Leak Detection & Automatic
Water Shut-o System
Water Heater Kit - FS3/4NPT
Installation and
Operating
Manual
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by OnSite PRO Inc.
™
© 2012 OnSite PRO Inc.
™
Congratulations on your purchase of a LeakSmart by Waxman
™
electronic water leak detection and automatic water shut-o kit for
water heaters. This product has been designed to give you years of
reliable service and minimize home water damage by detecting water
leaks and automatically shutting o the water supply.
To ensure proper installation and to maximize the performance of your
LeakSmart water leak detection system, please read this manual
thoroughly.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING:
If a leak is detected, the LeakSmart Valve will shut o the water going
water supply to the water heater. However, all or some of the water that
NOTE: This unit was shipped with an installation and operating manual
that contains important information about its operation. If you are
installing this unit for use by others, we recommend you leave this
manual – or a copy of it – with the user.
Water Heater Kit - Model 8810200
FEATURES:
• Control Panel has easy to read, lighted function buttons
• AC Power with battery backup – For continued operation in the
event of power outages
• Solid brass, full port motorized ball valve for dependable, long
lasting performance
• Valve automatically shuts o the water supply when a leak is detected
• Automatic monthly maintenance cycling of the valve to ensure reliable
operation
• Valve can be opened and closed with the touch of a button
• Activates an audible alarm when a leak is detected
• Mute button to silence the audible alarm
• Can be reset and reused continuously with the touch of a button
• Can be tested at any time with the touch of a button
• Can accommodate additional water leak sensors
• 2 Year Limited Warranty
A (1) LeakSmart Motorized Brass
Valve (3/4" FIP x 3/4" MIP)
B (1) Control Panel
C (1) Leak Sensor with Paper Sleeve
D (1) AC Adaptor
E (1) Wire Harness
F (1) Hook & Loop Mounting Pad
G (2) Mounting Screws with Anchors
This Package Contains:
Check to make sure everything in the package matches the Contents Listing above.
Read the instructions thoroughly before installing or operating the LeakSmart system.
Warning: Do not put inside LeakSmart Valve . Risk of serious injury may occur.
Caution: Do not grip plastic motor drive for leverage when tightening LeakSmart Valve.
LeakSmart Water Heater Kit
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
Preparation
Step 4 instructs you to install the LeakSmart Valve (3/4" FIP x 3/4" MIP) between the rigid water line
coming o the manual cold water valve and the water heater. Most rigid lines will be copper. Evaluate
your line and determine which size adapter you will need (the most common one will be 3/4"
solder x 3/4" MIP). Then determine what size union you will need between the LeakSmart Valve and the
place of a union.
CAUTION: Make sure the LeakSmart Valve is not connected to the adaptor when soldering.
WARNING:
- For use with water only.
- Do not install on gas line.
STOP: You may need to purchase additional to install the LeakSmart Valve.
If you are not sure how to install the LeakSmart Valve to your existing water line, we
recommend that you contact a licensed Plumber.
LeakSmart Water Heater Kit
Installation
1. Shut o main water supply valve.
2. Open faucet nearest water heater to relieve
water pressure.
1.
2.
3. Shut o the manual cold water valve that supplies
water to the water heater. Note that the top of the
water heater will usually be marked “Cold” or “Inlet”
at the point where the cold water line is connected.
4. Position the LeakSmart Valve so that the arrow on the
side of the valve is pointing to the water heater. Install
the LeakSmart Valve between the rigid water line
coming from the manual cold water valve and the
water heater.
NOTE: The LeakSmart Valve should be installed within 2
feet of the water heater so that the Leak Sensor can lay
4.
3.
Cold
5. Mount the LeakSmart Control Panel in an easily
accessible location within 30 inches of the LeakSmart
Valve. You may mount the panel using the screws and
anchors or Hook & Loop Mounting Pad provided. When
using the Hook & Loop Mounting Pad, make sure the
adhesive is put on a clean, dry surface.
NOTE: Depending on the location you pick, and the distance
between the Control Panel and the LeaKSmart Valve, you
may need to purchase a LeakSmart Control Panel to Valve
Extension Wire, Model # 8821200 (available where you
purchased your LeakSmart System).
6. With the contacts of the wire harness connector facing
you, plug the 4-pin connector end of the Wire Harness
into the bottom of the Control Panel.
5.
6.
10.
LeakSmart Water Heater Kit
Installation
9.
10.
9. Plug the pin on the end of the AC Adaptor cord into the
bottom of the Control Panel, and then plug AC Adaptor
into a wall outlet. Green indicator lights will start to
seconds, and the unit will beep once a minute until the
batteries are installed.
NOTE: If a nearby wall outlet is not available you will need to
purchase a thin low voltage LeakSmart “AC Adaptor
Extension Wire” Model # 8821100 (available where you
purchased your LeakSmart System). This wire extends the
length of the AC Adaptor cord.
CAUTION: Do not plug the AC Adaptor into an
extension cord.
10. LeakSmart has a battery backup system that allows
the unit to continue working in the event that you
have a power outage. To set up the backup system,
open the front of the Control Panel and install 4 fresh
AA alkaline batteries (batteries not included) . The low
beep will stop.
CAUTION: Replace batteries once a year or sooner as
necessary. If batteries need to be changed sooner, a red low
7. Take the short round wire coming from the Control
Panel and plug it into the wire coming from the
LeakSmart Valve. Make sure the arrow on the
side of each plug lines up with each other.
NOTE: The Leak Sensor comes with a paper sleeve. If
the Leak Sensor is going to be placed in a metal water
heater pan, make sure you leave the paper sleeve on. If
the Leak Sensor makes contact with metal, it will signal
the LeakSmart Valve to shut o. The paper sleeve acts as
a barrier between the Leak Sensor and the metal. When
the paper sleeve becomes wet, it will signal the LeakSmart
Valve to shut o. If the Leak Sensor will not be contacting
metal, you may remove the paper sleeve.
8.
Control Panel to either set of prongs on the Leak
Sensor, pushing until plug snaps in place. Then place
NOTE: Additional Leak Sensors can be connected together
for added protection. For additional Leak Sensors, pur-
chase LeakSmart Water Leak Sensor, Model # 8820700
(available where you purchased your LeakSmart System).
CAUTION: Do not place Leak Sensor or cord in a walk way
or other location that may cause someone to trip and fall.
7.
8.
9.
10.
9. Plug the pin on the end of the AC Adaptor cord into the
bottom of the Control Panel, and then plug AC Adaptor
into a wall outlet. Green indicator lights will start to
seconds, and the unit will beep once a minute until the
batteries are installed.
NOTE: If a nearby wall outlet is not available you will need to
purchase a thin low voltage LeakSmart “AC Adaptor
Extension Wire” Model # 8821100 (available where you
purchased your LeakSmart System). This wire extends the
length of the AC Adaptor cord.
CAUTION: Do not plug the AC Adaptor into an
extension cord.
10. LeakSmart has a battery backup system that allows
the unit to continue working in the event that you
have a power outage. To set up the backup system,
open the front of the Control Panel and install 4 fresh
AA alkaline batteries (batteries not included) . The low
beep will stop.
CAUTION: Replace batteries once a year or sooner as
necessary. If batteries need to be changed sooner, a red low
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