How to use the Local Mode

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This article contains information relevant to the Moen Flo Shutoff, which was formerly known as the Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff system.

To protect a home from water damage when access to Wi-Fi® is not available, Local Mode can be utilized.

Users can manually program leak detection sensitivity and perform health tests with the installed unit. (Note: unit must be connected to AC power and installed on a pressurized pipe.)

1. RESET BUTTON

2. VALVE LED

3. STATUS LED

Below are the detailed instructions on how you can set the local mode:

To Open Valve

Reset Button:	Status LED:	Valve LED:	Result:	Note:
Press 1X			Valve opens	To close the valve, push and turn knob with your hand or hex key.

To Select Leak Detection Sensitivity (Valve must be open. If indicated thresholds have been met, the device will automatically shut off the water.)
For devices manufactured before 01/31/2023

Reset Button:	Result:	Note:
Press 1X	HIGH Leak Detection (default) Auto Shut-Off at: 10 gal consumed* 5gpm for 10+ sec 5 min of water use*	Select HIGH if little to no water use is expected in the home.
Press 2X	MEDIUM Leak Detection Auto Shut-Off at: 20 gal consumed* 5gpm for 10+ sec 10 min of water use*	Select MEDIUM if some water use is expected in the home.
Press 3X	LOW Leak Detection Auto Shut-Off at: 50 gal consumed* 8gpm for 10+ sec 15 min of water use*	Select LOW if significant water usage is expected in the home.

Reset Button:

Status LED:

Valve LED:

Result:

Note:

Press 1X

HIGH Leak Detection (default)

Auto Shut-Off at:

10 gal consumed*
5gpm for 10+ sec
5 min of water use*

Select HIGH if little to no water use is expected in the home.

Press 2X

MEDIUM Leak Detection

Auto Shut-Off at:

20 gal consumed*
5gpm for 10+ sec
10 min of water use*

Select MEDIUM if some water use is expected in the home.

Press 3X

LOW Leak Detection

Auto Shut-Off at:

50 gal consumed*
8gpm for 10+ sec
15 min of water use*

Select LOW if significant water usage is expected in the home.

*in a single event

To Select Leak Detection Sensitivity (Valve must be open. If indicated thresholds have been met, the device will automatically shut off the water.)
For devices manufactured after 01/31/2023

Reset Button:	Result:	Note:
Press 1X	LOW Leak Detection (default) Auto Shut-Off at: 50 gal consumed* 8gpm for 10+ sec 15 min of water use*	Select LOW if significant water usage is expected in the home.
Press 2X	MEDIUM Leak Detection Auto Shut-Off at: 20 gal consumed* 5gpm for 10+ sec 10 min of water use*	Select MEDIUM if some water use is expected in the home.
Press 3X	HIGH Leak Detection Auto Shut-Off at: 10 gal consumed* 5gpm for 10+ sec 5 min of water use*	Select HIGH if little to no water use is expected in the home.

Reset Button:

Status LED:

Valve LED:

Result:

Note:

Press 1X

LOW Leak Detection (default)

Auto Shut-Off at:

50 gal consumed*
8gpm for 10+ sec
15 min of water use*

Select LOW if significant water usage is expected in the home.

Press 2X

MEDIUM Leak Detection

Auto Shut-Off at:

20 gal consumed*
5gpm for 10+ sec
10 min of water use*

Select MEDIUM if some water use is expected in the home.

Press 3X

HIGH Leak Detection

Auto Shut-Off at:

10 gal consumed*
5gpm for 10+ sec
5 min of water use*

Select HIGH if little to no water use is expected in the home.

*in a single event

To Run Health Test (Valve must be open. The valve will turn off and the health test will run for 5 minutes or less)

Reset Button:	Result:	Note:
Press 5X	Pass	No leaks found.
Press 5X	Interrupted**	Test was disrupted due to water being used. Re-test when water is not being used in the house.
Press 5X	Fail**	Drip or leak detected.

Once health test is complete, press reset button once to reset Status LED light.

LED Lights During Standard Operation

Status LED

Blinking light = water is flowing normally.

Steady light = water flow is obstructed. Check waterway and flow turbine.

**For additional assistance with Local Mode, or for help understanding your health test, reach out to your local Moen sales rep, call 1-800-BUY-MOEN (1-800-289-6636) or email smarthome@moen.com.

1. RESET BUTTON

2. VALVE LED

3. STATUS LED