1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Hydrocom Manuals
  4. Controller
  5. Water Controller
  6. Owner's manual & installation manual

Hydrocom Water Controller Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
H
W
C
YDROCOM
ATER
ONTROLLER
O
'
M
WNER
S
ANUAL
& I
G
NSTALLATION
UIDE

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Water Controller and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Hydrocom Water Controller

Summary of Contents for Hydrocom Water Controller

  • Page 1 YDROCOM ATER ONTROLLER ’ WNER ANUAL & I NSTALLATION UIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your Water Controller™ by Hydrocom. The product comes with a 2 year limited warranty, and we encourage you to take a few minutes and thoroughly read this owner's manual, and to save it for future reference. We also recommend that you teach everyone in your house how to use the product.

  • Page 3: Regulatory

    4) Consult the dealer or an ex- perienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications to this product not authorized by Hydrocom could void your right to use or operate this product by the FCC. This device and its antenna must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    During the warranty period Hydrocom shall, at its sole and absolute discretion, either repair or replace free of charge any of our prod- ucts that prove to be defective upon inspection by Hydrocom, or its authorized service locations. This warranty does not cover claims...

  • Page 5: Safety And Operational Information

    • Always store batteries where children cannot reach them. • Use only the battery type supplied by Hydrocom that came with your product. Observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Remove the battery if it will not be used for an extended period: remove a spent battery promptly.
  • Page 6 The power supply is a FFC, Class II, section B, UL approved device. The Water Controller™ has 16 inputs on the back of the control panel. The inputs are numbered from looking at the back of the controller, from the left to right.

  • Page 7: Product Contents

    PRODUCT CONTENTS Thank you for the purchase of your Water Controller™ by Hydrocom. The product comes with the following components: Quantity Description 1" Full Port Low Lead Ball Valve 1" flow meter kit and fittings Sensors Sensor detectors packs of 4 each AA batteries...

  • Page 8: A) The Valve And Flow Sensor

    ______________________________________________________ Please follow the attached diagram for the recommended installation of the Water Controller™. Please note the following: The ball valve is bi-directional, and it does not matter which side of the valve is the input or output.
  • Page 9 Please follow the flow chart to ensure proper installation occurs. Although many installations may vary, please rely on the expertise of a certified plumber for the correct installation for your home .
  • Page 10 The battery mode is a backup safety feature, we recommend that you run the controller with the electrical power supply. Power Supply: Your Water Controller™ runs on 5 volts, and as such it is a low voltage product. However, the power converter is a UL approved class II section B FCC approved device.
  • Page 11 Connecting the Valve: 10- Valve (-) black wire 11- Valve (+) red wire Connecting the flow sensor: 12- Flow meter +(5)VDC (red wire) 13- Flow meter signal (-) black 14- shielded ground 15- unshielded drain 16- UNUSED Once the wiring has been completed, install the mounting bracket to the wall using 3 screws and anchors ( provided).
  • Page 12 The power supply is a FFC, Class II, section B, UL approved device. The Water Controller has 16 inputs on the back of the control panel. The inputs are numbered from looking at the back of the controller, from the left to right.

  • Page 13: C) The Wireless Sensors

    Hydrocom SBJ on the circuit board locator J2 in the bottom right corner. • The sensors have a line of sight range of 600 feet, internal range is dictated by numerous factors, such as metal, glass, and other radio transmission inhibiting material.
  • Page 14 Connections and placement (cont’d): The detector is light weight and we recommend that you use the enclosed sensor probe tie wrap anchors to adhere the probe to the floor. Since your controller uses a flow meter as additional protection against water damage, we suggest the sensors be used in areas where even a small leak can cause a lot of damage.

  • Page 15: Programming The Control Panel

    Return to the Control panel and press menu/ sensors/ display/ down cursor and all of the information will be displayed. PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION OF THE WATER CONTROLLER™ 1) Antenna 5) Water Off Button...
  • Page 16 MAIN MENU OPTION #3: System Set-Up: Your Water Controller needs to be programmed in order for it to work correctly. In order to program the Controller , press the Menu Button (#10 )by pushing Cursor Down Button (#7) until select option 3"system set up"...
  • Page 17 System Set-Up – Entering the Time: Option #1 Time will automatically be highlighted. Press OK Button ( #12) and follow the on screen instructions to set the time. System Set-Up – Entering the Date: After programming the time, the Controller will automatically return you to the "System Set Up"...
  • Page 18 "System Set Up" menu screen. Please push the down cursor (#7) until option #6 " SW Version" is highlighted. In the event that you need to view what software version is installed on your Water Controller, this feature will allow you to do so.
  • Page 19 MAIN MENU OPTION #4: FLOW SETTINGS Press the menu button (#10) and then select Option 4" Flow Settings" by pressing the OK Button ( #12). The Controller will display two selections: 1) the home mode, and 2) the away mode. Select the home mode to Set the maximum continuous flow: The factory default setting ( flow trigger) for the maximum continuous flow that you allow to occur before the valve shuts off the water supply is preset to 30...
  • Page 20 MAIN MENU OPTION #5: SENSORS Press the menu button (#10) and then push the Down Cursor Button (# 7) until "Option 5 Sensors" is highlighted, then press the "OK" button ( # 12). The Following Screen will appear: Adding Sensors: Your Controller comes with 2 battery powered sensors.
  • Page 21 Removing Sensors: Now, with the Controller in the Main Menu/ Sensors/ Sensors Program mode, press the Down Cursor Button ( #7) until the "remove" option #2 is highlighted, then press OK. The Controller will display a list of all of the sensors you have programmed into the controller.
  • Page 22 MAIN MENU OPTION #6: SERVICE REMINDERS Adding a Service Reminder: You can program your controller to alert you when certain items in your home need servicing: Press the Menu Button ( #10) , then the Down Cursor Button ( #7) until Option 6 "...
  • Page 23 Removing a Service Reminder: Now, with the Controller in the Main Menu/ Reminder mode, press the Down Cursor Button ( #7) until the "remove" option #2 is highlighted, then press OK. The Controller will display a list of all of the reminders you have pro- grammed into the controller.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER CONTROLLER™ The Water Controller™ by Hydrocom requires very little maintenance, and even performs a daily maintenance automatically. Also, we have designed into the product a Service Reminder function that allows you to schedule service reminders on other products within your home such as : Changing your furnace air filter, the air conditioner filter, water filters and other items in your home.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: NO WATER Causes: The water can be off due to the following issues: a) The flow was exceeded in the Home or Away mode. b) The sensors detected low temperature ( 40 degrees for 10 minutes). c) The sensors detected a leak. d) The water off button has been pushed.
  • Page 26 PROBLEM: NO COMMUNICATION WITH FLOW METER, SENSOR Causes: Flow sensor: Make sure that the flow meter cable has been installed in the back of the controller on terminals 12 ( red wire) 13 ( black wire) 14 ( shielded ground wire ) 15 ( unshielded ground drain).
  • Page 27 Also, make sure the valve wires have been installed on terminal 10 (- black) and 11 ( +) on the back of the controller. Press the "red" water off button to test. NEED HELP? Please call the company you bought the product from, or visit the web- site at www.hydrocom.us.com/support. -26-...
  • Page 28 40 Sunset Drive, Suite #7 • Basalt, Colorado 81621 • 888.502.1102 www.hydrocom.us.com/support...

Table of Contents