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Catalog No. 11-808-639-01
Water Leak Detector
Installation and Troubleshooting
#26268
– 02
/28/2020
Detection depth
adjust screw
Mounting
Nut
Sensor Probe
Screw
Figure 5:
Leak Detector with Sensor in a BB Box
Pan edge
mounting
screws
Figure 6:
Water Sensor Pan Rim Mounting
Firmly push down
on clean surface
Figure 7:
Remote Water Sensor Tape Mount
Figure 8:
Remote
Water Sensor
Floor Mount
Mounting
Place the transmitter in a location where a water leak is
likely to cause damage such as a cooling coil pan, a hot
water tank pan, under a sink, under an elevated floor, or in
a drop ceiling under pipes. The transmitter can be
independently mounted in a visible location by using a
remote water sensor and waterproof cable as shown in
Figure 4. Terminate the transmitter as shown in the
termination section.
1. Set the transmitter where water is most likely to be a
problem or in the collection pan under the water coil or
heater (Figure 5).
Alternatively, a water sensor or remote water sensor
can be attached to the pan edge with two set screws
(Figure 6). Do not over tighten or puncture the pan.
Alternatively, a remote water sensor can be attached
to the pan or floor with mounting tape (Figure 7).
Clean surface thoroughly before setting the sensor in
place and push sensor down firmly. Mount the
detector enclosure in a visible location within cable
length of the remote water sensor.
Alternatively, a remote water sensor can be attached
to the floor with screws (Figure 8). Mount the
detector enclosure in a more visible location within
cable length of the remote water sensor.
Alternatively, a rope water sensor can be laid on the
floor or under pipes as shown in Figures 10, 11, 12 &
13. Cable clamps can be used to secure the sensor
to the floor.
2. Adjust the depth screw on the sensor probe in the middle
of the open enclosure to the alarm depth (Figure 5). If
using a remote water sensor, adjust the depth screw as
shown in Figure 9.
The rope sensor detects water 1/8” off
the floor and has no adjustment.
3. Run the cable to the transmitter location leaving enough
slack to terminate and allow for some repositioning as
needed. Use a strain relief on the entering cable so the
wires do not tug on the terminals directly.
4. Terminate and configure in accordance with the termination
section.
Installer-provided
mounting screws
1. Loosen wing nut.
2. Set the required depth of the
sensor probe screw using a #2
Phillips screwdriver.
3. Hold the sensor probe screw
stationary with the screwdriver.
4. Turn the wing nut down the probe
screw until it engages the plastic.
5. Tighten the wing nut 1/4 turn into
the plastic.
Figure 9:
Remote Water
Sensor Depth
Adjusting
Detection
depth adjust
screw
Reference probe
Detection
depth adjust
from 1/16” to
1/2” depth
