Basement Watchdog Emergency - Manual (Page 4)

Pump & Pipe
Installation Instructions
There are two basic methods that can be used to
install the pump, a direct discharge to the
outside of the building, or a connection to an
existing discharge pipe. The same two options
apply in very narrow sump pits where the backup
pump must be mounted above the main pump.
Whenever possible, install your Basement
Watchdog backup pump with a direct discharge
to the outdoors. By using this method, there
will always be an outlet for the water from the
sump. During times of very heavy rain, many
storm sewers fill up. If your pump is trying to
discharge water into a full sewer, there is
nowhere for the water to go. By discharging
directly outdoors, there is always an outlet for
the water that is pumped out of the sump. For
this method, you will need to drill a hole
through a floor joist or the foundation from the
basement to the outside of the house.
If the direct discharge method is not possible or
convenient, the Basement Watchdog pump can
be connected to the same line as your main AC
sump pump by installing a “Y” connector and
two (2) check valves.
In most cases, the backup pump will fit next to
the main AC pump in the sump pit. In very
narrow pits, the backup pump can be mounted
above the main AC pump. Try to fit the backup
pump on the floor of the sump first. Make sure
there is enough room so the backup pump and
the main pump do not touch each other.
Select the installation method that will best suit
your needs from the diagrams at the right. Full
instructions for each installation method are
provided on the following pages.
Installation will take a couple hours.
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NORMAL SUMP PIT
INSTALLATIONS
PUMP
WIRE
PIPE
ADAPTER
FLOOR
JOIST
MAIN
AC PUMP
RIGID
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
CHECK
VALVE
1/8" HOLE
45º ELBOW
"Y" CONNECTOR
CHECK
VALVE
BASEMENT
WATCHDOG
PUMP
DRAIN TILE
SLOPE
PIPE
DOWN
PUMP WIRE
HOSE CLAMPS
PIPE ADAPTER
BASEMENT
WATCHDOG
PUMP
"L" BRACKET
FLOOR
JOIST
MAIN
AC PUMP
RIGID
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
CHECK
VALVE
RIGID
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
45º ELBOW
"Y"
CONNECTOR
CHECK
VALVE
1/8" HOLE
DRAIN TILE
SLOPE
PIPE
DOWN
PUMP
WIRE
PIPE ADAPTER
DRILL 1/8" HOLE
IF CHECK
VALVE USED
FLOOR
JOIST
MAIN
AC PUMP
RIGID
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
UNION
OR CHECK
VALVE
CHECK
VALVE
BASEMENT
WATCHDOG
PUMP
DRAIN TILE
SLOPE
PIPES
DOWN
PUMP WIRE
CHECK
VALVE
HOSE
CLAMPS
"L" BRACKET
FLOOR
JOIST
MAIN
AC PUMP
RIGID
1-1/2"
PVC PIPE
UNION
OR CHECK
VALVE
PIPE ADAPTER
DRILL 1/8" HOLE
IF CHECK
VALVE USED
BASEMENT
WATCHDOG
PUMP
DRAIN TILE
SLOPE
PIPES
DOWN
Installation B
Connection
to Existing
Discharge Pipe
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Installation C
Direct Discharge
to Outside
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Installation D
Connection
to Existing
Discharge Pipe
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Installation A
Direct Discharge
to Outside
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NARROW SUMP PIT
INSTALLATIONS