Basement Watchdog Universal Dual Float Switch User Manual

Installation
Instructions

Dual Float Switch

The dual float switch contains

wo large floating rings

t
enclosed within a protective
cage. Water will lift the
bottom float by a
will activate the pump. If for
any reason the lower float does
not activate the pump, the
water will rise and activate the
second switch. As the pump evacuates the water from the pit,
the floats will drop. The pump will run for an additional 10
seconds to extend the cycle after the float returns to its
original position.

Note: When mounting the float switch, position the bottom of
the cage at the height you want the pump to activate.

1

⁄4⬙, which

Dual Float Controller Model # BWC1

This control box is a piggyback switch that powers the
Basement Watchdog Dual Float. The Dual Float Controller
will activate the pump when either float is lifted, and
then shuts off automatically 10 seconds after the float
drops.

Installing the Dual Float Controller

Installing the Dual Float Switch

The Basement Watchdog dual float switch is easy to install by
using the enclosed metal hose clamp.

1. Hold the float switch to the discharge pipe so the cage is
below the bracket.

2. Secure the float to the pipe with the enclosed hose clamp,
but do not completely tighten the clamp at this time.

3. Position the float switch to a level
where the bottom of the float cage is
no lower than 3⬙ above the bottom of
the pump and no higher than 1⬙
below the top of the pit. To avoid
debris pouring into the float, it
should be positioned on the side of
the discharge pipe opposite the drain
tile. Note: It is important to mount

the float below the drain tile that
empties into the pit. Mounting it
above the drain tile would allow water
to fill the drain tile before the pump is
activated to pump out the water.

4. Once the float switch is in the desired
position, tighten the clamp.

Plug the control box into a properly grounded, 3-prong
receptacle (preferably with ground fault circuit interrupt),
then insert the pump plug into the receptacle on the
control box.

Completing the Installation

1. After the initial installation, be sure to check the
pump operation by filling the sump with water and

observing the pump through one full
cycle. When using the dual float the
pump should run for an additional 10
seconds after the float drops.

2. Replace the pit cover making sure
not to pinch or crimp the pump wire
with the cover. The pit cover either
has a ‘hole punch’ that will allow
the cord to be passed through it, or
a hole can be drilled in the cover.

Glentronics, Inc.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

800-991-0466

www.basementwatchdog.com

Warranty

GLENTRONICS, INC. warrants to the end purchaser that its switch and control unit products are free from defective materials and
workmanship for the periods indicated below:

All parts and labor (excluding installation) for a period of:

• 2 years from the date of purchase, when purchased individually for use with another brand of pump

• 3 years from the date of purchase, when purchased with Basement Watchdog pumps

The defective product must be returned directly to the factory, postage prepaid with the original bill of sale or receipt to the
address listed below. GLENTRONICS, INC., at its option, will either repair or replace the product and return it postage prepaid.

Conditions

The unit must be shipped, freight prepaid, or delivered to GLENTRONICS, INC. to provide the services described hereunder in
either its original carton and inserts, or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection.

The unit must not have been previously altered, repaired or serviced by anyone other than GLENTRONICS, INC., or its agent; the
serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed; the unit must not have been subject to accident, misuse,
abuse or operated contrary to the instructions contained in the accompanying manual.

The dealer's dated bill of sale, or installers invoice must be retained as evidence of the date of purchase and to establish
warranty eligibility.

This warranty does not cover product problems resulting from handling liquids hotter than 104 degrees Fahrenheit, handling
inflammable liquids, solvents, strong chemicals or severe abrasive solutions; user abuse; misuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
commercial or industrial use; improper connection or installation, damages caused by lightning strikes; excessive surges in AC
line voltage; water damage to the controller; other acts of nature, or failure to operate in accordance with the enclosed written
instructions.

GLENTRONICS, INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGE. THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY SHALL BE
EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOT EXCLUDED HEREIN, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.

For information or service contact:

Glentronics, Inc.

640 Heathrow Drive

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

800-991-0466

Model No. BWC1 Serial No. __________________________ Purchase Date _________________

1806036 (06/10)