Setting Up the Valve
The freeze sensor shown here is installed on a FEBCO 765 PVB.
The installation steps are the same for any Watts or FEBCO
valve that has a freeze sensor.
1. For retrofit installation only. Snap the mounting clip with
freeze sensor over one of the test cocks.
2. Remove the insulation from the freeze sensor leads.
3. Use the wire stripper to cut ½" insulation off both ends
of the 2-conductor cable connecting the sensor to the
activation module.
Using the Standalone Outdoor Sensor
The standalone outdoor sensor can be installed instead of
the valve-mounted sensor. For more information on installation,
refer to tekmar Outdoor Sensor 070 at watts.com.
Wiring the Activation Module
The following steps apply to both the valve-mounted sensor
and the standalone outdoor sensor.
1. Grab the finger recesses on the top and bottom of the
activation module and pull off the cover.
2. Connect the positive wire of the power adapter (black
with white stripes) to terminal 1 and the ground wire to
terminal 2.
3. Connect one wire of the sensor cable to terminal 3 and
the other wire to terminal 4.
4. Use the wire stripper to cut ½" insulation off both ends
of the system cable connecting the activation module to
the building or irrigation management system.
4. Connect the freeze sensor leads to one end of the cable
5. Use the tie to strap the first segment of the cable to
5. Connect one wire of the system cable to COM terminal 6
6. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to connect
7. Put the module cover back on the unit and plug the
8. Mount the module in an unobstructed location for
24 VDC INPUT
Connect the positive
wire (black with white
stripes) of the power
adapter to terminal 1
and the ground wire to
terminal 2.
3
using the weather-proof wire nuts provided.
the valve.
and the other wire to either NO terminal 5 or
NC terminal 7.
the other end of the cable to the building or irrigation
management system.
power adapter into a AC 120 V, 60 Hz, GFI-protected
electrical outlet or connect it to a DC 24 V power source.
the best Wi-Fi signal.
SENSOR INPUT
Connect one wire of the
sensor cable to terminal 3
and the other wire to
terminal 4.
OUTPUT RELAY
Connect one wire of
the third-party BMS or
IMS input cable to COM
terminal 6 and the other
wire to either NO terminal
5 or NC terminal 7.