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Avoid high traffic areas where the cord or sensor could
be stepped on or kicked. Mount the transmitter at a
convenient location on the wall, two to three feet above
the floor. This will help avoid damage to the sensor
body and provide a strong signal. Use the fasteners
included with the unit.
1. Following all safety precautions, make sure that
the Water Control Panel is plugged in and the
valve is in the open position. Leave the WaterCop®
Pro Actuator 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 Water Control Panel (about
5 seconds). This test simulates a leak and lets you
check for interference between the sensor and the
Water Control Panel.
3. Take the sensor out of the water and carefully dry off
the sensor probe’s prongs and hexagonal body.
4. Go back to your WaterCop® Pro Actuator and verify
that the valve has closed (the red indicator light
will be lit). The display will indicate which sensor
activated the valve.
5. Keeping all objects away from the valve, reset the
Water Control Panel by pushing the OPEN button.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have tested each
sensor in the locations that you wish to monitor.
Troubleshooting
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If the wireless sensor does not close the valve, check
that the sensor has power and batteries and/or AC
adapter is installed correctly. Repeat test.
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If the batteries have power and the wireless sensor
still does not make the valve close, physically remove
it from its installed location and place it next to the
Water Control Panel. Repeat test. If the sensor operates
properly when it is closer to the Water Control Panel,
but not when it is installed at its remote location, try
moving the sensor to a different position or try a
different wireless sensor. Some possible causes of
signal reduction are steel construction, foil backed
insulation or other large metallic barriers.
You may also use a range enhancing repeater
(WPR – sold separately) to extend the effective
range of the wireless signals.
Installation of Wireless Sensor
Once testing is complete, finish installation of the
wireless sensors by unwinding the cord and placing
the sensor probe on the floor at the lowest point
(where water would naturally collect) in the area to be
monitored. Be sure that the sensor probe is placed
FLAT on the floor so water can be detected as soon
as it begins to accumulate. The sensor probe may be
secured to the floor with screws or adhesive tape,
taking care that the transmitter and wire are clear of
doors, drawers, sharp edges, or other hazards that may
cause damage. Unplug the Water Control Panel after
the testing is complete. The WaterCop® Pro can now
be installed into the plumbing system.
Prior to installation, read all warnings and precautions
carefully.
Placement of Wireless Sensors
Each WaterCop® can support up to 45 wireless flood
sensors. Additional sensors may be added at any time.
A sensor consists of a transmitter and a sensor probe
(see page 3). Wireless sensors should be placed in
locations where leaks are most likely to occur.
Suggested Locations
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Water Heaters
•
Dishwashers
•
Toilets
•
Kitchen Sinks
•
Bathroom Sinks
•
Ice Makers/Refrigerators
•
Washing Machines
•
Pipes that are prone
•
Automatic Humidifiers to freezing
Sensor probe can be placed under
dishwasher or near water lines
underneath the kitchen sink.
