WIRELESS WaterSwitch
SECTION 1 - LeakSafe WaterSwitch Components
INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
Leaksafe Solutions Ltd,
91 Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AD,
United Kingdom.
T: 0844 848 0488
E: info@leaksafe.com W: www.leaksafe.com
Water Valve Control and 4 x AA batteries
Wireless Switch
Motorised Valve and
integrated cable
LeakDetector Tab,
LeakDetector Wireless
Transmitter,
3 x AAA batteries
SECTION 2 - Testing components before installation
2.1: Installing batteries in the Water Valve Control
2.2: Installing batteries in the LeakDetector Wireless Transmitter
1. Remove the top cover of the transmitter by placing the unit on a flat surface, holding the back plate firmly
down and snapping off the cover.
2. Insert 3 x AAA batteries as shown on the battery holder, and reassemble.
2.3: Connecting and testing the Water Valve Control and Motorised Valve
1. Connect the Motorised Valve to the Water Valve Control using
the integrated cable (Fig 3).
2. Initialise the Valve and the Water Valve Control, by pressing the
“Water Off” button and holding for 2 seconds. Then press the
“Water On” button for 2 seconds - the green “Valve Operating”
LED will flash for 10 seconds.
3. Once the LED has stopped flashing press the “OFF” button on
the Water Valve Control - the “Valve Operating” green LED
will flash and the valve will close. If the valve is closed, test by
pressing the “ON” button.
WARNING: Do not insert fingers or any other object into the
valve whilst it is operating.
1. Lift and remove the catch cover (Fig 1). Press the catch to release the front panel.
Fig 1
Valve Control:
Open catch cover
Catch cover
Connect valve cable
Fig 2
Valve Control: Battery position
Fig 3 Valve Control: Valve connection
2. Remove the battery holder, insert 4 x AA batteries as shown and re-fix into the front section of
the Water Valve Control using the velcro strips provided (Fig 2). Reassemble
Note: When operating the buttons on the Water Valve Control
apply light pressure for approximately 2 seconds.
1. Ensure the switch on the back of the
Wireless Switch is in the “O/I” position.
2. Check the valve is open.
3. Ensure the Wireless Switch is at least I metre
away from the Water Valve Control, press
the “O” button on the Wireless Switch (Fig 4).
The Water Valve Control will beep, the “Valve
Operating” green LED will flash, and the valve
will close.
1. Plug the LeakDetector tab or tape in to the Wireless
LeakDetector Transmitter. (Fig 5).
2. Check the valve is open.
3. Ensure the transmitter is at least I metre away from the
Water Valve Control.
4. Wet the green sensing plate of the LeakDetector tab
or the test pins at the end of the LeakDetector tape.
The red LED “Leak Alarm” on the Water Valve Control will
flash, the Water Valve Control will beep and the valve will close.
5. Press “OFF” on the Water Valve Control to mute the
alarm, dry the sensing plate or test pins and press “ON” on the
Water Valve Control to reset the system and open the valve.
NB. If you inadvertently wet the tape rather than its test pins, you
will need to dry the tape before resetting the system. This can be
done using a hairdryer on a medium setting.
2.4: Wireless Signal Tests
2.4.1: Testing the Wireless Switch
2.4.2: Testing the LeakDetector Wireless Transmitter and Leak Detector
READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Each Water Valve Control, its Wireless Switch and LeakDetector Transmitter are paired and packaged together at
the factory. Do not mix Water Valve Controls and switches or transmitters from different packages. Occasionally
components can become un-paired in transit and the tests below will be unsuccessful. Instructions for pairing
components are available at www.leaksafe.com/support.
2. The Water Valve Control operates the Motorised Valve by receiving a wireless signal from the Wireless Switch or
LeakDetector Transmitter. When it does, the “Valve Operating” LED on the Control flashes green for approximately 10 seconds.
WHILST THE LED IS FLASHING GREEN THE WATER VALVE CONTROL CANNOT RECEIVE ANOTHER WIRELESS
SIGNAL. PRESSING THE WIRELESS SWITCH DURING THIS PERIOD WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE VALVE.
3. When operating the buttons on the Water Valve Control or Wireless Switch apply light pressure for approximately 2 seconds
Water off
“O”
Water off/on
toggle switch
Set 1, 2 of 3 hour
delay timer
Water on
“I”
LED Indicator
Fig 5
LeakDetector
and Transmitter
Fig 4
6 Button Wireless Switch
SECTION 3 - Installation
1. Install the Motorised Valve as close to the incoming stopcock on the incoming water main as possible, on the
property owner’s side.
2. LeakSafe recommend the use of compression joints when installing the Motorised Valve although soldered,
speed fit or similar couplings can be used.
3. Install the valve with the blue actuator positioned for easy access to the manual operating button and a clear
view of the window that shows if the valve is open or closed (Fig 6).
The Wireless Switch can be installed up to 25 metres away from the Water Valve Control. The distance over
which the wireless signal will work will depend on a number of factors including building construction, position of
the Water Valve Control and Wireless Switch and in some instances the effect of interference from other wireless
or electronic devices.
Test the wireless signal between the Wireless Switch and the Water Valve Control before installation by
temporarily positioning them in the location where they are intended and repeating the wireless signal
test given in Section 2.4.1. All components should be positioned as high as possible off the ground to
maximise the wireless signal.
The Wireless Switch can be screwed to a surface or a standard back box, or fixed to the wall using the doublesided adhesive fixing pads supplied. The switch should be positioned with the LED light at the top.
4. Locate the Water Valve Control at the highest
practicable point off the floor to maintain a strong
wireless signal.
5. Using the back plate of the Water Valve Control as
a template, fix two screws (not supplied) on which to
hang the unit. It is important to be able to remove
the Water Valve Control by lifting it off the screws.
6. Connect the valve to the Water Valve Control (Fig 3).
1.
Install using adhesive fixing pads
Ensure the switch is positioned where it can be removed without damaging wallpaper or other delicate surfaces.
2.
Install using screws
N.B. Screwing the switch to an uneven wall
can result in cracking the Fixing plate.
Ease the cover surround (Fig 7) off the fixing
plate by inserting a fingernail between the
cover surround and the transparent fixing
plate along the bottom edge.
Press the white switch assembly forward
from the back of the fixing plate.
3.1: Installing the Motorised Valve and Water Valve Control
3.2: Installing the Wireless Switch
Manual
Operating
button
Fixing Plate
Switch
Assembly
Cover
Surround
Valve status
window
Fig 6 Water Valve
and Actuator
Fig 7 6 Button Wireless Switch
SECTION 4 - Operation
Turning the water OFF
Press the switch marked “O”. The LED indicator on the switch will flash once, the Water Valve Control will beep
twice to confirm a wireless signal has been received, and the valve will close.
To turn the water ON
Press the switch marked “I”. The LED indicator on the switch will flash once, the Water Valve Control will beep
once to confirm a wireless signal has been received, and the valve will open.
You can also turn the water OFF/ON by pressing the Toggle Switch – See Fig 4
IMPORTANT:
When the Water Valve Control receives a
signal from the Wireless switch the “Valve
Operating” LED on the Water Valve Control
flashes green for approximately 10 seconds,
and the Motorised Valve will operate
WHILST THE LED IS FLASHING GREEN THE
WATER VALVE CONTROL CANNOT RECEIVE
ANOTHER WIRELESS SIGNAL. PRESSING
THE WIRELESS SWITCH DURING THIS
PERIOD WILL NOT ACTIVATE THE VALVE.
The LeakDetector Wireless Transmitter and LeakDetector tab or tape can be installed up to 25 metres away
from the Water Valve Control. The distance over which the wireless signal will work will depend on a number of
factors including building construction, position of the Water Valve Control and Wireless Transmitter and in some
instances the effect of interference from other wireless or electronic devices.
Test the wireless signal between the LeakDetector Wireless Transmitter and the Water Valve Control by
temporarily positioning all the components in the location where they are intended and testing in those
locations before installation (Section 2.4.2). Position the transmitter as high as possible off the ground to
maximise the wireless signal.
Installation
Fix a screw (not supplied) where the Wireless Transmitter is to be located leaving the head of the screw proud,
and hang the Wireless Transmitter on it, or fix using self-adhesive fixing pads (not supplied).
Ensure that the transmitter’s wire aerial is vertical and the LeakDetector green sensing plate or tape can be
positioned where needed.
Screw the fixing plate to the back box/surface using the screws supplied.
Press the switch assembly into the fixing plate and click into place. Press the cover plate onto the fixing plate
and over the switch assembly and click into place.
4.1: Turning water on/off from the Wireless Switch
3.3: Installing the LeakDetector Wireless Transmitter and LeakDetector
Water off
“O”
Water off/on
toggle switch
Set 1, 2 of 3
hour delay timer
Water on
“I”
LED Indicator
Fig 4
6 Button
Wireless
Switch
4.3: Setting a delay timer
4.2: Turning water on/off from the Water Valve Control
4.4: Manual override on the Motorised Valve
4.5: If an Alarm Sounds/Resetting the Water Valve Control
5.1: Test procedures
The Wireless Switch incorporates a 1, 2 or 3 hours valve shut off delay function for instances when appliances
using water need to complete their program.
Activate the delay timer by pressing one of the three switches *(1 hour), ** (2 hours) or *** (3 hours) (Fig 4).
The LED indicator on the switch will flash, the Water Valve Control will beep three times to confirm the wireless
signal was received, and the valve will close after the chosen delay.
To override a programmed delay press either the “O”, “I” or the “O/I” toggle switch. See Fig 4.
Turn the water off by pressing the “Water Off” button, the Water Valve Control will beep twice and the valve
will close.
Turn the water on by pressing the “Water On” button, the Water Valve Control will beep once and the valve
will open.
To manually operate the valve, lift and turn the
operating button (Fig 6). When the valve is open the
red line in the valve status window is parallel to the
water pipe and at right angles when closed.
1. Turn the water off using the wireless on/off switch. Check the water is off by opening a cold water tap. Turn
the tap off, turn the water back on and check that the water is now running. If you do not have a wireless
on/off switch installed, perform this test by pressing the “Water Off” and “Water On” buttons on the Water
Valve Control.
2. If you have wireless leak detector transmitters and either leak detector tabs or tape installed, check each
transmitter by wetting either the metal tab or the test pins at the end of the tape. Check the transmitter
emits an alarm beep, and that the valve has closed and an alarm is sounding on the Water Valve Control.
Dry the tab or test pins on the tape, reset the Water Valve Control (See section 6.2) and turn the water back
on. Repeat this for each LeakDetector transmitter you have installed.
Please refer to Section 6.1: Indicators and Alarms.
LeakSafe recommend that you test your system every six months and always before you leave a property
for a period of time.
Manual
Operating
button
Valve status
window
Fig 6 Water Valve
and Actuator
SECTION 5 - Essential Maintenance - PLEASE READ THIS SECTION
5.3: Decalcification routine
5.2: Replacing Batteries
5.2.1: Replacing the batteries in the Water Valve Control:
5.2.2. Replacing batteries in the LeakDetector Transmitter
5.2.3. Replacing the battery in the Wireless Switch
1. Unplug the valve and lift the Water Valve Control off its retaining screws.
2. Replace batteries - refer to Section 2.1 “Installing batteries in the Water Valve Control”.
3. Reassemble, reconnect the valve and test – Section 2.3
1. Remove the Transmitter from the wall/surface.
2. Replace batteries - refer to Section 2.2 “Installing batteries in the LeakDetector Wireless Transmitter”.
3. Reassemble, test (Section 2.4.2) and rehang the Transmitter.
Once a week the LeakSafe Motorised Valve performs a decalcification routine by automatically closing the valve
by one quarter, and then immediately re-opening it. This routine only part closes the valve and will not interfere
with any appliances that are using water at the time.
If the switch is fixed using self adhesive strips, carefully ease the switch off, and install a new CR2032 lithium
battery in to the battery compartment on the back of the switch. Reposition using new adhesive strips.
If the switch is screwed to a back box or directly on to a surface, ease the cover surround (Fig 7) off the fixing
plate by inserting a small flat bladed electrical screwdriver into the opening at the bottom of the switch and
turning gently. The cover surround and switch assembly will come away from the fixing plate.
To separate the cover surround and the switch assembly, insert the screwdriver between the bottom of the
switch assembly and the cover surround and turn gently. The switch assembly will “pop” clear of the cover
surround.
Install a new CR2032 lithium battery in to the battery compartment on the back of the switch assembly,
reassemble and test (Section 2.4.1).
Replace the batteries in your Water Valve Control and LeakDetector Wireless Transmitter every 6
months to ensure continuous operation.
Replace the CR2032 lithium battery in the Wireless Switch every 2 years.
General
The batteries in the Valve Control Unit and LeakDetector Transmitter are checked once a day. If battery power
is low an alarm will sound/flash on the Water Valve Control Unit for up to 3-4 weeks. If the batteries in the Water
Valve Control are not changed, the valve will remain in the position it is in when the batteries are exhausted.
6.1: Indicators and alarms
Please refer to these tables to identify the type of alarm.
6.2:
Reset and opening the valve
after a leak alarm
Support and FAQ’s are available to view or
download at
www.leaksafe.com/support
The Water Valve Control will shut the valve on the
incoming water main or pipe if a leak detection tab or
tape is in contact with water.
Press the “OFF” button on the Water Valve Control to
mute the alarm – the valve remains closed. If the alarm
continues, and you have a detection tab or tape directly
connected to the Water Valve Control, disconnect the tab
or tape then press the “OFF” button on the Water Valve
Control to mute the alarm.
ALARM DESCRIPTION
Audible/Visual Alarm Frequency
Fast beeping or flashing 1 beep / flash per 5 seconds
Slow beeping or flashing 1 beep / flash per 15 seconds
1 slow beeping & flashing Once per minute
2 slow beeping & flashing Twice per minute
3 slow beeping & flashing Three times per minute
4 slow beeping & flashing Once per 30 seconds
Audible Alarm LED Indicator Colour Frequency Reason Resolution
None Green 1 slow flashingValve Operating
Fast beeping Leak Alarm
Leak Alarm
Leak Alarm
& Warning
Red
Red
Red & yellow
Yellow
Green & yellow
Yellow
Slow beeping
1 slow beeping
2 slow beeping
3 slow beeping
4 slow beeping
Warning
Warning
Check cable connection
to Water Valve Control,
retest (Section 2.3) and
reset (Section 6.2)
Change batteries in Water
Valve Control (Section
2.1), retest (Section 2.3)
and reset (Section 6.2)
Change batteries in
LeakDetector Wireless
Transmitter. (Section 2.2)
and reset (Section 6.2)
Resolve cause of leak &
reset (Section 6.2)
Repair leak & reset
(Section 6.2)
Only applicable if mains
adaptor connected.
None Green
Green
On
Fast flashing
Fast flashing
Fast flashing
Slow flashing
Slow flashing
Slow flashing
Slow flashing
Water leak detected
Motorised Valve fault
Low battery warning
on Water Valve
Control
Low battery warning
in LeakDetector
Wireless transmitter
Alarm active for more
than 30 minutes
Mains failure, valve
closed
N/A
N/A
N/A
None
Valve Operating
Valve Operating
& Warning
Mains apaptor
connected
Valve Operating Valve operating
Water Valve Control
operating on battery
power
SECTION 6 - Troubleshooting
Identify where in the property the leak has occurred.
If you have wireless leak detector transmitters installed
the one that has instigated the alarm will be beeping. If
none of the Transmitters are beeping but you have a leak
detection tape or tab directly connected to the Water
Valve Control then this is where the leak is.
Repair the leak and dry the leak detection tab or tape.
Tabs can be wiped, tapes should be unplugged and
dried either naturally, or with a hairdryer on a medium
setting held 1M away from the tape, or on a warm (not
hot) radiator. Reposition and reconnect the tab or tape
once dry.
Press “ON” on the Water Valve Control to open the valve.
Please Note: If the leak alarm has been active for 30
minutes the fast beeping and flashing on the Water Valve
Control will stop, however the red Leak/Alarm indicator will
continue to flash and the beep 3 times per hour until the
“OFF” button on the Water Valve Control is pressed.
The valve cannot be opened after an alarm is activated,
by pressing the “ON” button on the 6 button Wireless On/
Off Switch.
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