ZIRCON WL 25 Pro Kit Electronic Water Level Instruction Manual

June 5, 2024
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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.

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WL 25 PRO KIT ATTACHMENTS

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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.
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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.
ZIRCON WL 25 Pro Kit Electronic Water Level - fig7You 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.
ZIRCON WL 25 Pro Kit Electronic Water Level - fig8 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.ZIRCON WL 25 Pro Kit Electronic Water Level -
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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.

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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.
ZIRCON WL 25 Pro Kit Electronic Water Level - fig11To 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 software, even if packaged with the product. Defects caused by abuse, modification, handling contrary to these instructions, other unreasonable use, 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.
THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. NO OTHER  REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF A SIMILAR NATURE WILL BIND OR OBLIGATE ZIRCON.
Some states do not allow limitations on certain implied warranties and/or the limitation on incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This Limited Lifetime Warranty applies only to products purchased within the United States of America (USA) and Canada. For warranty applicable to products purchased in all other geographical areas, see www.zircon.com/warranty.
Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon, freight prepaid, along with dated purchase receipt and $10.00 to cover shipping and handling, will be repaired or replaced,
at Zircon’s option. If the returned product is no longer available, Zircon may replace the product with a similar product of similar function. This is your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this Limited Lifetime Warranty. To return a product, call the Zircon Customer Service number below to request an RMA number and return a product with shipment tracking to:

Zircon Corporation
Attn: Returns Department
1580 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA

Include your name, return address, RMA number, and package tracking number.
Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
If you do not agree to the terms of this Limited Lifetime Warranty, you may not use this product and must promptly return it to the retailer, along with a dated purchase receipt
within 30 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price.

Customer Service: 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PST
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