Overview
The Water Sensor monitors for flooding after the water probe has been in water for 3 minutes. This is the ideal sensor to protect against water damage in places such as the laundry room, bathroom, basement, garage or secondary home. You can configure Alerts to be notified via Push, text or email anytime this sensor is triggered. This sensor can also be set-up to have a courtesy call made to you in the event of water sensor being triggered. You can also configure the sensor to sound a local alarm in the home when the sensor is faulted or change the sound type to a chime or no sound when sensor is triggered.
Installing a water sensor
- Locate Honeywell 5821 box and remove white wireless transmitter, and battery from the box.
- Using flat object such as a screwdriver, pry off top cover of transmitter and set aside.
- Press down on mounting plate bracket release tab to remove (slide off) mounting plate and set aside. (Optional – Only needed if using screws to mount sensor)
- Reference table to determine desired sensing type (Hot Temp, Cold Temp, Warm Temp or Flood [water]). Using tip of paperclip (or similar object) push white (sliding) buttons of DIP switch into configuration that corresponds to desired sensing type.
- Install CR123A Battery (supplied) into Wireless Transmitter noting correct orientation of positive (+) and negative (-) ends.
- Connect the wire from the water probe to the terminals and use a small screwdriver to secure the terminals.
- Align top cover with the bottom part of the sensor to reattach cover and sensor.
Placing the water sensor
- The sensor can be mounted in any orientation.
- The sensor should be located within 30 feet of the Base or Repeater.
- Locate the mounting bracket where it will be most suitable for water detection (side of hot water heater, near sump pump, washer machine, etc). Using either supplied screws or double-faced adhesive tape, secure mounting bracket to flat surface (wall or appliance).
- Attach the sensor back to the monitoring plate by sliding the slots in the case back down onto the mounting plates case holding posts. The locking tab will click as the case back locks in place.
Adding a water sensor
If you have purchased a temperature sensor after initial install you may have to add the device to your base. To do this, insert the battery into your device as above. Go to Menu > Devices > Add (+) > Sensors and select Environmental(Flood) to have the sensor monitor for water detection. Follow the instructions on the application to add the device. When the device is paired the base will play a confirmation sound to indicate the sensor has been successfully activated
Changing the name of a water sensor
To change the settings of your Water Sensor, use your Touchpad (if included) or login into the web portal, iOS or Android app and go to Settings (the top right gear on apps) > Devices. Under Sensors, select the specific Sensor Name to edit the name and sensor settings.
Note: This sensor must not be painted.
