Basement Watchdog Emergency - Manual (Page 12)

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SILENCING THE ALARM
DURING AN EMERGENCY
The Basement Watchdog Emergency system is
equipped with a switch that will silence the
audible alarm during an extended emergency.
The “Power”
1 and “Pump” 3 alarms can be
silenced during a power outage or during heavy
rains when the pump is activated repeatedly.
To silence both the
“Power”
and
“Pump” alarms,
slide the “Audible
Alarm” switch to
OFF. The “Power”
and/or the “Pump”
light will remain
on, but the audible
alarm
will not
sound. When the
emergency has ended, slide the switch to the
ON position to resume the full monitoring
capability, or you will not be warned the next
time an emergency occurs.
The “Water” 2 and “Battery” 5 alarms cannot
be silenced. Both require immediate attention.
1 Power
There are several causes for power failure. The
most common is a power outage by your electric
company. During this emergency, the Basement
Watchdog system will automatically switch to
battery power and protect your basement from
flooding.
You can silence the ”Power” alarm by sliding the
“Audible Alarm” switch to OFF. The alarm will be
silenced, but the light will stay on. The system
will continue to operate while the power alarm
is silenced. Be sure to slide the switch to the
ON position when the power is restored to
resume full monitoring capability.
1. If the power is on in the rest of the house,
check the home circuit breaker or fuse box for
failure, and correct the problem.
2. Check the charger. Make sure it is securely
plugged into the wall outlet. Make sure the
outlet is working properly.
3. Check the charger plug that fits into the rear
panel of the control unit. Make sure it is
securely plugged into the control unit.
The control unit must receive 115 volts AC +/-
5% from the AC outlet. Any voltage lower than
110 volts will activate the “Power” alarm. Lower
voltages can be caused by utility company brown
outs or a heavy power draw from other
appliances on the same circuit. Reduce the
number of appliances on the circuit.
If all the connections are secure and the wall
outlet is operating, but the ”Power” warning
light is still on, replace the charger unit with the
Basement Watchdog part number 1015003.
Contact Glentronics at 800-991-0466, option #3.
2 Water
Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion,
which can cause serious injury or death.
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.
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If this warning light and alarm are on, you need
to add distilled water to the battery. (This alarm
cannot be silenced. When the battery is refilled
and the sensor is replaced, the alarm will go off
automatically.
REFILLING THE BATTERY
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. Then unscrew the wing nuts and remove the
battery cables and the fluid sensor from the
battery.
5. Remove the battery caps. Add distilled water
to each cell. If distilled water is not
available, tap water with a low mineral
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