CH-WV01 Z-Wave Water Valve Guide
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1. 7 Z Wave Operation Advanced 7 Fault Conditions Troubleshooting 9 Compliance USA 9 Canada 10 Europe 10 How the System Works 10 Installation 11 Placement of Water Alarm Sensor 12 Operating the Water Valve 13 General Safety Information2. 13 Emergency Procedures 14 Limited Warranty 15 MANUFACTURED IN U S A By Clare Controls Cindy Beasey 3 28 13 8 50 AM Deleted Water Alarm vs Water Level Mode Cindy Beasey 3 28 13 8 50 AM Deleted Z Wave Operation Advanced Cindy Beasey 3 28 13 8 54 AM Deleted conditions Cindy Beasey 3 28 13 8 50 AM Deleted Compliance 1
3. 2 Package Content 2 Product Specifications 2 3 Pre Installation Testing 3 Operation Front Panel Operation 4 Mode Indications 5 Automatic Network Wide Inclusion NWI Mode 5 Manual Inclusion in a Z Wave Network 5 Exclusion from a Z Wave Network 5 Association with One or More Water Sensors 6 Water Alarm vs Water Level Mode 6 Manual Operation No AC or Battery
4. Application Rejected Request transmission This is because you must manually open the water valve after fixing the leak or checking to ensure that the leak has actually stopped since water may have merely run away from the water sensor In this situation the Water valve can be manually opened by either using the Open button or sending a Binary Switch Set Command to the Water Valve The Water Level Mode has been implemented for special applications such as trying to maintain a water level within a certain range In this mode the Water Valve will close when receiving a Basic Set Command value 0xFF from an associated water sensor but will also open when receiving a Basic Set Command value 0x00 after a pre configured time default 60 minutes can be changed on the controller side from 1 min to 22 days see page 8 from the latest close command In this case the Water Valve will respond with a Z Wave Request Queued transmission This time it can be configured by using the Configuration Command Class The local water probe connected to the Water Valve will only operate in Water Level Mode when the Water Valve is not in a network This is because Water Level mode is only intended for use with one sensor NOTE The Binary Switch Set Command to open or close the valve will always operate immediately in either mode The above modes can be set using either the front panel buttons prior to being included in the network or by using the Configura
5. 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 5 of 16 CAUTION If the ball valve is not yet installed in a water line ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND FOREIGN OBJECTS AWAY FROM THE BALL VALVE Objects in the path of the closing valve can damage the ball valve and the ball valve can cause serious personal injury 2 Mode Indications Water Valve Mode Number of Fast Blinks Comment Automatic Network Wide Inclusion NWI mode Not available on some versions 1 NWI mode is the default mode at initial power on and is active for approx 30 minutes or until manually exited In Network Water Valve is in a Z Wave network in either Water Alarm or Water Level mode 2 Not repeated only given at power on or after inclusion Out of Network Water Valve is not in a Z Wave network Water Level Mode 3 Out of Network Water Valve is not in a Z Wave network Water Alarm Mode 4 Default mode at initial power on 3 Automatic Network Wide Inclusion NWI Mode At power on and before the WIRELESS WATER VALVE is included in a network the NWI mode is active This mode allows automatic inclusion into an existing house network that has a Z Wave controller supporting NWI mode Please refer to your controller s user manual to determine whether or not NWI mode is supported NWI mode is stopped aft
6. products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year and is not responsible for consequential damages or installation costs of any nature CLARE CONTROLS expressly disclaims all implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose CLARE CONTROLS does not warrant guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the products or any accompanying materials in terms of their correctness accuracy reliability or otherwise In no event shall CLARE CONTROLS be liable to Purchaser hereunder or in respect of any products ordered or delivered to Purchaser whether in contract tort including negligence or otherwise for a loss of profits or loss of use or for any incidental consequential special or indirect damages howsoever caused whether or not CLARE CONTROLS has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage CLARE CONTROLS maximum liability to Purchaser under these conditions shall in no event exceed the amount paid by Purchaser for the products that are the subject of the claim and in respect of all claims for products ordered from CLARE CONTROLS to which these conditions apply to the amount paid by Purchaser for the products which are the subject of the claims If you are not comfortable with your limited warranty or not completely satisfied with the WIRELESS WATER VALVE or the WIRELESS WATER VALVE d
7. to Water Valve or Backup Battery Motor Jammed Timeout Error 3 Ensure that nothing is blocking the ball valve cycle power to the Water Valve Communication I2C Error 4 Cycle power to the Water Valve ADC Error 5 Cycle power to the Water Valve Timer Error 6 Cycle power to the Water Valve State Error 7 Cycle power to the Water Valve Unknown Error 8 Cycle power to the Water Valve USA FCC Compliance Statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID XCT Z3US 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generate uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged t
8. HE BALL VALVE Objects in the path of the closing valve can damage the ball valve and the ball valve can cause serious personal injury Emergency Procedures In the unlikely event that the Wireless Water Valve System should shut off the main water supply and then become inoperable due to a power outage or damage it is possible to manually operate it to return water service Unplug the Wireless Water Valve from its power source The valve may be manually turned with the handle at the side This procedure should only be necessary in emergencies Similarly the handle can be used to turn off the water supply in an emergency Emergency manual shut off Figure 1 4 Emergency Manual Shut Off CAUTION The Wireless Water Valve Controller Water sensor system is based on wireless Radio Frequency RF transmissions Any wireless transmission can be subject to RF interference and although it is highly unlikely this interference may cause the Water Valve system to not operate as intended CAUTION The Wireless Water Valve system must not be used in life support and or safety applications Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 15 of 16 LIMITED WARRANTY THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED WITH ONE YEAR LIMITED MANUFACTURER WARRANTY CLARE CONTROLS warrants its
9. Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 1 of 16 Introduction WIRELESS WATER VALVE is a patented wireless water detection and automatic water shut off system that works as an automatic valve for a home s main water supply line It can be easily installed by a certified professional plumber and then configured to work properly WIRELESS WATER VALVE is a new professional grade electrically operated water shut off valve introduced by Clare Controls Every year nearly 1 million families have their homes ruined and their lives overturned by water damage and the subsequent repairs The WIRELESS WATER VALVE used in a Z Wave home automation network along with Z Wave water alarm sensors CH WWA 02 W helps to reduce or eliminate water damage caused by leaky pipes or faulty appliances WIRELESS WATER VALVE can also work as a Water Level Irrigation device It can be set up to be on a timed schedule using a Smart Controller inside a Z Wave home automation network Figure 1 1 Wireless Water Valve WIRELESS WATER VALVE operates in a Z Wave enabled home network which uses the latest and most successful wireless home automation technology to provide protection 24 7 365 days a year Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Penn
10. a licensed plumber to do the installation it is necessary that the installer has a professional level of competence in both plumbing and electrical skills to perform the installation These instructions assume this level of knowledge and skill If in doubt use a licensed professional Disconnect power source before working on or servicing the unit Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury It is strongly recommended that eye protection be worn while servicing the system Failure to do so could result in personal injury Pre installation Testing of WIRELESS WATER VALVE Although each unit is pre tested at the factory it is recommended that the unit be tested prior to installation to ensure proper operation in your home Operating the valve before connecting to the water line will not damage it Use caution The valve closes with enough force to cut off a finger Be extremely careful to ALWAYS keep fingers and other items out of the valve Manually Test the Valve Check the position of the valve by looking in either threaded end In the open position you will be able to see through the valve in the closed position only the shiny surface of the ball will be visible Place the base of the housing on a sturdy surface as close as feasibly possible to the location where it will be permanently installed With your fingers and other people and items away from the valve plug the Water Valve WIRELESS WATER VALVE power adapter cord i
11. e uses Parameter 1 of the Configuration Command Class Parameter 0 Mode Size 1 Byte Value 0x00 Water Alarm Mode Default Value 0xFF Water Level Mode Parameter 1 Water Level Timeout Size 2 Bytes Value 0x0000 to 0x7FFF 0 to 32 767 minutes or 22 days negative values are ignored default is 60 minutes f Alarm Command Class Version 2 The Alarm Command Class Version 2 is fully implemented to signal that the main power both AC main and if present backup battery has dropped out or has been applied The Water Valve will continue to operate with a 12V Backup battery while the battery is fully charged Once the battery is discharged to a certain level the water valve will recognize this and send the Voltage Drop Drift Alarm Event When running on a discharged backup battery the Water Valve will periodically send the Voltage Drop Drift Alarm Event but will not be otherwise functional If main power is reapplied or a charged battery is connected the Wireless Water Valve will send the Power Reapplied Alarm event within 10 seconds If there is no backup battery connected to the Water Valve when main power has dropped out the Water Valve will attempt to send a Voltage Drop Drift message using residual power in the circuit The Alarm Command Class uses the following command class alarms and events Z Wave Alarm Type Power Management Alarm 0x08 Note the WIRELESS WATER VALVE returns 0x80 for the Alarm Type Supported G
12. ement per Section 4 0 of RSP 100 The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications have been met Section 7 1 5 of RSS GEN Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation From section 7 1 1 RSS Gen Issue 2 June 2007 a The host device as a stand alone unit without any separately certified modules complies with all applicable Radio Standards Specifications b The host device and all the separately certified modules it contains jointly meet the RF exposure compliance requirements of RSS 102 if applicable c The host device complies with the certification labeling requirements of each of the modules it contains From section 5 2 RSS Gen Issue 2 June 2007 Equipment Labels Contains IC 8156A Z3X From section 7 1 6 RSS Gen Issue 2 June 2007 Digital Circuits If the device contains digital circuitry that is not directly associated with the radio transmitter the device shall also have to comply with ICES 003 Class A or B as appropriate except for ICEC 003 labeling requirements The test data obtained for the ICES 003 tests shall be kept by the manufacturer or importer whose name appears on the equipment label and made available to Industry Canada upon request for as long as the m
13. er Valve is excluded and the Status light will start flashing periodically 3 or 4 times NOTE Inclusion and Exclusion are always done at Normal Transmit Power Mode 6 Association with One or More Water Sensors Once in a network a smart controller can be used to associate water sensors with the water valve Association allows a sensor to control a Water Valve directly without going through a controller Refer to your controller s documentation on how to associate devices Typically when associated the Water Valve receives a Basic Set Command value 0xFF to close the ball valve when a Water Alarm is active If a water sensor is not associated with the water valve then a controller receives the message from the water sensor and in turn sends a Binary Switch Command value 0xFF to the Water Valve to close the ball valve 7 Water Alarm Mode vs Water Level Mode The Water Valve is typically used in Water Alarm mode This mode is the default mode from the factory and provides protection in case of water leaks The Water Valve will close when receiving a Basic Set Command value 0xFF from an associated water sensor An associated water sensor will typically send a Basic Set Command value 0x00 when its alarm has been cleared and it no longer detects water at its sensors However in Water Alarm Mode a Basic Set Command value 0x00 will not cause a Water Valve to open the ball valve Instead the Water Valve will respond with a Z Wave
14. er one of the following conditions occurs The Wireless Water Valve is automatically included 30 minute timeout or The Program button is pressed By pressing the Program button the user can perform a manual inclusion into the network see below NWI mode is entered every time power is applied to the Water Valve if it is not already a part of a Z Wave network i e included 4 Inclusion Manual in a Z Wave Network To manually add include the Water Valve to a Z Wave network you must have a Z Wave controller Follow your Z Wave controller User Manual to configure the controller for Inclusion mode When the Water Valve is not in a Z Wave Network the Status light will be periodically blinking 3 or 4 times Once the controller is in Inclusion mode press the Program Button to complete the inclusion process NOTE Inclusion and Exclusion are always done at Normal Transmit Power Mode 5 Exclusion from a Z Wave Network To manually remove exclude the Water Valve from a Z Wave network follow your Z Wave controller User Manual to configure the controller for Exclusion Mode Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 6 of 16 Once the controller is in Exclusion Mode press the Program Button once The controller will indicate when the Wat
15. et Report Z Wave Alarm Events Voltage Drop Drift 0x05 Power has been applied 0x01 only sent after Voltage Drop Drift event Z Wave Alarm Status 0xFF Enabled Factory Default State 0x00 Disabled Note The Wireless Water Valve will only send the Alarm Report Command unsolicited if it has previously received the Alarm Set Command In this case the Alarm Report will only be sent to the last node from which it received the Alarm Set Command i e it won t be broadcast to the Z Wave network g Application Status Command Class Version 1 The Application Status Command Class is implemented to allow the Wireless Water Valve to signal other devices that the Wireless Water Valve is busy or has rejected a request because of its current state These responses are described above in sections 7 9a and 9b Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 9 of 16 10 Fault Conditions Troubleshooting The Status LED provides the following fault indications represented by 2 or more slow periodic blinks Generally these should never occur The presence of one of these other status indications may mean that something is wrong with the Water Valve hardware Fault Indication Number of Slow Blinks Comment Main Power Dropout 2 Check main AC power
16. fittings to use will be determined by the type of existing piping local plumbing codes and industry standard practices The most common material for water supply lines is copper If the WIRELESS WATER VALVE is to be installed in a copper line you still have a choice of fittings and methods of installation Compression fittings You can install unit with compression fittings using common household tools and basic mechanical ability You need a 2 fittings male pipe thread x compression available at most local hardware or plumbing supply stores b Teflon tape or thread sealant c Tubing cutter d Ruler e Pencil or marker f 2 large adjustable wrenches Measure outside diameter of copper tube and note valve size to be sure the proper size fittings are purchased Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 12 of 16 Steps of installation using compression fittings 1 Remove nuts and sleeves from compression fittings and install fittings into each end of valve using Teflon tape or thread sealant to ensure a watertight seal Hold one wrench on flats of valve body and use other to tighten fittings 2 Measure the distance from end to end of valve assembly For 1 2 tube 5 8 outside diameter subtract 1 2 for 3 4 tube 7 8 outside diameter s
17. fore making repairs on the plumbing system Note In case of a power failure and without a backup battery the WIRELESS WATER VALVE cannot operate If the power is out you will need to use the manual shut off valve to turn the water off in case of an emergency It is recommended to manually cycle open close open your Wireless Water Valve once every 3 4 months Test Procedure After the Water Valve has been installed and included in a network and the controller water sensor s have been included and configured perform the following steps to test the Water Valve system 1 Following all safety precautions make sure that the WIRELESS WATER VALVE is plugged in and the valve is in the open position CAUTION If the Wireless Water Valve is not installed it is important that anyone who will be near the valve is aware of the safety precautions and does not insert fingers or any object into the valve or handle the valve during the test 2 At one of the locations you have chosen to monitor moisten water sensor CH WWA 01 W contacts Keep moistened until sensor transmits a signal to the Wireless Water Valve about 5 seconds This test simulates a leak and lets you check for interference between the sensor and the WIRELESS WATER VALVE 3 Carefully dry off the sensor contacts 4 Go back to your Wireless Water Valve and verify that the valve is closed the red indicator light will be lit 5 Keeping all objects away from the valve reset the W
18. he basement wall or just after the water line enters living area from crawl space In apartments townhouses and manufactured housing constructions the water main shut off valve can usually be found in close proximity to the water heater installation The WIRELESS WATER VALVE should be installed in main water line just downstream from the main shut off valve in your home The WIRELESS WATER shut off valve must be installed indoors In the main water line Just downstream from the main water shut off valve In a dry location Where it is accessible for checking and resetting the valve Where the case is protected from use as a step or from other excessive loads NOTE Local electrical and plumbing codes should be consulted to ensure that the installation is in complete compliance CAUTION Never use the housing for leverage when mounting this unit or tightening fittings Use a wrench on the valve flats provided CAUTION High heat from soldering or brazing can damage valve seats or motor housing Proper precaution should be taken to prevent damage from heat when installing the unit Remove plastic housing before soldering valve in place Additional Part Requirements Installation of WIRELESS WATER VALVE will require additional parts When the main supply line is cut to accommodate the WIRELESS WATER VALVE new fittings will be needed to connect the ends of the piping to the WIRELESS WATER VALVE The type of connecting
19. ireless Water Valve by pressing the Open button 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have tested each sensor at the locations you wish to monitor General Safety Information Warnings and Precautions Warning The motorized drive unit case is not capable of supporting any loads Do not attempt to use the unit as a step This will cause damage to the unit and could cause personal injury Do not store highly flammable items such as oily rags or other combustibles near your Wireless Water Valve Warning Do not apply electrical power to the unit unless the unit is fully assembled as it was shipped Failure to do so could result in personal injury and or damage to the unit Warning Disconnect power source before working on or servicing the unit Failure to do so could result in personal injury Caution It is recommended that eye protection be worn while installing or servicing the system Failure to do so could result in personal injury Caution Do not use the case as leverage when mounting this unit or tightening fittings Apply wrench to flats on the valve body to tighten fittings Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 14 of 16 CAUTION If the ball valve is not yet installed in a water line ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND FOREIGN OBJECTS AWAY FROM T
20. k or overflow Many WIRELESS WATER VALVEs can be used and or programmed into a Z Wave Home Automation System Brass valve with commercial grade seats and seals Brass valve full port brass forged body lead free Seats RTFE Seals Viton General Usage Specifications Max Working Pressure 125 PSIG Ambient Temperature 35 to 105 F For Cold Water Applications Sizes Flow GPM 1 PSI pressure drop 19 1 52 34 1 1 4 77 Enclosure Polycarbonate NEMA 4x weather resistant Voltage 110 VAC converted to 12V DC Class 2 Power converter with 20 cord 1 3A full load Option to install an additional 12V DC battery car or riding mower as a power back up Meets the approvals of state and municipal authorities Three indicator lights If the red light is on it means the valve is closed The green light means that the valve is open allowing water to flow freely through the plumbing system If the yellow light is on or flashing it means an error or the valve is not programmed into a Z Wave network Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 3 of 16 Three panel mount tactile switches to manually activate program the valve A Z Wave system
21. n a Open and Close buttons and their Indicator Lights The open and close buttons allow the user to control the valve locally The indicator lights will show the status of the ball valve either open or closed b Program Button The program Button is used to include add the water valve to a Z Wave network exclude remove a water valve from a Z Wave network and switch between water valve modes The operation of the program button is described later c Status Light The Status light gives an indication of the current mode or of any error conditions Generally if the water valve is in a Z Wave network the Status light is turned off The Status light displays the indications in a cyclic manner so zero one or more of the mode or error indications may be displayed sequentially and repeatedly The Mode indications are fast blinks while the indications for error conditions are slow blinks The mode indications are described on page 5 the error conditions can be found under section Fault Conditions Troubleshooting d Power On At power on the Water Valve Status light should start blinking within 10 seconds if not in a network At power on the water valve will return to the last commanded via button press or Z Wave command position even if you have changed it by the manual handle This is true even if power is interrupted while the valve is changing positions Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide
22. nd 0x00 indicates open NOTE If the valve position is not known by the WIRELESS WATER VALVE for example because the Valve is changing position or because of a fault condition the Binary Switch Get will be ignored The Wireless Water Valve will instead respond with a Z Wave Application Busy Try Again Later transmission Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 8 of 16 c Manufacturer Specific Command Class Version 1 The Manufacturer Specific Command Class is fully implemented The Manufacturer Specific Get returns the following information Manufacturer ID 0x0084 Product Type ID 0x0213 US Product ID Version and Revision may vary d Version Command Class Version 1 The Version Command Class is fully implemented The Version Get and Version Command Class Get return the Version Report and the Version Command Class Report respectively e Configuration Command Class Version 1 The Configuration Command Class is implemented to switch between Water Alarm mode and Water Level Mode Switching between these two modes uses Parameter 0 of the Configuration Command Class The Configuration command class can also be used to change the Water Level timeout or hysteresis time between the latest close operation and an open operation The hysteresis tim
23. nto a nearby 110V AC outlet Use Caution The valve may open or close automatically as soon as it is plugged in The open or closed indicators should show the status as appropriate Within 10 seconds status indicator light will start blinking Grasp both sides of the housing not the valve with valve pointing away from you for safety Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 4 of 16 Being very careful not to have your fingers or other objects near the valve openings press the colored circle just below the unlit indicator light of the opposite valve position You will hear the motor change the valve position Again look into the threaded end of the valve to verify that the valve has changed position If it appears that the valve has not turned from one position to the other DO NOT try to reposition the valve yourself by inserting any tool or fingers into the valve Operate the valve several more times from open to close checking each time for proper positioning If you are experiencing trouble getting the valve to open and shut call the support line listed on the bottom of each page Operation Status Light Close Button Indicator Lights Open Button Manual Operation Handle Program Button Figure 1 2 Front Panel 1 Front Panel Operatio
24. o solder the unit into the water line This method requires a considerably higher skill level to accomplish the installation properly and safely If you are not skilled in this area it is strongly recommended that you contact a professional plumber to do this type of installation Placement of Water Alarm Sensor CH WWA 02 W Each WIRELESS WATER VALVE can support multiple water alarm sensors CH WWA 02 W A Z Wave network can have up to 232 nodes Additional sensors may be added at any time Water alarm sensors CH WWA 02 W should be placed in locations where leaks are most likely to occur Suggested Locations include Washing Machines Toilets Sump Pumps Dishwashers Icemakers Refrigerators Kitchen Sinks Automatic Humidifiers Bathroom Sinks Water Heaters Pipes that are prone to freezing CH WWA 02 W also works as a Freeze Alarm Sensor Figure 1 3 Water Alarm Sensor Locations Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 13 of 16 Operating the Water Valve WIRELESS WATER VALVE Note If major repairs are needed to correct the plumbing system it is recommended that the manual shut off valve upstream of the WIRELESS WATER VALVE also be closed during the repairs Close the main water shut off valve and unplug the WIRELESS WATER VALVE be
25. o try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF EXPOSURE All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF exposure requirements OET Bulletin 65 Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields provides assistance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities operations or devices comply with limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF fields adopted by the Federal Communications Commission FCC The bulletin offers guidelines and suggestions for evaluating compliance To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices a separation distance of 20cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation To ensure compliance operation at closer than this distance is not recommended Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 10 of 16 CANADA Industry Canada Stat
26. odel is being marketed in Canada EUROPE 1 The WIRELESS WATER VALVE module has been certified for use in European countries The following testing has been completed Test standard ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 Note 1 To be completed Q1 2010 How the System Works Water sensor CH WWA 02 W constantly monitors its selected area for accumulating moisture When a leak is detected a sensor will send a radio frequency signal to the WIRELESS WATER VALVE unit instructing it to shut off the water supply to the home The WIRELESS WATER VALVE will remain closed until it is manually reset Water Alarm Mode The water alarm sensor CH WWA 02 W is a battery powered device which enables it to be located anywhere a leak is likely to occur or where water might cause damage The WIRELESS WATER VALVE requires household electrical power 110V AC and will not operate during a power outage except when a 12V DC car backup battery is installed and maintained fully charged Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 11 of 16 Installation Review Location and Type of Main Supply Line The main supply line should enter the house in either the basement or a crawl space beneath the first floor The water main shut off valve is usually located near where the line comes through t
27. oes not perform as expected we encourage you to return the WIRELESS WATER VALVE to your DISTRIBUTOR for an exchange or for a full refund within 30 days of purchase Or you can return the WIRELESS WATER VALVE to CLARE CONTROLS with an RGA number All products returned to Clare Controls must have a valid Returned Material Authorization RMA Send the Wireless Water Valve unit to CLARE CONTROLS Warranty Replacement 7519 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 postage prepaid You must use the original packaging and include a proof of purchase photocopy of receipt along with the RMA Information contained in this publication regarding Wireless Water Valve applications and the like is provided only for your convenience and may be superseded by updates It is your responsibility to ensure that the Wireless Water Valve application meets your specifications Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 16 of 16 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 System Components
28. sylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 2 of 16 System Components The Emergency Water Shut off Valve System has two basic components 1 A motorized ball valve and housing containing a wireless Z Wave radio transceiver which automatically turns off your water supply when any wireless water alarm sensor detects water or low potentially freezing temperature 2 One or more wireless water alarm sensors CH WWA 02 W which detect water from a leak or overflow or detect potentially freezing temperatures and cause a wireless Z Wave signal to be sent to the WIRELESS WATER VALVE to turn off the water supply Package Contents Check the contents of the package with the products listed below it should contain the following 1 ea WIRELESS WATER VALVE 1 ea Local monitoring probe 1 ea DC power adapter 1 ea Owner s Manual Installation Guide NOTE The package may contain CH WWA 02 W sensors or other Z Wave devices if purchased as part of a kit Additional and Optional Components Available CH WWA 02 W water leak detection sensors Optional Car Battery 12VDC for power outage backup Product Specifications WIRELESS WATER VALVE uses a motorized ball valve available in multiple sizes 1 2 3 4 1 and 1 1 4 used to automatically turn off the main water supply when unwanted water is detected due to a lea
29. the water sensor to the Wireless Water Valve In other words the Wireless Water Valve will operate with a backup battery if other relaying Z Wave nodes are still operational i e powered 9 Z Wave Operation Advanced The following sub sections provide specific Z Wave information for the command classes implemented by the Wireless Water Valve a Basic Command Class Version 1 The Basic Command Class is fully implemented and the Set command is described in the section titled Water Alarm Mode vs Water Level Mode The Water Valve will respond to a Basic Get with a Basic Report indicating the last known position of the ball valve value 0xFF indicates closed and 0x00 indicates open NOTE If the valve position is not known by the WIRELESS WATER VALVE for example because the Valve is changing position or because of a fault condition the Basic Get will be ignored The Water Valve will instead respond with a Z Wave Application Busy Try Again Later transmission b Binary Switch Command Class Version 1 The Binary Switch Command Class is fully implemented The Binary Switch Set Command causes the ball valve to close with value 0xFF and causes the ball valve to open with value 0x00 A Binary Switch Report will be sent upon completion of the open or close operation The Water Valve will respond to a Binary Switch Get with a Binary Switch Report indicating the last known position of the ball valve value 0xFF indicates closed a
30. tion Command Class described below after being included in the network To switch between Water Alarm mode and Water Level mode prior to network inclusion do the following i Hold the Program button down for 1 or more seconds ii While still holding the Program button press the Open Button for Water Level Mode or the Close Button for Water Alarm Mode Wireless Water Valve Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7519 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 104 Sarasota FL 34243 Doc ID Phone 941 404 1072 http support clarecontrols com Made in USA 2013 03 265 1 pg 7 of 16 NOTE This button press sequence is not available after network inclusion To switch between Water Alarm mode and Water Level mode after network inclusion refer to the Z Wave Configuration Command Class described under the Z Wave Operation section on page 7 8 Manual Operation No AC or Battery If a backup battery for example car battery is not connected to the Water Valve backup power connector the Wireless Water Valve will not operate when power is not present to the AC DC power converter for example during lightning storms In this situation the handle at the side of the Wireless Water Valve can be turned in the direction indicated to turn off the water in an emergency With a charged backup battery the Wireless Water Valve should be able to successfully operate with an associated water sensor assuming that there is still a wireless route from
31. ubtract 3 4 from your measurement This is the length of the section of tubing to be cut out of the existing line The piece of existing tubing to be cut out is shorter than the measured length so that tube ends extend into the compression fittings 3 Select the location for the WIRELESS WATER VALVE Be sure to consider that you will need access to the front panel of the Water Valve and that a power outlet is in close proximity After cutting the section of tube out of the line you will need to shift the tube ends to be able to fit the unit in place Make sure you will have access and room to adjust before cutting the tube 4 Mark the tube in the location you have selected Double check the length and location you marked 5 Turn water off and drain the system 6 Use tube cutter to cut copper tube at the marks Careful may still be water in the line 7 Remove any burrs from the tube ends and clean ends 8 Install compression nuts and sleeves to each tube end 9 Shift tube ends to install WIRELESS WATER VALVE in the line 10 Position the unit and tighten compression nuts Hold the fitting with one wrench while tightening the nut with the other Tighten both nuts 11 Plug unit into a proper power source and turn valve to open position open button green light 12 Unplug unit turn water back on and carefully check for leaks 13 Plug unit back into power source Installation is complete Solder fittings An alternative method is t
32. which includes the WIRELESS WATER VALVE in combination with sensors and Z Wave Gateway Controller available in kits or separately can automatically send you an email text message or phone call based on controller configuration if a water leakage or overflow event occurs Z Wave system that can be remotely operated via internet phone through a Z Wave Gateway Controller When installed properly in a Z Wave network the WIRELESS WATER VALVE and its system of CH WWA 02 W sensors constantly monitor the home for water leakage The CH WWA 02 W sensors are battery operated wireless water moisture temperature sensors which are strategically placed throughout the home If one of these sensors trip a wireless Z Wave radio signal is relayed through the Z Wave home network causing the WIRELESS WATER VALVE to turn off the household water supply The Z Wave system can also include many other devices from other companies that are Z Wave certified such as light switches thermostats scene controllers and other useful Z Wave devices General Safety Information Adherence to all local and municipal building plumbing and electrical codes as they pertain to the installation of the water valve WIRELESS WATER VALVE System is of utmost importance Codes in some areas may require that a licensed plumber be employed to do the installation or that the proper permits be obtained prior to any installation Even if local codes do not require
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