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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The following installation instructions should allow you to install the ValveSentry

device in a short period of time. You will need a Phillips head screw driver and a
wrench to tighten the bolts on the U-clamps.

Summary of Contents for ValveSentry

Page 1: ...6 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user s manual contains important information about your ValveSentry device s operation If you are installing this ValveSentry device for use by others y...

Page 2: ...on 4 What s in the Box 5 Installation Instructions 6 Installation on a Gate Valve 7 Installation on a Ball Valve 10 Water Sensor Placement 11 Connecting the Controller 12 Battery Installation IMPORTAN...

Page 3: ...This device has a one year limited warranty see below for details Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user s guide and save for future reference The more familiar you are with the infor...

Page 4: ...such damage Therefore please deploy the ValveSentry device in a thoughtful manner CAUTION The ValveSentry device has limitations This ValveSentry device is not foolproof and is not warranted to protec...

Page 5: ...aded Rod Motor Motor Bracket Gate Valve handle mount top and bottom discs and 3 screws 2 shown What s in the Box Water Sensor Ball Valve handle mount and screws comes pre assembled See page 10 U Clamp...

Page 6: ...TION INSTRUCTIONS The following installation instructions should allow you to install the ValveSentrytm device in a short period of time You will need a Phillips head screw driver and a wrench to tigh...

Page 7: ...e Step 1 Place bottom disc under gate valve handle Step 2 Place top disc on top of Gate valve handle centering the shaft over the center of the handle and lining up at least two slots to slip 4 screws...

Page 8: ...unt bracket contains a number of holes and is shaped so that it can be mounted to the right side left side front or the back of the motor Mounting on the top surface if possible is desirable for most...

Page 9: ...and motor mount bracket in desired positions so that the threaded rod will pass through plastic bushing hole in pipe mount bracket Step 9 Install proper size U bolts around pipe and through the slots...

Page 10: ...racket Figure B What handle bracket should look like when properly installed Step 1 Install the top disc on top center of Ball Valve Handle Mount Step 2 Slide the assembly as shown below over the valv...

Page 11: ...11 CustomControls LLC Place Water Sensor in location to be monitored Multiple water sensors can be used Route wires to Controller being careful not to short or break them...

Page 12: ...in the Power Supply to a 120 Volt properly grounded power outlet Step 3 Connect wires from water sensor to water sensor terminals on Controller The polarity or wires is not important Multiple sensors...

Page 13: ...f your hand or finger gets caught on a valve or is between the valve and a pipe wall or other object while a valve is opening or closing it could cause injury That is why you should always unplug and...

Page 14: ...normal force A rusted or jammed valve cannot be operated by the ValveSentry device 3 If the Valve functions properly perform step 1 of the test procedure above The ValveSentry should close and open th...

Page 15: ...but that same battery will fail when it needs to provide high current to power the motor Test the valve the ValveSentry device is attached to making certain it can be opened and closed completely If t...

Page 16: ...ervice center Further the warranty does not cover acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN WRITING IN THIS USER...

Page 17: ...implied written or oral including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to battery For your records please record Date Purchased _______________Where Purchased __...