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DynaQuip WaterCop Classic Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

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Owner's Manual and Installation Guide
The proven leader in household leak protection: WaterCop® is there when you're not.

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Summary of Contents for DynaQuip WaterCop Classic

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual and Installation Guide The proven leader in household leak protection: WaterCop® is there when you’re not.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Components .

  • Page 3: System Description

    Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings and Precautions .

  • Page 4: Watercop® Classic System

    WaterCop® Classic System Brass, Lead-Free Valve (sold separately) WaterCop® Classic Actuator Transmitter (sold separately) , M O c. St . C la ir C o n tr o ls , In D yn aQ u ip co p .c o m w w w .w at er Probe c.

  • Page 5: How The System Works

    How the System Works Leak sensors constantly monitor their selected areas for accumulating moisture . When a leak is detected, a sensor will send a radio frequency signal to the WaterCop® unit instructing it to shut off the water supply to the home . The WaterCop® valve will remain closed until it is manually reset .

  • Page 6: Placement Of Wireless Sensors

    Local electrical and plumbing codes should be consulted to ensure that the installation is in complete compliance. (See Installation section for details.) Notice: WaterCop® should be installed downstream of existing shut-off valves and pressure reducers . Install 18" downstream from existing indoor water meters to allow for future meter maintenance .

  • Page 7: Leak Sensor Battery Life

    Leak Sensor Battery Life High quality AA alkaline batteries from brands like Energizer® and/or Duracell® are recommended for powering your WaterCop Classic sensors. It is recommended that you replace the batteries in your WaterCop sensors at least every 4 years. To ensure optimal performance of your WaterCop system, we recommend an immediate change of the batteries in any sensor that has detected a water leak.

  • Page 8: Watercop® Specifications

    The valve will remain closed until the unit is manually reset on the WaterCop® panel . After the plumbing problem is fixed, reset the WaterCop® by pressing OPEN (green circle) on the face of the WaterCop® . Valve will open and green indicator will be lit .

  • Page 9: Additional Components Available For Your Watercop® Classic System

    provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications . However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation .

  • Page 10: Ac Power Adapter

    • Lighted display to valve position (on or off) • Requires category 5E cabling connection to valve (see below) AC Power Adapter WPA • For WCDFS1, WCDFS2, and WCDFST sensors • Eliminates the need for AA batteries WaterCop® / Wall Switch Interconnect Cable CBL50 (50') and CBL100 (100') •...

  • Page 11: Manually Testing The Valve And Wireless Sensors

    WARNING: The WaterCop® case is NOT EXPLOSION PROOF. The shut-off valve must NOT be installed where it could ignite flammable vapors or explosive mixtures. To reduce risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to property or WaterCop®: Do not use extension cords. Use of extension cords can cause fires or electric shock.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Follow suggestions found in the section titled “Placement of Leak Sensors” for recommendations where sensors should be placed . Locate a wall near the area you choose to monitor . Avoid high traffic areas where cord or sensor could be stepped on or kicked . Mount transmitter at a convenient location on the wall, two to three feet above the floor .

  • Page 13: Installation Of Leak Sensor

    • If the code matches the code on the WaterCop® valve, and it still does not function properly, replace the sensor . Installation of Leak Sensor Once testing is complete, finish installation of the leak sensors by unwinding the cord and placing the sensor probe on the surface at the lowest point (where water would naturally collect) in the area to be monitored .

  • Page 14: Mounting Actuator To Valve

    Choose a dry location to install the WaterCop . ® The front control panel should be easily visible in order to see what position the valve is in (open/closed) and accessible for resetting after a leak has been detected and corrected, and for checking and resetting the radio receiver code if necessary .

  • Page 15: Additional Part Requirements

    Additional Part Requirements Installation of the WaterCop® will require additional parts . When the main supply line is cut to accommodate the WaterCop®, new fittings will be needed to connect the ends of the piping to the WaterCop® valve . The type of connecting fittings to use will be determined by the type of existing piping, local plumbing codes, and “industry standard practices .

  • Page 16: Solder Fittings

    8 . Install compression nuts and sleeves to each tube end . 9 . Shift tube ends to install WaterCop® valve in line . 10 . Position the unit and tighten compression nuts . Hold the fitting with one wrench while tightening the nut with the other .
  • Page 17 Changing Digital Codes Codes on all control units and transmitters are set at the factory and should not require alteration . If you use other wireless products in your home (garage door openers, etc . ) , there is a slight chance of interference with the signal . The following instructions will aid in resetting the code .
  • Page 18 WaterCop® Interface Connections Contacts 5, 6 and 7 are used to control the valve position from a remote location . The most common is your home security system control panel . This is done by wiring these contacts to a control switch on the panel . The diagram below shows typical installation options .
  • Page 19 Emergency Procedures In the unlikely event that the WaterCop® Classic 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 the WaterCop® to return water service . Unplug the WaterCop®...
  • Page 20 Visit WaterCop.com for your warranty information. Made in the USA 192506 Rev E...

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