Basement Watchdog Special - Manual

Instruction Manual
& Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog Special
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.
Battery Backup
Sump Pump
System
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
System Specifications 2
Replacement Parts List 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
Preparation of the Battery
8,9
Control Unit Connections
Positioning the Float Switch
9
Connecting the Pump 9
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
Battery Alarm 11
Cleaning Battery Terminals 11,12
Replacing the Battery 12
Fuse Alarm 13
Water Alarm 13
Pump Alarm 14
Replacing the Pump 14
Power Alarm 15
Charging 15
System Operating 15
Testing the System
Test-Reset-Silence Button
15
Testing the Float Switch 15
Parts & Service Information
Technical Support
15
Troubleshooting Guide 16
Warranty 17
Other Products 18
This manual is for the systems that have
the BWSP-A backup controller, which
can accommodate maintenance or
maintenance free batteries. See pages
2 and 8 for additional information.