Page 2 - Table of Contents; General
Page 1 Table of Contents Important Safety InstructionsGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1AC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . .1Personal Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Preparing to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . .1DC Connection Precautions . . . . . . . .1 IntroductionIt...
Page 3 - Introduction; You will also need to supply:
Page 2 Introduction The Basement Watchdog ComputerControlled A/C-D/C Sump Pump isstrong enough to be used as your mainand only pump, but we recommend usingit as an emergency battery backupsystem to support your regular AC sumppump. It has a state-of-the-art monitoringsystem, and it will automaticall...
Page 4 - Diagram A
Page 3 Pump & PipeInstallation Instructions (Direct Discharge to Outside) There are two basic methods that canbe used to install the pump, (A) a directdischarge to the outside of the building,or (B) a hookup to an existing dischargepipe. Whenever possible, install your Base-ment Watchdog backup ...
Page 5 - Diagram Aa
Page 4 Pump & PipeInstallation Instructions (Direct Discharge to Outside) METHOD Aa: DIRECT DISCHARGETO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING FOR NARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram Aa) 1. Attach an "L" bracket to the dis- charge pipe of the main AC pumpwith two (2) stainless steel hoseclamps. Position the ...
Page 6 - Diagram B
Page 5 Pump & PipeInstallation Instructions (Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe) If the direct discharge method (MethodA) is not possible, the BasementWatchdog A/C-D/C Sump Pump Systemcan be hooked up to the same pipe asyour AC sump pump by installing a "Y"connector and two check valves. ...
Page 7 - Diagram Bb
Page 6 Pump & PipeInstallation Instructions (Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe) METHOD Bb: HOOKUP TO AN EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE FORNARROW SUMP PITS (Diagram Bb) 1. Attach an "L" bracket to the dis- charge pipe of the main AC pumpwith two (2) stainless steel hoseclamps. Position the brack...
Page 8 - Battery Instructions; After the battery has been; CROSS SECTION OF BATTERY; Diagram C
Page 7 Battery Instructions The Basement Watchdog 7.5 HourStandby Battery has been designed to runthis system for a minimum of 7.5 hours ofcontinuous pumping. However, most ofthe time the pump will turn on and off, andthe battery will run the pump intermittentlyfor days. In addition, the unique mate...
Page 9 - Control Unit Hookup; Do not place; Selecting the main or backup; The Basement Watchdog is; Diagram D
Page 8 Control Unit Hookup 1. Positioning the control unit: Position the control unit in a secureplace approximately four feet (4´)above the floor. Be sure the powercord will reach the AC power outletand the pump cable and the floatswitch will reach the bottom of thesump. Position the unit in a well...
Page 10 - Understanding the Warnings & Alarms
Page 9 5. Hooking up the pump: Plug the pump wires into the pump connectoron the back of the control unit. 6. Hooking up the battery: Remove the wing nuts. Coat the terminalswith a little petroleum jelly to preventcorrosion. Attach the battery cablesto the battery...the BLACK wire to thePOSITIVE (+)...
Page 11 - CORRECT HOOK UP
Page 10 Understanding the Warnings & Alarms The Basement Watchdog control unitfeatures a series of warning lights thatpinpoint potential problems. In addition,an alarm sounds to alert you to theproblem. In some cases, the lights andthe alarm will go off automatically whenthe problem has been sol...
Page 14 - Disconnect the power plug from the; HOURS OF CONTINUOUS PUMPING; This also prevents; CHARGING BATTERY; The Basement; TESTING BATTERY & PUMP
Page 13 BATTERY FUSE HAS BLOWN Your Basement Watchdog has a 25-ampDC safety fuse in the back of the cabinetto protect the unit and the battery. If thefuse blows, the alarm will come on toalert you to the problem. Replace the25-amp fuse. If it blows again, unplugthe computer control unit from the wal...
Page 15 - TESTING THE FLOAT SWITCH; PARTS & SERVICE INFORMATION; Lincolnshire
Page 14 Everyday, the system automatically teststhe battery and pump in a quick ten-second test. Every 60 days, the system automaticallyinitiates an extensive battery test lastingapproximately six to eight hours. TESTING THE FLOAT SWITCH Manually testing the float switchperiodically is highly recomm...
