The Basement Watchdog BW-WIFI, Instruction Manual

3.  Attach the other end of the  
  cable labeled ‘NO’ to the  
  Normally Open port labeled  
  ‘NO’ on the right side of the  
  WiFi module.  Turn the screw  
  clockwise to secure the wire.

4.  On the same end of the remote terminal cable,    
  attach the cable end labeled ‘COM’ to the Common  
  port labeled ‘COM’ on the right side of the WiFi    
  module.  Turn the screw clockwise to secure the wire.

5.  Connect the USB charger    
  to the WiFi module using    

  the included mini USB  
 cable

6.  Plug the other end of the    
  USB charger into your power outlet

7.  The red and green lights on the WiFi module should  
  start alternating. This means that it is ready for setup.

Note: In order to get your messages during a power outage, 
we recommend using the 12 volt battery providing backup 
power to your backup system. 

8.  Using the 6 foot, 12 volt battery cable, attach the large  
  ringlug labeled ‘positive’ (+), to the positive post of  
  the battery.

9.  Attach the smaller ringlug labeled negative (-), to the  
  negative post of the battery.

10. Plug the power jack  
 

at the other end of  

the wire into the  

12V/6V DC Battery  

port on the bottom  

of the Module.

Note: In order to receive  
notification during a power  
outage, you must have a Wi-Fi router / modem with a built-in 
battery backup or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 
powering the equipment.

Proceed to section 5 (Mounting your WiFi module)

(3)  Accessories

When connected using a USB port, it is possible to add 
a high water detector using either a float (HWF) or 
contacts (HWC).  If water reaches the water detector, the 
WiFi module will send a text or email to the designated 
locations stating that high water is present.

Note: Be sure to check the ‘Used as High Water Alarm’ 
checkbox in the ‘Devices tab’ of the ‘WiFi Modules page’.   
See section 9-1-C

1.

  If you will be using this in a sump    

pit, sewage pit, or other area that  

can handle a 3/8” depth, you  

need the following accessory: 

(a) High Water Float (HWF)

This accessory can be ordered by calling  
our office at: 1-800-991-0466.

Once you have the part:

(a)  Mount the High Water Float (HWF) with the float ball  
 

below the ‘L’ bracket.  If using in a sump or sewage  

pit, use the included stainless  

steel hose clamp.

(b) Attach the wire labeled ‘NO’ to  
 

the Normally Open port labeled  

‘NO’ on the right side of the  

HWF

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