Auto-Zone Control Systems Auto-Zone Basic Systems Installation & Operation (Version 02C) - Manual (Page 55)

Auto-Zone Basic Section 2
Installation and Wiring 2-25
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
The outside air sensor must be located where it will not be affected by direct sun or heat
producing equipment. Mounting under the eve of a roof is often a good choice.
Caution: Complaints of inaccurate outside sensor readings are very common and
can almost always be shown to be the result of poor sensor location.
Note: All sensors utilize the same type thermistor sensor element. For troubleshooting
sensors, refer to temperature sensor resetting instructions in section 3 of this
manual.
Figure 2-18: Outside Air Temperature Sensor Dimensions and Installation
4.)All Wiring To Be In Accordance With
Local And National Electrical Codes
And Specifications.
3.)Gasket Must Be Installed Under Cover
Plate To Provide Raintight Seal.
Rainwater Can Damage Sensor!
2.)Unused Conduit Opening(s) Must
Have Closure Plugs Installed And Must
Be Coated with Sealing Compound To
Provide Raintight Seal. Water Can
Damage Sensor!
1.)The Outside Air Sensor Must Be
Mounted In A Vertical Position As
Shown (Sensor Tube Pointing
Down).
Sensor Must Be Located
Where It Will Not Be Affected By
Direct Sunlight Or Heat Producing
Equipment. If Possible Mount Under
Roof Eave Or Similar Protected
Location. If Sensor Is Not Located
As Specified, Erroneous Outside Air
Temperature Readings Will Result.
Water Must Not Be
Allowed To Stand In Sensor
Tube. Rainwater Will Damage
Sensor.
Notes:
Closure Plug
CAUTION!
See Note 2
Gasketed Cover
CAUTION!
See Note3
Cover
Mounting
Screw - Typ.
Mounting Tab
& Screw - Typ.
0.21" Dia. x 0.73
Lg. Slot - Typ.
4.50” 2.25”
3.00”
Front View Side View Back View
Closure Plug
CAUTION!
See Note 2
Sensor Tube
CAUTION!
See Note 1
Mounting Tab
& Screws - Typ.
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
See Note #1
Sensor Mounting
Postion
2.70”
1.13”
2.30”
3.00”