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Installation & Operation Manual
095 _ D
11/17
Snow Sensor 095
Snow Melting Replaces: 05/13
Installation & Operation Manual
Introduction
The Snow Sensor 095 is an aerial mounted sensor that detects falling snow and
allows a tekmar Snow Melting Control to automatically start the snow melting
equipment. System stop is provided by the control's timer or by manual disable.
The 095 mounts to a nominal 1/2" (16 mm) metal or PVC conduit or pole. The 095
is well suited for adding automatic start to an existing snow melt system.
For use with tekmar Snow Melting Control type: 654, 670 or 680
Snow
Sensor
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- Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual 095 _ D 11/17 Snow Sensor 095 Snow Melting Replaces: 05/13 Installation & Operation Manual Introduction The Snow Sensor 095 is an aerial mounted sensor that detects falling snow and allows a tekmar Snow Melting Control to automatically start the snow melting equipment.
- Page 2 Installation Caution Improper installation and operation of this control could result in damage to the equipment and possibly even personal injury or death. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that this control is safely installed according to all applicable codes and standards. Please follow these step-by-step instructions to gain a full understanding of this device.
- Page 3 Step 3 - Rough In Wiring Install a nominal 1/2” (16 mm) PVC or metal conduit from the tekmar Snow Melting Control to the chosen sensor location. Pull 4 conductor 18 AWG wire from the sensor location to the control location through the conduit. The maximum wire length between the sensor and the control is 500’...
- Page 4 Step 6 - Mounting The conduit pole can be either PVC plastic or rigid metal. The conduit pole should be mounted plumb using a level. • When using PVC plastic conduit a nominal 1/2” (16mm) PVC male terminal adapter with locknut is recommended. •...
- Page 5 Step 8 - Assembly 1. Align the blue sensor disk tekmar logo with the highest point of the sensor enclosure body. The blue sensor disk has a notch that ensures the sensor is installed in the correct position. 2. Insert the three screws into the holes and screw them until tight. Do not over tighten.
- Page 6 Temperature vs. Resistance Table Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance °F °C °F °C 490,813 7,334 405,710 6,532 336,606 5,828 280,279 5,210 234,196 4,665 196,358 4,184 165,180 3,760 139,402 3,383 118,018 3,050 100,221 2,754 85,362 2,490 72,918 2,255 62,465 2,045 53,658 1,857 46,218 1,689 39,913...
- Page 7 Technical Data Snow Sensor 095 Aerial Mounting Literature 095_C, 095_D Packaged weight 0.4 lbs (180 g) Dimensions 1-15/16” H x 3-5/32” O.D. (50 H x 80 O.D. mm) Enclosure White PVC plastic, UV stable, NEMA type 1 Operating range -40 to 122°F (-40 to 50°C) Compatible equipment tekmar Snow Melting Control 654, 670, 680 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This sensor must be used with a tekmar Snow Melting Control 654, 670 or 680.
- Page 8 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information: Watts.com/prop65 All specifications are subject to change without notice Tel: (250) 545-7749 • Fax: (250) 984-0815 tekmarControls.com...
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