PENTAIR 520872 Temperature Sensor Kit Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Pentair
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PENTAIR 520872 Temperature Sensor Kit Installation Guide
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Kit contents
The following items are included in the water/air temperature sensor replacement kit:
Temperature Sensor Assembly – P/N 520872
- Temperature Sensor, 10k Temperature Sensor – P/N 520326
- Temperature Sensor, 10k Ohms, 40 ft – P/N 521583
- Temperature Sensor, 10k Ohms, 20 ft – P/N 521584
- Hose Clamp (1-7/8” – 5” Clamp) – P/N 476168
- Installation Instructions (this manual)
Related manuals
IntelliCenter™ Control System User’s Guide (P/N 522990)
IntelliTouch® Control System User’s Guide (P/N 521075)
EasyTouch® Control System User’s Guide (P/N 521044)
SunTouch® Control System User’s Guide (P/N 520785)
Water/Air Temperature Sensor
The sensor can be used as a water or air sensor. The 10k Ohms Temperature Sensor can be is used with IntelliCenter, IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, SunTouch and Compool to EasyTouch Upgrade Control Systems.
Sensor Installation
Note: See page 4 and 5 for circuit board sensor connector locations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Replacing the existing Water Temperature Sensor.
When replacing the existing water temperature sensor, be sure to use drill a
3/8th inch hole into the 3-in or 2-in pipe for the new sensor.
Note: The existing water sensor hole is 5/16th inch, and will not fit the
new replacement sensor.
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The existing water sensor is located between the filter pump and the filter. Remove the sensor.
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Drill a 3/8th inch hole in the 3-in or 2-in pipe. Position the hose clamp over the replacement sensor and gently tighten around pipe.
Caution: Do not overtighten clamp. -
Route the cable up through the low voltage compartment of the Load Center or Power Center to the Outdoor Control Panel circuit board.
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Strip wires back 1/4 inch. Connect the sensor wires to WATER screw terminals. See page 4 and 5 for screw terminal location.
Ambient Air Temperature (Freeze Protection) Sensor Replacement
Mount sensor in open air, in shaded area, away from air conditioners.
Route the cable up through the low voltage compartment of the Load Center or
Power Center to the Outdoor Control Panel circuit board. Use cable ties to
fasten sensor cable to pipes. Strip wires back 1/4 inch.
Connect the sensor wires to AIR screw terminals. See page 4 and 5 for screw
terminal location.
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