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POWER ON

MOISTURE

CLASS II CIRCUIT

2.0 AMPS

Wet Switch prevents flooding and property damage by detecting 

moisture caused by accumulation of air-conditioning condensate, drain 

leaks, etc. When moisture is detected, the normally closed circuit 

controlling the system is disconnected. An additional circuit is included, 

normally open, that may be used to operate an alarm device as well.  

Multiple Wet Switches may be connected in series (within the electrical 

limits of the power supply), to expand coverage area.  Wet Switch 

incorporates isolated relay contacts, for added flexibility in installations 

with electronic control boards where breaking one lead from the 

transformer is not possible.

Status Indications & Operation

Normal State:

  When power is applied and no moisture is

detected, the “POWER ON” LED will be lit green, and the

“MOISTURE” LED will be OFF.
Pressing the red “

TEST

” button simulates moisture detection and 

confirms proper function of Wet Switch. “MOISTURE” LED will be lit 

red, & “POWER” LED will be OFF.
Press the green “

RESET

” button to return Wet Switch to normal state.

When moisture is detected, the control circuit is opened, and the  

“MOISTURE” LED is lit red.  Wet Switch will remain in this state until the 

problem is corrected and the “

RESET

” button is pressed, or power is 

disconnected.  After correcting the moisture problem, & with power 

disconnected, use a clean, absorbent cloth to thoroughly dry the 

sensor pad on the bottom of Wet Switch.  Any residual moisture in 

the pad may cause a false detection.  A warm air device (such as 

a hair drier on low heat ONLY) may be used to help dry the pad.

Installation

1. Turn off power to the system.

2. Place Wet Switch, padded side down, on the surface to be monitored.

3. Connect wiring as shown in the diagrams on page 2.  Wires may be

  extended as necessary, but avoid excess run lengths.

4. Restore power to the system.

5. Press “TEST” to assure proper function.

Controlling Selected Components

System components such as compressors, electric valves, condenser 

pumps, chill water pumps, or other 24 VAC controls may be connected 

selectively and independently to Wet Switch.  

Model No.

 

WS-1

WET SWITCH

®

 FLOOD DETECTOR

LED Indicators
Wet Switch

Schematic

TEST & RESET

Buttons

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