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Levolor Model K-1100

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Theory of Operation

Levolor is the alternative choice of contractors over mechanical floats; because it's trouble free, easy to install and there are no moving parts. Levolor is a computer-controlled device that detects a low water condition and automatically replaces the water to a pre-set level. Levolor works well on new and existing
ponds. Levolor can be used in any situation where a consistent water level is desired (i.e., ponds, spas, pools, aquariums, reservoirs, storage tanks, water cooling towers, ect.)

Important Safety Instructions

  1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
  2. Warning: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless the are closely supervised at all times.
  3. Sensor wired must be continuous and must not be spliced.
  4. Call the factory with any questions: 1-800-844-8514 Solder all low voltage wire connections when possible and always use grease-filled wire nuts on low voltage connections.

Levolor Requires Three Components

  1. Sensor
  2. Control Box
  3. 24VAC Solenoid Valve (not included, but readily available)

Jandy provided the controller and the sensor with 50ft of wire. The sensor wire must be continuous. When using the static pipe method, glue all one inch fittings only. Do not glue the 2 inch fittings. The solenoid valve can be obtained from SDI or perhaps a pool distributor. We recommend the use of a one inch solenoid valve and 18 gauge wire direct burial style. The SDI supplied valve is made by Buckner and is a VP-10. It has a pressure rating which cannot exceed 75 PSI.

The sensor is half-moon or 1" slip style with 50ft of wire at the top and two stainless steel contacts at the bottom. The half-moon sensor can be mounted with a suitable adhesive in the skimmer throat behind the whir door arc. The slip style can be mounted in a stand pipe or static pipe.

A feature of Levolor is time delay!

This feature acts to prevent wave action from overfilling the pond and prevents water hammer conditions on the solenoid valve. The delay is 17 seconds.

The Control Box is mounted near the Pump or Filter or in any suitable location. The Levolor is available is 110VAC or 220VAC and in most cases should be wired in the load side of the time clock, this wiring method prevents the water supply from operating during unwanted hours of the day.

Levolor can also be wired directly to the power source for continuous operation. The controller has three (3) LED displays which illuminate to determine power on, sensor activated, and fill cycles.

 

 

 

  1. Plastic Control Box
  2. PCB
  3. Rubber Grommet
  4. Levolor Face Plate
  5. Stainless Steel Screws
  6. Clear Cover
  7. Stainless Steel Screws

  1. For 110VAC or 220 VAC operation, verify that the unit is marked for the correct input to be supplied to the unit. Connect the input power. Connect black wires (#1) to 220VAC or connect white and black wires to 110VAC (see the label on the side of the control box).
  2. Connect the green safety ground the earth ground.
  3. Connect the 24VAC water solenoid valve to the blue wires (#3) using wire nuts.
  4. Install the sensor in the appropriate location. Connect the two orange sensor wires to the sensor wire (#2) using wire nuts. The wire sensors must be continuous.

Existing Installation Diagram

A 24VAC solenoid valve will provide water from a supply line to the pool or spa. Installing the supply line either before or after the filter at the equipment pad is acceptable.  A 3/4 inch vave is the minimum recommended, and of course, an anti-siphon valve will provide inexpensive insurance against accidental draining of the pond.

The following supplies are required the install a Levolor:

  1. Levolor Controller.
  2. Sensor with 50ft of wire.
  3. 24VAC 0.4 Amps 50-60 Hz anti-siphen valve, (NOT SUPPLIED, BUT AVAILABLE THROUGH SDI). If the connection is made from an irrigation system, the an anti-siphen valve is not necessary.
  4. Mounting Screws (Not Supplied). Four holes in the box, one in each of the four corners.

New Construction Pond Water Leveler Schematic

When using the static pipe method, glue all one inch fittings only. Do not glue 2 inch fittings.

 

 

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