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AquaGuard Dual
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Summary of Contents for AQUALEAK AquaGuard Dual

  • Page 1 Read these instructions carefully before using this product. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Publisher: Aqualeak Ltd. Publication date: 19 January 2023. Version number: 1.0 All possible care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, but Aqualeak, its agents and distributors accept no liability for any inaccuracies that may be found. This manual reflects the state of the product at the publication date below, but further enhancements while in service may mean that the manual does not precisely reflect your system.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information ..................... 5 Intended Use ...................... 5 Statutory Obligations..................... 5 Electrical Safety ....................5 Installation Safety ....................6 Post-Installation Safety ..................6 Product Overview ...................... 7 Technical Specifications ..................8 Input-Output Connections ..................9 Installation ......................10...
  • Page 4 Figure 11: Connection for Signalling to an Ancillary Device ............17 Figure 12: Using the AquaGuard Dual to Power a 230V Ancillary Device (Alarm Relay 1: Normally Open) . 18 Figure 13: Using the AquaGuard Dual to Power a 230V Ancillary Device (Alarm Relay 1: Normally Closed) 18 Figure 14: Snubber Installation ..................
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual 1 Safety Information For your safety and the safety of others, please ensure that you read the Safety Information below, before you install or operate this product. 1.1 Intended Use Only use this product for the intended purpose described in this manual.
  • Page 6: Installation Safety

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual 1.4 Installation Safety RISK OF DAMAGE RISK OF INJURY ✓ ✓ Install the product on a hard, solid, and Be aware of any existing electrical (e.g. level surface. wiring), water (e.g. pipes), or other installations in the vicinity (including within ✓...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Loss of power • The property being unoccupied for longer than 24 hours Configuring the AquaGuard Dual allows the unit to be tailored to intelligently respond to a wide range of environments, situations and user requirements. Features Capacitive touch interface Pattress or flush mountable;...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    (SCY). Also requires End of Line (EOL) terminator. Display 3 lines x 16 characters LCD Flow Meter Accuracy 2 to 30l/min 3% accuracy Flow Valve ¾” or 1” depending on model ordered Flow Valve Approval WRAS Table 1: AquaGuard Dual Technical Specifications...
  • Page 9: Input-Output Connections

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual 2.2 Input-Output Connections Figure 2: AquaGuard Dual Input-Output Connections Item Name Notes Relay Abbreviations Common Alarm Relay COM | NO | NC COM = Common NC = Normally Closed Battery Back-Up Connection for optional battery backup...
  • Page 10: Installation

    3.1.2 Power Connections A competent person must power the AquaGuard Dual via an appropriate mains supply at a nominal 230V 50-60Hz, from a spur with a minimum capacity of 8 Amps. This supports switching power to external loads through the 8 Amp Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) relay.
  • Page 11: Valve/Flow Meter Assembly

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual 3.2 Valve/Flow Meter Assembly The AquaGuard Dual can be used with separate Valve and Flow Meters or a combined Valve/Flow Meter. The selected Valve/Flow meter assembly should be fitted into the cold-water mains supply pipe immediately after the stop cock in a secure, indoor location.
  • Page 12: Sensors And Relays

    Multiple sensors and sensor types may be connected to the AquaGuard Dual. Sensor cables (SCY), for example, monitor for water along their full length and can be run in lengths between 1 and 100 metres; Sensor probes (ESD) monitor for water in their exact location only and can be connected in circuits of between 1 and 20 probes.
  • Page 13: Sensor / Relay Connections

    METER CONNECTIONS SIG|GND|5V SENSOR INPUT Red Core: Left Black Core: Right Figure 6: AquaGuard Dual Rear Panel Showing Sensor / Relay Connections Connect Sensor Cable (SCY) using LC10C and End of Line Sensor Cable EOL Terminator Leader Cable Cable Connection...
  • Page 14: Figure 8: Sensor Cable Connection Using Lc10/Lcb100 And Start Of Line

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual Connect Sensor Cable (SCY) using LC10/LCB100 and Start of Line Green and white cores not used SENSE TERMINAL LOOP TERMINAL Red Core: +/1 block not used Black Core: -/2 Belden 9534 Cable to Secure cable under clamp...
  • Page 15: Figure 9: Sensor Cable Connection Using Single Esd Sensor Probe

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual Connect a Single Environmental Sensing Device Sensor Probe RED EOL SWITCH ‘IN’ position Green and white cores not used LOOP TERMINAL SENSE TERMINAL block not used Red Core: +/1 Black Core: -/2 Secure cable under clamp...
  • Page 16: Figure 10: Connecting Multiple Esd Sensor Probes As A Single Zone

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual Connect Multiple Environmental Sensing Device Sensor Probes as a Single Zone ESD #3: RED EOL SWITCH ESD #2: RED EOL SWITCH ESD #1: RED EOL SWITCH ‘IN’ position ‘OUT’ position ‘OUT’ position Figure 10: Connecting Multiple ESD Sensor Probes as a Single Zone Connect multiple ESD sensor probes to a single zone as follows: Ensure that the unit is powered OFF.
  • Page 17: Ancillary Devices

    3.4 Ancillary Devices 3.4.1 Signalling to an Ancillary Device The AquaGuard Dual can be connected to provide a signal to a range of ancillary devices such as a Building Management System (BMS) or Short Message Service (SMS) alarm unit. ALARM RELAY 1...
  • Page 18: Figure 12: Using The Aquaguard Dual To Power A 230V Ancillary Device (Alarm Relay 1: Normally Open)

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual Figure 12: Using the AquaGuard Dual to Power a 230V Ancillary Device (Alarm Relay 1: Normally Open) Figure 13: Using the AquaGuard Dual to Power a 230V Ancillary Device (Alarm Relay 1: Normally Closed) Use the AquaGuard Dual to power a 230V ancillary device as follows: Refer to Section 2.2 and/or 3.3.1 (Figure...
  • Page 19: Figure 14: Snubber Installation

    In order to limit the effect of potential electromagnetic interference on system performance from high indicytrance components, we strongly recommend that valves, whether purchased from Aqualeak or not, are installed with a snubber and be locally isolated. Snubbers can be purchased seperately from Aqualeak if required.
  • Page 20: Menu Settings

    When on the home screen (Section 5), press and hold the ‘Set’ button for four seconds. This will then prompt you to enter the four-digit passcode supplied to Engineers by Aqualeak. Enter each digit of the passcode by using ‘+’ and ‘-’ and press ‘Set’ to move from one digit to the next. Once all four digits are correctly entered, press ‘Set’...
  • Page 21: Maximum Time Of Flow Rate

    4.4 Maximum Time of Flow Rate This is the maximum amount of time the AquaGuard Dual will allow a constant flow of water (at any flow rate below the maximum) to pass through the meter. Once this is reached and/or exceeded, the valve will close.
  • Page 22: Sensor Sensitivity

    2. Press ‘Set’ to save the value and move to the next menu. 4.9 K Factor The K Factor is the ratio of pulses to l/m and is used by the AquaGuard Dual to convert the pulses received into the correct flow rate.
  • Page 23: Valve Voltage

    Table 3: K Factor Values 4.10 Valve Voltage The latching valves that can operate with the AquaGuard Dual can be either 6V or 12V. Use this menu to ensure that the correct valve voltage is selected. Figure 23: Valve Voltage Setting Screen The latching Valve Voltage for available valves is given in Table 3.
  • Page 24: Operation

    Ensure you have read the Safety Information in Section 1 before operating this product. When the AquaGuard Dual has been connected to the associated components and powered on, after a few seconds it will display the home screen, showing default settings, and the power LED will be solid green.
  • Page 25: Monitor Mode

    The AquaGuard Dual monitors the continuity of the sensing circuit. If a break in the circuit is detected the AquaGuard Dual will go into Fault Mode. An audible alarm will sound and the fault LED will flash amber. Once the fault is resolved the panel will automatically reset.
  • Page 26: Alarm Mode

    Alarm Mode. An audible alarm will sound and the alarm LED will flash red. When the AquaGuard Dual is in Alarm Mode, press ‘Set’ to mute the alarm. The alarm LED will now be solid blue. Once the leak has been investigated and resolved, press ‘Set’ again to reset the unit. If the cause of the leak has been removed, the system will return to standard Monitoring Mode.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual 6 Maintenance Ensure you have read the Safety Information in Section 1 before undertaking maintenance. 6.1 Cleaning ✓  DO NOT use abrasive agents or solvents to Clean the outside of the unit only. Use a clean the equipment.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual 7 Troubleshooting The table below lists the most common problems and their solutions. If a problem cannot be solved then please call support on +44 (0)1249 715698 or visit our website at www.aqualeak.com. Possible Solution Possible Cause...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    AquaGuard Dual Instruction Manual 8 Warranty The Aqualeak AquaGuard Dual Water Leak Detector has a 2 year back-to-base warranty as standard, and a 5-year warranty when annually maintained by Aqualeak. The warranty is applicable from the original purchase date and includes repair or replacement if the product is defective.
  • Page 30 Only for EC countries: Do not dispose of Master Unit and Outstations into household waste! According the European Guideline 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, measuring tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

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