Installation Guide

SECTION 7-Security System Connections
The LD20D Leak Tracker may be connected into your home security system, a professional alarm engineer
should carry out this work as it could invalidate you home insurance if you undertake this.
The Leak Tracker can be installed across any free Zone on the alarm. The Leak Tracker does not require to
be powered from the Alarm System as it acts as a closed/open switch.
An optional connector can be purchased through your Leak Tracker Distributor that fits directly into the
AC power input port. This adaptor allows the Leak Tracker to operate with both the AC transformer and the
Alarm-out together.
Should you require further information on this please feature please write to:
SME Limited, 2850 North Pulaski, Chicago, IL, 60641
SECTION 8-Fault Finding
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
RF light on remote controller
will not extinguish during
pre-installation set-up
Batteries not installed in Detector
Valve
Remove controller from power
point, fit batteries to valve wait 2
minutes and replace controller in
power point.
Controller too far from valve
should be no more than 100 feet
but wall or floor construction
materials may reduce this
distance
Move controller closer to valve
Controller may have been
powered up to quickly after the
batteries have been fitted to
valve.
Remove batteries from valve and
remove the controller from power
point. Wait 5 minutes, replace
batteries, wait 2 minutes and
re-place controller in power
point. The units should connect.
Controller and valve must be no
closer than 3 feet during initial
set-up.
Separate controller and valve if
to close
Units may not have connected
immediately.
Press the re-set button, when
trying to connect the central
yellow light will flash. Repeat this
for a maximum of 5 times. If this
fails remove batteries from valve
and remove the controller from
power point. Wait 5 minutes,
replace batteries, wait 2 minutes
and re-place controller in power
point. The units should connect
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Leak Tracker will not set during
pre-installation set-up
Is there any running or leaking
Faucets in the property?
Close any open faucets or repair
any leaks before attempting to
set the Leak Detector
Are there any constant running
toilets? (leaking dump valve)
Repair any leaking dump valves
before attempting to set the Leak
Detector
Is there any water flowing in the
property – irrigation systems,
water softener or hose?
Repair before attempting to
set the Leak Detector the Leak
Detector
If no flowing water or leak can be
found, close the valve
If a flow is still indicated there is
a fault with the unit.
Leak Tracker continually cuts
off water
Check for leaks Repair
Check that if the auto set-up
mode has been used it has taken
consideration of any irrigation or
water softener system times.
Set to manual or re-programme
the auto set-up ensuring that
such devices are operational
during the 48 hour set-up period
the
Check that the valve top is
securely and correctly positioned
on the base plate
Correct position and secure
RF Light comes on
Controller has been moved to far
from the valve
Reposition controller closer and
press re-set button
On battery replacement the
electronics requires re-setting.
This will not be a problem if the
controller has been left powered
up during the battery replacement
exercise
Remove batteries from valve
and remove the controller from
power point. Wait 5 minutes,
replace batteries, wait 2 minutes
and re-place controller in power
point. The units should connect
immediately, should connection
not occur press the re-set button.
Remote Controller warns out
every 4 hours
Batteries have been removed
from detector valve
Remove controller from power
point. Replace batteries in
valve, wait 2 minutes and
replace the controller in power
point. The units should connect
immediately, should connection
not occur press the re-set button.
Note: there is a delay in communications between the valve and the controller. Note: there is a delay in communications between the valve and the controller.