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9. Take the 2 short wires coming from the Control Panel and
connect each one to a Floodstop Valve (make sure the arrow
on the side of the plugs line up with each other). It does not
matter which wire gets connected to which Floodstop Valve.
NOTE:
The Leak Sensor comes with a Paper Sleeve. If the Leak
Sensor is going to make contact with the washing machine, or
any other piece of metal, make sure you leave the Paper Sleeve
on. If the Leak Sensor makes contact with metal, it will signal the
Floodstop Valve to shut off. The Paper Sleeve acts as a barrier
between the Leak Sensor and the metal. When the Paper Sleeve
becomes wet, it will signal the Floodstop Valve to shut off. If the
Leak Sensor will not be contacting metal, you may remove the
Paper Sleeve.
10. Connect plug on end of long flat wire coming from Control Panel
to either set of prongs on the Leak Sensor, pushing until plug
snaps in place. Then place Leak Sensor on the floor behind
the washing machine.
NOTE:
Additional Leak Sensors can
be connected together for added protection. For additional
Leak Sensors, purchase Floodstop Water Leak Sensor, Model
#FSAXS01 (available where you purchased your Floodstop
System).
CAUTION:
Do not place Leak Sensor or cord in a
walkway, or other location that may cause someone to trip
and fall.
11. Plug the pin on the end of AC Adaptor cord into the bottom of the
Control Panel, and then plug the AC Adaptor into a wall outlet.
Green indicator lights will start to flash, showing you have power.
Note that a red low battery indicator light will also flash about
every 30 seconds, and the unit will beep once a minute until
the batteries are installed.
NOTE:
If a nearby wall outlet is not
available you will need to purchase a thin low voltage Floodstop
“AC Adaptor Extension Wire” Model #FSAWAE9 (available where
you purchased your Floodstop System). This wire extends
the length of the AC Adaptor cord.
CAUTION:
Do not plug the AC
Adaptor into an extension cord.
12. Floodstop has a battery backup system that allows the unit to
continue working in the event that you have a power outage. To
set up the backup system, open the front of the Control Panel
and install 4 fresh AA alkaline batteries (batteries not included).
The low battery indicator light will now stop flashing and the
beep will stop.
CAUTION:
Replace batteries once a year or sooner
as necessary. If batteries need to be changed sooner, a red low
battery indicator light will flash, and a beep will sound.
How to Operate your Control Panel
1. Left button opens Floodstop Valve
2. Middle button closes Floodstop Valve
3. Right button mutes the audible alarm that sounds when a leak is
detected
Testing Your Floodstop System
1. Push the Open button to make sure Floodstop Valve is open.
• When the Floodstop Valve is opening or closing, you will hear the valve motor operating for a few seconds.
2. Saturate a rag with water and squeeze over Leak Sensor, or dip the Leak Sensor into a small bucket of water.
Once the Leak Sensor is wet, it will signal the Floodstop Valve to close, then an audible alarm will sound and a
red light will flash.
• Push the Mute button to silence the alarm. Note that the red light will continue to flash. This means the
Floodstop Valve is closed and will remain closed until you push the Open button.
• Before the Floodstop Valve can be opened, the Leak Sensor needs to be dry. There is no need to unplug the
unit when drying off the Leak Sensor.
• The water test can be done with the paper sleeve still on the Leak Sensor. Note that the paper sleeve is
reusable, but once it gets wet you will need to let it air dry flat before placing it back on the Leak Sensor.
Helpful Hints
• If the Leak Sensor Paper Sleeve is misplaced or becomes unusable, a paper towel can be used in its place.
• The Leak Sensor has two sets of prongs so you can connect additional Leak Sensors. You can link them
together, so they are positioned at different locations around your laundry area.
• Once a month, the Floodstop Valves will automatically close and open by themselves. The Control Panel is
programmed to run this cycle to ensure that the valves continue to function properly in the event that they
need to shut off the water.
• Hanging Wires may be tied together using twist ties (Not provided).
Troubleshooting
Problem
What to Check
Status light does not light
• Make sure there is power to the outlet.
• Unplug AC Adaptor cord from Control Panel and plug back in.
• If an AC Adaptor extension wire was used, unplug both ends and
reconnect.
• Make sure fresh batteries are in the Control Panel.
Floodstop Valves closed but now
will not open
• Make sure both sides of Leak Sensor are dry.
The alarm goes off for no apparent
reason
• Leak Sensor is touching metal, or the concrete is sweating causing
high humidity. Correct the problem by placing the Paper Sleeve on
the Leak Sensor, or use a paper towel as a barrier.
Only one Floodstop Valve operates
• Unplug 6-pin connector from Control Panel and reconnect.
• Locate plug connection between Control Panel and the Floodstop
Valve that does not operate. Unplug the connection and reconnect,
making sure arrows on side of plugs line up.
• Push the Close button and wait a few seconds. Then push the Open
button.
Neither Floodstop Valve operates
• Make sure both sides of Leak Sensor are dry.
• Make sure there is power to the outlet.
• Unplug AC Adaptor cord from Control Panel and plug back in.
• Unplug 6-pin connector from Control Panel and reconnect.
• Locate plug connection between Control Panel and each of the
Floodstop Valves. Unplug both connections and reconnect, making
sure arrows on side of plugs line up.
• If an AC Adaptor extension wire was used, unplug both ends and
reconnect.
• Make sure fresh batteries are in the Control Panel.
You turn on the washing machine,
but no water flows
• Make sure both sides of Leak Sensor are dry, then push the OPEN
button to make sure Floodstop Valves are open.
• Make sure the hot and cold manual shut-off valves are open.
Problem
What to Check
Leak Sensor becomes wet but
Floodstop Valves do not close
• Unplug long flat wire from Leak Sensor and reconnect.
• Make sure there is power to the outlet.
• Unplug AC Adaptor cord from Control Panel and plug back in.
• Unplug 6-pin connector from Control Panel and reconnect.
• Locate plug connection between Control Panel and each of the
Floodstop Valves. Unplug both connections and reconnect, making
sure arrows on side of plugs line up.
• If an AC Adaptor extension wire was used, unplug both ends and
reconnect.
• Make sure fresh batteries are in the Control Panel.
Manual Operation of Floodstop Valve
1. Unplug the connection between the Control Panel and the Floodstop Valve.
2. Pull the plastic motor cover off the Floodstop Valve and slide it down the wire until it stops at the plug. Note
that no tools are needed to remove the cover.
3. Use a marker and draw a line across the top of the plastic motor housing. This way once the motor is removed
you will know how to reposition it for assembly.
4. Remove the 4 screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.
5. Place thumb and finger on plastic gear and rotate clockwise to open valve or counter clockwise to close it. Do
not use tools to manually open or close valve.
1 Year Limited Warranty
IPS Corporation warrants the enclosed Floodstop product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship,
under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) years from the date of purchase. If at any time during
the warranty period the product is determined to be defective, IPS Corporation shall repair or replace it (at our
option). The warranty is limited to defective parts as stated. All costs of removal and installation of the Floodstop
product, including the replacement of warranty parts, are the responsibility of the purchaser. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising at, or in connection with product use
or performance, except as may otherwise be accorded by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitation may not apply to you. Any damage to this Floodstop
product as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or any use violating the instruction
manual furnished by us will void this warranty. This warranty does not cover damages or loss caused by defects,
and the owner’s use of the Floodstop product confirms the understanding that this product does not constitute an
insurance policy, and is only a loss mitigation product used to reduce the risk of water damage.
To obtain warranty service, call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-888-8312, or e-mail us at
[email protected].
Floodstop Washing Machine Kit
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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 does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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