Basement Watchdog Standby Batteries User Manual

1. ALWAYS wear protective glasses, gloves, and clothing when handling batteries and
sulfuric acid electrolyte.

2. Place the battery in the battery box. Remove the two battery caps by lifting them up
with a screwdriver.

3. Carefully push in the perforated tab at the top of the acid pack. Lift up the large tab
and pull out the dispensing hose. Hold the hose upright above the pack and squeeze
the hose forcing all the acid back into the pack.

4. Position the pack on top of the battery box as shown on the right. Pinch the end of
the hose togeth er and cut o ff the tip. In sert the end o f the h ose into each cell. Con trol
the flow by pinching the hose with thumb and forefinger.

5. Fill each cell of the battery to a level just covering the battery plates, and then go
back and top off each cell equally. It is important to have the cells filled equally or
the battery will not operate properly. The acid should reach a level about 3/16”
below the cap ring as shown in the diagram.

A newly filled battery will sometimes require additional acid after about 20 minutes. Re­examine th e fill level an d ad d ad diti on al aci d if n ecessary. DO N OT OVERFILL THE BATTERY.
The battery acid may bubble at this tim e and give o ff a sulfur-like smell, but this is n ormal.
After the battery has been filled, press the caps on the top of the battery.

If you are using this battery as a replacement for your Basement Watchdog sump pump
system, rinse the yellow cap from th e old battery and save it. You will not need to use the
yellow cap on this battery, since a hole has been molded into the battery case to accept
the fluid sensor r od . Th e sen sor hole is marked by the label on top o f th e battery. H old th e
sensor straight and press firmly into the hole. Do
not bend the sensor.

When you fill the battery for th e FIRST time , it will
be the ONLY time you add acid to the battery. In
the future, when the fluid level is low, add
distilled water to the cells. Never add more acid.

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DANGER/POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS

Battery Filling Instructions

Do not throw an old battery in
the trash. Take it to a service
station or recycling center.

• Contains sulfuric acid.

• Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

• To prevent accidents, neutralize excess acid with baking soda and rinse
empty container with water.

• Antidote:

- External: Flush with water.

- Internal: Drink a glassful of water or milk. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
Call physician immediately.

- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.

• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Preparing the Basement Watchdog Standby Battery

The Basement Watchdog batteries are shipped dry (without
acid) so they never lose power before you take them home.
A battery is activated when the acid is added, and then it
slowly begins to deteriorate as it ages. By adding the acid
just before use, the battery will always be fresh. Use 1.265
specific gravity battery acid to fill the battery. It is a dilute
solution of sulfuric acid and water. It is available where you
purchased the battery.

WARNING: 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.

Distributed by Glentronics, Inc.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

800.991.0466

www.basementwatchdog.com

Made in USA

WARRANTY

One Year Free Replacement

1806032

BATTERY TERMINALS

BATTERY CAP RINGS

CROSS SECTION OF BATTERY

1. FILL TO 1st LEVEL, COVER THE PLATES

2. THEN FILL TO 2nd LEVEL, JUST BELOW
THE BOTTOM OF THE CAP RINGS

2nd LEVEL
1st LEVEL

PLATES

CELL WALL