WATERGUARD Solo User Manual Download Page 2

Waterguard Services Limited: 22 Oakwell Business Centre,

 

Oakwell View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1HX. Tel: 01226 244200. Email: [email protected].              ©2021 Waterguard Services Limited, All Rights Reserved 

 

System Profile

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This system protects properties by monitoring water usage from the incoming water mains 

using a flow sensor that allows continuous water flow for a limited time before the controller 
suspects a leak and automatically shuts off the water with a solenoid valve.  

 

The Waterguard Solo has one level of guard (maximum time of continuous flow) which is 

usually set by the installer, landlord or concierge with the controls often located in riser 

cupboards or basements.  

  

 

 

Understanding the Controls

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LED Indicator 

Meaning 

Solid red 

Unit operating normally 

Normally off, followed by brief 

flashes when button pressed 

Device running on battery backup. Please see, the 

Home 

Maintenance

 section 

Equal intermittent flashes 

A leak has been detected and the valve driver has closed the 
valve. Please see, the 

Operating the Controls

 section. 

Solid red followed by brief 

flashes 

The valve driver has closed the valve as the battery backup 

requires replacing. Please see, the 

General Maintenance

 

section. To reinstate the water supply, bypass the valve 
manually. Please see, the 

Home Maintenance

 section. 

2 brief flashes every 1/4 

second, repeating every 2 
secs 

This indicates that water is flowing and will continue until the 

water is shut off. 

Immediate flash then 2 very 

short flashes, repeating every 

2 secs                                                                                                                             

This is an activity indication and will continue whilst the solo is 

busy, eg, opening the valve. 

 

Operating the Controls

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Button Press 

Command 

Single short press when 

valve is closed 

This will open the valve and reset the guard time, confirmed 

by a singular flash. 

Single short press when 

valve is open 

This closes the valve, confirmed by equal intermittent 

flashes. 

Press and hold the button for 

5 to 6 seconds 

The LED will flash to indicate the current time limit:  

1 flash = 10 mins, 2 flashes = 20 mins, 3 flashes = 30 mins 

 

 

Solo Button 

 

Operates 
system functions

 

Solo LED - 

Indicates status of 
system

 

Power Loss….

 

In the event of any mains power loss the Solo has an integrated back up battery that will power 
the controller for up to 1 month. If power is completely lost, please see 

General Maintenance

No setup is required but it is advised to test the Solo once power is restored.  

 

 

 

Test….

 

To check the operation of the Solo firstly change the maximum continuous flow allowance to 
10 minutes using the setup instructions. Run the water in the property and if the water supply 

is cut off after 10 minutes the installation of the Solo is complete. Ensure to change the 

settings back to the preferred time once testing is complete. 

 

If connected to a Waterguard 

DataCom, an SMS stating “LEAK Detected” will also be sent to 

all registered personnel.  
 

Technical Support

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If you discover that the Solo has shut off your water supply, please in the first instance check 

for leaks around the property and contact your landlord, concierge or facilities manager where 

applicable.  

 
Technical support is available for controls only on 01226 397895 during office hours. Please 

contact a local plumber and/or electrician for any issues with your valve assembly.    

 

Setup….

 

All Waterguard Solo controls are pre-set to allow a maximum of 30 minutes continuous water 
flow unless an alternative time is requested at time of purchase. To change this default setting, 

follow the instructions below: 

 

Press and hold the valve driver button for 25 seconds, the valve driver is now in set up mode. 

Ensure you do not release the button after the initially 25 seconds and the valve driver will 

flash as below in 5 second intervals.   

 

1 flash = 10 minutes 

 

2 flashes = 20 minutes 

 

3 flashes = 30 minutes 

Release the valve driver button once the LED indicator has shown the required number of 

flashes for the time limited required. Set up complete.   

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