Float Switch Cable

Smart Condensate Switch

The Float Switch Cable requires a Sensor Relay communication hub and Floodie flood sensor to connect to the AlertAQ™ platform. Ensure you have a Sensor Relay installed nearby with a green LED.

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Select your installation method:

Standard

Placing on a flat surface such as a shelf.

Mounting Bracket Install

Placing on a wall with the supplied hardware.

Standard Install

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Add sensor and see install instructions at: alertaq.com/addsensor
If you have purchased Professional Services to pre-register your sensor, skip to step 2.

When ready to install, pull the tab to activate the batteries

Sensor Relay on it's side, the antenna being placed onto the device and secured clockwise

Confirm the LED is green
See troubleshooting if it is not.

Pull out the rubber plug on the side of Floodie

Plug the cable into the accessory port‍

Twist the end of the accessory cable after inserting. This ensures a waterproof seal.

Check the LED is cyan

If the wrong color appears, or no light at all, unplug the cable for ten seconds and try again. If the issue persists, contact support@alertlabs.com

Strip and splice the AC unit’s float trip wires
Connect the cable onto the float switch wiresusing the 2 twist-on wire connectors. Wire in parallel across the float switch.

Place the sensor in the A/C drip pan
Set Floodie flat on the floor of the air conditioner's drip pan so the metal contacts rest against the bottom. This lets Floodie detect standing water if the pan begins to fill.

Upload a photo of the installation to the sensor details page in AlertAQ™
To get to the details section of the sensor, select the name of the sensor from the Sensors page. See help article.

If your sensors were not pre-registered, update the sensor name based on its installation.

screenshot of AlertAQ sensor detail panel. At the top of the screen there is a button that reads 'upload photo'

Mounting Bracket Installation

Helpful Links

Add sensor and see install instructions at: alertaq.com/addsensor
If you have purchased Professional Services to pre-register your sensor, skip to step 2.

When ready to install, pull tab to activate batteries

Confirm the LED is green
See troubleshooting if it is not.

Choose and install the appropriate anchor
Partially insert the screws into the wall, leaving a small gap

Three screws showing the different anchors for concrete, wood, and drywall

Place sensor into the mounting bracket near or within the float switch trap
The logo should be upright and visible. Fit the bracket's keyhole slots onto the screws' heads. Slide the bracket down and tighten the screws until snug.

Note: Floodie's contacts should be nearly touching the floor, install near the floor

Pull out rubber plug on the side of Floodie

Plug the cable into the accessory port‍

Twist the end of the accessory cable after inserting. This ensures a waterproof seal

Check the LED is cyan

If the wrong colour appears, or no light at all, unplug the cable for ten seconds and try again. If the issue persists, contact support@alertlabs.com

Strip and splice the AC unit’s float trip wires
Connect the cable onto the float switch wires using the two twist on wire connectors. Wire in parallel across float switch.

Upload a photo of the installation to the sensor details page in AlertAQ™
To get to the details section of the sensor, select the name of the sensor from the Sensors page. See help article.

If your sensors were not pre-registered, update the sensor name based on its installation.

Helpful Links

Rename Sensor and Upload Install Photo

What Do the Lights on Floodie Mean?

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