Install Instructions

socket and conduit can be installed in order to provide a backup sensor location

if the first location is not found to be ideal.

Vehicle tire and pedestrian traffic can track water and contaminants onto the snow

melt area. If the snow / ice sensor is located in the traffic area, snow melting will be

triggered by the passing traffic. This may be desirable in commercial areas where

excessive traffic can cause the surface to become icy. In residential installations,

the amount of traffic is usually limited, and it may be desirable to locate the

snow / ice sensor away from the traffic area. This will reduce the number of snow

melt events that occur and thereby reduce the annual fuel consumption.

The location of the sensor should be midway between the heating pipes or

elements.

Conduit

Place the sensor socket at the chosen location and run a conduit for the cable

from the socket to the snow / ice detection control. If more than 210’ (64 m) of cable

is required to reach the control, run the conduit to a weatherproof junction box.

The sensor cable should be run in its own conduit and not in combination with

high voltage wiring.

The conduit length from the sensor to the junction box should be less than the 210’

(64 m) of cable supplied with the 094 snow / ice sensor.

At the junction box, additional 18 AWG, 5 conductor cable can be spliced on to

increase the total length to 500’ (150 m) from the sensor to control.

Avoid tying the conduit to the rebar within 6’ (2 m) of the socket. This allows the

rebar grid to move without disturbing the position of the socket.

Sloped Surfaces

The top of the snow / ice sensor should be flush and parallel

to that of the snow melt surface.

When the sensor is installed on a sloped driveway, the sensor

must be installed near the lowest elevation of the slope. This

is required since the melting snow or ice runoff water will drain

toward the lowest point on the driveway and keep this area wet

for longer periods of time.

Installing the Socket

A mounting plate has been included to simplify the installation

of the sensor socket. When possible, the mounting plate

should be located directly on top of gravel in order to provide

good drainage. If the slab is more than 4” thick, a mound of

crushed rock or a styrofoam or wooden block can be used to

elevate the socket. A hole must be punched or drilled in the

styrofoam or wooden block in order to provide drainage.

Failure to provide adequate drainage under the socket may reduce the life

expectancy of the snow / ice sensor.

•