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Application

The  Taco  LeakBreaker

®

is  a  leak  detection  and  water  shutoff

device. It is designed to detect a water leak and shutoff the incom-

ing water supply to a water heater. It is suitable for use with many

other  water  appliances  that  have  a  3/4"  (or  smaller)  connection

requiring leak protection.

Ease of Installation / Operation

The valve can be installed in either vertical or horizontal piping and

in any direction or orientation. LeakBreaker consists of a control

panel,  full  port  electrically  actuated  ball  valve,  floor  sensor  and

is  powered  by  batteries,  AC  adaptor  or  both.  The  components

are connected with easy to use plug in quick connects. A multi-

function LED on the control module identifies the current state of

the LeakBreaker and aides with troubleshooting.

Valve Installation

1. Shut off the main water supply.
2. Open a fixture nearest the water heater to relieve water pressure.

3. Install the LeakBreaker valve into the cold water supply to the

water heater.

Actuator Removal and Installation

1. Actuator Removal: Remove the valve actuator prior to solder-

     ing by pushing in and holding the release clip at the front of the

     actuator and lifting upward approximately 3 ⁄4" (see Figure A).

To re-assemble the actuator to the valve body:  Position actu-

ator such that the “D” shaped valve stem aligns properly with

the “D” shaped actuator drive cavity. (Note: The “D” shaped

stem design allows for correct insertion every time.) Next, slide

the valve stem into the actuator cavity, push in and hold the

release clip until the actuator slips over the valve locking posts

(see Figure A). Once the actuator is flush to the valve body,  let

go of the release clip. Using very little force,  try to take the

actuator off of the valve body without using the release clip.

Both locking posts should be firmly attached to the actuator. If

the actuator slides up the stem, repeat the assembly process.

Instruction Sheet

LeakBreaker

®

102-506

SUPERSEDES: July 27, 2017

EFFECTIVE: January 

31

, 2018

Plant ID No. 001-4237

Warning: 

Never  place  any  body  parts  or  objects

into  the valve opening, doing so may result in severe

injury!

Wall mounted

control

Floor sensor

2.

Step 2:

Move actuator upward

approximately 3/4”

Step 1:

Push in and hold release clip

at the front of the actuator

Locking Post

Fig. A

Actuator Removal

Note:

Depending on your piping system, additional fittings not

supplied with this product may be required.

CAUTION:

If  using  a  threaded  to  sweat  adaptor  on

the valve installation, the actuator must be removed

from the valve body before soldering (see instructions

for removing actuator). The ball valve must be in the full open

position  before  soldering. The  valve  is  shipped  in  the  closed

position. Use of a solder with a melting point below 600°F is

recommended. Do not overheat! Make sure the ball valve is in

the FULL OPEN position during soldering. Direct flame tip away

from the center of the valve. Cool valve quickly with a wet cloth.

Caution:

Installation should only be performed by qual-

ified  persons  familiar  with  normal  plumbing  practices.

These instructions should be considered in addition to

local codes. Consult your local authority regarding any instruc-

tions contradictory to code requirements.

1

LeakBreaker

®

is a registered trademark of Taco Comfort Solutions

®.

Note: 

A  vacuum  breaker  and/or  expansion  tank  should  be

installed in the cold water line. Check local plumbing codes for

appropriate placement of vacuum breaker and expansion tanks.

Under  certain  conditions  water  may  continue  to  leak  from  the

tank, however, no additional water will be added.

Summary of Contents for LeakBreaker LBW Series

Page 1: ...rce try to take the actuator off of the valve body without using the release clip Both locking posts should be firmly attached to the actuator If the actuator slides up the stem repeat the assembly process Instruction Sheet LeakBreaker 102 506 SUPERSEDES July 27 2017 EFFECTIVE January 31 2018 Plant ID No 001 4237 Warning Never place any body parts or objects into the valve opening doing so may res...

Page 2: ...e back of the controller plug the actuator wiring into the control panel port marked valve Two 2 sets of dry contacts are provided Each set includes normally open and normally closed connections They can be used to send a signal to any device requiring an open or closed signal such as a security system If using batteries install them into the battery holder Be sure to insert each battery in the co...

Page 3: ...r device and connect to the eLink server through your wireless net work It will no longer be visible in your available Wi Fi networks 5 Setting Up eLink Notifications email text Registering your device will set up the email and or cell phone number that will be alerted when the LeakBreaker operates or for status updates a Using an internet connected device go to the following web page in your devi...

Page 4: ...e valve should close the LED should flash red and the audible alarm should sound Once the valve closes press the mute button to silence the alarm a To reset the LeakBreaker completely dry off the sensor and then press the open button 1 2 3 4 Press Close Congratulations on the successful installation of your LeakBreaker 4 Installing Additional Sensors Up to ten 10 sensors may be daisy chained to th...

Page 5: ...220 F 1 to 105 C Service Potable water Seat Leakage Drop Tight Close Off Electrical Input 120VAC 60 HZ Output 6VDC 600mA Power Supply or 4 AA Batteries Auxiliary Switch Rating Class 2 1Amp 24Volts MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION Control Panel Body High Performance Engineered Polymer Actuator Body High Performance Engineered Polymer Gears High Performance Internally Lubricated Engineered Polymer Valve Bo...

Page 6: ...re wiring connections are solid and tight and the quick connect is all the way in Chirp every 60 seconds Solid Red with 4 red blinks AC power error Wrong power supply Use power supply provided Chirp every 60 seconds Continuous Red blinks Continuous Red blinks LeakBreaker has Triggered Sensor has detected water Determine the water source and correct Dry the sensor and reset the LeakBreaker Press th...

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Page 8: ...designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment...

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