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October 2016
The Leak Gopher Leak Detector - Valve Controller is designed for those applications where the
area or appliance you want to monitor for water leaks (i.e. water heater) and the water line
where you want to install the electronic water valve are located in the same location. You can
locate the electronic water valve anywhere and connect it to the Leak Gopher using standard
telephone wires (4 wire) and connectors.
*** CAUTION ***
Do NOT insert fingers into the valve as this may cause serious injury!
How to install the Leak Gopher Leak Detector – Valve Controller
1.
Determine the area where you want to place the Leak Gopher water sensor. A low profile
water sensor is available if you need to place the sensor under appliances, etc. Visit
www.leakintel.com
for more information.
2.
The water sensor has a 2-meter telephone wire attached.
3.
Determine where you want to mount the Leak Gopher Leak Detector - Valve Controller and
secure it to the wall using the mounting holes located in the top and bottom of the device.
4.
Plug the Duplex Adapter (included) into the bottom of the Leak Gopher.
5.
If the 2-meter telephone wire from the water sensor will reach, plug it into the Duplex
Adapter on the bottom of the Leak Gopher.
6.
You can use standard telephone wires (4 wire) and connectors to extend the water sensor
wire to the leak Gopher. The water sensor uses the center two wires, usually red and
green, just in case you want to attach the telephone wires to a biscuit connector, etc)
7.
You can use standard telephone duplex adapters (splitters) to install multiple water sensors
to the Leak Gopher.
8.
Plug the 3.6VDC power adapter (included) into the bottom of the Leak Gopher.
9.
The Leak Gopher will beep and a light on the front will blink.
10.
Install the electronic water valve
Watch the Leak Intelligence videos on You Tube for detailed installation instructions. Search for “Leak
Gopher” on
http://www.youtube.com
to find the latest videos.
How to install the Leak Gopher Electronic Water Valve
Building Codes are different in every State and Locality. In many areas Building Codes require a
licensed plumber and possibly a permit to modify or install plumbing fixtures. Please check with your
Building Codes department or contact a licensed plumber to find out what is required in your area.