Wireless Leak Detection System — Helpful Hints
Thank you for choosing an AquaTrip Leak Detection System. It cannot prevent leaks occurring, however if
programmed correctly, it can potentially minimise the impact of the leak by detecting it timeously.
HOW IT WORKS
AquaTrip logs every time water flows, whether it is a dripping tap or a fully flowing hose pipe. It then measures the water fl ow
time in minutes, and compares it to the water Flow Time programmed into the system for that time of day or night. If the
water flows constantly for longer than the programmed Flow Time, the valve will close and the water will shut off.
AquaTrip divides the day and night into different time periods, you can then set different Flow Times for the different time
periods of the day, That way it can allow longer water flow for peak water use periods, and shorter flow times for off peak or
overnight periods or when you are away and the house is unattended. Refer to page 16 of the manual.
Leaks can occur at any time, however they tend to cause the most damage if they occur while A) the property is unattended OR
B) you are asleep
To best address these two scenarios the system has two very important features
AWAY Mode - Use the AWAY mode option when leaving your home. This minimises the amount of time that water can flow
before being detected by the system. You can engage this function automatically, by turning on the AWAY WATCH function,
or manually, by pressing the HOME/AWAY button when you leave the house unattended. Refer to page 19 of the manual.
NIGHT Mode - Use the automatic NITE WATCH mode option for protection while you are sleeping. This minimises the amount
of time that water can flow for the time period after 11pm before being detected by the system. This time period and the flow
time within it, is adjustable to suit your lifestyle. Refer to page 18 of the manual.
HOW MANY MINUTES OF WATER FLOW SHOULD I ALLOW, BEFORE THE AQUATRIP WILL SHUT OFF THE WATER
To maximise the speed of response of your system, set your Flow Times in each mode to be as short as possible. Think how
long you would need water to flow nonstop, for any specific water using activity, eg: showering, running a bath, or watering
the garden, and then add a few minutes on to that, and that can be your Flow time setting.
The day and night is divided into three different time periods – Peak Usage, Standard Usage and Night Usage. Each period is
adjustable for the time of day/night it applies and the length of time the water can flow within that time period.
IRRIGATION AND AUTOMATIC POOL FILLERS
If you have an irrigation system, you will need to tell the AquaTrip what time of day, and on which days that the system will
run, and then the AquaTrip will ignore water flow during that time of the day or night. See page 17 of the manual.
If you have an auto top up pool filler, these often trickle feed and can look like a leak. To prevent this, you will need to isolate
the water supply to the pool filler tap, and install a timer which allows it to top up for a fixed time period each day, this will
prevent the AquaTrip seeing the top up as a leak.
WHAT TO DO IF THE WATER TURNS OFF
Press the RESET WATER button on the Control Panel. The water will come on within 15 seconds. Then look for the cause.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES AND CHECKING THE SYSTEMS FUNCTIONALITY
Your AquaTrip runs on five AA Alkaline batteries. Two in the Control Box mounted near your water meter, and three in the
Control Panel located inside your house. While they can last several years, we recommend you replace the batteries annually
and do a system function check at the same time, as detailed in the manual. You may prefer to have your plumber do this as a
regular annual event. It is very important to do an annual system check. Every five years we recommend you replace the
rubber diaphragm in the shut off valve, this should be done by a plumber.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you require assistance please call (07) 3299-6464 or 0413 776 294 or email to info@aquatrip.com or www.aquatrip.com.au
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