Introduction, System specifications – Basement Watchdog Combo User Manual

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Introduction

The Basement Watchdog combination sump
pump system is designed to provide both primary
and backup pumping capabilities. The primary
pump will operate as long as it is receiving AC
power. If the power is interrupted, or more
water is coming into the sump than the AC pump
can handle, the backup sump pump will begin
pumping automatically. The backup system has
unique monitoring features that diagnose a
problem and sound an alarm. A light on the
display panel of the control unit will indicate the
cause of the alarm and the corrective action.
The two systems have been preassembled for
easy installation.

The Basement Watchdog
Sump Pump System includes:

A 1/3 HP primary pump with a caged dual

float switch, and a blue piggyback controller
that plugs into the wall outlet

A yellow backup pump supported by a bracket
A yellow control unit for the backup pump

with a battery fluid sensor, a dual float
switch, and battery cables

A cable tie to attach the yellow control unit

to the discharge pipe

Two cable ties to secure the other wires to

the discharge pipe

A battery cap with a hole to accommodate

the fluid sensor

A battery charger
A rubber union

You will also need to supply:

A Basement Watchdog Emergency Standby

Battery or a Basement Watchdog
7.5 Hour Battery*

Six quarts of 1.265 specific

gravity battery acid

A battery box (optional)

*The internal construction of some

wet cell batteries may not be
compatible with this system.
Glentronics can not guarantee the
compatibility of other brands of
batteries. The use of a Basement
Watchdog battery is HIGHLY
recommended.

System Specifications

Power supply requirements . . . 115 volts, 60 Hz
AC pump pumping capacity. . . 2200 GPH @ 10’
DC pump pumping capacity. . . 1000 GPH @ 10’
Overall dimensions . . . . . . 10”W x 17-3/4” H
Pump housings & strainers . . . . . .Non-corrosive

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Rubber
Union

Primary Pump

Float Switch

Cable Ties

Primary

Pump

Controller

Backup

Pump

Controller

Primary
Pump

Battery Cables

Fluid Sensor

For some installations you may also need additional items:

1-1/2” rigid PVC

pipe

A 1-1/2” PVC pipe

connector or a
1-1/2” rubber union

PVC pipe cleaner and

cement

Battery Cap

Battery

Charger

Backup Pump

Float Switch

Backup

Pump

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