Mac Faucets FA400 User manual

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Installation Procedure:
Take a moment to view all drawings and read “special Installation note” on page 4 of this manual before proceeding with
installation. Connect aucet Autmator model A400 exactly as shown in drawing, with sensor cable connection at left.
ailure to install aucet Automator Model A400 exactly as shown will result in premature product failure and will void
all warranties including extended warranty. Also, do not forget step 7.
1. Make sure surface area is clean and free of debris.
2. **If usin deck plate, place plate on deck immediately over center sink hole**.
Install new faucet by placin sensor wire throu h the riser and the hole in the sink that is desi nated for spout.
Make sure that wire is not pinched or cut durin installation. Cutting or severely crimping sensor wire will cause faucet to
malfunction and will also void warrantee. Sensor wire is specifically desi ned to resist dama e, simple careful steps and
common sense is all that is necessary for a complete and rewardin installation process. You may use silicon or similar sealer
between faucet and deck plate.
3. Fasten Solid Brass Pipe Coupler to faucet shank usin plumbers putty or Teflon tape.
4. Affix Solid Brass Riser above plate (if used), then place faucet above Solid Brass Riser.
5. Slide rubber washer and stainless steel washer over faucet shank. Insert sensor wire throu h special “C” roove in washers.
6. Install retainer nut over faucet shank and ti hten. (Do Not Over Ti hten).
7. Remove stainless steel braided hose from packa e and fasten the small end of hose to threads located inside of shank.
8. Locate a spot on the wall that you feel is suitable for installin Faucet Automator FA400. The spot selected should be within
reach of braided hose and sensor wire. Place Faucet Automator FA400 a ainst the wall and mark the spots (2) where
mountin holes will be. Usin drill size ¼” drill 2 holes, insert supplied anchors in the holes.
This step is for battery Powered aucets Only. If your faucet is AC powered, skip this step.
9. Remove rubber band (or tape) that keeps the Faucet Automator’s cover to its base. Remove black square rubber cap off
battery compartment, plu battery wire harness into battery pack. Make sure that harness plu makes solid contact with
battery pack. Place black square rubber cap back onto battery compartment. Usin 4 small screws fasten Faucet Automator
cover to base.
10. Faucet Automator FA400 usin supplied fasteners.
11. Install shank hose to Faucet Automator’s water outlet (top).
12. Ali n roove in sensor wire plu with pin in Faucet Automator FA400 sensor receptacle, insert plu into receptacle, fasten
plu nut by hand only. DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR OVER TIGHTEN.
Before proceeding to steps 11 or 12, purge both hot and cold water lines for at least a minute each at high volume. Purging
water lines clears out dirt and debris that would otherwise find its way to screen filter.
***For sin le water source application install cold water supply hose to Faucet Automator’s water inlet. Do not install hot
water supply hose only in single water source application as this may result in scalding injury..
***For dual water temp system install mixin valve outlet to Faucet Automator’s water inlet.
Install hot and cold water supply hoses to mixin valve. Turn an le stops on. Check for leaks.
13. This step is for AC Powered aucets Only. Battery powered faucets ignore this step. Plug Automator to wall AC.
To enable the faucet to activate from a farther distance or to stay on longer after hands are removed, see “sensor range
adjustment” section of this manual.
To increase or decrease water flow volume, see “flow rate adjustment” section of this manual.
Operation:
Place hands under spout and directly in front of neck mounted sensor, water will be in to flow out in less than a second, water
flow rate is overned by aerator and supply pressure, water temperature is overned by selection at an le stops, mixin valve, as
well as water temperature in supply pipes. Please remember, automatic faucets employ “presence” not
“motion” sensors. An idle object placed directly underneath spout will immediately activate
faucet.
Remove hands and water will cease to flow within 1-3 seconds.
If hands are left underneath spout for 30 or 60 seconds, water will automatically shut off. To initiate flow a ain move hands away
from faucet and start at step 1.
When attempting to run water over small objects such as a tooth brush, it may be necessary
to bring object closer to sensor to initiate water flow, when water begins to flow, move
object back under stream of water. nce user “gets the feel” of the faucet this step may be
skipped.
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Battery Replacement Instructions:
Batteries should provide 12 to 24 months of reliable service mostly dependin on the make of battery used and the frequency of
usa e amon other factors. When replacin batteries please follow these simple steps:
1. Unfasten the 4 Philips screws at the sides of the Faucet Automator FA400 (these screws are none ma netic stainless steel).
2. Hold both water fittin s down and carefully remove enclosure cover. Cover holds solenoid valve in place and when
removed, solenoid valve may fall out.
3. Remove the square rubber cap off the battery compartment.
4. Pull battery pack out and disconnect from wire harness.
5. Replace batteries with 4 Duracell Brand AA Alkaline batteries, make sure batteries are placed in their proper position.
6. Re-install battery pack by re-plu in wire harness. Make sure that harness plu makes solid contact with battery pack.
Place square rubber cap back on.
7. Test faucet prior to placin enclosure cover back on.
8. Place enclosure cover back on. Fasten 4 Philips screws.
Sensor Range Adjustment:
Sensor ran e is adjusted for optimal performance prior to shippin faucet. However, it may be necessary to adjust sensor ran e in
the field.
1. Remove Faucet Automator’s enclosure cover (see battery replacement instruction for enclosure cover removal and
installation).
2. When enclosure cover is removed, look for small (about 1/2” diameter) rubber plu located in the center of the electronics
cover (please refer to photo detail on pa e 5 of this manual for the proper location of the sensor ran e adjustment screw).
Remove the plu , the sensor ran e adjustment screw is located inside of the plu .
3. Use the small screw driver which is shipped with the faucet (Faucet Automator) to turn the screw. For lon er sensor ran e
turn screw clockwise, for shorter ran e turn screw counterclockwise. Be very careful not to damage screw. It mi ht be
necessary to turn the screw several times before the desired results are attained.
4. When satisfied with sensor ran e, place the rubber plu and enclosure cover back on.
Please note: Sensors that are adjusted for longer range may be triggered unnecessarily by individuals walking in front of
sink. Please adjust sensor range with that in mind.
low Rate Adjustment:
Flow rate is overned by supply pressure and the type of aerator used on the faucet. When necessary adjust flow rate as follows:
1. Remove Faucet Automator’s enclosure cover (see battery replacement instruction for enclosure cover removal and
installation).
2. When enclosure cover is removed, look for stop at the inlet of the chrome plated brass valve, the stop is in the form of a brass
screw that is usually not chrome plated.
3. To lessen flow rate turn screw clock wise, several turns may be needed.
4. After the desired flow rate is reached, place Faucet Automator’s cover back on.
ilter maintenance:
Read carefully before attempting to clean filter. Make sure that you have an adjustable wrench for this job.
Althou h the Faucet Automator FA400 employs one of the lar est filter screens of its kind, filter screen may become restricted or
severely clo ed due to floatin debris in water supply pipes. The frequency of recommended service depends on the a e of
buildin , make up of pipes and quality of water amon other factors. Restricted filter diminishes faucet performance and, in some
cases, may dama e faucet. A restricted filter manifests itself in reduced water flow out of faucet.
When necessary, clean filters as follows:
1. Unfasten both hoses that are connected to Faucet Automator FA400.
2. Unplu sensor wire by unscrewin sensor wire nut first, then pullin sensor wire out. To prevent dama e to sensor wire Do
Not Pull Wire, Pull Wire Plug.
3. Uninstall faucet Automator FA400 from wall mount, place on horizontal surface over an absorbent cloth.
4. Unfasten the 4 Philips screws at the sides of the Faucet Automator FA400 (these screws are none ma netic stainless steel).
5. Remove enclosure cover.
6. Unplu solenoid wires (yellow and white) Do Not Sever Wires.
7. Remove complete solenoid valve out of enclosure.
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8. Usin adjustable wrench, unfasten and remove filter cap.
9. Pull out filter screen by hand and clean over runnin water.
10. Make sure that filter screen valve cavity is clean and free of debris.
11. Re-install filter screen and fasten filter cap usin Allen wrench. Make sure O rin is wet prior to installin filter cap back on.
12. Re-assemble Faucet Automator FA400 and re-install hoses and sensor wire.
Trouble Shooting:
Faucet does not operate, red light does not blink:
1. Hands are not placed properly under spout and inline with sensor.
2. Batteries need replacin , replace batteries, see battery replacement instructions.
3. Batteries installed improperly in battery pack, battery harness not plu ed in properly, see installation instruction, and battery
replacement instructions.
4. Sensor wire loose, unplu ed, plu ed improperly, plu sensor wire properly. See installation instructions.
5. Sensor ran e requires adjustment, see sensor ran e adjustment instructions.
6. Sink is raised above counter and blockin “sensor’s vision”, reinstall properly.
7. No water, very low water pressure in supply pipes, supply valves closed.
8. Water pressure very hi h, well above 115 PSI.
9. Screen filter severely clo ed up.
10. Supply hoses severely kinked.
Faucet operates on and off “by it self”:
1. Sensor ran e adjusted too lon , and must be adjusted for shorter ran e. See sensor ran e adjustment section of this manual.
2. Objects such as sink lip may be present in close proximity to sensor.
3. (Rare) This condition is probably caused by a defective neon li ht or direct sun li ht.
Faucet leaks, drips:
Constant leaks or drips indicate defective solenoid valve, send Faucet Automator for repair or contact an authorized plumbin
professional.
Faucet continues to run for 30 60 seconds after hands are removes then shuts off:
This very rare condition enerally occurs due to over sensitivity on the part of the sensor, system water pressure well above 70psi
and an over lit bathroom environment. This condition is always field curable.
1. Turn down water flow rate, see water flow rate adjustment.
2. Replace aerator with 0.5 GPM aerator (when possible).
3. Adjust sensor ran e to “shorter”. See sensor ran e adjustment instructions.
Loud thump noise when faucet turns on and off.
This is an issue commonly associated with diaphra m type valves such as washin machine valves, dishwasher valves, etc. The
noise is enerally present in the pipin system. Clear winner remedies are:
1. Lower water flow rate (see flow rate adjustment section of this manual).
2. Install “hammer arrestors” in close proximity to your automatic faucet. Please consult a plumbin professional for this task.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Mac Faucets warrant this faucet to be free of defects for a period of one
year from date of purchase. Mac Faucets will replace, free of charge, during
this warranty period, parts that prove defective when properly installed and
under normal use and service. Damage that occurs as a result of abuse,
improper installation, environmental conditions, or improper application will
void this warranty. Products must be shipped with postage and handling
prepaid, along with dated proof of purchase. This warranty does not cover
installation or any other labor charges. it does not cover shipping and
handling of both replacement parts and returned defective parts. Products
or components that have been altered or in any way modified will not be
covered under this warranty. Replacement parts are under warranty only for
the remaining period under the initial warranty. Some states do not allow for
exclusion of incidental or consequential damage.

Special Installation Note
Automatic faucets are desi n to perform properly in a variety of applications. There are some conditions,
however, that may adversely impact the faucet’s ability to perform. Please note the followin conditions prior to
installin you new faucet:
1. Your automatic faucet is desi ned for indoor applications. This faucet is not desi ned for outdoor
applications.
2. Avoid installin your new faucet in direct sunli ht. Direct sunli ht that is focused on sensor will
temporarily disable faucet’s sensin capabilities.
3. If you choose to install your faucet to one water source only, do not install to hot water only as this
may result in scaldin injury.
4. Important: Before connectin supply line to Faucet Automator, pur e both hot and cold water lines for
at least one minute each at hi h volume. Pur in water lines clears out dirt and debris that would
otherwise find its way to screen filter within the solenoid valve.
5. Important: Do not use pipe putty on water connection to faucet. Pipe putty may cause immediate and
irreversible dama e to solenoid valve. Please use Teflon tape instead.
6. Important: If you do not plan on usin faucet immediately after installation (within 30 days of
installation), disconnect water supply lines to faucet and unload the water pressure that may be present
in faucet. This will keep new solenoid valve components from bondin to ether under hi h pressure.
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Installation Drawin s
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Faucet Automator™ Model FA400
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