Basement Watchdog Emergency - Manual (Page 14)

9. Plug the pump wires into the back of the
control unit.
10. Replace the fluid sensor in the top of the
battery. Connect the battery cables to the
battery…the WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE (-)
post, and then the BLACK wire to the
POSITIVE (+) post. Tighten the wing nuts.
11. Replace the cover of the battery box.
12. Plug the charger and the main AC pump back
into the wall outlet. (You should provide
additional protection for the controller by
using a surge protector).
13. If any alarms are sounding, press the WHITE
button on the front of the control unit for
one (1) second to silence them.
4 System
This green light should always be flashing. It
indicates that the system is operating. It will
flash when there is power coming from either
the battery or the AC outlet.
5 Battery
This light and alarm will come on when the
control unit detects there is less than ½ hour of
pumping power left in the battery, or that the
battery is defective. The alarm cannot be
silenced, because action needs to be taken to
protect your basement. If your battery is more
than five (5) years old, replace it. If not, here
are several situations that would cause the pump
to run the battery for an extended time and
discharge the battery: Check the list below
before you replace the battery.
• If the top light on the controller is also on, it
means that the unit is not receiving AC power.
Either the AC power is out, the circuit breaker
has blown, or the outlet is bad. When the
problem is corrected, the battery should
recharge.
• If the third light on the controller is also on,
check your main pump for failure. The backup
pump may have been activated repeatedly if
your main AC pump is broken, or you are
experiencing heavy rains and your main pump
cannot keep up with the inflow of water. You
may need to upgrade or replace your main
pump. When the problem is corrected, the
battery should recharge.
• If no other lights are on, this means the
terminals may be corroded, and the battery
cannot charge properly. Unplug the charger
from the wall outlet. Then, check the battery
cables and the battery terminals for corrosion.
Clean and tighten them as needed. The
procedure is described at the right.
• If the battery terminals have been cleaned
and the light is still on, there could be a
problem with the controller or the battery.
The best way to determine if the battery is
the problem is to have it charged and load
tested at any local car service station. If the
battery is bad and less than one (1) year old,
it can be returned to the place of purchase for
a replacement (receipt required). If the
battery is good, contact Glentronics’ service
department for further instructions. The
phone number is 800-991-0466, option #3.
If the battery alarm goes on while the pump is
running and the power is out, you will have a
minimum of one-half (1/2) hour of continuous
pumping time to replace the battery. (In most
cases, the pump does not run continuously, and
therefore, you actually have a longer time to
replace it.) You will not be able to silence the
alarm. Left unattended, the basement will flood.
In a severe emergency, if a replacement battery
is not available, you could temporarily use your
car battery, or recharge this battery by
connecting it to your car battery.
Once the AC power is restored, the battery will
recharge automatically, unless it is old or
damaged. The alarm will turn off when the AC
power is restored and the pumping energy
reaches one-half (1/2) hour or more.
In the event that your Basement Watchdog sump
pump system has pumped for an extended period
of time, the battery may be very depleted. In this
condition, when the AC power is returned to the
unit, a battery alarm will continue to sound. The
battery may need a longer period to recharge.
For a faster recharge, an automotive or marine
battery charger can be used to recharge the
battery. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and safety information included with the
charger.
When another charger is used, first
disconnect the Basement Watchdog charger
from the control unit, and then disconnect
the control unit from the battery. Using
another charger without disconnecting the
control unit will destroy the control unit and
void the warranty.
TO CLEAN THE BATTERY TERMINALS
AND CABLES
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.
REFER TO THE PHOTOS BELOW AND AT RIGHT
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. Remove the fluid sensor from the top of the
battery. Unscrew the wing nuts. Remove the
battery cables.
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