Information

Booklet
WW20072
Included
in the box

1 x Information Booklet
1 x Electrical Kit
1 x Water Watch Unit
1 x Water Watch Equipped Sticker
1 x Warning Sticker
Bracket kits & instructions supplied separately

Please ensure that you have read and

understand this information booklet
IMPORTANT! completely. Incorrect installation or
servicing may void warranty.

For after sales support or if you have further questions,

please contact the Water Watch team at:

Responsive Engineering Australia Pty Ltd

Tel 02 6280 4334 Fax 02 6280 0179
Email [email protected]
www.responsiveengineering.com.au
 Congratulations, you have
Contents purchased an Australian
designed and built Water Watch,
made from quality components,
built and tested in Australia
before each purchase.

Why is Water Watch essential for

common rail diesel fuel systems? 4

Location Diagram 5

Fitting Instructions 6-8

Wiring Diagram 9

Service Instructions 10-11

Notes on Proper Use 12

Lifetime Warranty Guarantee 13

Parts List 14-15

Log 16-17

More Products 18

Important Information & Warnings 19-20

Read this information first!

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 Why is Water
Watch essential
for common Water Watch is proudly
rail diesel fuel made in Australia and
specifically designed
systems? for Common Diesel Rail
Vehicles.

Approximately 85% of the fuel in a Water Watch traps and retains free
common rail fuel system is circulated water from the fuel and provides
throughout the entire fuel system and a timely warning both visual and
is returned to the tank every hour the audible to the driver that water is
engine is operated. present in the fuel system.

This high fuel flow rate, combined Water Watch alarm sounds when only
with the high temperature and 5mls of water is trapped in the bowl,
pressure within a common rail fuel giving the driver the opportunity to
system makes it extremely vulnerable stop and remove the water before
to damage if water is present in the damage occurs.
fuel.
Other water traps without an alarm,
Just fitting an extra fuel filter or water water can accumulate and be
trap will not adequately protect circulated throughout the fuel system
your common rail diesel engine fuel without the drivers knowledge. These
system from expensive damage due water traps may only be inspected
to water in the fuel. for water at vehicle servicing times or
at irregular intervals. This will be too
late and damage to expensive fuel
system components may have already
occurred.

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Location
Diagram

Water Watch is located in the supply line from the fuel tank
and before the original fuel filter.

Common Rail

High
Factory Pressure
Fitted Pump
Filter

Fuel Return
Injectors

• Fuel in Common Rail Diesel is also used to

cool the system, so it is circulated through
the system up to 60 litres per hour.
Fuel Tank

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 These instructions are for
Fitting fitting to a 12/24 Volt system.
we recommend consulting an
Instructions auto electrician for wiring of
your vehicle.

4. Mount supplied buzzer behind/

ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLES under your vehicles dashboard -
BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED the alarm sound is louder when
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AND the buzzer faces into the cab.
THE ENGINE BAY IS FREE OF Adjust direction to suit your own
DUST AND DIRT. requirements.

1. Mount the Water Watch assembly 5. Locate wire which has battery
after the fuel tank and before voltage when ignition is on and
the original fuel filter in your connect to a White wire at either
vehicle, be sure to mount as the relay end or alternatively the
vertical as possible. Ensure fuel opposite end (under dash end)
flow is according to the arrow on of the wiring harness. If this wire
the top of the filter housing. is not from a fused source, fit
the fuse holder and 5 amp fuse
as supplied (refer to the wiring
DO NOT REMOVE THE VEHICLES diagram).
GENUINE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY.
6. White wire at relay end of the
harness should be secured to the
rest of the harness and insulated
2. Bolt relay into suitable position or removed if not used.
near Water Watch unit using 6mm
bolt, washer and nut. 7. Connect the Black wire with
eye terminal at the relay end to
3. Mount the supplied LED Lamp to vehicle earth.
a visible place on your dashboard.
Remove nut and washer behind 8. Connect the Red wire from both
LED - slide sticker onto back of LED the LED light and buzzer to the
and mount on dash, securing with wire at the under dash end of the
washer and nut. wiring harness.

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 Fuse

LED Light

White wire to
Red wire on
buzzer and light.
Buzzer
Sensor
Plug

Earth
Wire

Brown wire
to Black wire
To IGN ‘ON’ on light. Brown
white wire. wire to Blue or
Select 1 only Black wire on
buzzer.

Relay
& Plug

Continued On Following Pages 1

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 Fitting
Instructions
(continued)

Buzzer Options The Water Watch assembly

incorporates a self check circuit. The
9A Option 1 LED light and buzzer will activate for
approximately 3-4 seconds when the
Continuous Warning ignition switch is turned ‘ON’.
Connect the black wire of the
LED light and buzzer to the brown If the LED light and buzzer does not
wire at the dash end of the wiring function when the ignition is turned
harness. on there may be a malfunction in
the circuit. Any malfunction of the
warning system should be inspected
9B Option 2
and rectified immediately to achieve
Pulse Warning the maximum protection for your
Connect the blue wire of the vehicles fuel system.
buzzer and the black wire of the
LED light to the brown wire under • Apply warning sticker supplied
the dash end of the wiring harness. on appropriate area on vehicles
Note: red wire to power (white windscreen.
wire)
• Place this information booklet
Note: LED light and buzzer wiring and other appropriate
connections should be paperwork in glove box for
soldered at joins. future reference.

More information, photos and videos are available on our

website www.responsiveengineering.com.au

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Wiring
Diagram

White Wire = Power in Harness

Fuse

White wire to Ignition Switch

Positive (+) from
ignition switch

Black wire to
Probe vehicle earth or
battery negative (-)

Brown wire
(signal)
Pin 85 Pin 87
Relay
Light Buzzer
Pin 86
Pin 30

Red wire to
vehicle battery voltage
via ignition switch Earth

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 Water Watch must sound the
Service alarm for 3-4 seconds each time
the ignition is switched on to
Instructions check the circuit and to let you
know that it is working.
(4)
Centre Bolt
Bleeder
Bolt

(1)
Electrical
Plug
(3)
‘O’ Ring
(2) Seal
Sensor
Screw Note:
If it is necessary to
remove glass bowl
assembly, then the
centre bolt (4) must
only be tightened to
a tension of approx
25inch/pounds
(2.8NM).

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Service
WATER
Instructions WATCH
WARNING!

If this alarm activates after the initial 3. When liquid has drained, carefully
pre-check alarm or during normal retighten the sensor screw -
operation STOP THE ENGINE as soon 90 degrees after ‘O’ Ring (3)
as it is safe to do so and follow these makes contact.
simple instructions. Warning - Do Not Overtighten
Read the instructions fully Sensor - see notes on page 19
before proceeding to drain. 4. Reattach the electrical plug (1) to
Check visually for water in the glass wiring harness.
bowl.
5. Prime the engine’s fuel system
It may be difficult to see the water.
(refer to owner’s manual).
We recommend as a precaution to
proceed with draining the Water 6. Check that no further water is
Watch bowl - the sensor is very entering the glass bowl and Water
accurate, the water may be dispersed Watch warning ceases to sound
within the fuel. alarm after pre-check.

1. Unplug electrical plug (1) on 7. If no more water is evident and/or

sensor from the wiring harness. alarm warning sounds again, this
will indicate more water in your
2. Unscrew sensor (2) and remove fuel supply (tank).
momentarily to allow water to
flush from bowl. Fluids should 8. If you still have water in your fuel
drain from glass bowl very quickly. supply, do not operate engine
(Bleeder/Banjo bolt may be as damage to fuel injection
loosened if draining is slow) components will occur.

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 Notes on
Proper Use

Water Watch is fitted to assist in If the warning buzzer and lamp are
detecting and removing water activated after the initial start-up
in the fuel supply during normal pre-test, then you must stop the
operation of the vehicle. engine as quickly as it is safe to do
so, drain the contents of the bowl as
Water Watch is installed in the fuel detailed in the service instructions
supply line PRIOR to the factory (pages 10 & 11) before proceeding to
filter. operate the engine again.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SENSOR. Should Water Watch alarms reactivate,

Screw the sensor into the adaptor indicating continued amounts of water
until the seal washer just touches entering your fuel supply, the contents
the adaptor, then tighten a further of your fuel supply should be removed
90 degrees by hand pressure only. and the supply tanks cleaned.

Failure to do so may cause serious

damage to the fuel system and
engine components. Water Watch’s
ability to protect these systems
is limited by the capacity of the
collection bowl where water and
Water Watch is designed to enhance debris are collected.
the original filtration system by
removing water and debris and It is recommended that the Water
warning the operator of contaminated Watch unit is checked regularly for
fuel without causing restriction to fuel fuel quality and the removal of debris
flow. from the bowl.

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Lifetime
Warranty
Guarantee
Our commitment to quality includes Extent of Warranty
our service. Should you, contrary The warranty is limited to defects in
to expectations, experience workmanship or parts of the Water
defects due to manufacturing Watch unit. All defective products or
faults, Responsive Engineering parts will be replaced. This warranty
will provide you with a lifetime does not extend to manuals and
warranty against defects as follows: packaging, electrical lines or electrical
components, fuel lines or other
The product is guaranteed to be free installation accessories to the Water
of manufacturing and workmanship watch unit.
defects when used under normal
conditions and care and in accordance Exclusions
with our instructions on use. This warranty does not cover:
> Any defect caused by an accident,
Defects that do occur will be repaired, misuse, abuse, improper installation
replaced at our discretion, solely at our or operation or lack of reasonable
option with no charge for parts. care.
The benefits conferred by this
warranty are in addition to all rights > Any product that has not been
and remedies in respect of the product installed, operated or maintained in
that the consumer has under the accordance with the manufacturer’s
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 instructions provided with this
and similar state and territory laws. product.
> Any damage caused by improper
power input, improper cable
connection, failure to unplug the
sensor from wiring prior to removal
and installation, or over tightening
the sensor into the Water Watch
unit.

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 WW20072
Parts List

REM2016 REM2014
REM2017 REM2015 REM2013

REM2001
REM2012
REM2002
REM2018 REM2003

REM2004

REM2005

REM2003A

REM2006

REM2021
REM2011
REM2007A
REM2007

REM2008

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Should your Water Watch
require replacement parts due
to damage or reinstallation in
another vehicle, please contact
Responsive Engineering.

Qty WW20072 Part

2 REM2001 Banjo Bolt

1 REM2002 O’Ring
1 REM2003 O’Ring
1 REM2003A O’Ring
1 REM2004 Diffuser
1 REM2005 Skirt
1 REM2006 Bowl
1 REM2007 Sensor
1 REM2007A Sensor Seal
1 REM2008 C’nector Loom
1 REM2011 Adapter
2 REM2012A Banjo 8mm
2 REM2012B Banjo 10mm
2 REM2012C Banjo 12mm
2 REM2013 Washer
1 REM2014 Bleed Bolt
1 REM2015 Washer
1 REM2016 Centre Bolt
1 REM2017 O’Ring
1 REM2018 Seating
1 REM2021 O’Ring
1 REM2000 Seal Kit

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 For notes on Water Watch
Log system e.g: Last time Water
Watch indicated alarm.

Water Watch Installation Date:

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 More
Products

Responsive Engineering is an Also available from

Australian company dedicated Responsive Engineering:
to finding innovative
solutions to protect your Diesel Key – prevents miss-fuelling
with petrol. Diesel Key has a locking
Diesel Fuel System system which will only open when
exactly the correct nozzle size is
Water Watch Mounting bracket inserted into the receiver. Diesel Key
kits are supplied separately to Water prevents any access to the fuel tank
Watch units and are designed to suit either to put fuel in or out without the
many diesel vehicles. correct nozzle.

Full list available on our web site Responsive Fuel Additive – fuel
www.responsiveengineering.com.au conditioner specifically designed for
Common Rail Diesel fuel systems
Contents include: quality powder
coated steel bracket specifically
designed to fit your vehicle, additional
fuel hose, clamps or quick connect
fittings, nuts, bolts, washers and fitting
instructions specific to your vehicles
requirements.

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 1 UNCLIP SENSOR FROM WIRING
WARNING!
DO NOT DAMAGE HARNESS BEFORE TURNING
YOUR SENSOR! SENSOR SCREW. Twisting the
wiring coming from the sensor
will damage the circuit board
inside the sensor unit.
2 After loosening/removing sensor
unit from Water Watch to remove
water/contamination. Reinstall
sensor with care. Screw the
sensor into the adapter until the
seal washer just touches the
adapter, then tighten a further
90 degrees by hand pressure
only.
3 Take care not to put undue strain
on the wire from the sensor unit
when reconnecting to the wiring
harness plug.
Rough handling or excessive force can
damage the connection and allow
water to enter the plug; this may
give you a false warning or cause a
malfunction with the Water Watch
Alarm operation.
The sensor should not require
adjustment on installation. It is only
if the sensor is removed and replaced
that the above instructions apply.

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 Please ensure that you have read and
understand this information booklet
IMPORTANT! completely. Incorrect installation or
servicing may void warranty.

Should Water Watch alarm activate

WATER when driving - Pull up as soon as
WATCH it is safe to do so and go to service
WARNING! instructions on pages 10-11.

For after sales support or if you have further questions,

please contact the Water Watch team at:

Responsive Engineering Australia Pty Ltd

Tel 02 6280 4334 Fax 02 6280 0179
Email [email protected]
www.responsiveengineering.com.au