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What
is the warranty of the FloodMaster unit?
FloodMaster Inc., the Seller, warrants
its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use from a period of 10 years. The Seller's
obligation under this warranty is solely and exclusively
limited to the repair and replacement, FOB point of manufacture,
the product or part thereof which the Seller's inspection
discloses to be defective. Modification, misuse, attempted
repair by others, improper installation, or operation shall
render this warranty null and void. There are no other warranties
expressed or implied whether of merchantability, fitness
for a particular purpose or otherwise. The SEller shall in
no event be liable for any property damage, personal injury,
or any consequential damages, resulting directly or indirectly
from the use or operation.
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If the FloodMaster
Unit detects a leak in a water heater and shuts off the cold
water intake to the water heater, what will happen to the
water inside the tank? Will it leak out or stay in the tank?
The water inside the tank may stay there
(inside the tank) if a sufficient vacuum has been set up in
the system. The worst-case is that the water inside the tank
will leak out, but no more water will enter the tank since
the FloodMaster valve is closed. The maximum amount of water
that will leak out into the premises is, therefore, the maximum
capacity of the tank itself. This is better, however, than
a continuing flow of water from the intake cold water line
through the malfunctioning water heater tank into the premises
(in the absence of a FloodMaster valve), especially if the
occupants of the premises are not on-site and water flows
freely for an extended length of time.
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How
long does it take to install the FloodMaster valve?
If a FloodMaster valve is installed simultaneously
with the replacement of a water heater, the installation
time
for the FloodMaster unit may take no longer than the time
it would take to replace the water heater by itself. If
a
FloodMaster unit is being added on to an existing, installed
water heater as would be the case in a retrofit, then the
installation time would take the same amount of time if you
would install any shutoff valve.
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Can
I reuse the FloodMaster unit on my new water heater when my
existing one reaches its end of life?
Certainly! That’s one of the design
features of the FloodMaster unit.
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What
happens if water builds up in the pan from a water source
not associated with the water heater and the FloodMaster sensor activates the FloodMaster valve?
Once the FloodMaster valve is activated,
the cold-water intake to the water heater is shut off. In
the absence of a leak in the water heater, there will be no
hot water flowing to the rest of the premises. That’s
the indication that the FloodMaster unit has activated. Once
the source for the water in the pan has been discovered and
eliminated, the pan may be cleared of the water and the FloodMaster
water sensor may be reset manually. The FloodMaster unit will
then be fully operational again.
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Does
the FloodMaster unit need any regular maintenance?
No regular maintenance is necessary. The
homeowner may wish to periodically test the FloodMaster unit,
however. To do so, place the sensor in a small amount of
water. This will allow you to hear the valve go on and off.
This energizes the FloodMaster valve shutting off the cold-water
intake
to the
water heater.
Turn
on a
hot
water faucet elsewhere in the house to verify that the hot
water
is not flowing. Once verified, the sensor may
then be moved back to its de-energized position – resetting
the FloodMaster valve and enabling the water flow again.
Does
FloodMaster provide a pan with the FloodMaster unit?
Pans are not provided or needed by FloodMaster,
however they should be readily available through your plumbing
contractor. However, the pan is not necessary with the new
sensor.
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Is
there any restriction as to the fuel used by the water heater
unit when installing a FloodMaster valve?
There are no such restrictions.
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Do FloodMaster's products comply with RoHS, WEEE and REACH directives?
All of FloodMaster's products comply with the RoHS and WEEE directives released by the European Union (E.U.). FloodMaster knows the obligations inherent to the REACH European regulation and will comply as required. FloodMaster does not manufacture and/or import preparations or articles containing chemical substances according to REACH. Click here for more information.
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