Basement Watchdog Emergency - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safety
Warnings & Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement
Watchdog Emergency battery backup sump pump
system. You will need to refer to it before
attempting any installation or maintenance.
ALWAYS keep these instructions with the unit so
that they will be easily accessible.
Failure to read and follow these warnings and
instructions could result in property damage,
serious injury, or death. It is important to read
this manual, even if you did not install the
Basement Watchdog backup sump pump system,
since this manual contains safety information
regarding the use and maintenance of this
product. DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
Risk of electrical and fire hazard. May result
in death, serious injury, shock or burns.
To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• DO NOT walk on wet areas of the basement
until all power has been turned off. If the
main power supply is in a wet basement, call
an electrician.
• NEVER handle the control unit with wet hands
or while standing on a wet surface.
• ALWAYS unplug the control unit and
disconnect the cables from the battery before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• ALWAYS unplug the main pump when
installing or servicing the backup pump or
float switch to avoid electric shock.
• DO NOT expose the control unit to rain or
snow.
• DO NOT pull the cord when disconnecting the
control unit. Pull the plug.
• DO NOT use an extension cord unless
absolutely necessary. If an extension cord
must be used, be sure the plug has the same
configuration as the plug on the control unit.
• DO NOT use an attachment not recommended
or sold by the manufacturer. It may result in
a risk of fire or injury from an electrical shock.
• DO NOT operate the control unit if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way.
• DO NOT use pump in pits handling raw
sewage, salt water, or hazardous liquids.
• DO NOT disassemble the control unit.
When service is required, contact Glentronics
technical support at 800-991-0466, option #3,
or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Return the control unit to the manufacturer for
any repairs at the following address:
Glentronics, Inc.
645 Heathrow Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4205
BATTERY PREPARATION
Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. In the event of an accident, flush
with water and call a physician immediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• Someone should be within range of your voice
or close enough to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in
case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or
eyes.
• Wear eye and clothing protection and avoid
touching your eyes while working with
battery acid or working near the battery.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
• Battery posts and terminals contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Explosive gases could cause serious injury or
death. Cigarettes, flames or sparks could
cause battery to explode in enclosed spaces.
Charge in a well-ventilated area. Always
shield eyes and face from battery. Keep vent
caps tight and level.
To help reduce these risks, observe the
following precautions:
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery.
• Use the Basement Watchdog control unit for
charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. DO NOT
use the control unit for charging dry-cell
batteries that are most commonly used with
home appliances.
• Be sure the area around the battery is well-
ventilated.
• When cleaning or adding water to the battery,
first fan the top of the battery with a piece of
cardboard (or another non-metallic material)
to blow away any hydrogen or oxygen gas that
may have been emitted from the battery.
• DO NOT drop a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery and
cause an explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, watches, etc. when working with a
lead-acid battery. A short circuit through one
of these items can melt it, causing a severe
burn.
• ALWAYS remove the charger from the
electrical outlet before connecting or
disconnecting the battery cables.
• Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
POSITIVE (+) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the NEGATIVE (-) post.
• When connecting the battery cables, first
connect the small ring on the end of the
WHITE wire to the NEGATIVE (-) post of the
battery, and then connect the large ring on
the end of the BLACK wire to the POSITIVE (+)
post of the battery. Never allow the rings to
touch each other.
Do not use this system to pump flammable
or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil,
kerosene, etc.
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