Basement Watchdog Big Combo - Manual (Page 8)

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SILENCING THE ALARM DURING
AN EMERGENCY
Refer to the diagram of the control panel above.
The Basement Watchdog backup system allows
you to silence some of the alarms during an
emergency, however the warning lights will
remain on until the problem is corrected.
• Press the YELLOW button on the front of the
control panel for one (1) second to reset the
“Pump” alarm, and silence the “Water” and
“Power” alarms for two (2) minutes.
• Press the YELLOW button for five (5) seconds
to silence these alarms for 24 hours. A brief
buzzing sound will notify you that the alarms
have been silenced. The alarms will
automatically reactivate in 24 hours if the
warning condition still exists.
1 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 bottom 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 fourth 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 in the next column and
on page 8.
• 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 remain on until the
YELLOW button on the front of the control panel
is pressed for one (1) second.
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 AT RIGHT
1. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet and
unplug the blue AC pump controller.
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 battery.
Unscrew the wing nuts. Remove the battery
cables.
5. Clean the battery posts with a battery
terminal cleaner or a wire brush.
6. Clean any corrosion off of the ring connectors
on the ends of the battery wires. Us a stiff
brush or sandpaper. DO NOT apply corrosion
resisting sprays or pads to the terminal rings
or posts after you have cleaned them, since
this could prevent the system from charging
properly.
7. Replace the fluid sensor in the top of the
battery. Then replace the battery cables,
BLACK to the NEGATIVE (-) post and RED to
the POSITIVE (+) post. Tighten the wing nuts.
8. Plug the charger and the blue AC pump
controller back into the wall outlet.
9. If any of the alarms are sounding, press the
YELLOW button on the front of the control
panel for one (1) second.
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