Basement Watchdog Emergency - Manual (Page 10)

If your battery looks like the battery above,
follow these instructions:
1. Remove the battery box top by pushing in the
tabs on the front and back of the box and
lifting up.
2. Place the battery box on the floor. Place the
dry (unfilled) battery into the battery box.
Remove the two battery caps by carefully
prying them up with a screwdriver as shown
on the right. Place the screwdriver in the
middle of the cap on the top of the battery.
DO NOT lift the cap by prying it up from the
groove on the back of the cap. It may damage
the vent.
3. Carefully push in the perforated tab at the top
of the acid pack. Lift up the large tab and
pull out the dispensing hose. Hold the hose
upright above the pack and squeeze the hose
forcing all the acid back into the pack.
4. Position the acid pack and battery as shown
at the right. Pinch the end of the hose
together and cut off the tip. Insert the end
of the hose into each cell. Control the flow
by pinching the hose with thumb and
forefinger. Fill each cell of the battery to a
level just covering the battery plates, and
then go back and top off each cell equally.
It is important to have all the cells filled
equally or the battery will not operate
properly. The acid should reach a level about
¼” below the cap ring as shown in the
diagram at right. DO NOT OVERFILL THE
BATTERY. (Diagram E)
A newly filled battery will sometimes require
additional acid after about 20 minutes. Re-
examine the fill level, and add additional acid if
necessary. The battery acid may bubble at this
time and give off a sulfur-like smell, but this is
normal. After the battery has been filled, press
the caps securely on the top of the battery.
When you fill the battery for the FIRST time,
it will be the ONLY time you add acid to the
battery. In the future, when the fluid level is
low, add distilled water to the cells. NEVER
add more acid.
Control Unit Connections
Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion,
which can cause serious injury or death.
Unplug the main AC pump to avoid electrical
shock. Wear eye protection. Work in a well-
ventilated area. Do not smoke or allow a
spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.
Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery.
If battery acid contacts eyes, flush with
water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. Review the safety
instructions on page 1.
When you position the control unit on the
discharge pipe, be sure the charger cord will
reach the AC power outlet, and the pump cable
and the float switch will reach the bottom of the
sump. Position the unit in a well-ventilated
area. Do not place anything on top of the
battery. (Diagram F)
1. Mounting the control unit: (a) Thread one
plastic wire tie through the two mounting
brackets on the back of the control unit. (b)
Secure the controller to the discharge pipe of
the Basement Watchdog pump by wrapping
the tie around the pipe and pulling it tight.
2. Positioning the dual float switch: The float
switch will activate the pump when the water
raises either float, and it will remain running
as long as the water is above the float. When
the water drops below the float switch, an
internal timer in the control unit will keep the
pump running an additional 25 seconds to
empty the sump pit. The switch should be
mounted about six (6) inches above the water
level line in the sump pit. Attach the float
switch very securely to the discharge pipe
with the plastic wire tie. Be sure the switch is
positioned vertically with the mounting bracket
at the top. Do not tilt the switch. Do not
position the float switch on the side of the
discharge pipe facing the drain tile or any
incoming rush of water!
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BATTERY B 1 3
2nd LEVEL
1st LEVEL
PLATES
CELL WALL
1 1st LEVEL, COVER THE PLATES
THE BOTTOM OF THE CAP RINGS
BATTERY TERMINALS
BATTERY CAP RINGS
CROSS SECTION OF BATTERY
1. Fill to 1st level, cover
the plates
2. Then fill to 2nd level,
just below the bottom
of the cap rings
Diagram E
Do not throw an
old battery in the
trash. Take it to a
service station or
recycling center.
2 4
! DANGER
CAUTION