The Basement Watchdog Special CONNECT Instruction Manual & Safety Warnings Download Page 20

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AC PUMPS

Industrial Grade Pumps for the 
Residential Market

The Basement Watchdog line of AC sump pumps
are strong, dependable and so energy efficient,
they  could  pay  for  themselves  in  a  few  years.
The sump pumps are equipped with dual float
switches for added reliability.  When your main
AC  pump  needs  replacement,  consider
upgrading  to  one  of  the  pumps  in  the
Basement Watchdog line.

FLOAT SWITCHES

What’s the most common reason your 
main AC pump fails?

It’s probably the result of a float switch that is
stuck  or  broken.    Replace  it  with  a  Basement
Watchdog  dual  float  and  controller  for  reliable
operation.  The dual float has, not one, but two
floats mounted within a protective cage.  Should
one  float  fail  to  operate,  the  second  float
automatically  activates  the  pump.    The
protective  cage  prevents  debris  or  other  wires
from interfering with the movement of the float.
It can be used to replace the float on most AC
pumps.

CHECK VALVES

What’s a Klunkless Check Valve™?

If  you’ve  spent  any  time  in  your  basement,
you’ve probably noticed your sump pump turning
on and off with a loud clunk.  That’s the result
of the water pressure slamming the valve closed
in  the  check  valve.    The  Klunkless  Check  Valve
has  a  built-in  air  chamber  to  counteract  that
pressure and muffle the sound.  It works just like
a conventional check valve, only quieter.

WATER ALARMS

Minimize the risk of water damage

You can detect leaks before they become bigger
problems  by  placing  a  water  alarm  wherever
there  is  a  risk  of  water  damage…in  the  utility
room,  laundry  room,  kitchen,  bathroom  or
basement.  The alarm will sound when as little as
1/32” of water reaches the sensor.

Summary of Contents for Special CONNECT

Page 1: ...ge 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 Connectin...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...mps or a Y connector and two 2 check valves depending on the installation method you use A surge protector recommended Six 6 quarts of 1 265 specific gravity battery acid 30HDC140S and BW 30F Battery...

Page 4: ...ove the main AC pump Try to fit the backup pump on the floor of the sump first Make sure there is enough room so that the backup pump and the main pump do not touch each other Select the installation...

Page 5: ...he discharge pipe to an exterior wall via the shortest path with the fewest turns More turns will reduce the pumping capacity The pipe section exiting the building should be on a downward slope so tha...

Page 6: ...ed at this time Cut the discharge pipe approximately one 1 foot above the floor Install a check valve on the top of the pipe and tighten the bottom hose clamp Now prime and cement a small piece of 1 P...

Page 7: ...e path of the rest of the pipe and the details of each installation will vary Using sound plumbing practices route the discharge pipe to an exterior wall via the shortest path with the fewest turns Mo...

Page 8: ...he Basement Watchdog pump Make sure it is installed with the arrow pointing up or it will not prevent the backflow of water 6 When a check valve is used a 1 8 hole must be drilled in the PVC pipe abov...

Page 9: ...IS PAGE IF THE TOP OF YOUR BATTERY LOOKS LIKE PHOTO B ON PAGE 9 FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 9 Contains sulfuric acid Wear eye and clothing protection If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash...

Page 10: ...uously The system will NOT warn you if the fluid level is low in this configuration You will need to check your battery every couple of months to see if it needs water If the battery dries out the sys...

Page 11: ...see if it needs water If the battery dries out the system will not work If you are using a maintenance free battery or sealed AGM battery you will also need to attach the fluid sensor to the POSITIVE...

Page 12: ...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 ca...

Page 13: ...he wall outlet You should provide additional protection for the control unit by using a surge protector 10 If any of the alarms are sounding press the YELLOW button on the front of the control panel f...

Page 14: ...disconnect the battery cables from the battery Then call Glentronics technical support for instructions at 800 991 0466 option 3 You may need to replace the pump 4 Plug the main AC pump back into the...

Page 15: ...ing 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...

Page 16: ...be taken to prevent a flood To silence certain alarms for 24 hours press the YELLOW button for 5 seconds until you hear a buzz The alarms will automatically re activate in 24 hours TESTING THE FLOAT S...

Page 17: ...sit www BasementWatchdog com MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Maintenance should be performed 1 2 times per year 1 Lift the float switch as described at left 2 Remove all debris from the bottom of the pit and p...

Page 18: ...ower cord is plugged in securely None if the utility company has instigated brown outs Otherwise reduce the number of other appliances on the circuit Make sure the pump is securely plugged into the ba...

Page 19: ...ed below GLENTRONICS INC at its option will either repair or replace the product and return it postage prepaid What is NOT Covered by this Warranty This warranty does not cover the cost or value of da...

Page 20: ...e cage Should one float fail to operate the second float automatically activates the pump The protective cage prevents debris or other wires from interfering with the movement of the float It can be u...

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