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CAUTION: Read all instructions carefully before installation. Save this Installation Manual for future reference. DS-5C RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER INSTALLATION MANUAL INDICATOR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING POWER DS−5C ACTIVATED ENCLOSURE TYPE 3R RAIN/SNOW SENSOR CONTROLLER DANGER Intertek CONFORMS TO UL STD 508 3175102 CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO.
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CETTE UNITÉ DEVRAIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉE, OUVERTE, ET RÉPARÉE PAR LE PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ SEULEMENT! 2. To avoid shock hazard do not open the front cover with power connected to the DS-5C or any controlled equipment. Pour éviter la décharge électrique déconnectez toute la puissance avant d'ouvrir la couverture du DS- Selecting a Mounting Location for the DS-5C The interleaved grid on the top of the DS-5C is the precipitation or “moisture"...
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The DEL configuration switch activates the Delay-Off drying cycle timer on the DS- 5C. The timer allows the DS-5C to continue to operate and dry the heated surface through evaporation once precipitation has stopped. The drying cycle reduces the chance of moisture left behind refreezing into ice.
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“Manual On” position. However, any trigger of the system will restart the 40 hour “Manual On” timer. You may put the DS-5C back into “Manual On” mode by switching to AUTOMATIC, then back to MANUAL ON. This will also restart the 40 hour timer.
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For example, the DS-5C can be powered from 120VAC but can directly control a 24VAC signal for a boiler system and line voltage for a pump or the DS-5C can control two separate 277VAC heat cables. The following diagrams show some possible wiring schemes for connecting the DS-5C to your load.
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277VAC In, Dual 277VAC Load, Heat Cable or Similar (Also Applies to 120VAC) These are just some of the possible wiring schemes that can be used to connect the DS-5C to your load for control. Remember, these are only suggestions. You should always consult a qualified electrician...
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Power & Activation Indicator A green lamp shines through a lens on the cover of the DS-5C to indicate operational status. If this lamp is OFF the DS-5C is not receiving power. If this lamp is steady ON the DS-5C is powered but not triggered.
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Within the limitations of this warranty, inoperative units should be returned, freight prepaid, to ASE, and we will repair or replace, at our option, at no charge to you with return freight paid by ASE to destinations within the U.S. and Canada. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from ASE and that ASE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
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