Model 8052 Temperature Sensor
Installation Instructions
The Aprilaire® Model 8052 temperature sensor can be used
with Aprilaire thermostats, support modules, zone controls
and the Home Comfort Control™.
InSTallaTIon InSTrucTIonS
STep 1 – InSTall SenSor baSed on The applIcaTIon
return air Temperature
• Locate the Aprilaire Model 8052 sensor in the return at
least 6" upstream from the fresh air intake so the fresh air
does not influence the sensor reading (see
fIgure 2
).
• Drill a 3/8" hole in the duct and mount the sensor with the
supplied screw and mounting bracket (see
fIgure 1
).
leaving air Temperature
• Locate the Aprilaire Model 8052 sensor in the supply trunk,
after the heat exchanger and cooling coils (see shaded
area in
fIgure 2
).
• Shield or mount away from direct radiation sources such as
sunlight, UV lights, heat exchangers or cooling coils.
• Drill a 3/8" hole in the duct and mount the sensor with the
supplied screw and mounting bracket (see
fIgure 1
).
outdoor Temperature
• Locate the Aprilaire Model 8052 sensor on the side of the
building out of direct sunlight (see
fIgure 3
).
• Place above the snow line.
• Place at least 3' away from exhaust vents and condensing
lines.
• Do not install inside outdoor condensing unit.
remote radiant heat
• Locate the Aprilaire Model 8052 sensor in a radiant floor
system.
3/8" DIAMETER HOLE
DUCT SENSOR PROBE
SUPPLIED WIRE NUTS
SUPPLIED #8
SHEET METAL SCREW
90-630
fIgure 1
NORTH, EAST
OR WEST SIDE
OF HOME
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR LEADS
ABOVE EXPECTED
SNOW LINE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SENSOR
SENSOR
BRACKET
90-998
fIgure 3
6" MIN.
FRESH AIR INTAKE
SUPPLY DUCT
RETURN DUCT
RETURN AIR LOCATION
LEAVING AIR
LOCATION
NOTE:
THE EXAMPLE SHOWN
IS FOR AN UPFLOW FURNACE.
90-2039
fIgure 2
1
