Panasonic Water Leak Sensor KX HNS103 Installation Guide

							Installation Guide
Home Network System
Water Leak Sensor
Model No.    KX-HNS103 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This document explains how to install the water leak sensor properly.
For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 18). Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future
reference. For assistance, please contact us at 1-800-272-7033 or visit
our Web 
site: www.panasonic.com/support  for 
customers in the U.S.A.
or Puerto Rico. Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg
In order to use this device:
R Download the latest version of the  [Home Network] app.
R Update your hub to the latest firmware version (version  5.00 or later).
For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 

18).
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							Introduction
Accessory information 
...............3
Important Information
About this system ......................4
For your safety ........................... 4
Important safety instructions ...... 5
For best performance 
................5
Other information .......................6
Setup
Part names and functions  ..........8
LED indicator  .............................8
Setup overview  ..........................8
Inserting the battery ...................9
Registering the sensor ...............9
Confirming the usage area  ......10
Installation  ............................... 11
Appendix
Testing the sensor ................... 18
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app  ................18
Accessing the User’s Guide .... 18
Specifications  .......................... 19
FCC and other information  ......20
Customer services  ...................21
Warranty (For United States and
Puerto Rico) .............................22
2 Table of Contents
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							Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
A Battery *1
1
B Wa
ll mounting adaptors *2
2
C Wa

ll mounting screws (25 mm (1 inch)) *3
/X
 TB4+25AVW3*1 When replacing the battery, see “Power source” of “Specifications”, page 19
for

 battery information.
*2 1 adaptor for the main unit: PNHR2107Z 1 adaptor for the probe unit: PNHR2108Z
*3 2 screws for the main unit and 1 screw for the probe unit
A B C
Other information
R
D
es

ign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product. Trademarks
R
iPh

one and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
R Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
R Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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							About this system
R
Thi
s system is an auxiliary system; it
is not designed to provide complete
protection from property loss.
Panasonic will not be held
responsible in the event that
property loss occurs while this
system is in operation.
R The system’s wireless features are
subject to interference, therefore
functionality in all situations cannot
be guaranteed. Panasonic will not
be held responsible for injury or
damage to property that occurs in
the event of wireless communication
error or failure. For your safety
To
 

prevent severe injury and loss of life/
property, read this section carefully
before using the product to ensure
proper and safe operation of your
product. WARNING
Power connection
R
Use

 only the power source marked
on the product.
R Do not connect non-specified
devices. Installation
R
To 

prevent the risk of fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain.
R Do not place or use this product
near automatically controlled
devices such as automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves
em
i

tted from this product may cause
such devices to malfunction
resulting in an accident.
R Do not allow the cable to be
excessively pulled, bent or placed
under heavy objects. Keep the main
unit upright at all times.
R Do not allow the probe unit to make
contact with a battery or an electric
outlet. The product could become
damaged.
R Keep small parts (screws, etc.) out
of the reach of children. There is a
risk of swallowing. In the event they
are swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately. Operating safeguards
R
Do  

not disassemble the product. Medical
R
Con

sult the manufacturer of any
personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy. DECT features
operate between 1.92 GHz and
1.93 GHz with a peak transmission
power of 115 mW.
R Do not use the product in health
care facilities if any regulations
posted in the area instruct you not to
do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external
RF energy. CR Lithium battery
R
Do  

not recharge, disassemble,
remodel, heat or throw it into fire.
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							R
Do not touch the terminals   and
 with metal objects.
R Ris
k of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to
local regulations.
R If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
R If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your eyes, never rub
your eyes. Rinse your eyes
thoroughly with water, and then
consult a doctor. CAUTION
CR Lithium battery
R
Use

 only the battery noted on
page 3.
R Insert the battery correctly.
R Do not leave the battery in an
automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with
the doors and windows closed.
R Remove the battery if you do not
use the product for a long period of
time. Keep it in a cool, dark area.
R Do not replace a battery with wet
hands.
R Keep out of the reach of small
children. There is a risk of
swallowing. If the battery is
swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
R Remove the battery if it becomes
unusable. There is a risk of leakage,
overheating, and rupture. Do not
attempt to use a battery if it is
leaking.
R Exercise care when handling the
batteries. Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, or
keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause
th
e

 batteries and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause
burns. Important safety
in
s

tructions
When using your product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Use only the batteries indicated in this document. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best performance
Hub location/avoiding noise
T
h
e

 hub and other compatible
Panasonic devices use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
R For maximum coverage and
noise-free communications, place
your hub:
– at a convenient, high, and central
location with no obstructions
between the product and hub in
an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external
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							antennas of mobile phone cell
st
a
tions. (Avoid putting the hub
on a bay window or near a
window.)
R If the reception for a hub location is
not satisfactory, move the hub to
another location for better reception. Environment
R
Kee

p the product away from
electrical noise generating devices,
such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
R The product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
R The product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
R Do not place heavy objects on top of
the product.
R The product should be kept away
from heat sources such as heaters,
kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be
placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F)
or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).
R Operating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
R Do not allow the probe unit’s metal
probes to make contact with metal
objects. This may reduce the battery
life. Other information
C
AU

TION:  Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions. Routine care
R
Wip

e the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
R If the probe unit’s metal probes
come into contact with a foreign
material (oil, detergent, etc.), the
probes may repel water and
therefore will not be able to properly
detect a water leak. Periodically
check the metal probes and wipe
away any water or foreign material
that has become adhered to the
probes.
R If the probes come into contact with
water, wipe the probe unit dry. Do
not allow the probes to remain in
contact with water for an extended
period of time, as the probes may
begin to turn black. (This will not
affect the product’s ability to detect a
water leak.) Information on Disposal in other
Co
u

ntries outside the European
Union These symbols are only valid in the
Eu
r

opean Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
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							Note for the battery removal
pro
cedure
Refer to “Inserting the battery” on
page 9. Notice
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							Part names and
fun
ctions Main unit
Main unit cover
M N
Us e

d to confirm the status of the
sensor or register the sensor to
the hub. LED indicator
Cable
Probe unit
Probes
LED indicator
Yo
u

 can press  M N
 and check the
L E

D indicator to confirm the sensor’s
status.
After confirming the sensor’s status, we
recommend turning the LED indicator off by pressing 
M N
 again as soon
a s

 possible, otherwise battery life may
be reduced. Indicator Status
Green, lit No water detected
Red, lit Water detected
Red,
b l
i

nking Sensor is out of range
of 
the hub
Green,
bl i

nking Registration mode
(Yo u pressed and held
M N
)
Off No battery power Note:
R
The

 LED indicator does not indicate
sensor status if the sensor has not
been registered (page 9). Setup overview
1
Ini

tial setup
Make sure you can access the
system using your mobile device.
For details, refer to the System
Setup Guide included with your
hub.
2 Insert the battery
The sensor is battery powered.
3 Registration
Required only if the sensor was
purchased separately (i.e., not as
part of a bundle).
4 Confirm the usage area
Read the information in this
document to confirm that the
desired installation area is suitable
to proper operation.
5 Installation
Install the sensor in the desired
location.
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							Inserting the battery
R
USE
 ONLY a CR2 Lithium battery.
R Confirm the polarities ( ,  ).
1 Rem

ove the main unit cover.
R Lift from the indented area ( A)
and open the main unit cover
( B ). 2
Insert the battery. 3
Attach the main unit cover. Registering the
sen

sor
This procedure is not required for
de v

ices that were included as part of
a bundle. Before you can use the sensor, it must
be 

registered to the hub.
If you purchased devices separately
(i.e., not as part of a bundle), you must
register each device to the hub.
You can register each device by using
the registration buttons or the  [Home
Network]  app. Using registration buttons
1
Hub

:
Press and hold  M  OTHER
DE V

ICE N until the LED indicator
blinks in green.
2 Sensor:
Remove the main unit cover and
press and hold  M N
 until the
L E

D indicator blinks in green
(page 8).
R When registration is complete,
the hub sounds one long beep.
Note:
R To cancel without registering the
sensor, press  M N
 on the hub and
on

 the sensor again.
R If registration fails, the hub sounds
several short beeps. Using the app
Wh
e

n you register the sensor by using
the  [Home Network]  app, you can
assign a name to your devices and
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							group them by location. For more
in
f
ormation, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 18). Confirming the
us
a

ge area Wireless communication
ra
n

ge
The wireless communication range of
each device in the system from the hub
is approximately 50 m (160 feet)
indoors and approximately 300 m
(1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless
communication may be unreliable
when the following obstacles are
located between the hub and other
devices.
R Metal doors or screens
R Walls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
R Walls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
R Double-pane glass windows
R Multiple walls
R When using each device on
separate floors or in different
buildings
Note:
R You can check the sensor’s
communication status by pressing
M N
. If the LED indicator is lit in
g r

een or red, the sensor is
communicating properly with the
hub. If the LED indicator blinks in
red, it is out of range of the hub.
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