User Manual

1600 Alabama Highway 229, Tallassee AL 36078 [phone]
Last three digits Testing units used for meter testing.
Fifth & Sixth
reading
digits
Reading units.
First four digits Typical billing digits.
Activating and Reading the R900i SP
8 R900i SP Inside and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide
Common Causes of Leaks
If the leak indicator is flashing or continuously on, the R900i SP is indicating
that a possible leak may exist. Leaks can result from various circumstances. To
better help you identify a possible leak, the following table contains some common
causes of leak problems that can occur.
Table 3 Possible Leaks
Possible Cause of Leak Intermittent
Leak
Continuous
Leak
Outside faucet, garden or sprinkler system leaking
Toilet valve not sealed properly
Toilet running
Faucet in kitchen or bathrooms leaking
Ice maker leaking
Soaker hose in use
Leak between the water meter and the house
Washing machine leaking
Dishwasher leaking
Hot water heater leaking
Watering yard for more than eight hours
Continuous pet feeder
Water-cooled air conditioner or heat pump
Filling a swimming pool
Any continuous use of water for 24 hours
Activating and Reading the R900i SP
R900i SP Inside and Pit Installation and Maintenance Guide 9
How to tell if water is in use
To determine if water is in use, complete the following steps:
1 Check the flow indicator by closely watching it for two
minutes.
2 Determine the following conditions:
• If the arrow is Flashing, then water is running very slowly.
• If the arrow is continuously ON, water is running.
• If the arrow does not flash, water is not running.
What to do if there is a leak
The following checklist can be helpful if the R900i SP leak
indicator shows a possible leak.