Installation Instructions
5. Away Mode Selector. This mode should be selected if the property is to be left unoccupied for longer
than 24 hrs. In the event of any abnormal flow or leak the water supply is closed after a period of 10 minutes
on flows below 10 l/hour or 2 minutes where the water flow is high, i.e. in the event of a significant leak or a
burst pipe.
6. Reset. The Reset button is used to cancel an alarm signal or for cancelling any incorrect user input.
7. Manual Time Display. (15 - 180 minutes) Displays the time setting when the manual control function
is selected or the unit has auto set.
8. Economiser Water Use Gage. This function requires the unit to have been set in the Auto Set Up mode
on commissioning or at a later stage. Normally the gauge will show at least two lights in either Auto or Manual
modes, the centre (amber) light is the average daily water use computed at Auto Set up, the second light
shows whether the previous days water usage was great or lower than the average daily use pattern recorded
at the time of set up. It is recommended that Auto Set Up facility is used to recalibrate the economiser base
data if water usage patterns change due to seasonal effects such as irrigation systems, swimming pool filling
or change of occupancy patterns etc.
9. RF Signal Strength Warning. If this light illuminates this indicates that the Controller is not in contact
with the valve normally this can be corrected by moving the valve closer to the valve. Press reset (6) to cancel
the light move the controller and repeat set-up procedure.
10. Battery Low Warning. Is illuminated when the valve batteries are expired or when the (optional) wet
sensor battery is low. Individual inspection and replacement of batteries will be required. If this warning is
ignored the unit will shut off the water.
11. Manual Mode. Lit when the manual control mode is selected.
12. Wet Sensor Alarm. Lit when water has been turned off by a wet sensor signal (the wet sensor is an
option).
13. Audio Alarm Bleeper.
14. Leak Detection Warning. Is illuminated when a leak or abnormal flow has been detected.
15. Auto Mode. Lit when the Auto mode is selected.
16. Away Mode. Lit when the Away mode is selected.
17. Plumber Mode. When a small leak has been detected such as a toilet overflow and a plumber is not
immediately available to rectify the problem, press and hold the Reset (6) button until 2 audible “beeps” are
heard then immediately press the Away button (5) and release. This plumber mode will remain active for 4
days; thereafter the system will revert to the previous setting. This mode can be cancelled by pressing the
Reset button (6) at any time. Note: Water leaks above 9 l/m will alarm as normal in this setting.
DETECTOR VALVE
1. Valve Charging Knob. This Control
is used to “Recharge” the valve after it has
closed. To achieve this carefully rotate the knob
clockwise 90 degrees from the off position until
it stops (this point is indicated on the body).
Carefully release the knob and it will remain in
position.
2. Valve Test Button. This is a factory ‘Test
Button’ and should not be operated as it will
immediately result in the shutting off of the
incoming water supply. The valve must then be
manually reset as described in (1) above.
3. Battery Cover. To remove the battery covers gently press the clip in the direction of the arrow and then
pull upwards. The batteries require careful insertion to ensure the correct polarity and connection. Only
use prime quality AA batteries and always replace a complete set of cells. Take extreme care in the use and
disposal of batteries as there is a risk of fire or explosion if cells are not handled or disposed of correctly.
ONCE THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN SET THE CONTROLLER CAN BE UNPLUGGED AND RELOCATED
TO ANOTHER SOCKET PROVIDED THIS IS WITHIN RF RANGE WITHOUT LOSING THE SYSTEM
SETTINGS OR COMPROMISING THE PROTECTION.
SECTION 3 Tools & Materials required to install the Detector Valve to the Water Riser.
First determine the material specification of your home plumbing system, copper, galvanized iron, CPVC
or PB; if the system is galvanised iron or PB (polybutylene) we recommend that you contact a professional
plumber to undertake the installation of your Leak Tracker Detector Valve.
Copper Plumbing Systems
Tube Cutter
Hacksaw
Jump Wire and 2-Ground Clamps
Tape Measure
Power Drill
Stone Bit _ inches
Screwdriver
Solder Fittings:
Felt-tipped Pen
Propane Torch
Emery Cloth
Self-cleaning Soldering Paste (flux)
Lead-free Solder
Wire Brush
Flux Brush
Solder Fittings – Straight Adaptor (1”solder x ¾” NPT F / ¾” solder ¾” NPT F)
may be called a tap connector.
Compression Fittings:
Felt-tipped Pen
Pipe Jointing Compound or PTFE Tape
Adjustable Wrenches
Compression Fittings – Threaded Adaptor (1” comp x ¾” NPT F or ¾” comp x ¾”
NPT F) may be called a tap connector
CPVC Plumbing Systems
Hacksaw or Tube Cutter
Tape Measure
CPVC Plastic Cement
CPVC Primer
Felt-tipped Pen
Emery Cloth
Plastic Fitting
Control Knob
Battery Cover
Water Inlet
¾” NPT Tap Connection
Base Plate Assembly
Emergency Valve Off
Button
Water Outlet