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CustomControls, LLC
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT!
• “
DANGER
,” “
WARNING
,” and “
CAUTION
” alert you to important operating instructions or to potentially hazardous situations. Pay special
attention to these items.
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DANGER
: The ValveSentry™ device is powerful.
It has considerable torque allowing it to open and shut your valve. THEREFORE ALWAYS KEEP
YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE DEVICE while it is powered. If your hand or finger gets caught on a valve or is between the valve
and a pipe, wall or other object while a valve is opening or closing, it could cause injury. That is why you should always unplug and remove
the batteries from the unit prior to installing, adjusting or touching it. Remember that you can always immediately shut down the unit by
pressing the “stop” button on the controller.
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WARNING:
Before you turn off a water source
. Be aware of any consequences that can result from your valve being turned off by the
ValveSentry™ device before installing it. For example, some heating systems can be damaged if water is cut off for any length of time.
CustomControls LLC is not responsible for such damage. Therefore, please deploy the ValveSentry™ device in a thoughtful manner
.
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CAUTION:
The ValveSentry™ device has limitations.
This
ValveSentry™ device is not foolproof and is not warranted to protect lives and
property from water damage and associated hazards such as electric shock. The ValveSentry™ device is not a substitute for insurance.
Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property. In addition, it is possible, although unlikely, for the ValveSentry™ device to
fail at any time.
For this reason you must test the ValveSentry™ device monthly, assure it has fresh batteries and is working properly. It is
recommended that you replace it with a new ValveSentry™ device
every 5 years.
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CAUTION:
The ValveSentry™ device is NOT a solution for a “stuck” or frozen valve. The valve that is being protected must be in good
working order for the ValveSentry™ device to be effective. If you cannot turn off your valve using normal hand strength, the ValveSentry™
device cannot turn off your valve.
BATTERIES:
THE VALVESENTRY BATTERY HOLDER INCLUDES EITHER A SHORT BAR OR A DUMMY BATTERY.
DO NOT REPLACE THIS WITH A REGULAR BATTERY. DOING SO WILL DESTROY THE VALVESENTRY. THE
VALVESENTRY ONLY REQUIRES 7 AAA BATTERIES. TEST THE VALVE SENTRY TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WORKS ON
BATTERY POWER EVERY THREE MONTHS.