Blue Guard BG-SW User manual
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The BG-SW is an electronic bilge pump switch that uses patent-pending technology to precisely and reliably pump water out of the bilge. Pump power is
controlled by the BG-SW.
The BG-SW can be tested and its status can be viewed using the BGI Cong App, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. The App is
used on a mobile device with Bluetooth to wirelessly connect to the BG-SW device. The App will report the input voltage level and system temperature. It
also allows changing the name of the device for easy idencaon and tesng the device.
INSTALLATION
The BG-SW is designed for mounng near the bilge pump in a vessel.
It should be mounted approximately 2” above the bilge pump outlet as
shown in the Blue Guard Installaon Guide. A mounng bracket and three
#8x0.75” 316 stainless steel screws are provided to allow mounng to a
vercal or horizontal structure.
If the device is mounted on the boom of the hull of the vessel the strain-
er should be mounted rst and then the main unit aached.
The Blue Guard Installaon Guide shows the wiring for all supported con-
guraons. All wiring connecons are made using heavy-duty 14 gauge
marine grade wire. All wiring should be done by a licensed electrician
following NEC code.
INSTALL STEPS:
1) Locate proper mounng locaon for the BG-SW, near the bilge pump
and approximately 2” above the pump outlet.
2) Install mounng bracket to bulkhead using two #8x0.75” 316 stainless
steel screws provided*.
3) Aach the BG-SW into bracket with product label facing up, and wiring
close to bracket.
4) Run wiring to BG-JBox, BG-CP, bilge pump, and baery depending on
the installaon chosen from the Blue Guard Installaon Guide. Secure
the wiring. It is recommended that connecons to the BG-JBox be
made using 14 AWG crimp spade lugs at the ends of the wires.
5) Apply power to the system.
6) Connect to the BG-SW using the BGI Cong App to view the status of
the unit and test, and set the unit name. The App can be used to view
the system parameters at any me.
*Note that the BG-SW can also be mounted on the hull using three #8x0.75” 316 stainless steel
screws. Mount the strainer rst, then aach the BG-SW into place.
PUMP RUN TIME
Set the pump run me aer water detecon via the BGI Cong App.
Set BG-SW Switch Pump Run Time*
Aer Water Detecon Event (Normal) — Set pump run me
(15-60 seconds). Factory default is 15 seconds.
*Aer water is detected, the pump will be acvated. The pump mer set above will start when the
sensor detects air during pump acvaon.
Strainer
Detachable Mounng Bracket
BG-SW
Solid-State Bilge Pump Switch
USER MANUAL
LT-6012-A |BG-SW |USER MANUAL
WIRING DESCRIPTION
Auto Power (Orange Wire) — System Power In (Can be supplied on either the Auto or Manual wire): If power is supplied to the Auto wire, the BG-SW
mode of operaon will control the voltage on the Bilge Pump Power (Brown Wire). Supports 12 or 24 Vdc power system.
Manual Power (Red Wire) — System Power In (Can be supplied on either the Auto or Manual wire): If power is supplied to the Manual wire, the BG-SW will
energize the Pump Power (Brown Wire). Supports 12 or 24 Vdc power system.
Bilge Pump Power (Brown Wire) — Pump Power Output: Connect to Bilge Pump power. Note: The voltage supplied on this line is the same as the voltage
provided into the BG-SW on the Auto or Manual Power line. Max current sourced is 20 amps.
Ground (Black Wire) — Ground Return: Connect to system ground per Blue Guard Installaon Guide.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically check the base of the unit to ensure that no foreign material is stuck inside the sensor poron of the unit.
If salt has built up on the sensor poron, rinse with fresh water to clean.
If cleaning is required, use rubbing alcohol followed by wiping with a so clean cloth.
FCC & IC STATEMENT
Federal Communicaons Commission Statement
You are cauoned that changes or modicaons not expressly approved by the part responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject to the following two
condions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon of the device.
FCC RF Radiaon Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiaon exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment. End users must follow the specic operang instrucons for sasfying RF exposure limits.
This transmier must not be colocated or operang with any other antenna or transmier.
Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standards. Operaon is subject to
the following two condions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operaon of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio ex-
empts de licence L’exploitaon est autorisée aux deux condions suivantes: 1. l’appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et 2. l’ulisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est suscepble d’en compromere le fonconnement.
IC RF Radiaon Exposure Statement
To comply with IC RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operang in conjuncon with any other antenna or transmier.
Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité RF canadienne l’exposion, cet appareil et son
antenne ne doivent pas étre co-localisés ou fonconnant en conjoncon avec une autre antenne
ou transmeeur.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Blue Guard Innovaons, a Division of Z-Communicaons Inc. 4909 Naulus Ct N, Suite 121
Boulder, Colorado 80301 warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship, providing that the unit is not opened or otherwise
abused for a period of three (3) years from the date originally purchased. The exclusive remedy
of the consumer purchaser in the event the product is defecve is to return the product to Blue
Guard Innovaons at the above address, freight prepaid with original sales receipt. IMPORTANT:
FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE EFFECTIVE, the product MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH PROOF OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE OF THE PRODUCT. THE ACCEPTANCE BY BLUE GUARD INNOVA-
TIONS OF ANY PRODUCT RETURNED SHALL NOT BE DEEMED AN ADMISSION THAT SUCH
PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR IN VIOLATION OF ANY WARRANTY. THE COMPANY RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PRODUCT. NO REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON
IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR BLUE GUARD INNOVATIONS ANY ADDITIONAL LIABILITY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS OR TO ALTER THIS WARRANTY IN
ANY WAY. IN NO EVENT WILL BLUE GUARD INNOVATIONS BE LIABLE FOR MORE THAN
THE SALES PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BLUE GUARD
INNOVATIONS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS,
EXPENSES, OR DAMAGES. THE LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR LOST PROFITS, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL COST EXPENSES OR DAMAGES SHALL SURVIVE ANY FAILURE OF
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusive or
limitaon of incidental or consequenal damages, so the above limitaon may not apply to you.
NO EXPRESS OR LIMITED WARRANTY, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS SHALL EXTEND FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME GREATER THAN ONE YEAR FROM THE
DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow limitaon on how
long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitaon may not apply to you. CAUTION - Warranty
void if seal on product is broken or product is tampered with in any way, if any electric cord is cut
back more than 4 inches, if electric splices become submerged, or if product is installed contrary
to instrucons or warnings. Blue Guard Innovaons, a Division of Z-Communicaons Inc. 4909
Naulus Ct N, Suite 121 Boulder, Colorado 80301. www.bluebgi.com
www.bluebgi.com
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