Instruction Manual
& Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog Special
Backup Sump Pump System installed by someone else, you must read
and follow the safety information contained in this manual. Failure
to do so could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Battery Backup
Sump Pump
System
Table of Contents
Important Safety Warnings and
Instructions
Electrical Precautions
1
Battery Preparation
1
Battery Precautions
1
Introduction
Items Included in System
2
Additional Items Needed
2
System Specifications
2
Replacement Parts List
2
Pump & Pipe
Installation Instructions
Installation Options
3
Direct Discharge to Outside
4
Connection to Existing Discharge
5
Direct Discharge for Narrow Sumps
6
Connection to Existing Discharge for
Narrow Sumps
7
Battery Instructions
Preparation of the Battery
8,9
Control Unit Connections
Positioning the Float Switch
9
Connecting the Pump
9
Installing the Battery Fluid Sensor 10
Connecting the Battery
10
Connecting the Charger
10
Understanding the Warning
Lights and Alarms
Silencing the Alarm
During an Emergency
11
Battery Alarm
11
Cleaning Battery Terminals
11,12
Replacing the Battery
12
Fuse Alarm
13
Water Alarm
13
Pump Alarm
14
Replacing the Pump
14
Power Alarm
15
Charging
15
System Operating
15
Testing the System
Test-Reset-Silence Button
15
Testing the Float Switch
15
Using the Remote Notification
Remote Terminal
15
Remote Alarm
15
USB Data Port
16
Connect Modules
16
Maintenance Check List
16
Parts & Service Information
Technical Support
16
Troubleshooting Guide
17
Warranty
18
Other Products
19
This manual is for the systems that
have the BWSP-A backup controller,
which can accommodate maintenance
or maintenance free batteries.
