Model: 03300 Reference Guide Wireless Water Alarm Detects Water and Sounds Alarm up to 50 feet away WWA-RX WWA-TX
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you very much for purchasing a SONIN Wireless Water Alarm. To ensure proper use of this product, we recommend that you carefully read these instructions prior to installation. FEATURES: AC Adaptable and/or Battery Powered. Typical transmitter range up to 50 feet - Place the Receiver where you know you'll hear it. Test Button - Allows you to periodically activate to ensure unit is working. Low Battery Signal - Alerts you when battey needs replacing (Transmitter only) THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: Water Alarm Receiver with holder. Water Alarm Transmitter with holder and Remote Sensor with suction cup. UL approved AC Adapter. Screws and anchors. REQUIREMENTS: One 9 Volt Battery (Alkaline recommended) when using the AC Adapter. Two 9 Volt Batteries (Alkaline recommended) when not using AC Adapter or as battery backup. APPLICATIONS: This Wireless Water Alarm is suitable for use in the Basement, Bath Room, Kitchen, Laundry and Toilet...etc., any place you want to detect a leak or monitor water levels. 1
TRANSMITTER (WWA-RX) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: The Transmitter is not water resistant. Do not expose to water. INSTALL THE BATTERY Remove the battery door from the side of the Transmitter (WWA- TX) see below. Attach one 9 Volt battery, being sure to press the clips firmly in place. Gently press the slot with a screwdriver or pen and slide the battery door to open. INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER Place the remote sensor (suction cup up) at the lowest point of the floor or other horizontal surface where water may collect, and mount the Transmitter at a higher point. Suction Cup Sensor Contact 2
TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION (cont.) For filling pools, tubs, spas, etc. use suction cup to attach sensor to smooth vertical surfaces. The buzzer will sound when water reaches the two metal contacts on the sensor. Sensor Installation Detect water depth around 5 mm Remove suction cup and screw sensor (contact side down) direct to the floor to detect minimal water. Sensor Contacts Detect water depth around 1 mm 5 mm Detect water depth around 5 mm Sensor Contacts Using suction cup install sensor at desired height to monitor water levels. 10 mm Sensor Contacts 3
MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER Before mounting the Transmitter, we recommend that you test first to ensure unit is properly working. Test the unit by pushing the slide switch to "Test" position, the alarm buzzer should sound. TRANSMITTER SWITCH To mount the bracket (Holder) of the Transmitter, drill two holes in the desired location, then insert screws into the upper mounting holes, letting the screw's head extend about 3mm ( 1/8" ) from the surface, then place the mounting bracket into the screw and also tighten the upper and lower screw. TRANSMITTER MOUNTING BRACKET 84 mm (3-5/16 inch) LOW BATTERY SIGNAL The Transmitter will monitor the capacity of the Battery. If the battery is low, the Transmitter's alarm will beep intermittently. Replace the battery and Test unit. (The expected life of a 9 Volt Battery in the Transmitter is up to 1 year). Since the Receiver may not pick up a low battery signal from the transmitter, we recommend that you check your Transmitter a couple of times a year. 4
RECEIVER (WWA-RX) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: The Receiver is not water resistant. Do not expose to water. INSTALL THE BATTERY To install the battery of the receiver, slide to open the battery door and attach one 9 Volt Battery. Replace the battery door and turn unit on. Slide to open the battery door Insert the 9V battery Since the battery life in the receiver is only a couple of weeks while monitoring, it is strongly recommended that you use the AC Adapter and battery back up. Plug the AC adapter jack into the Receiver 5
WWA-RX RECEIVER INSTALLATION (cont.) Place the receiver in a convenient area where you would hear it (up to 50 feet away from Transmitter, but make sure that it is located within the effective range). TURN ON THE POWER Plug the AC adapter jack into the Receiver, then plug into an outlet. To turn on the Receiver slide the switch to "On" position (located on the side of the Receiver). TEST THE RECEIVER To test the alarm of the Receiver, slide the Receiver switch to "Test" position, the alarm will sound. RESET THE RECEIVER When the Receiver alarm sounds, you need to reset the Receiver to stop the alarm, by sliding the receiver switch to "Reset" position, and then back to "On" position. NOTE: BE SURE TO TURN UNIT BACK TO "ON" FOR CONTINUED OPERATION. Install the Receiver in any convenient area where you would hear it Receiver Switch 6
MOUNTING THE RECEIVER NOTE: BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR RECEIVER, TEST YOUR RANGE. Place the Transmitter with remote Sensor in the area needed and place Receiver in desired location (up to 50 feet away). Turn ON Receiver. Switch Transmitter to TEST mode. If the units are within range, the Receiver will also sound. You can now mount your Receiver. To start operation: Switch Transmitter to "ON" then Reset and Switch ON the Receiver (see page 6). WALL MOUNTING: To mount the mounting bracket (Holder) of the Receiver, drill two holes in the desired location, ensure hole centers align vertically, insert screws into the mounting holes, letting the screw's head extend about 3mm ( 1/8" ) from the surface, then place the Receiver mounting bracket (holder) and tighten the two screws. Place the Receiver into the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket will self-lock the Receiver. RECEIVER MOUNTING BRACKET 55 mm (2-3/16 inch) TEST THE RANGE: BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR RECEIVER AND/OR TRANSMITTER, TEST YOUR RANGE. 7
SECURITY CODE SETTING SECURITY CODE SETTING The interface between the sensing unit and the receiver has a security code to avoid false triggering by the device which is using the similar frequency. Both transmitter unit and the receiver are equipped with a 3 position DIP switch. Eight combinations can be chosen. In case of a false trigger, open the unit and change the code setting on both units. The DIP switch setting on both units must always be the same. Setting Switch-1 Switch-2 Switch-3 1 off off off 2 off off on 3 off on off 4 on off off 5 on on off 6 on off on 7 off on on 8 on on on Switch-1 Switch-2 Switch-3 Security Code Setting for Transmitter Security Code Setting for Receiver 8
SPECIFICATION TRANSMITTER Transmitter Range: Operating Voltage: Transmit Frequency: Code Setting: Sound Level: Battery Low: RECEIVER Receiver Range: Operating Voltage: Receiver Frequency: Code Setting: Sound Level: Up to 50 Feet 9 Volt battery (alkaline recommended) 312MHz 3 position DIP switch for 8 different combinations. Over 80 db. When battery is low, unit will beep intermittently. Up to 50 Feet 9 Volt battery (alkaline recommended) and AC adapter. 312MHz 3 position DIP switch for 8 different combinations. Over 80 db OTHER Operating Temperature: Standard: 0 to 50 C (32 F - 122 F) Meets FCC Part 15 rules. AC ADAPTOR RATING Input Voltage: 120V AC Output: 9V DC 300mA 9
FCC NOTE FCC NOTE: 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 generates, 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 to 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. 10
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