Instruction Manual
& Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog 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.
This manual is for the systems that have
the BWD12-120C-A backup controller,
which can accommodate maintenance or
maintenance free batteries. See pages 2
and 8 for additional information.
A/C-D/C
Battery Backup
Sump Pump
System
Table of Contents
Important Safety Warnings and
Instructions
Electrical precautions 1
Battery preparation 1
Battery precautions 1
Introduction
Items included in system 2
Additional items needed 2
System specifications 2
Replacement parts list 2
Pump & Pipe
Installation Instructions
Installation options 3
Direct discharge to outside 4
Connection to existing discharge 5
Direct discharge for narrow sumps 6
Connection to existing discharge
for narrow sumps 7
Battery Instructions 8
Control Unit Connections
Positioning the float switch 9
Connecting the pump 10
Installing the battery fluid sensor 10
Connecting the battery 10
Connecting two batteries 10
Connecting to AC power 10
Understanding the Warning
Lights and Alarms
Silencing the alarm 11
Battery fluid is low 11
Battery problem 12
Cleaning battery terminals 12
Replacing the battery 13
Power failure 14
Pump failure 14
Battery fuse has blown 14,15
Pump was activated 15
Replacing the pump 15
Battery charge level 15
Pumping 15
Charging battery 15
System operating 15
Testing the System
Testing the float switch 16
Using the Remote Notification
Remote Terminal 16
Remote Alarm 16
USB Data Port 16
Connect Modules 16
Maintenance Check List 16
Parts & Service Information
Technical support 16
Troubleshooting Guide 17
Other Products 18
Warranty 19
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