IS-Snow-Melt-Sensor

For Residential or Commercial Radiant Heating and Snow Melt Applications

Snow Melt Sensor

Temperature and Precipitation Sensor
Watts Snow Melt Sensor detects the presence of moisture at temperatures below 38F. (3.3C.), providing an output relay contact closure. The relay contacts remains closed for a fixed hold-on time of 5 hours after the heated moisture sensing grid is dried. Specification Construction Dimensions Weight Mounting Method Mounting Location Operating Temperature Power Requirements Power Consumption Sensing Temperature Precipitation Signal Contact Rating Hold-on Time U-V stable molded plastic and epoxy resin 3.5" x 3.5" x 3.25" (88.9 mm x 88.9 mm x 82.5 mm) 13 oz (368.5 g) Standard 1/2" NPT male thread ANSI (16 mm) Outdoors, exposed to ambient temperature and precipitation -22.0F to 140.0F (-30.0C to 60.0C) 24 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz 2.5W maximum -22.0F to 38.0F (-30.0C to 3.3C) Contact closure 3 amps. resistive Approximately 5 hours

Snow Melt Sensor

Windshield with water drain slots

Installation
1.  Determine the best location for the LCD1H / LCD-3H Snow Switch. It must be located above a roof line or away from a building and subject to direct precipitation. AVOID overhead trees, shrubs, wires, eaves, canopies, etc. AVOID locations subject to falling/blowing debris or potential vandalism. AVOID exposure to artificial heat sources. 2.  Mount the LCD1H / LCD-3H Snow Switch securely in an upright position, as shown. A 1/2" (16mm) NPT opening is provided on the underside of the housing for rigid conduit entry. 3.  Thread the four pigtail conductors through the conduit to the selected splicing enclosure. 4.  Hand tighten the conduit until snug. Caution: Over-tightening may damage the housing. 5. Plumb and level the sensor housing. 6. Ensure that all conduit terminations are watertight. 7.  Splice and insulate pigtail conductors to customer-supplied extension conductors. Refer to table for wire details.
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SNOW MELT SENSOR

12 Max (304.8 mm)

Ambient air temperature sensor 1/2" (16mm) rigid conduit for mounting (customer supplied) Refer to table for wire colors

Weatherproof box or conduit body (customer supplied)

Wire nuts (customer supplied)

24 VAC NEC Class 2 power source Maximum sensor power consumption: 2.5W Precipitation Normally Open Contact 3 Amps. Resistive 1 Amp. Inductive

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Description Snow Melt Sensor

Order # 0955321

A Watts Water Technologies Company

USA: No. Andover, MA Tel. (855) 699-2887 Fax: (978) 794-1848 radiant.watts.com Canada: Burlington, ONT. Tel. (905) 332-4090 Fax: (905) 332-7068 radiant.watts.com

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SNOW MELT SENSOR

24 VAC supply maximum sensor power consumption: 2.5 W

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24 VAC supply maximum sensor power consumption: 2.5 W

Incoming Line Voltage to the Pump (based on Pump OL Requirement)

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Solenoid valve, pump contactor, or boiler control

24 VAC Coil less than 16 VA

Relay

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Figure 1. Zone Solenoid Valve

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(if required)

Figure 2. Circulating Pump

SNOW MELT SENSOR

24 VAC supply maximum sensor power consumption: 2.5 W

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Wire Color AWG Nominal Length* Description Black 18 20" (508.0 mm) 24 VAC Supply White 18 20" (508.0 mm) 24 VAC Supply Yellow 18 20" (508.0 mm) Normally Open Isolated Contact * Nominal length of wire is from base of sensor

Control relay

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Figure 3. Control Relay

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California law requires this warning to be given to customers in the State of California). For more information: www.watts.com/prop65.
Limited Warranty: Watts Regulator Co. (the Company) warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. In the event of such defects within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option, replace or recondition the product without charge. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE COMPANY HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The remedy described in the first paragraph of this warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty, and the Company shall not be responsible for any incidental, special or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost profits or the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged if this product does not work properly, other costs resulting from labor charges, delays, vandalism, negligence, fouling caused by foreign material, damage from adverse water conditions, chemical, or any other circumstances over which the Company has no control. This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or alteration of the product. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore the above limitations may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from State to State. You should consult applicable state laws to determine your rights. SO FAR AS IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT.

A Watts Water Technologies Company

USA: No. Andover, MA Tel. (855) 699-2887 Fax: (978) 794-1848 radiant.watts.com Canada: Burlington, ONT. Tel. (905) 332-4090 Fax: (905) 332-7068 radiant.watts.com

IS-Snow-Melt-Sensor 1146

EDP# 81015423

2011 Watts