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PAINTING THE SENSOR
The sensor and magnet may be painted to match the color of the mounting surface. Only paints made for plastic may be used.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for preparing the plastic, applying the paint and recommended drying times.
NOTE: DO NOT USE METALLIC PAINT COLORS.
Figure 1: Example: Self-
Locking Stainless Steel Strap
EXTERNAL WIRING - May be used with external closed contact switches.
Note: Use minimum of 22AWG jacketed
cable. The contact switch must be a Form
C (SPDT) type.
UL: Maximum wire length cannot exceed 3 feet.
1. Strip the cable jacket back about four
inches to provide adequate space for
Sealing Cover removal while changing
batteries.
2. Feed the cable through the access hole
in Sensor Mounting Plate. Use the cable
notch on mounting plate to pass through
the jacketed portion of cable, then attach
the Sensor Mounting Plate.
3. Route the cable to the external contact
switch and fasten at intervals to secure
the cable.
4. Remove the Sealing Cover and feed the
wires through the rubber wire seal. If
installed, remove the batteries.
5. Connect the wires to terminal block in the
battery chamber, then install the batteries.
6. Replace the Sealing Cover.
Note: The cover screw hole should line up with the screw hole in the sensor cover. Press to close. Apply silicone caulking to
the rubber wire seal.
7. Engage the tabs in the Sensor Mounting Plate to the slots in the sensor, and swing closed. Secure with cover screw.
Mounting on a Curved Surface
Strap ties and cable ties used for mounting are not supplied.
Recommended are:
• Self-locking stainless steel strap ties (recommended)
• Heavy duty Nylon 6/6 lN and Temperature Rated cable ties
(0.5 inch wide)
• A combination of screws and ties.
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MOUNTING PLATE
CONNECT TO EXTERNAL
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