ZIRCON WL 25 Pro Kit Electronic Water Level Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ZIRCON
Table of Contents
WL 25 Pro Kit
Electronic Water Level
The Zircon® WL 25 Pro Electronic Water Level is an ideal tool for determining level reference points up to 25 ft. (7.5 m) away. The WL 25 Pro simplifies working alone or around corners with accurate and reliable measurements and is ideal for a number of applications, including erecting fences, building decks, positioning drainage, plumbing, setting forms, and completing masonry work, or remodeling interiors. The WL 25 Pro features a 25 ft. (7.5 m) hose, mounting bracket and screw, hose connector, and filler nozzle.
WL 25 PRO KIT ATTACHMENTS
INSTALLING BATTERY
Press battery door release and remove the door. Snap 9V battery onto connector and place inside the battery compartment. Replace the door and snap shut.
ASSEMBLING THE WL 25 PRO
Using the hose connector provided, attach one end of the long hose to the
lower end of the short hose that passes through the body of the unit. There
will also be a short length extending from the top. Move the hose clamps, if
necessary, so that one is on the short hose extending from the top and the
other clamp is at the free end of the long hose.
FILLING WITH WATER
Open the top hose clamp and position the WL 25 Pro to allow water to exit the
top hose. Attach the filler nozzle to an outdoor faucet and turn on the water
supply. Water will not flow until the filler nozzle switch is turned to the
open position. Open the working end hose clamp and press the 25 ft. (7.5 m)
long hose to the filler nozzle exit. Turn the filler nozzle switch to allow
water to fill the long hose until water is flowing out of the top hose. Allow
the water to flow until there is no air exiting the top hose for at least 10
seconds.
Close the filler nozzle switch and close the working end hose clamp. You can
also siphon water from a bucket to fill the hose. Ensure the hose clamps are
locked at each end to keep the water from running out as you set up your
working area.
NOTE: To avoid inaccurate readings, always remove large air bubbles in
the water-filled hose before using. To help remove air bubbles, unlock both
clamps and gently shake
the hose to force air bubbles to the top
MOUNTING THE WL 25 PRO
Mount the WL 25 Pro so that the level reference points on the sides are at the
desired finished level point. A mounting bracket and screw are included for
attaching unit to a form. The unit fits on the bracket, making height
adjustments easier.
You can also mount the WL 25 Pro above or below that
reference point, measuring up or down from your marks to the desired position.
Fasten the unit at both top and bottom to ensure stability. If the unit swings
from side to side, your level points will change and give you inaccurate
readings.
USING THE WL 25 PRO
Attach the electronic unit to the work area, then slide the ON/OFF button to
ON. Lower the working end of the hose to keep water below the level line
indicator. Open the clamp on the short top hose. Move the long length of the
hose to the desired level position, making sure that the hose is not knotted
or kinked and will not be kicked, stepped on, or disturbed. Keep the long end
of the hose lower than the electronic unit until you are ready. Elevate the
end just enough that the water doesn’t run out. Open the clamp on the working
end of the unit. SLOWLY raise the end of the long hose until the continuous
tone just starts. Mark a line on the work surface matching the level of the
water.
No tone sounds; the level point is too low.
Note: If you raise the tube too fast and the level point is passed and
the intermittent tone sounds, lower the working tube until the tone stops and
then SLOWLY raise it again.
The longer the working tube, the more time it takes for the water levels to
stabilize.
CLEANING AND STORING THE WL 25 PRO
In some areas, high mineral content in water may cause a coating to form on
the inside of the sensing tube. The WL 25 Pro’s sensing tube can be cleaned
easily to ensure accuracy. To reduce mineral buildup do not leave water in the
tube overnight. Disconnect the longer length of working hose, connector, and
clamps from the unit. Wet the tube-cleaning brush (included in the package)
with water. Insert fully into the short sensing tube. Rotate the bristles
gently to clean the contacts, remove the brush, and then rinse. Reattach the
working hose and the level is ready for use.
When quitting work for a short time, you can leave the water inside the hose.
Lock the clamps at each end of the hose, and carefully coil the hose.
To prevent corrosion when not in use, unclamp the hose at
both ends and drain the water from the long end of the hose. Store unit with
clamps opens in a dry place and out of sunlight.
ADDITIONAL HOSING IS AVAILABLE
Stores that sell this product usually sell or can order additional hosing in 25 ft. (7.5 m) lengths. You can also call Zircon Customer Service at 1-800-245-9265 to order additional hoses if your local store does not carry them. The hose interior diameter is 5 ⁄16 in. (8 mm) and comes with an additional connector to allow you to extend your working length.
HELPFUL HINTS
| Situation | Probable Causes | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Trouble seeing water level. | The water and tubing are clear. | Add a few drops |
of food coloring to the water before filling.
Water freezes.| •Temperature dropped.
•It’s too cold to work.| Replace the water in the hose with a mixture of vodka
and water.
Level points change.
Inaccurate readings.| •Unit swings from side to side.
•Large air bubbles in the tubing.
•Kinks or knots in the tubing.| •Securely fasten electronic unit at both top
and bottom.
•Open both clamps and shake the tube gently to force bubbles to the top.
•Straighten out the tubing.
Water runs out of the tube as you set up the work area.| Clamps open.| Always
close both clamps after filling tubing.
The unit does not beep at the same spot.| Water level being misread.| Be sure
to look at the tube from the same angle and mark the water level at the same
spot in the tube.
Either steady beep or intermittent beep does not operate.| The pins are
dirty.| Use tube-cleaning brush included with tool to clean pins that detect
water level.
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation (“Zircon”) warrants to the original purchaser (or original
user by gift) that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for its useful life (not to exceed twenty years from date of
purchase). This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry of the
product, and specifically excludes consumable parts, including batteries, and
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or neglect are not covered under this warranty. No liability is accepted for
normal wear and tear and minor defects which do not detract from the function
of the product.
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