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Understanding the

Warnings & Alarms

The Basement Watchdog control unit features a

series of warning lights that pinpoint potential

problems. In addition, an alarm sounds to alert

you to the problem. In some cases the lights

and alarm will go off automatically when the

problem has been solved. In others, the YELLOW

button must be pushed to reset the alarm. Refer

to the table below for a quick review of the

features and their corresponding alarm status.

SILENCING THE ALARM DURING AN

EMERGENCY

The Basement Watchdog Special allows you to

silence some of the alarms during an emergency,

however the warning lights will remain on until

the problem is corrected.

• Press the YELLOW button on the front of the

control panel for one (1) second to reset the

“Pump” alarm, and silence the “Water” and

“Power” alarms for two (2) minutes.

• Press the YELLOW button for five (5) seconds

to silence these alarms for 24 hours. A brief

buzzing sound will notify you that the alarms

have been silenced. The alarms will

automatically reactivate in 24 hours if the

warning condition still exists.

Battery

This light and alarm will come on when the

control unit detects there is less than ½ hour of

pumping power left in the battery, or that the

battery is defective. The alarm cannot be

silenced, because action needs to be taken to

protect your basement. If your battery is more

than five (5) years old, replace it. If not, here

are several situations that would cause the pump

to run the battery for an extended time and

discharge the battery: Check the list below

before you replace the battery.

• If the bottom light on the controller is also

on, it means that the unit is not receiving AC

power. Either the AC power is out, the circuit

breaker has blown, or the outlet is bad. When

the problem is corrected, the battery should

recharge.

• If the fourth light on the controller is also on,

check your main pump for failure. The backup

pump may have been activated repeatedly if

your main AC pump is broken, or you are

experiencing heavy rains and your main pump

cannot keep up with the inflow of water. You

may need to upgrade or replace your main

pump. When the problem is corrected, the

battery should recharge.

• If no other lights are on, this means the

terminals may be corroded, and the battery

cannot charge properly. Unplug the charger

from the wall outlet. Then, check the battery

cables and the battery terminals for corrosion.

Clean and tighten them as needed. The

procedure is described in the next column and

on page 12.

• If the battery terminals have been cleaned

and the light is still on, there could be a

problem with the controller or the battery.

The best way to determine if the battery is the

problem is to have it charged and load tested

at any local car service station. If the battery

is bad and less than one (1) year old, it can

be returned to the place of purchase for a

replacement (receipt required). If the battery

is good, contact Glentronics’ service

department for further instructions. The

phone number is 800-991-0466, option #3.

If the battery alarm goes on while the pump is

running and the power is out, you will have a

minimum of one-half (1/2) hour of continuous

pumping time to replace the battery. (In most

cases, the pump does not run continuously, and

therefore, you actually have a longer time to

replace it.) You will not be able to silence the

alarm. Left unattended, the basement will flood.

In a severe emergency, if a replacement battery

is not available, you could temporarily use your

car battery, or recharge this battery by

connecting it to your car battery.

Once the AC power is restored, the battery will

recharge automatically, unless it is old or

damaged. The alarm will remain on until the

YELLOW button on the front of the control panel

is pressed for one (1) second.

In the event that your Basement Watchdog sump

pump system has pumped for an extended period

of time, the battery may be very depleted. In

this condition, when the AC power is returned to

the unit, a battery alarm will continue to sound.

The battery may need a longer period to

recharge.

For a faster recharge, an automotive or marine

battery charger can be used to recharge the

battery. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

and safety information included with the

charger.

When another charger is used, first

disconnect the Basement Watchdog charger

from the control unit, and then disconnect

the control unit from the battery. Using

another charger without disconnecting the

control unit will destroy the control unit and

void the warranty.

TO CLEAN THE BATTERY TERMINALS

AND CABLES

Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion,

which can cause serious injury or death.

Wear eye protection. Work in a well-

ventilated area. Do not smoke or allow a

spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.

Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery.

If battery acid contacts eyes, flush with

water for 15 minutes and get prompt

medical attention. Review the safety

instructions on page 1.

WARNING

DANGER

Battery No No, must push

YELLOW button

Fuse No Yes

Water Yes Yes

Pump Yes No, must push

YELLOW button

Power Yes Yes

Alarm can be

silenced

before

problem is

corrected

Alarm shuts off

automatically

when the

problem is

corrected

Warning

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