DynaQuip Controls • 10 Harris Industrial Park • St. Clair, MO 63077
Tel. 800-545-3636 • Fax. 636-629-5528 • www.watercop.com
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General Safety Information
Do not apply electrical power to the unit unless the unit is fully assembled (as it shipped). Failure
to do so could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. Disconnect power source before
working on or servicing the unit. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
Caution:
It is strongly recommended that eye protection be worn while servicing the system.
Failure to do
so could result in personal injury.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS. KEEP FINGERS AND OBJECTS AWAY FROM THE VALVE.
How the System Works
Flood sensors constantly monitor their selected areas for accumulating moisture . When
a leak is detected, a sensor will send a radio frequency signal to the WaterCop
®
unit
instructing it to shut off the water supply to the home . The WaterCop
®
valve will remain
closed until it is manually reset .
The flood sensors are a battery powered device enabling it to be located anywhere a leak
is likely to occur, or where water might cause damage .
The WaterCop
®
requires household electrical power (120 VAC outlet) and will not operate
during a power outage unless receiving auxiliary power from a backup device such
as an uninterruptible power supply unit (UPS) . Additionally, the use of a certified surge
protection device is highly recommended .
Selection of WaterCop
®
Installation Sites
The WaterCop
®
valve should be installed in the main water line just downstream from the main shut-off valve in your
home . The
front control panel
of the WaterCop
®
should be easily visible in order to see what position the valve is in
(open/closed) . It should also be easily accessible for resetting after a leak has been detected and the water supply has
been shut off . While the WaterCop
®
is completely supported by the piping in your plumbing system when it is installed,
placement of the valve should ensure that the housing is protected from use as a step or from other excessive loads .
The WaterCop
®
requires household electrical power, and the provided power adaptor must be plugged into a 120 VAC
power source . Do not use an extension cord . As with all sensitive electric equipment, the use of surge protection is
highly recommended .
The shut-off valve must be installed indoors:
•
In the main water line;
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In place of or just downstream from the main water shut-off valve;
•
In a dry location;
•
Where it is accessible for checking and resetting the valve and for resetting the radio
receiver code, if necessary;
•
Where the case is protected from use as a step or from other excessive loads .
Local electrical and plumbing codes should be consulted to ensure that the installation is
in complete compliance. (See Installation section for details.)
Notice:
WaterCop
®
should be installed downstream of existing shut-off valves and pressure
reducers . Install 18” downstream from existing indoor water meters to allow for
future meter maintenance .
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