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OWNER'S MANUAL / INSTALLATION GUIDE
Introduction
WV-01 is a patented, wireless, water detection and automatic water shut-off system that works as an automatic
valve for a home's main water supply line and can be easily installed by a certified professional plumber.
WV-01 is a new professional grade, electrically operated water shut-off valve introduced by FortrezZ LLC.
Every year nearly 1 million families have their homes ruined and their lives overturned by water damage and the
subsequent repairs. The WV-01 used in a Z-Wave home automation network along with Z-Wave water alarm
sensors (WWA-0X), helps to reduce or eliminate water damage caused by leaky pipes or faulty appliances.
WV-01 can also work as a Water Level / Irrigation device. It can be set up to be on a 'timed' schedule using a
Smart Controller inside a Z-Wave home automation network.
WV-01 operates in a Z-Wave enabled home network which uses the latest and most successful wireless home
automation technology to provide protection 24/7, 365 days a year.
System Components
The Emergency Water Shut-off Valve System has two basic components:
1. A motorized ball valve and housing containing a wireless Z-Wave radio transceiver which automatically
turns off your water supply when any wireless water alarm sensor detects water or low, potentially
freezing temperature.
2. One or more wireless water alarm sensors (WWA-0X), which detect water from a leak or overflow, or
detect potentially freezing temperatures, and cause a wireless Z-Wave signal to be sent to the WV-01 to
turn off the water supply.
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for FortrezZ WV-01
- Page 1 (WWA-0X), helps to reduce or eliminate water damage caused by leaky pipes or faulty appliances. WV-01 can also work as a Water Level / Irrigation device. It can be set up to be on a ‘timed’ schedule using a Smart Controller inside a Z-Wave home automation network.
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Page 2: Package Contents
Product Specifications WV-01 uses a motorized ball valve (available in multiple sizes, 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4"), that is used to automatically turn off the main water supply when unwanted water is detected due to a leak or overflow. - Page 3 If one of these sensors trip, a wireless Z-Wave radio signal is relayed through the Z-Wave home network causing the WV-01 to turn off the household water supply. The Z-Wave system can also include many other devices from other companies that are Z-Wave certified such as light switches, thermostats, scene controllers, and other useful Z-Wave devices.
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Page 4: Operation
Plug the Water Valve WV-01 power adapter cord into a nearby 110V AC outlet. Use Caution! The valve may open or close automatically as soon as it is plugged in! The open or closed indicators should show the status as appropriate. - Page 5 Mode 3. Automatic Network Wide Inclusion (NWI) Mode At power-on and before the WV-01 is included in a network, the NWI mode is active. This mode allows automatic inclusion into an existing house network that has a Z-Wave controller supporting NWI mode.
- Page 6 Water Valve will only operate in Water Level Mode when the Water Valve is not in a network. This is because Water Level mode is only intended for use with one sensor. Note: The Binary Switch Set Command to open or close the valve will always operate immediately in either mode. www.fortrezz.com 29Jan2017...
- Page 7 (value = 0xFF indicates closed and 0x00 indicates open). Note: If the valve position is not known by the WV-01 (for example because the Valve is changing position, or because of a fault condition), the Basic Get will be ignored. The Water Valve will instead respond with a Z- Wave “Application Busy.
- Page 8 Valve will attempt to send a Voltage Drop/Drift message using residual power in the circuit. The Alarm Command Class uses the following command class alarms and events: Z-Wave Alarm Type: Power Management Alarm (0x08); Note: the WV-01 returns 0x80 for the Alarm Type Supported Get Report Z-Wave Alarm Events:...
- Page 9 Unknown Error Cycle power to the Water Valve We recommend checking the additional information and usage tips in the FAQ section of our web site located at: www.fortrezz.com. FCC Compliance Statement Statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
- Page 10 Industry Canada on request, for as long as the model is being marketed in Canada. Europe The WV-01 module has been certified for use in European countries Test standard: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) www.fortrezz.com...
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Page 11: How The System Works
Water sensors WWA-0x constantly monitor their selected areas for accumulating moisture. When a leak is detected, a sensor will send a radio frequency signal to the Water Valve WV-01 unit instructing it to shut off the water supply to the home. The Water Valve WV-01 valve will remain closed until it is manually reset (Water Alarm Mode). -
Page 12: Compression Fittings
Installation of Water Valve WV-01 will require additional parts. When the main supply line is cut to accommodate the Water Valve WV-01, new fittings will be needed to connect the ends of the piping to the Water Valve WV-01. The type of connecting fittings to use will be determined by the type of existing piping, local plumbing codes, and “industry standard practices.”... - Page 13 Placement of Water Alarm sensors WWA-0x Each Water Valve WV-01 can support multiple water alarm sensor WWA-0x. A Z-Wave network can have up to 232 nodes. Additional sensors may be added at any time. Water alarm sensor WWA-0x should be placed in locations where leaks are most likely to occur.
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Page 14: Test Procedure
3. Carefully dry off the sensor contacts. 4. Go back to your Water Valve WV-01 and verify that the valve is closed (the red indicator light will be lit). 5. Keeping all objects away from the valve; reset the Water Valve WV-01 by pressing the Open button. -
Page 15: Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures In the unlikely event that the Water Valve WV-01 System should shut off the main water supply and then become inoperable due to a power outage or damage, it is possible to manually operate it to return water service. Unplug the Water Valve WV-01from its power source. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
WV-01 to your DISTRIBUTOR for an exchange or for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Or, you can return the WV-01 to FORTREZZ with an RGA number.
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