This manual is for the systems that have the BWSP-A backup controller, which can accommodate maintenance or maintenance free batteries. See pages
2 and 8 for additional information.
Battery Backup
Sump Pump Instruction Manual
System & Safety Warnings
Table of Contents
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Battery Preparation |
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Battery Precautions |
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Introduction |
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Additional Items Needed |
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System Specifications |
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Replacement Parts List |
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Direct Discharge to Outside |
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Connection to Existing Discharge |
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Direct Discharge for Narrow Sumps |
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Battery Instructions |
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Positioning the Float Switch |
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Connecting the Pump |
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Installing the Battery Fluid Sensor |
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Connecting the Battery |
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Connecting the Charger |
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Battery Alarm |
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Cleaning Battery Terminals |
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Replacing the Battery |
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Fuse Alarm |
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Water Alarm |
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Pump Alarm |
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Replacing the Pump |
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Power Alarm |
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Charging |
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System Operating |
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Testing the System |
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Testing the Float Switch |
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Parts & Service Information |
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Technical Support |
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Troubleshooting Guide |
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Warranty |
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Other Products |
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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.
Important Safety
Warnings & Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement Watchdog Special battery backup sump pump system. You will need to refer to it before attempting any installation or maintenance. ALWAYS keep these instructions with the unit so that they will be easily accessible.
Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions could result in property damage, serious injury, or death. It is important to read this manual, even if you did not install the Basement Watchdog backup sump pump system, since this manual contains safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this product. DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
! DANGER
Risk of electrical and fire hazard. May result in death, serious injury, shock or burns.
To help reduce these risks, observe the following precautions:
•DO NOT walk on wet areas of the basement until all power has been turned off. If the main power supply is in a wet basement, call an electrician.
•NEVER handle the control unit with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface.
•ALWAYS unplug the control unit and disconnect the cables from the battery before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
•ALWAYS unplug the main pump when installing or servicing the backup pump or float switch to avoid electric shock.
•DO NOT expose the control unit to rain or snow.
•DO NOT pull the cord when disconnecting the control unit. Pull the plug.
•DO NOT use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. If an extension cord must be used, be sure the plug has the same configuration as the plug on the control unit.
•DO NOT use an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer. It may result in a risk of fire or injury from an electrical shock.
•DO NOT operate the control unit if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
•DO NOT disassemble the control unit.
•DO protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
•MAKE SURE the supply circuit has a fuse or circuit breaker rated to handle the power requirements of this system.
When service is required, contact Glentronics technical support at 800-991-0466, option #3, or send an e-mail to service@glentronics.com. Return the control unit to the manufacturer for any repairs at the following address:
Glentronics, Inc.
645 Heathrow Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4205
BATTERY PREPARATION
! WARNING / POISON
Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. In the event of an accident, flush with water and call a physician immediately. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
To help reduce these risks, 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 case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
•Wear eye and clothing protection and avoid touching your eyes while working with battery acid or working near the battery.
•If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
•Battery posts and terminals contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
! DANGER
Explosive gases could cause serious injury or death. Cigarettes, flames or sparks could cause battery to explode in enclosed spaces. Charge in a well-ventilated area. Always shield eyes and face from battery. Keep vent caps tight and level.
To help reduce these risks, observe the following precautions:
•NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.
•Use the Basement Watchdog control unit for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. DO NOT use the control unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are most commonly used with home appliances.
•Be sure the area around the battery is wellventilated.
•When cleaning or adding water to the battery, first fan the top of the battery with a piece of cardboard (or another non-metallic material) to blow away any hydrogen or oxygen gas that may have been emitted from the battery.
•DO NOT drop a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery and cause an explosion.
•Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, watches, etc. when working with a lead-acid battery. A short circuit through one of these items can melt it, causing a severe burn.
POSITIVE POST HAS |
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•ALWAYS remove the charger from the electrical outlet before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables. Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (+) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (-) post.
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•When connecting the battery cables, first connect the small ring on the end of the BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE (-) post of the battery, and then connect the large ring on the end of the RED wire to the POSITIVE (+) post of the battery.
! DANGER
Do not use this system to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
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Introduction
The Basement Watchdog Special backup sump pump system is battery-operated. It is designed as an emergency backup system to support your main AC sump pump, and it will automatically begin pumping any time the float switch is activated by rising water. Should any malfunction or emergency occur that involves the sump pump, the battery, or the AC power, the Basement Watchdog system will sound an alarm. A light on the display panel of the control unit will indicate the cause of the alarm and the corrective action.
For added reliability, the float switch has, not one, but two floats. Should one float fail to operate, the second float automatically activates the pump.
The Basement Watchdog Special Sump Pump System includes:
•A control unit with a dual float switch, a battery fluid level sensor, battery cables, and a 20 amp fuse
•A pump with a 1½” PVC pipe adapter
•A plastic wire tie for mounting the float switch
•A battery box
•A battery charger
•A battery cap with a hole to accommodate the fluid sensor
You will also need to supply:
•A Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour Standby Battery *
DO NOT use an automotive battery with this system
DO NOT use a Basement Watchdog Emergency battery with this system. It will not run the pump as long as the 7.5 hour battery
•1½” rigid PVC pipe and fittings
•PVC primer and cement
•A union with hose clamps 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
Control Unit
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Replacement Part Numbers
*Basement Watchdog standby batteries are specifically designed to work with your battery backup sump pump system. Glentronics can not guarantee the compatibility of other brands of batteries. For optimal performance the use of a Basement Watchdog standby battery is recommended.
For narrow sump pits you will need some additional parts:
•An “L” bracket at least six (6) inches long (preferably one that will not rust)
•Two (2) stainless steel hose clamps
•One (1) stainless steel screw (#8-32 x 3/4”), a matching washer & nut
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1011002 Float switch assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .1020009 Fluid sensor assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .1014001 Pipe adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1120002 Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1015001 Battery box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1113003 Battery cap with hole . . . . . . . . . . . .1125000
Call 800-991-0466, option #3 to order parts.
System Specifications
Power supply requirements . . . . . .115 volts AC Pumping capacity . . . . . . . . . .2500 GPH @ 0’ Pumping capacity . . . . . . . . .1730 GPH @ 10' Pump dimensions w/elbow . . . . . .75⁄8” H x 9”W Pump housing & strainer . . . . . .non-corrosive,
will not rust Pump . . .can run dry for short periods of time; can be used in sumps with water softener Float switch . . . . . . . . . .independent, can be set at any level
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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 that 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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Pump & Pipe
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION A:
DIRECT DISCHARGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING (Diagram A)
! DANGER
Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death.
1.Cut a piece of 1½” rigid PVC pipe long enough to reach from the bottom of the sump pit to one (1) foot above the floor. Prime and cement it to the 1½” pipe adapter, then screw the adapter into the pump.
2.Secure the pump wire so that the plug on the end will not fall into the sump. Attach the wire to the pipe with a piece of tape.
3.Place the pump with the PVC pipe attachment on the bottom of the sump floor next to the main AC pump. The pumps should not touch each other. Do not mount the pump to any
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4.Attach a union or a check valve to the top of the 1½” pipe. This will allow the pump to be removed easily, should the need arise.
The 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. More turns will reduce the pumping capacity. The pipe section exiting the building should be on a downward slope so that the water in the pipe will exit outside instead of returning to the sump pit. Be sure to seal the hole in the wall where the pipe exits, and prime and cement or clamp all connections securely to prevent leaking. (No check valve is needed with this method of installation as long as you use less than 20 feet of pipe.)
CAUTION
If you use more than a total of 20 feet of pipe in the installation (including vertical
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INSTALLATION B:
CONNECTION TO AN EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE (Diagram B)
Depending on your installation requirements, PVC pipe lengths will vary. Cut the pipes and assemble them as shown in photo #7. Do not cement them together until you are sure they are cut to the correct lengths. It is important to keep the discharge pipes on both pumps parallel to each other, so that the pumps remain flat on the floor of the sump. More detailed instructions follow.
! DANGER
Unplug the main AC pump when installing the backup pump to avoid electric shock. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death.
1.Cut a piece of 1½” rigid PVC pipe long enough to reach from the bottom of the sump pit to one (1) foot above the floor. Prime and cement it to the 1½” pipe adapter, then screw the adapter into the pump.
2.Install a check valve on the top of the PVC pipe attached to the Basement Watchdog pump. Make sure it is installed with the arrow pointing up or it will not prevent the backflow of water.
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wire to the pipe with a piece of tape. |
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7. Connect a piece of 1½” PVC pipe above |
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6. Place the pump with the PVC pipe attachment |
the check valve of the Basement |
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Watchdog |
pump, and |
attach |
a 45° |
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PUMP |
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on the bottom of the sump floor next to the |
elbow to |
that pipe. |
Extend |
another |
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WIRE |
DRAIN |
TILE |
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main AC pump. |
The pumps should not touch |
piece of pipe to reach from the 45° |
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each other. |
Do not mount the pump to any |
elbow to the “Y” connector on the |
PIPE |
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existing pipes; it should be placed on the |
other pipe. |
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ADAPTER |
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floor |
of the sump. |
A brick |
may |
be |
placed |
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BASEMENT |
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MAIN |
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under |
the |
pump if there are |
rocks or |
other |
8. Prime and cement all pipe connections |
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WATCHDOG |
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debris on the sump floor that may clog the |
securely to prevent leaking, and |
PUMP |
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AC PUMP |
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pump. |
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tighten all the hose clamps. |
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Diagram B
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