Panasonic 96NKX HNS103 Users Manual

Installation Guide
Home Network System
Water Leak Sensor
Model No. KX-HNS103
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This document explains how to install the water leak sensor properly. For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide (page 15).
Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future reference.
For assistance, please contact us at 1-800-272-7033 or visit our Web site: www.panasonic.com/support for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg
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Introduction
Accessory information ...............3
Important Information
About this system ......................4
For your safety ...........................
4
Important safety instructions ......5
For best performance ................5
Other information .......................6
Setup
Part names and functions ..........8
About the LED indicator .............8
Setup overview ..........................8
Inserting the battery ...................9
Registering the sensor ...............9
Information about sensor
features ....................................10
Wireless communication
range .......................................10
Installation ...............................11
Appendix
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app ................15
Accessing the User’s Guide ....15
Specifications ..........................16
FCC and other information ......17
Customer services ...................18
Warranty (For United States and
Puerto Rico) .............................19
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Table of Contents

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Accessory information

Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
A
Battery
*
1
1
B
Wall mounting adaptors
*
2
2
C
Wall mounting screws (25 mm (1 inch))
*
3
/XTB4+25AVW
3
*1 When replacing the battery, see “Power source” of “Specifications”, page 16
f
or battery information.
*2 1 adaptor for the main unit: PNHR2107Z
1 adaptor for the probe unit: PNHR2108Z
*3 2 screws for the main unit and 1 screw for the probe unit
A
B C
Other information
R D
esign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
Trademarks
R i
Phone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
R Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Introduction

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About this system

This system is an auxiliary system; it is not designed to provide complete protection from property loss. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the event that property loss occurs while this system is in operation.

For your safety

T
o prevent severe injury and loss of life/ property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product.
WARNING
Power connection
R U
se only the power source marked
on the product.
R Do not connect non-specified
devices.
Installation
R T
o prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain.
R Do not place or use this product
near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.
R Do not allow the cable to be
excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy objects. Keep the main unit upright at all times.
R K
eep small parts (screws, etc.) out of the reach of children. There is a risk of swallowing. In the event they are swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Operating safeguards
R D
o not disassemble the product.
Medical
R C
onsult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. DECT features operate between 1.92 GHz and
1.93 GHz with a peak transmission power of 115 mW.
R Do not use the product in health
care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
CR Lithium battery
R D
o not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw it into fire.
R Do not touch the terminals
and
with metal objects.
R R
isk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used battery according to local regulations.
R If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
R If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your eyes, never rub your eyes. Rinse your eyes
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Important Information

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thoroughly with water, and then c
onsult a doctor.
CAUTION
Installation and location
R A
lthough this unit conforms to the IPX4*1 specification, do not intentionally expose it to water. *1 IPX4 indicates that the unit is
not harmfully affected by water sprayed on it from any direction.
CR Lithium battery
R U
se only the battery noted on
page 3.
R Insert the battery correctly. R Do not leave the battery in an
automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with the doors and windows closed.
R Remove the battery if you do not
use the product for a long period of time. Keep it in a cool, dark area.
R Do not replace a battery with wet
hands.
R Keep out of the reach of small
children. There is a risk of swallowing. If the battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
R Remove the battery if it becomes
unusable. There is a risk of leakage, overheating, and rupture. Do not attempt to use a battery if it is leaking.
R Exercise care when handling the
batteries. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns.

Important safety instructions

When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Use only the batteries indicated in this document. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For b
est performance
Hub location/avoiding noise
T
he hub and other compatible Panasonic devices use radio waves to communicate with each other. R For maximum coverage and
noise-free communications, place your hub: – at a convenient, high, and central
location with no obstructions between the product and hub in an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances
such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting the hub on a bay window or near a window.)
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Important Information
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R I
f the reception for a hub location is not satisfactory, move the hub to another location for better reception.
Environment
R K
eep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
R The product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
R The product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
R Do not place heavy objects on top of
the product.
R The product should be kept away
from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).
R Operating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.

Other information

C
AUTION: Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Routine care
R W
ipe the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
R If the probe unit’s metal probes
become dirty or oily, the product may not detect water. Clean the
metal probes with detergent if n
ecessary.
Information on Disposal in other C
ountries outside the European
Union
1
2
3
These symbols (A, B, C) are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery removal p
rocedure
Refer to “Inserting the battery” on page 9.
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Important Information
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Notice
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Important Information
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Part names and functions

n Main unit
B
C
A
n
Probe unit
Main unit cover
M N
U
sed to confirm the status of the sensor or register the sensor to the hub.
LED indicator

About the LED indicator

You can press M N
and check the LED indicator to confirm the sensor’s status.
Indicator Status
Green, lit No water detected
Red, lit Water detected
Red, b
linking
Sensor is out of range of the hub
Green, b
linking
Registration mode (You pressed and held
M
N)
Off No battery power
Note:
R T
he LED indicator does not indicate sensor status if the sensor has not been registered (page 9).

Setup overview

1 I
nitial setup
Make sure you can access the system using your mobile device. For details, refer to the System Setup Guide included with your hub.
2 Insert the battery
The sensor is battery powered.
3 Registration
Required only if the sensor was purchased separately (i.e., not as part of a bundle).
4 Confirm the installation area
Read the information in this document to confirm that the
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Setup

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