecting the battery
10
Connecting the charger 10
Understanding the Warning
Lights and Alarms
Silencing the alarm during
an emergency
11
Power alarm 11
Water alarm 11
Pump alarm 12
Replacing the pump 12
System 13
Battery alarm 13
Cleaning battery terminals 13
Replacing the battery 14
Testing the System
Testing the pump
15
Testing the float switch 15
Parts & Service Information
Technical support
15
Troubleshooting Guide 16
Warranty 17
Other Products 18
Battery
Backup
Sump Pump
System