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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WARNING!
Before opening case, unplug power cord. When case is open, it is possible to
contact electrified components. Always unplug the power cord before opening the unit.
Wear eye protection for plumbing and electrical work.
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.
Manually Test the Valve
To test your WaterCop
®
CLASSIC System, gently pull the safety plugs out from each end of the valve . Check the position of
the valve by looking in either threaded end .
In the open position, you will be able to see through the valve; in the closed position only the shiny surface of the ball
will be visible . Place the base of the housing on a sturdy surface, as close as feasibly possible to the location where it
will be permanently installed . Plug the WaterCop
®
power cord into a nearby 120 VAC outlet . The valve position indicator
lights should now correspond to the actual position you noticed: Green = Open, Red = Closed . Grasp both sides of the
housing (not the valve) with the valve pointing away from you for safety . Being very careful not to have your fingers
or other objects near the valve openings, press the colored circle just below the unlit indicator light . You will hear the
motor change the valve position . Again, look into the threaded end of the valve to verify that the valve has changed
position .
If it appears that the valve has not turned from one position to the other, DO NOT try to reposition the valve
yourself by inserting any tool or fingers into the valve.
Operate the valve several more times from open to close,
checking each time for proper positioning . If you are experiencing trouble getting the valve to open and shut, call the
800 number listed below .
Manually Test the Flood Sensors
Flood and Temperature sensors require power to operate . Use either fresh “AA” alkaline batteries (not included) and/or a
WaterCop
®
AC Adaptor (sold separately) to power . If both are used, batteries will provide back-up power in the event AC
power is lost . Rechargeable batteries are not recommended . To install batteries, remove the battery cover located on the
back of the sensor and install batteries in accordance with the (+ and -) placement guide . Reinstall the back plate .
Follow suggestions found in the section titled “Placement of Flood Sensors” for recommendations where sensors should
be placed . Locate a wall near the area you choose to monitor .
Avoid high traffic areas where cord or sensor could be stepped on or kicked . Mount transmitter at a convenient location on
the wall, two to three feet above the floor . This will help avoid damage to the sensor and provide a strong signal . Use hook
and loop fastener included with the unit .
1 . Following all safety precautions, make sure that the WaterCop
®
is plugged in and the valve is in the OPEN position .
Leave the WaterCop
®
near your main water line, on a sturdy surface . It is important that anyone who will be near the
valve is aware of the safety precautions, and does not insert any object into the valve, or handle the valve during
the test .
2 . At one of the locations you have chosen to monitor, drop the sensor probe (not the mounted transmitter) into a cup of
water . Hold until you hear the sensor transmit a signal to the WaterCop
®
(about 5 seconds) . The signal will be a series of
short beeps followed by a long tone . This test simulates a leak, and lets you check for interference between the sensor
and the WaterCop
®
.
3 . Take the sensor out of the water and carefully dry off the sensor and prongs . It should stop beeping .
4 . Go back to your WaterCop
®
and verify that the valve has closed (the red indicator light will be lit) .
5 . Keeping all objects away from the valve, reset the WaterCop
®
by pushing the green circle below the OPEN text .
6 . Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have tested each sensor directly in the locations you wish to monitor .
STOP
