The Basement Watchdog BW-WIFI, Instruction Manual

WiFi module. Turn the screw clockwise to secure the wire.

(c) On the same end of the wire, attach the wire end  
 

labeled ‘COM’ to the Common port labeled ‘COM’ on the  

right side ofthe WiFi module. Turn the screw clockwise  

to secure the wire.

Proceed to Section 5 (Mounting your WiFi module)

2.

 If you will be using this in an area where you need to  

  know when there is minimal buildup of water, you need  
  the following accessory:

  (a) High Water Contacts (HWC) (Available late 2017)

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

Once you have the part:

(a)  Mount the High Water Contacts (HWC) with the sensor  
    pads down and secure in place using the holes in the  
    sensor panel

(b) Attach the wire 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.

(c)  On the same end of the wire,  
    attach the wire 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.

Proceed to Section 5 (Mounting your WiFi module)

(4)  When Using as Wi-Fi water alarm only

The Basement Watchdog WiFi module is designed so that it 
can be used as a standalone Wi-Fi water alarm (additional 
accessories are required).  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

(a)  If you will be using this in a sump pit, sewage pit,  

    or other area that can handle a 3/8” depth, proceed  

    to Section 4-1.
(b)   If you will be using this in an area where you need to  

    know when there is minimal buildup of water, proceed  

    to Section 4-2.

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 two accessories: 
  (a) High Water Float (HWF) 

  (b) 6V Battery Pack (1145000)
These accessories can be ordered by calling  

our office at: 1-800-991-0466.
Once you have the parts:
(a) Mount the High Water Float 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 WiFi  

module. Turn the screw clockwise 

to secure the wire.

(c) On the same end of the wire, attach the wire 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.

(d) Install four AA-batteries into the 6V Battery pack
(e) Plug the battery pack into the 12V/6V DC port on the  

bottom of the module

Note: make sure the slide switch on the battery pack is in the 

‘ON’ position

Proceed to Section 5 (Mounting your WiFi module)

2.

  If you will be using this in an area where you need to  

  know when there is minimal buildup of water, you need  

  the following two accessories: 

  (a) High Water Contacts (HWC) (Available late 2017) 
  (b) 6V Battery Pack (1145000)

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HWF