Sunheat 1500 Infrared Heater - Natural Oak

Combination Primary and Backup Sump Pump System

Instruction Manual & Safety Warnings Table of Contents Important Safety Warnings and Instructions Electrical precautions Battery preparation Battery precautions

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Introduction Items included in system Additional items needed System specifications

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Installing the Pipe and Pump

3

Preparing the Battery

4,5

Battery Instructions

5

System Connections Mounting the backup control unit Connecting the backup pump Installing the battery fluid sensor Connecting the battery Connecting the charger Connecting the primary pump

5 5 5 6 6 6

Product Operation

6

Understanding the Warning Lights and Alarms Silencing the alarm during an emergency Battery alarm Cleaning the battery terminals Replacing the battery Fuse alarm Water alarm Pump alarm Replacing the backup pump Replacing the primary pump Power alarm Charging System operating

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Testing the System Test-Reset-Silence button Testing the float switches

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Maintenance Check List

12

Parts & Service Information Technical support

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Replacement Parts Diagram & List 13 Troubleshooting Guide

14

Warranty

15

This manual is for the systems that have the BWSP-A backup controller, which can accommodate maintenance or maintenance free batteries. See pages 2-6 for additional information.

IMPORTANT: Even if you have the Basement Watchdog 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.

Important Safety Warnings & Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important SAFETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for the Basement Watchdog combination sump pump system. You will need to refer to it before attempting any installation or maintenance. ALWAYS keep these instructions with the unit so that they will be easily accessible. Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions could result in property damage, serious injury, or death. It is important to read this manual, even if you did not install the Basement Watchdog combination sump pump, since this manual contains safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this product. DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS ! DANGER Risk of electrical shock and fire hazard. May result in death serious injury, shock or burns. To help reduce these risks, observe the following precautions: • DO NOT walk on wet areas of the basement until all power has been turned off. If the main power supply is in a wet basement, call an electrician. • ALWAYS disconnect the pumps from the power source before servicing or making adjustments. • ALWAYS unplug the control units and disconnect the cables from the battery before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. • NEVER handle the pump or motor with wet hands or when standing on a wet or damp surface while the pump is plugged into the power source. • MAKE SURE THERE IS A PROPERLY GROUNDED RECEPTACLE AVAILABLE. This pump is wired with a 3-prong grounded plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is only connected to a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle. If you have a 2prong receptacle, have a licensed electrician Page 1

replace it with a 3-prong receptacle according to local codes and ordinances. • NEVER bypass grounding wires or remove the ground prong from the plug. • DO NOT use an extension cord. The electrical outlet should be within the length of the pump's power cord, and at least 4 feet above the floor level to minimize potential hazards from flood conditions. • DO protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord. • MAKE SURE the supply circuit has a fuse or circuit breaker rated to handle the power requirements noted on the nameplate of the pump. CAUTION To reduce the risk of hazards that can cause injury or property damage, observe the following precautions: • DO NOT use the power cord or strain relief to carry the pumps. Use the handle. • DO