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
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
Printed in China
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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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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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