Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm Owner's manual

Type
Owner's manual

Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm

The Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm is a reliable and easy-to-use device that can help you protect your home from water damage. Here's a summary of its key features and capabilities, as outlined in the instruction manual:

  • Detects water leaks: The alarm's sensitive metal contacts can detect the presence of water, making it ideal for placement near potential water sources such as sinks, toilets, and washing machines.

  • Loud alarm: When water is detected, the alarm emits a loud (>95dB) sound that can be heard from a distance, alerting you to the leak. The alarm will continue to sound for up to 72 hours or until the battery runs out.

Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm

The Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm is a reliable and easy-to-use device that can help you protect your home from water damage. Here's a summary of its key features and capabilities, as outlined in the instruction manual:

  • Detects water leaks: The alarm's sensitive metal contacts can detect the presence of water, making it ideal for placement near potential water sources such as sinks, toilets, and washing machines.

  • Loud alarm: When water is detected, the alarm emits a loud (>95dB) sound that can be heard from a distance, alerting you to the leak. The alarm will continue to sound for up to 72 hours or until the battery runs out.

WATER LEAK SENSOR
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer Smarthome
Manufacturer Product No. 71631 - Smarthome Water Leak Sensor
UPC 813922012217
Dimensions (Approximate) 3 1/4” x 3 1/4” x 1 3/8”
Alarm Loud > 95db, up to 72 hours
Power Powered by 1 x 9V 6F22 battery (included). Sound and LED indication are activated when battery is low.
Smarthome Limited Warranty Smarthome warrants to original consumer of this product for a period of 30 days from date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material & workmanship & will perform in substantial conformity with its
owner’s manual. Warranty shall not apply to defects caused by misuse or neglect.
HELPFUL HINTS
Situation Probable Causes Solutions
False alarm sounds Battery voltage is low Change the battery
You’re using the Water Leak Sensor on a conductive
surface (ie. Metal)
Place a piece of thin paper or plastic between Leak Alarm
and metal surface
Unit does not sound alarm even
when touching water
Metal contacts are up, not touching surface with
water
Make sure metal contacts are down on surface where water
is to be detected
Battery is dead Replace the battery
For additional information, refer to the Smarthome Water Leak Sensor webpage:
www.smarthome.com/71631.html
Call our friendly tech support @ 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846)
Rev. 06-28-2011
Questions?
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Home Automation Superstore
Undetected water can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Protect
your home from potential water damage by keeping a Water Leak
Detector anywhere flooding is a potential danger—near aquariums,
sump pumps, plumbing, sinks, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing
machines, water heaters, toilets, basement, and garages.
NOTES
Although the Water Leak Detector depletes
battery only when alarm sounds, yearly battery
replacement and retest of Leak Alarm is
recommended for proper operation. Alarm will also
sound when battery gets low.
1. Alarm
2. Sensing Contacts
3. Battery Access
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Insert coin between top and bottom halves of case. Turn coin to separate. Connect
9-V battery to clip. Position battery inside compartment and then close the case.
TESTING
Wet your nger and touch the two contacts, a loud alarm will sound. Alarm stops
when two contacts keep dry.
PLACEMENT
Place the Water Leak Sensor facing up, or on its right side with the metal sensing
contacts down, otherwise it will not function properly with contacts up.
FLOODING
A loud alarm will sound ceaselessly when the sensor is in contact with water. Alarm
will sound until the battery runs out, or up to 72 hours.
LOW VOLTAGE
A loud alarm will sound and LED light is activated intermittently when battery gets low.
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Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm Owner's manual

Type
Owner's manual

Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm

The Smarthome Water Leak Detection Alarm is a reliable and easy-to-use device that can help you protect your home from water damage. Here's a summary of its key features and capabilities, as outlined in the instruction manual:

  • Detects water leaks: The alarm's sensitive metal contacts can detect the presence of water, making it ideal for placement near potential water sources such as sinks, toilets, and washing machines.

  • Loud alarm: When water is detected, the alarm emits a loud (>95dB) sound that can be heard from a distance, alerting you to the leak. The alarm will continue to sound for up to 72 hours or until the battery runs out.

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