EMERGENCY

Sump Pump System

Instruction
Manual

EMERGENCY
SUMP PUMP
Push to
SYSTEM
test or
reset

WARNING/What to do
POWER Check circuit breaker &
plugs or replace charger.
WATER Add distilled water to
the battery.
PUMP The pump was activated.
Check your main pump for failure.
CHARGER The charger is charging
the battery.
BATTERY The battery is defective
or discharged. Replace battery.
Table of Contents Important Never smoke or allow a spark or flame Check the polarity of the battery posts.
in the vicinity of the battery. The POSITIVE (+) battery post usually
Safety Instructions has a larger diameter than the NEG-
Important Safety Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Remove personal metal items such as ATIVE (-) post.
AC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . .1 General rings, bracelets, watches, etc. when
Personal Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 working with a lead-acid battery. Connect the large ring on the POSITIVE
Preparing to Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Do not expose the control unit to rain or (BLACK) wire from the control unit to the
DC Connection Precautions . . . . . . . .1 snow. Preparing to Charge POSITIVE (+) post of the battery. Con-
nect the small ring on the NEGATIVE
Introduction Pull the plug rather than the cord when Charge only LEAD-ACID batteries with (WHITE) wire from the control unit to the
Items Included in System . . . . . . . . .2 disconnecting the control unit. the Emergency control unit. Do not use NEGATIVE (-) post of the battery.
Additional Items Needed . . . . . . . . . .2 the control unit for charging dry-cell
An extension cord should not be used batteries that are most commonly used When disconnecting the control unit,
Pump & Pipe unless absolutely necessary. with home appliances. first disconnect the charger, and then
Installation Instructions remove the rings from the battery
Direct Discharge to Outside . . . . . .3,4 To reduce the risk of electric shock, Be sure the area around the battery is terminals.
Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe .5,6 unplug the control unit and disconnect well-ventilated.
the cables from the battery before at-
Battery Instructions tempting any maintenance or cleaning. When cleaning or adding water to the
Preparation of the Battery . . . . . . . . .7 battery, gas can be forcefully blown
Do not disassemble the control unit. away from the top of the battery by using
Control Unit Hookup When service is required contact a piece of cardboard or another non-
Mounting the Control Unit . . . . . . . . .8 Glentronics technical support at (800) metallic material as a fan.
Positioning the Float Switch . . . . . . . .8 991-0466, select option 3.
Installing the Battery Fluid Sensor . . .8 Clean the battery terminals. Be careful
Hooking Up the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . .8 AC Power Requirements to keep corrosion from coming in con-
Hooking Up the Battery . . . . . . . . . . .8 tact with your eyes.
Hooking Up the Charger . . . . . . . . . .8 The control unit must receive 115 volts
AC +/- 5% from the AC outlet. Any DC Connection Precautions
Understanding the Warning voltage lower than this will cause the
Lights and Alarms power failure alarm to activate. Lower Connect and disconnect the battery
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 voltages can be caused by utility cable rings only after removing the
POST HAS POST HAS
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 company brown outs or heavy power charger from the electric outlet. Never
LARGER SMALLER
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 draw from other appliances on the same allow the rings to touch each other.
DIAMETER DIAMETER
Replacing the Pump . . . . . . . . . . .9,10 circuit.
Charger Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Coat the terminals with a thin coat of
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Personal Precautions petroleum jelly to retard corrosion.
Cable or Terminal Problems . . . . . . .10
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . .11 Wear eye protection and avoid touch- Attach the rings on the ends of the
Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ing your eyes while working near the battery cables to the battery posts and
Testing the Float Switch . . . . . . . . . .11 battery. secure them with wing nuts to insure a
good connection.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing,
Parts & Service Information wash immediately with soap and water. Follow these steps when the battery is
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye installed. A spark near the battery may
with running cold water for at least 10 cause a battery explosion. To reduce
minutes and get medical attention. the risk of a spark near the battery:

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Introduction
The Emergency Sump Pump System is
battery-operated. It is designed as an
emergency backup system to support PIPE
your regular AC sump pump, and it will ADAPTER
automatically begin pumping if your
main AC pump fails. Should any mal- CONTROL UNIT
function or emergency occur that in-
volves the sump pump, the battery, or
the AC power, your Emergency Sump
Pump System will sound an alarm and
indicate the nature of the problem and
PUMP
the solutions by means of a lighted
display on the control panel.

The Emergency Sump Pump System CHARGER

includes:

1 Control unit with a float switch and a

battery fluid level sensor
1 Pump with 11⁄2" PVC pipe adapter FLOAT
2 Plastic wire ties for mounting the SWITCH
control unit and the float switch
1 Battery cap with a hole to
accommodate the fluid sensor
1 Battery charger

FLUID
You will also need to supply: BATTERY SENSOR WIRE TIES
CAP
CABLES

An Emergency Sump Pump
Standby Battery (A maintenance-
free or sealed battery is not For narrow sump pits you will need
recommended) some additional parts:

11⁄2" PVC pipe and fittings

PVC cement and primer
An "L" bracket at least 6 inches

A rubber union with hose clamps long. (Preferably one that will not
or a "Y" connector and two (2) rust.)
check valves depending on the
Two (2) stainless steel hose
installation method you use clamps

Six (6) quarts of 1.265 specific
One (1) stainless steel screw
gravity battery acid (#8-32 x 3⁄4"), a matching washer
& nut

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Pump & Pipe 3. Place the pump with the 4’ PVC
pipe attachment on the bottom of
Installation Instructions the sump floor next to the main AC
(Direct Discharge to Outside) pump. Do not mount the pump to
any existing pipes...it should be
There are two basic methods that can placed on the floor of the sump. A
be used to install the pump, (A) a direct brick may be placed under the
discharge to the outside of the building, pump if there are rocks or other
or (B) a hookup to an existing discharge debris on the sump floor. 2
pipe.
4. Attach a rubber union (sold sep-
Whenever possible, install your Emer- arately) to the top of the 11/2" pipe.
gency Sump Pump System with a direct This will allow the pump to be
discharge to the outdoors. By using this removed easily, should the need
method, there will always be an outlet arise.
for the water from the sump. During
times of very heavy rain, many storm The path of the rest of the pipe and the
sewers fill up. If your pump is trying to details of each installation will vary.
discharge water into a full sewer, there Using sound plumbing practices, try to 3 4
is nowhere for the water to go. This route the discharge pipe to an exterior
defeats the purpose of the backup wall via the shortest path with the few-
system. By discharging directly out- est turns. The pipe section exiting the
doors, there is always an outlet for the building should be on a downward slope
water that is pumped out of the sump. so that the water in the pipe will exit
FLOOR SLOPE
outside rather than return to the sump. PIPE
There are two options for installing your JOIST
Extend the discharge pipe outside the DOWN
sump pump with a direct discharge to building as far as possible to avoid the
the outside. If you have a sump pit wide return of discharged water to the sump.
enough to place the backup pump next Be sure to seal the hole in the wall
to the main pump, use Method A. If your where the pipe exits and cement or
sump pit is too narrow, the pump may be clamp all connections securely to
mounted above the main pump. In this prevent leaking. No check valve is
instance use the instructions for Method needed with this method of installation, RIGID
Aa. 1-1/2"
as long as you use less than 20 feet of PVC PIPE
pipe.
METHOD A: DIRECT DISCHARGE CHECK
TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VALVE
RUBBER
BUILDING (Diagram A) UNION

RIGID
1. Cut a four-foot (4’) piece of 11/2" 1-1/2"
rigid PVC pipe and cement it to the PVC PIPE
threaded fitting that is attached to
the elbow on the pump. PUMP
WIRE
2. Secure the pump wire so that the
plug on the end will not fall into the DRAIN TILE
sump. Attach the wire to the pipe
PIPE ADAPTER
with a piece of tape. MAIN AC PUMP
1 EMERGENCY PUMP

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Diagram A
Pump & Pipe Using sound plumbing practices try to
route the discharge pipe to an exterior
Installation Instructions wall via the shortest path with the fewest
(Direct Discharge to Outside) turns. The pipe section exiting the
building should be on a downward slope
METHOD Aa: DIRECT DISCHARGE so that the water in the pipe will exit
TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE outside rather than return to the sump.
BUILDING FOR NARROW Extend the discharge pipe outside the
SUMP PITS (Diagram Aa) building as far as possible to avoid the 2c 3
return of discharged water to the sump.
1. Attach an "L" bracket to the Be sure to seal the hole in the wall
discharge pipe of the main AC where the pipe exits and cement or
pump with two (2) stainless steel clamp all connections securely to
hose clamps. Position the bracket prevent leaking. No check valve is
so the bottom of the "L" is just needed with this method of installation,
above the top of the main pump, as long as you use less than 20 feet of
and out of the way of any float pipe.
switch on the main pump.

2. (a) Remove the black bottom 4 5

“L” BRACKET
strainer of the pump by pressing in
the two tabs on the strainer. There
are holes suitable for mounting on
the bottom of the strainer. (b) Us-
ing a #8-32x3/4" stainless screw, SLOPE
washer & nut, attach the strainer to FLOOR PIPE
JOIST DOWN
the "L" bracket. (c) Once the
strainer is attached, simply press 1
the pump body onto the mounted
strainer.

3. Cut a three-foot (3’) piece of 11/2"

rigid PVC pipe and cement it to the
RIGID
threaded fitting that is attached to 1-1/2"
the elbow on the pump. PVC PIPE
CHECK
4. Secure the pump wire so that the VALVE
plug on the end will not fall into the 2a RUBBER
UNION
sump. Attach the wire to the pipe
with a piece of tape. RIGID
1-1/2" PUMP
PVC PIPE WIRE
5. Attach a rubber union (sold sep-
arately) to the top of the 11/2" pipe.
This will allow the pump to be
removed easily, should the need HOSE CLAMPS
PIPE ADAPTER
arise. DRAIN TILE
EMERGENCY PUMP

The path of the rest of the pipe and the "L" BRACKET
2b MAIN AC PUMP
details of each installation will vary.

Diagram Aa Page 4
Pump & Pipe pipe of the main AC pump, one
must be installed at this time. Then
Installation Instructions install a "Y" connector above the
(Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe) check valve on the discharge pipe
for the main AC pump.
If the direct discharge method (Method
A) is not possible, the Emergency Sump 4. Secure the pump wire so that the
Pump System can be hooked up to the plug on the end will not fall into the
same pipe as your AC sump pump by sump. Attach the wire to the pipe
installing a "Y" connector and two check with a piece of tape.
valves. 2a 2b 3

5. Place the pump with the 4’ PVC

Check your local plumbing codes. pipe attachment on the bottom of
Some municipalities prohibit the dis- the sump floor, next to the main AC
charge of sump water into the sewer pump. Do not mount the pump to
system. any existing pipes...it should be
placed on the floor of the sump. A
If you have a sump pit wide enough to brick may be placed under the
place the backup pump next to the main pump if there are rocks or other
pump, use Method B. If your sump pit is debris on the sump floor.
too narrow, the pump may be mounted
4 5 6
above the main pump. In this instance 6. Connect a 11/2" diameter discharge
use the instructions for Method Bb. pipe above the check valve of the
Emergency sump pump, and at-
METHOD B: HOOKUP TO AN tach a 45˚ elbow to that pipe. Extend
EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE another piece of pipe to reach the "Y" FLOOR
(Diagram B) connector you have inserted above JOIST
the check valve on the discharge
1. Cut a four-foot (4’) piece of 11/2" pipe of the main pump.
rigid PVC pipe and cement it to the
threaded fitting that is attached to 7. Cement or clamp all connections "Y" CONNECTOR
the elbow on the pump. securely to prevent leaking.

2. (a) Install a check valve on the PVC 45° ELBOW

pipe attached to the Emergency
sump pump. (b) IMPORTANT: CHECK
VALVE
WHEN A CHECK VALVE IS USED, CHECK
DRILL A 1/8" HOLE IN THE 11/2" VALVE
PVC PIPE THREE INCHES (3")
RIGID
ABOVE THE CONNECTION TO 1-1/2"
THE EMERGENCY PUMP. Drill the PVC PIPE
hole at a 45˚ angle toward the bot-
tom of the sump to avoid splashing PUMP
WIRE
water outside the sump pit. If a 1/8"
hole is not drilled above the pump,
an air lock may prevent the pump 1/8" HOLE DRAIN TILE
from pumping.
PIPE ADAPTER
1 EMERGENCY PUMP MAIN AC PUMP
3. If there is no check valve on the

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Diagram B
Pump & Pipe 5. If there is no check valve on the
pipe of the main AC pump, one
Installation Instructions must be installed at this time. Then
(Hookup to Existing Discharge Pipe) install a "Y" connector above the
check valve on the discharge pipe
METHOD Bb: HOOKUP TO AN for the main AC pump.
EXISTING DISCHARGE PIPE
FOR NARROW SUMP PITS 6. Secure the pump wire so that the
(Diagram Bb) plug on the end will not fall into the
sump. Attach the wire to the pipe 3 4a 4b
1. Attach an "L" bracket to the with tape.
discharge pipe of the main AC
pump with two (2) stainless steel 7. Connect a 11/2" diameter discharge
hose clamps. Position the bracket pipe above the check valve of the
so the bottom of the "L" is just Emergency pump, and attach a 45˚
above the top of the main pump, elbow to that pipe. Extend another
and out of the way of any float piece of pipe to reach the "Y"
switch on the main pump. connector you have inserted above
the check valve on the discharge
2. (a) Remove the black bottom pipe of the main pump.
strainer of the pump by pressing in 5 6 7
the two tabs on the strainer. There 8. Cement or clamp all connections
are holes suitable for mounting on securely to prevent leaking.
the bottom of the strainer. (b) Using
a #8-32x3/4" stainless screw,
washer and nut, attach the strainer
to the "L" bracket. (c) Once the “L” FLOOR
strainer is attached, simply press BRACKET JOIST
the pump body onto the mounted
strainer.

3. Cut a three-foot (3’) piece of 11/2"

rigid PVC pipe and cement it to the RIGID
threaded fitting that is attached to 1-1/2" "Y" CONNECTOR
the elbow on the pump. PVC PIPE
45° ELBOW CHECK
4. (a) Install a check valve on the PVC 1 2a VALVE
pipe attached to the Emergency CHECK
VALVE
pump. (b) IMPORTANT: WHEN A
CHECK VALVE IS USED, DRILL A RIGID
1/8" HOLE IN THE 11/2" PVC PIPE 1-1/2" PUMP
PVC PIPE WIRE
THREE INCHES (3") ABOVE THE
CONNECTION TO THE EMER-
GENCY PUMP. Drill the hole at a 45˚ 1/8" HOLE HOSE CLAMPS
angle toward the bottom of the sump PIPE ADAPTER
to avoid splashing water outside the DRAIN TILE
EMERGENCY PUMP
sump pit. If a 1/8" hole is not drilled
"L" BRACKET
above the pump, an air lock may MAIN AC PUMP
prevent the pump from pumping. 2b 2c

Diagram Bb Page 6
Battery Instructions IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
The Emergency Sump Pump Standby
Battery has been designed to run this
1. Place the battery on the floor. (NOTE:
system for a minimum of 6 hours of
You may want to purchase a marine
continuous pumping. However, most of the
battery box to hold the battery.)
time the pump will turn on and off, and the
battery will run the pump intermittently for
days. In addition, the unique materials in 2. Remove the foil seal on the top of the
battery. 1&2 3a
the battery enable it to last longer...for five to
seven years in standby service. To extend
the run time of the pump, use the Basement 3. (a) Carefully push in the perforated tab
Watchdog 7.5 Hour Battery. It will run this at the top of the acid pack. Pull up the
pump continuously for 12 hours. Why will it large tab and pull out the dispensing
run longer than the time stated on the box? hose. Hold the hose upright above the
Because the 7.5 hour battery is rated for pack and squeeze the hose forcing all
other Basement Watchdog products that the acid back into the pack. Cut off the
use more power (amps). The Emergency tip of the hose. (b) Position the acid
pump puts less drain on the battery. pack and battery as shown in picture 3b. 3b 3c
Insert the end of the hose into each cell.
The use of automotive batteries is not Control the flow by pinching the hose
recommended. Automotive batteries are with thumb and forefinger. Fill each cell
not designed for this application. They will of the battery to a level just covering the BATTERY TERMINALS
only run the pump for a short time and will battery plates, then go back and top off
have a shorter life than a standby battery. each cell equally. It is important to have
the cells filled equally. (c) The acid BATTERY CAP RINGS
should reach a level just below the cap
In addition, the battery fluid sensor and cap
ring. (Diagram C)
are designed to fit the Basement Watchdog
batteries. (As a safety precaution, do not use 2nd LEVEL
A newly filled battery will sometimes
the cap on batteries of a different brand, and 1st LEVEL
require additional acid after about ten
do not drill a hole in the cap of another brand
minutes. Re-examine the fill level and
of battery to accommodate the sensor.)
add additional acid, if necessary. The
battery acid may bubble at this time and PLATES
PREPARING THE EMERGENCY
give off a sulfur-like smell, but this is
STANDBY BATTERY normal. After the battery has been filled, CELL WALL
screw the caps on the top of the battery.
The Emergency Sump Pump Battery is
shipped dry (without acid) so it never loses Always be careful and avoid contact with
power before you take it home. A battery is skin, clothing, furniture or floor.
activated when the acid is added, and then it
slowly begins to deteriorate as it ages. By When you fill the battery for the first time, it
adding the acid just before use, the battery will be the only time you add acid to the CROSS SECTION OF BATTERY
will always be fresh. Use 1.265 specific battery. When the fluid level is low, add
gravity battery acid to fill the battery. It is distilled water to the cells. Never add more 1. FILL TO 1st LEVEL, COVER THE PLATES
available where you purchased the battery. acid.
2. THEN FILL TO 2nd LEVEL, JUST BELOW
THE BOTTOM OF THE CAP RINGS

Page 7 Diagram C
Control Unit Hookup of the battery marks this position.
There are two holes in the battery cap.
When you position the control unit, be Insert the fluid sensor in the hole that
sure the charger cord will reach the AC is off-center on the top of the cap. Do
power outlet and the pump cable and not glue the sensor into the cap. If you
the float switch will reach the bottom of are not using the Basement Watchdog
the sump. Position the unit in a well- Battery, you cannot use the battery
ventilated area. (Diagram D) fluid sensor. However you must attach
the sensor to the POSITIVE (+) post of
1. Mounting the control unit: (a) the battery or the alarm will sound 1b 2 3
Thread the plastic wire tie through continuously. The Emergency Sump
the two mounting brackets on the Pump System will not warn you if the
back of the control unit. (b) Secure fluid level is low in this configuration.
the controller to the discharge pipe of You will need to check your battery
the Watchdog pump by wrapping the monthly to see if it needs water.
tie around the pipe and pulling it tight.
4. Hooking up the pump: Plug the
2. Positioning the float switch: The pump wires into the pump connector
float switch will turn on the pump when on the back of the control unit.
the water rises to the top of the switch,
and it will remain running as long as 5. Hooking up the battery: Remove
the wing nuts. Coat the terminals 4 5 6
the water is above the float switch.
When the water drops below the float, with a little petroleum jelly to prevent
the internal timer in the control unit will corrosion. Attach the battery cables
keep the pump running an additional to the battery...the BLACK wire to the
POSITIVE (+) post, the WHITE wire WIRE
30-40 seconds to empty the sump pit. TIE
The switch should be mounted six to the NEGATIVE (-) post. Tighten
the wing nuts. CHARGER
inches (6") above the activation level CONTROL
of the main AC pump. Attach the float 6. Immediately plug the charger into the UNIT
switch very securely to the discharge charger hole on the back of the control BATTERY
pipe of the backup pump with the unit and into an AC outlet on the wall. CABLE
plastic wire tie. (If you are stacking the
pumps in a narrow sump pit, the float 7. If the pump alarm is sounding, press
may be attached to the elbow of the the reset button to silence the alarm. SENSOR
backup pump.) Be sure the switch
is positioned ver tically with the The Emergency Sump Pump System
TERMINAL
mounting bracket at the top. Do not tilt is ready to use!
PUMP
the switch. Do not position the float
WIRE
switch on the side of the discharge BATTERY
pipe facing the drain tile or any
incoming rush of water! Do not po- WIRE
sition it next to the power cord of the TIE
AC pump. FLOAT WIRE
3. Installing the battery fluid sensor: FLOAT SWITCH DRAIN TILE
Replace the battery cap that is 2nd
from the POSITIVE (+) post of the PIPE ADAPTER
battery with the battery cap that is
MAIN AC PUMP
provided in the Emergency Sump EMERGENCY PUMP
1a
Pump package. An arrow on the top
Diagram D Page 8
Understanding the POWER ALARM low mineral content may be used. Well After determining the source of the
water is not recommended. Never add problem, push the white "RESET"
Warnings & Alarms There are several causes for power more acid. Fill the battery to the 2nd button to silence the alarm.
failure. The most common is a power level as shown in Diagram C on page 7.
The Emergency Sump Pump System outage by your electric company. During Replace the caps and the fluid sensor.
control unit features a series of warning this emergency, the Emergency Sump Be sure the fluid sensor is positioned in REPLACING THE PUMP
lights that pinpoint potential problems. Pump System will automatically switch the 2nd cell from the positive post. It’s
In addition, an alarm sounds to alert you to battery power and protect your marked with an arrow on the top of the 1. Unplug the pump from the back of
to the problem. In some cases, the basement from flooding. battery. The warning light will turn off the control unit.
lights and alarm will go off automatically automatically when the battery is
when the problem has been solved. In If the power is on in the rest of the house, refilled. 2. Release the rubber union or check
others, the “RESET” button must be check the home circuit breaker or fuse valve and remove the pump and the
pushed to silence the alarm. Refer to box for failure, and correct the problem. rigid PVC pipe section from the
the table below for a quick review of the sump.
features and their corresponding alarm Check the charger. Make sure it is
status. securely plugged into the wall outlet. 3. Unscrew the pipe and fitting from the
old pump and screw them into the
Check the charger plug that fits into the new pump.
Alarm shuts off rear panel of the control unit. Make sure
automatically it is securely plugged into the control unit. 4. Lower the pump into the sump and
Warning when problem reconnect the rubber union or check
is corrected
The control unit must receive 115 volts valve.
AC +/- 5% from the AC outlet. Any
Power Yes
voltage lower than this will cause the 5. Plug the pump into the back of the
Water Yes power failure alarm to activate. Lower control panel.
No, must push voltages can be caused by utility
Pump
"RESET" button company brown outs or heavy power
Battery Yes draws from other appliances on the
same circuit.

If all the connections are secure and the

wall outlet is operating, but the "Power"
EMERGENCY
SUMP PUMP
warning light is still lit, replace the PUMP ALARM
Push to charger unit. Contact Glentronics, Inc.
SYSTEM
test or
for a 400mA charger at 800-991-0466. The "Pump" warning stays on to alert
reset
you to the fact that the Emergency
WATER ALARM system was used to empty water from
WARNING/What to do the sump. Try to determine what caused 1
POWER Check circuit breaker & If this warning light and alarm are on, the system to operate. Check the main
plugs or replace charger.
you need to add distilled water to the pump for failure. Another possibility is
WATER Add distilled water to
battery. that the power was out while you were
the battery.
away and the backup system auto-
PUMP The pump was activated.
Check your main pump for failure. matically pumped the water out of the
IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE sump. Or, if the incoming water was
CHARGER The charger is charging
the battery. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS more than your AC sump pump could
BATTERY The battery is defective BEFORE YOU PROCEED handle, then the backup system
or discharged. Replace battery.
automatically pumped the water out of
Unscrew the six battery caps. Add the sump. It is also possible that your
FRONT PANEL OF CONTROL UNIT distilled water to each cell. If distilled check valve is stuck and needs to be 2
water is not available, tap water with a replaced.
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 warning light is still flashing, replace the For a fast recharge, an automotive or
charger unit with a Basement Watchdog marine battery charger can be used to
400mA charger. The alarm will continue recharge the battery. When another
until the power is restored. charger is used, you must disconnect
the control unit from the battery.

BATTERY ALARM TO CHECK FOR CABLE OR

3 TERMINAL PROBLEMS
This light and alarm will go on when the 2
control unit senses that the battery has IMPORTANT; REVIEW THE
approximately 1⁄2 hour of pumping SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
energy left. This could occur when the BEFORE YOU PROCEED
pump has been running for many hours
and is reaching the last half hour of 1. Unplug the charger cord from the
operating power, or it could occur wall outlet.
because the battery is getting old and
should be replaced. 2. Remove the battery cables and
clean the battery posts with a battery
4 3
The alarm can also be triggered by post terminal cleaner or a wire brush
corrosion of the battery cable and the and a 50/50 solution of water and
battery terminals. Remove the battery baking soda. Do not allow the soda
cables and clean and tighten the battery water to enter the battery. Thor-
terminals as described at the right. If oughly dry the posts and apply a thin
this warning goes on while the pump is coat of petroleum jelly or another
running, you will have a minimum of 1⁄2 terminal protective material.
hour to replace the battery. (In most
5 3. Clean the corrosion off of the con-
cases, the pump does not run con-
tinuously, and therefore, you actually nectors on the end of the battery
CHARGER OPERATING have much longer.) In a severe emer- wires. Use a stiff brush or sand paper.
4
gency, if a replacement battery is not
This green light should always be available, you could temporarily use 4. Replace the battery cables, BLACK
flashing. It indicates that the charger is your car battery. to the POSITIVE (+) post, and
operating and that all connections are WHITE to the NEGATIVE (-) post.
intact. If for any reason the AC power is Once the AC power is restored, the Tighten the wing nuts.
interrupted, or a plug comes loose, this battery will recharge, unless it is old or
light will go off, the RED "Power" light damaged. The alarm will go off when 5. Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
will appear, and an alarm will sound. the AC power is restored and the
pumping energy reaches 1⁄2 hour or 6. You may have to press the "RESET"
Check the charger. Make sure it is more. button to silence the pumping alarm. 5
securely plugged into the wall outlet.
In the event that your Emergency Sump
Check the charger plug that fits into the Pump System has been called on to
rear panel of the control unit. Make sure pump for extended periods of time, the
it is securely plugged into the control battery can become very depleted. In
unit. this condition, when the AC power is
restored, a "Battery" alarm will continue
If all connections are secure and the to sound. The battery may need a
wall outlet is operating, but the "Power" longer period to recharge. 6

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REPLACING THE BATTERY TESTING THE FLOAT SWITCH PARTS & SERVICE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: REVIEW THE Manually testing the float switch You can receive technical support, parts
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS periodically is highly recommended. or service information by calling
BEFORE YOU PROCEED Lift the float up and let go. This will Glentronics, Inc. at (800) 991-0466,
activate the pump. The control unit will option 3.
1. Unplug the charger from the wall run the pump for approximately 40
outlet. seconds so it can empty all the water in Send your unit to the following address
3 the sump pit. If there is no water in the for repairs:
2. Remove the battery cables from the sump, the pump can run dry for this
battery posts. amount of time. The alarm will sound Glentronics, Inc.
and the pump light will go on. After the 640 Heathrow Dr.
3. Fill the battery following the instruc- pump has stopped, push the white Lincolnshire, IL 60069
tions on page 7. RESET button to silence the alarm. If
the RESET button is pressed before the
4. Coat the battery terminals with a pump has stopped, the alarm will go off
little petroleum jelly and replace the temporarily. Wait for the pump to stop
battery cables, BLACK to the 4 pumping, and then push the RESET
POSITIVE (+), post and WHITE to button to completely silence the alarm.
the NEGATIVE (-) post. Tighten the
wing nuts. Replace the battery cap
in the cell which is 2nd from the
POSITIVE post with the yellow cap
from the old battery. Insert the fluid
sensor in the cap.

5. Plug the charger into the wall outlet. 5

6. You may have to press the reset

button to silence the pumping alarm. LIFT
FLOAT

TEST BUTTON

The TEST button may be used to check

the pump and system. Push the TEST
button. This will activate the pump for as
long as you hold the button. Glentronics, Inc., 640 Heathrow Dr., Lincolnshire, IL 60069
800-991-0466
2 ©2001, Glentronics, Inc.

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