AIR-SS-2 Frequently Asked Questions

After installation the sensor can be tested by cooling the sensor base with either ice (do not immerse the sensor in ice water, it is not water proof) or freeze mist. Locate the internal temperature sensor by first locating the indexing tab (see page 5 of the manual) and apply the mist to the base of the sensor on the opposite side of the indexing tab.

Once the unit is cooled continue by placing a drop of water on the moisture grid. If testing in the winter and the temperature is below 38°F (3.3°C), then simply placing a drop of water or a small amount of snow on the moisture grid will start a heating cycle. To stop the cycles, simply turn off the power for 5 to 10 seconds and then turn it back on.

The AIR-SS-2 can be mounted at a distance up to 500 feet away from the controller using 22-gauge wires and up to 1000 feet using 18-gauge wires.

It depends on how the system is intended to operate. If the expectation is manual operation (ex. WiFi or Timer Control), then no sensors are required. If the expectation is automatic operation, then the system will require at least one snow sensor.

No, a sensor is not required with the snow melt system. However, certain automatic controllers require a temperature/moisture sensor to sense atmospheric conditions and may also require an in-slab, high temperature limit sensor to be installed (notably, asphalt installations).