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PRODUCT APPLICATIONS AND WARNINGS

The Water Witch is used in many different applications and projects to maintain a minimum 

water level.  Some of the most popular applications include:
•  Swimming pools and spas 

•  Balance tanks

•  Water features and ponds 

•  Infinity edge troughs

•  Water / Splash parks 

•  Commercial pools

•  Irrigation projects 

•  Water tanks

Given the many suitable applications for the Water Witch, a quality installation is required 

to ensure performance is not affected by site conditions or any other factor.  

•  The Water Witch is manufactured 

and tested to the highest 

international standards.  Wear 

and onsite conditions, however, 

may cause component failure.  All 

installations must include sufficient 

overflow provisions to ensure a 

flooding event does not occur.

•  Indoor pools and enclosed projects 

must also feature sufficient overflow 

provisions to avoid a potential 

flooding event.

•  The Water Witch may not be 

suitable for installations where the 

water source is connected to a 

pressure pump.  Confirm high and 

low pressure readings at your site 

to ensure the water supply pressure 

is always within the unit’s required 

operating pressure.

•  Contact your local water authority 

to confirm whether your proposed 

Water Witch supply side installation 

complies with the relevant water 

regulations.

•  Individual components may need 

to be replaced in the future.  All 

installations should incorporate 

provisions for easy part replacement.

•  The Water Witch includes wearing 

components that may fail or be 

affected by onsite conditions.  A 

visual inspection of all components 

is required at least every month to 

ensure the unit is operating correctly.

•  The power supply must always be 

turned off and the Water Witch 

power lead removed from the power 

supply if the control box cover is 

being removed.

Please note the following important project considerations:

Summary of Contents for WaterWitch

Page 1: ...Product Support Guide Full Electrical Certi cation Inside Outside use ESV160204 C Tick Approval N11116...

Page 2: ...pes were developed and tested in my shed at home until we had a suitable production model After a few years of production further tweaks and improvements were decided upon The Water Witch was born For...

Page 3: ...x installation Page 05 Sensor installation Page 06 Solenoid installation Page 08 Alternative installation options Page 10 Start up process Page 12 Test and time delay modes Page 13 Operation of indica...

Page 4: ...and must be returned upon its request Template updated August 2014 WaterMark Certificate Of Conformity Level 1 This is to certify that Nymet Australia Pty Ltd ABN Head Office Address 1 53 Stanbel Road...

Page 5: ...ficient overflow provisions to avoid a potential flooding event The Water Witch may not be suitable for installations where the water source is connected to a pressure pump Confirm high and low pressu...

Page 6: ...ONTROL BOX WS345 Water Witch Control Box SENSOR WS355 Water Witch Sensor Only 5m WS356 Water Witch Sensor Only 20m WS357 Water Witch Sensor Only 30m WS358 Water Witch Sensor Only 40m WS359 Water Witch...

Page 7: ...least 1 2m above ground level and ensure a consistent power source is within reach of the Control Box power lead The Control Box is approved for indoor and outdoor use However locating the Control Box...

Page 8: ...the Sensor As the ball intersects the light beam at the top of the Sensor the Control Box recognises the full water level Instead of stopping the flow immediately the TIME DELAY MODE then overfills th...

Page 9: ...suction and return trench and elbowed up within the equipment area THESE PIPES MUST BE LEVEL TO AVOID AIR LOCKS which will affect flow and performance A 50mm cap is provided to cover the sensor pipe h...

Page 10: ...r INSTALLATION PROCESS AND CONSIDERATIONS The Solenoid flow is one directional ENSURE THE SOLENOID FLOW DIRECTIONAL ARROW IS POINTED IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE WATER FLOW The Solenoid has a 20mm mal...

Page 11: ...a hard connection An air gap is required to ensure the water from the project cannot contaminate the water source THE FILL FLOW RATE MUST NOT EXCEED THE RATE THE BALNCE LINE TRANSFERS WATER INTO THE P...

Page 12: ...he Sensor end cap Run the Sensor cable through appropriately sized conduit to ensure the Sensor can be accessed for serviceability and replaced if required Small debris capable of affecting sensor per...

Page 13: ...kely result in severe pump equipment and site damage The water level in the trough may increase dramatically during a significant rainfall event or heavy bather load The trough capacity above the mini...

Page 14: ...ate full water level The ON and SENSE lights should flash in unison every 2 4 seconds STEP 5 Turn the Sensor around the right way up to simulate low water level The ON light should continue to flash e...

Page 15: ...L cycle The four time delay settings are controlled by the position of dip switches inside the bottom right corner of the Control Box STEP 8 TURN THE POWER SUPPLY OFF AND UNPLUG THE WATER WITCH POWER...

Page 16: ...t the correct height ON light is flashing every 2 4 seconds and the FILL light is solid The Water Witch is in TEST MODE and is adding water because it believes the water level is low ON and FILL light...

Page 17: ...following tables to identify the fault being experienced and the action required to remedy the fault WATER WILL NOT TURN ON Light Display Possible Fault Remedy ON SENSE Sensor debris may be impeding f...

Page 18: ...he flow directional arrow on the Solenoid is pointing in the same direction as supply flow Reinstall if required Solenoid wire is damaged or does not have a positive connection to control box Ensure t...

Page 19: ...most likely too high Water pressure is too high Install a Pressure Limiting Valve between supply tap Solenoid to reduce pressure WATER WILL NOT TURN OFF Be aware there is a tiny spring and rod inside...

Page 20: ...plate from bottom of Sensor Remove ball to clean the inside of Sensor Sensor or Control Box has failed Return Control Box to Test Mode and complete the following to confirm fault Hold Sensor in uprig...

Page 21: ...are corroded damaged or blown There are markings caused by water ingress You will most likely need to replace the Control Box if you are experiencing any of the above faults If the Control Box housin...

Page 22: ...trol Box as required Annually Remove the solenoid pre filter to clear any debris or contaminant Maintenance checks should be conducted more regularly for commercial applications Product Water Witch El...

Page 23: ...ditions which may impede or obstruct the correct functioning of the unit Warranty claims are to be lodged at www cookeindustries com au warranty Please note the user must submit the serial number and...

Page 24: ...Cooke Industries P 1300 652 076 E info cookeindustries com au cookeindustries com au...

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