What does R mean on a watchman?
Reset
You will see a serial number followed by a lower case R which stands for Reset. Unscrew and remove the power tube (battery) wait for 2 minutes and then screw the battery back on. Turn on the unit inside. This should reboot the system. Within a few minutes the Watchman should display the level of oil in your tank.
Why is my watchman alarm going off?
False Alarm: This may be caused by the incorrect tank height being entered into the unit. Please refer to section 5 and ensure that you have set the Dip switches to the correct height of the tank. Alternatively the tank on which the unit is being used may be unsuitable. The oil in the tank may be being used too fast.
How long does a watchman battery last?
The battery on the Watchman Sonic lasts for approximately up to 5 years. To replace it, follow these instructions: Switch off your Watchman display in the house. Remove the transmitter from the tank and take transmitter indoors, into a clean dry environment.
How do you remove the watchman from a sonic transmitter?
Remove transmitter from tank. Take transmitter indoors, into a clean dry environment. Using a cross point screwdriver, undo the four screws, located under the main body of transmitter. Remove the top cover, Flip out battery, Clip in new battery, Re-fit cover.
How long does a watchman oil monitor last?
Opening a Watchman will void the warranty if it is still in effect. The battery on the Watchman Sonic lasts for approximately up to 5 years. To replace it, follow these instructions: Switch off your Watchman display in the house.
How do I fix my watchman?
Using a cross point screwdriver, undo the four screws, located under the main body of transmitter. Remove the top cover, Flip out battery, Clip in new battery, Re-fit cover. Evenly tighten all four screws – do not over tighten. Replace transmitter on the tank.
Why is my Apollo ultrasonic flashing?
In the event of a power failure or if the receiver is switched off or moved to a new socket: When power returns again or unit is switched on, the receiver display screen will show the top bar flashing.
How does the watchman Sonic oil gauge work?
The Watchman Sonic works by firing a beam of radiowaves down into the tank. These waves then bounce off the oil, the watchman measures the time it takes to receive the “echo” back which it uses to calculate the oil level. If there any objects or debris in the way of the beam then this error may occur.
What should I do with my watchman sonic unit?
Ensure that the space beneath the Watchman Sonic unit is free of any obstacles and that the ultrasonic beam path is clear of obstructions. Where drilling is required to fit the transmitter, choose a flat level point that is at the same level and no higher than any opening at the top of the tank (filling point etc.)
What does the watchman Sonic from Kingspan do?
The Watchman Sonic is one of the award winning Watchman tank monitoring range from Kingspan. It acts as a level sensor to indicate how much home heating oil is left in your oil tank. This helps you to ensure that you never run out of oil.
Why is my watchman Sonic not getting a signal?
This means that the plug-in receiver can’t receive a signal from the transmitter on the tank. This can clear up by itself after a couple of hours and tends to show when the receiver hasn’t got a signal for a while. If the problem persists, pairing the receiver and the transmitter (green or red disc) on the tank may resolve the issue.
What does the watchman Sonic oil tank gauge do?
The Watchman Sonic oil tank gauge is one of the award winning Watchman tank monitoring range from Kingspan Water & Energy. It acts as a level sensor to indicate how much home heating oil is left in your oil tank. This helps you to ensure that you never run out of oil.
How does the Sonic on the watchman work?
The Watchman Sonic works by firing a beam of radiowaves down into the tank. These waves then bounce off the oil, the watchman measures the time it takes to receive the “echo” back which it uses to calculate the oil level.
How can I tell if my watchman Sonic is in warranty?
Make sure that you are only measuring the internal depth of the tank. Do not include the outer skin of bunded tanks in your measurement and take the measurement from no lower than the maximum fill level of your tank. Check first whether your Watchman Sonic Unit is in warranty or not.
How does the watchman oil level sensor work?
The Kingspan Smart Monitoring Watchman Sonic uses a transmitter on the top of the tank and ultrasonic level measurement techniques to measure, continually, the level of oil in a tank. The Watchman Oil Monitor acts as a level sensor to indicate how much home heating oil is left in your oil tank.
