Bulldog Matter Guide

Before you Begin

This guide will walk you through connecting the EVC400-MW and EVC400-MW-SK3 controller module to the Matter app/Smart Home Apps. Please follow the guide step by step and take note of the additional information beside videos and images. Our commitment to exceptional customer support sets us apart. If any issue still occurs after following this guide our dedicated team of real humans is always ready to provide personalized support, ensuring that every experience with our products is seamless and easy.

Tools: Phone/Tablet

Time Required: 2 - 6 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Steps: 5

Important Notes: 2

Step 1

Find the Bracket for your Valve Type

The kit contains 2 mounting brackets designed to cover most valve types and sizes from 3/4" to 1 1/2"
Ensure the valve is a ball valve with a handle
If the valve requires an alternative mounting bracket or is not on the chart, custom mouting brackets are available for $30USD by contacting us at support@econetcontrols.com

Step 2

Affix Mount to Valve

When placing the mounting bracket onto the valve, ensure that the head on the mount is facing the ball valve handle
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the mounting bracket is on the ball valve and NOT the pipe
When the ball valve is open (Parallel to the valve), the mounting bracket should be on the opposite site of where the handle is facing
Do not fully tighten screws on the mounting bracket, tighten enough for it to stay in place

Step 3

Rotational Alignment

IMPORTANT: Rotate the mounting bracket so the center of the slot in the head of the mounting bracket aligns with the handle on the ball valve. If the mounting bracket is not properly aligned, it will result in twisting of the mount, the valve not fully closing, the motor sputtering out, or Bulldog motor arm bouncing back
Screws on the mounting bracket should be hand tight. Sliding of the bulldog motor may be a result of the mounting bracket being too loose
After tightening the screws, confirm mounting bracket has not moved from the aligned position

Step 4

Affixing Motor & Pivot Point Alignment

Install mounting screw on the side of the mounting bracket with no hex nut
Install only one mounting screw in the hole that fits, if the mounting screw does not screw into either hole, push the bulldog motor deeper into the mounting tab slot
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the pivot point on the bulldog motor is aligned with the pivot point on the ball valve. If the pivot points are not properly aligned, it will result in twisting of the mount, the valve not fully closing, the motor sputtering out, or Bulldog motor arm bouncing back
Mounting screw should be hand tight

Step 5

Add Notifications

This notification will alert the phone that the valve has closed
Ensure app notifications are enabled in the phone or tablet settings
Notification will appear for both leak sensor shutoff and "Open/Close" button shutoff

Step 6

Install Mount Guide Pins

IMPORTANT: Guide pins should be flush with the ball valve handle while tightening. The valve not fully closing may be a result of the guide pins not being flush
Ensure the guide pins are hand tight
Ensure guide pins are not on any angle when making contact with the valve handle
Ensure the valve handle moves to fully closed.
Ensure the valve opens to at least 15 degrees off of fully open. It is not critical to fully open as it does not affect water pressure or water flow in the house

Step 7

Download Smart Home App

QR code to download Apple Home app on Apple devices

Open the Home app on your iPhone/ iPad or Smart Phone.
Tap the “+” (Add Accessory) button.
Scan the Matter QR code on the product or packaging.
Follow the on-screen prompts to connect the device to your Wi-Fi/Home network.
Assign the device to a room (e.g., Living Room, Kitchen).
Once added, you can rename the device and start controlling it through the Home app

You've Completed the Bulldog Smart Life Connectivity Guide

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If you continue to experience any issues or require additional support, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team at support@econetcontrols.com.