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- Page 1 Alarm.com Water Dragon™ Installation Guide ADC-SHM-100-A * The Water Dragon must be used with the Add Device wizard to complete calibration. See ‘8. Using the Add Device wizard’ section in this guide.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of content 1. Service package requirements 2. Installation precautions 3. In the box 4. Additional hardware 5. Component labelling 6. LEDs 7. Buttons 8. Using the Add Device wizard 9. Adding the Water Dragon to the Z-Wave network 10. Installation Guide 11. -
Page 3: Service Package Requirements
Spare pipe clip foam tape 4. Additional required hardware • Phillips screwdriver • Zip tie cutters • At least 7 inches of exposed water pipe (acceptable types: 3/4‘’ or 1’’ rigid copper, CPVC, or PEX) • Alarm.com compatible Z-Wave™ controller... -
Page 4: Component Labelling
5. Component Labelling 1. Status LED 2. Network LED 3. Alert LED 4. Network button 5. Power plug 6. Holes for Allen wrench (attaches the unit to clamps that clamp onto the pipe) -
Page 5: Leds
6. LEDs Name Color Description • Network Green On: Added to a Z-Wave network • Blinking: In Add mode • Off: Not added to a Z-Wave network • Alert Blinking: Flow/Temperature event active; log in to the customer account for more details •... -
Page 6: Adding The Water Dragon To The Z-Wave Network
9. Adding the Water Dragon to a Z-Wave network After bringing the Water Dragon to the installation site, 1. Put the Z-Wave controller in Add mode. Refer to the controller’s documentation for more information. 2. Press the Network button on the side of the Water Dragon to begin the Add process. The Network LED on the unit will begin blinking. - Page 7 10. Installation location First identify the type of system you have. Schematics are provided to show an example of each type. Pressure regulator 1. Installation location 2. Pressure regulator 3. Shutoff valve Locate at least 7 inches of pipe downstream from the pressure regulator, which is where you will install the Water Dragon.
- Page 8 Well system 1. Installation location 2. Pump output Check whether the pump connects to the pressure tank and then to the house supply, in that order. If yes, locate 7 inches of pipe downstream from the pressure tank, which is where you will install the device.
- Page 9 Radon mitigation system 1. Installation location 2. Water tank 3. Radon unit 4. Secondary unit 5. Bypass valve Locate at least 7 inches of pipe downstream from the radon mitigation system, which is where you will install the device. Pipe type The Water Dragon is compatible with the following diameter and material of pipes: •...
- Page 10 • ¾” PEX • 1” PEX • ¾” CPVC • 1” CPVC Pipe type identification • PEX: Comes in red, blue, and white • CPVC: Typically, a yellowish, cream color • Copper M: Labeled “Type M” or has red print •...
- Page 11 Install clips 1. Depending on the pipe diameter, locate either the pair of 3/4’’ or 1” clips for this installation. Place the clips on the pipe for size. It should easily fit and hold onto the pipe, leaving no gap. 2.
- Page 12 6. Press the Water Dragon onto the pipe for at least 30 seconds to adhere the clips in place. Secure clips with zip ties 1. Gently remove the Water Dragon from the clips by loosening the screws with the Allen wrench. 2.
- Page 13 Finish installation 1. Slide the device down onto the clips. 2. Tighten the screws with the Allen wrench until the unit is secure. The device should not rock or wobble on the clips and pipe. 3. Plug in the provided power supply and wait for the device to power up. 4.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
1. If the Water Dragon did not pair properly to the Z-Wave network (check if the device appears on the Z-Wave controller or the Alarm.com account), try deleting the device from the network (see “Deleting the Water Dragon from the Z-Wave network”) and re-adding it. - Page 15 Calibration issue Recommended action(s) Waveform validation error Verify pipe type Verify transducer spacing Calibration gain high/low Verify pipe type Verify transducer spacing Re-apply Magnalube Verify pipe type Check the pipe type and select the diameter and material. For copper, look for markings on the pipes to determine whether it is Copper M or L.
- Page 16 Check Water Valve and Faucet 1. Ensure the main water supply and a faucet are fully open during water flow stage of calibration. Verify pipe surface 1. Wipe down the selected pipe section with a towel or rag to ensure there is a clean and smooth surface for installation.
- Page 17 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by Alarm.com can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 18 This product can be operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave-certified devices from other manufacturers. All mains operated nodes with the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the network. Z-Wave Long Range This product supports Z-Wave Long Range. Questions? Visit: answers.alarm.com or contact your service provider.
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