CustomControls ValveSentry User Manual

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ValveSentry

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USER'S MANUAL – REVISED 8/6/16

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE

This user's manual contains important information about your ValveSentry™ device's operation. If you are installing this ValveSentry™ device

for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.

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Page 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE This user’s manual contains important information about your ValveSentry™ device’s operation. If you are installing this ValveSentry™ device for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty Information ......... . . 16 CustomControls, LLC...
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the ValveSentry™ device. It is an important component of your home security system protecting against damage from water leaks. This device is suitable to control one valve by turning it on or off when the sensor detects moisture. This device has a one year limited warranty (see below for details). Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s guide, and save for future reference.
Page 4: Basic Safety Information
Homeowners and renters should insure their lives and property. In addition, it is possible, although unlikely, for the ValveSentry™ device to fail at any time. For this reason you must test the ValveSentry™ device monthly, assure it has fresh batteries and is working properly. It is recommended that you replace it with a new ValveSentry™...
Page 5: What's In The Box
See page 10. Threaded Controller Motor (top and bottom discs) and 3 screws Bracket (2 shown) Power Supply and detachable plug U Clamps to mount pipe mount bracket Cotter Pin Motor Wing Nut Water Sensor CustomControls, LLC...
Page 6: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The following installation instructions should allow you to install the ValveSentry device in a short period of time. You will need a Phillips head screw driver and a wrench to tighten the bolts on the U-clamps. CustomControls, LLC...
Page 7: Installation On A Gate Valve
How to mount the ValveSentry Device to a Gate Valve Gate Valve Figure A: What it should look when properly installed Step 2: Place top disc on top of Gate Step 3: Place the three stainless valve handle centering the shaft...
Page 8 Step 7: Screw in threaded rod through appropriate hole on motor mounting bracket such that the rod extends down to the plastic bushing hole in pipe mount bracket. Install wing nut on threaded rod under the motor mount bracket and tighten. Pipe Mount Bracket CustomControls, LLC...
Page 9 Step 10: Slip cotter pin through mount bracket. Use smallest U-bolts that hole on top of shaft to secure will fit around the pipe. Fasten pipe mount motor to valve handle. bracket to pipe. CustomControls, LLC...
Page 10: Installation On A Ball Valve
How to mount the ValveSentry device to a ball valve Ball Valve Figure B: What handle bracket should look like when properly installed. Step 3: Refer to Gate Valve mount steps 5-10 to mount motor bracket to motor, pipe mount bracket to pipe,...
Page 11: Water Sensor Placement
Place Water Sensor in location to be monitored Multiple water sensors can be used Route wires to Controller being careful not to short or break them CustomControls, LLC...
Page 12: Connecting The Controller
Controller. The polarity or wires is not important. Multiple sensors can be Step 2: Plug Power Supply into connector connected in polarity. on Controller. Note the Power Supply may look differently than shown below. Plug in the Power Supply to a 120 Volt properly grounded power outlet. CustomControls, LLC...
Page 13: Battery Installation
SEMIANNUAL TESTING Test the ValveSentry™ device and the valve it is attached to at least twice a year. As a simple way to remember this, we recommend that you test it when Daylight Savings time started in March and again when it ends in November.
Page 14 2. Test the water sensor: Touch the water sensor with a wet sponge or paper towel. Hold the wet sponge or paper towel to the water sensor for five seconds. This should close the valve that the ValveSentry is attached to. It will take roughly three to five seconds to respond. Use the open button on the Controller to open the valve again.
Page 15 • Test the valve the ValveSentry™ device is attached to making certain it can be opened and closed completely. If the valve does not work the ValveSentry™ device cannot operate correctly. Choosing a replacement battery: This ValveSentry™...
Page 16: Warranty Information
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY CustomControls LLC, the maker of ValveSentry™ brand products, warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. CustomControls LLC, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Page 17 508-320-9082 for warrantee information. Battery: CustomControls LLC Brands, Inc. makes no warranty, express or implied, written or oral, including that of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to battery. For your records, please record:...