Float switches, Mounting the float switches, Figure 6. float switch application – Multiquip ST41460 User Manual
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st4/st6 series submersible pumps• operation anD parts manual — rev. #1 (11/12/13) — page 13
Float switches
For unattended operation of the submersible pump two
single float switches (Model SW-1WOPA) will be required.
These float switches can be connected directly to a control
box (bare wires) and will allow the pump to turn on and off
depending on the length of the tether.
floaT swiTChes
Figure 6. Float Switch Application
mounting the Float switches
1. Determine the required
cord tether length as shown
in Figure 3 and Table 3.
2. Place the cord into the clamp as shown in Figure 6.
3. Secure the clamp to the discharge hose as shown in
Figure 6.
Do not install cord under hose clamp.
4. Using a screwdriver, tighten the hose clamp.
Do not
over-tighten. Make sure the float cord is not allowed to
touch the excess hose clamp band during operation.
PUMPING
RANGE
MODEL SW-1WO PA
FLOA T S WITCH (2)
3.5 in. (9 cm.)
MINIMUM
TETHER
LENGTH
PUMP
ON
PUMP
OFF
DISCHARGE
HOSE
INPUT POWER
TO CONTROL BOX
FLOAT SWITCH
CABLES (2)
CONTROL
BOX
CAUTION!
HIGH
VOLTAGE!
RESET
PUMP POWER
CB1269
CB1274
CB1456
CB1463
CABLE
EXTERNAL 3-PHASE
(230 OR 460 VOLT)
POWER SOURCE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
RED
WHITE
BLACK
L1
L2
L3
GREEN
GND.