The Basement Watchdog Emergency BWE - User Manual

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.
Battery Backup Sump Pump System
Model BWE
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
Replacement parts list 2
System specications 2
Pump & Pipe
Installation Instructions
Inst
allation options 3
Direct discharge to outside 4
Connection to existing discharge 5
Direct discharge for narrow pits 6
Connection to existing discharge
for narrow pits
7
Battery Instructions 8
Control Unit Connections
Mounting the control unit 8
Positioning dual float switch 8
Connecting the pump 8
Connecting the battery 8
Connecting the charger 8
Understanding the Warning
Lights and Alarms
Silenc
ing the alarm during
an emergency
9
Power alarm 9
Pump alarm 9
Replacing the pump 9-10
System status 10
Battery alarm 10
Cleaning battery terminals 10-11
Replacing the battery 11
Testing the System
Testing the pump 12
Testing the float switch 12
Maintenance Checklist 12
Parts & Service Information
Technical support 12
Replacement parts 12
Troubleshooting Guide 13
Warranty 14
Additional Products 15
Instruction Manual & Safety
Warnings
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