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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 (RF) to the
WaterCop® Pro Water Control Panel, instructing it to
close the Brass Valve, shutting off the water supply to
the home.
The WaterCop® Pro Valve will remain closed
until it is reset manually or through the Water Control
Panel.
The wireless sensors are battery powered
devices, enabling them to be located anywhere a leak
is likely to occur, or where water might cause damage.
The WaterCop® Pro Actuator is powered through
the Water Control Panel, which requires household
electrical power (common 115 VAC, grounded 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.
Operating the WaterCop
®
Pro
The normal position of the valve is open to allow full
flow throughout the plumbing system.
The manual
override handle on the top of the WaterCop Pro®
Actuator will show the position of the valve (in-line with
the pipe means the valve is open; when the handle is
not in-line it is not fully open; when it is perpendicular to
the pipe, the valve is fully closed).
When leaking water comes into direct contact with a
flood sensor’s probe, an RF signal is transmitted to the
Water Control Panel and the valve closes, turning off
the water source to protect the building from additional
water damage.
The red indicator light will signal that
the valve is now in the closed position.
The valve will
remain closed until the unit is manually reset (through
the manual override handle or the OPEN button on the
Water Control Panel).
After the plumbing problem is
fixed, reset the WaterCop Pro® by pressing the OPEN
(green circle) on the face of the Water Control Panel.
NOTE: If major repairs are needed to correct the
plumbing system, it is recommended that the main
shut-off valve upstream of the Actuator also be closed
during the repairs.
Close the main water shut-off valve
and unplug the Water Control Panel before making
repairs on the plumbing system.
In case of a power failure, use the manual shut-off valve
to turn the water off in case of an emergency.
When
power is restored, the WaterCop® Actuator will remain
in its last known position indicated by the red or green
lights on the face of the Water Control Panel.
WaterCop
®
Pro Specifications
Max. working pressure 125 psig
Ambient temperature 35° to 105° F
Enclosure
Polycarbonate NEMA 4
Voltage
12 VDC plus 120 VAC adapter
Current
0.85 Amps
Valve
Full-Port, Lead-Free, Brass, NPT
Valve seals
RTFE (Reinforced Teflon®)
Flow Data
Valve Size Cv = Gpm flow at 1 psi pressure drop
½" NPT
19
¾" NPT
34
1" NPT
52
1 ¼" NPT
77
For cold water applications
Do not apply electrical power to the unit unless the
unit is fully assembled.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
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.
CAUTION!
