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Operation, Maintenance
and Installation Manual

Warning: Turn off all power when installing or adjusting unit.
Failure to turn off all power could result in serious injury or death!

Read instructions thoroughly.

Check local codes and install to meet requirements.

Note: Check to make sure the right oat switch is being used for the right application.

Normally Open - oat switches are open while hanging “down” and will close on a rising
liquid level. Typically used for high level alarms and “empty tank” applications.

Normally Closed - oat switches are closed while hanging “down” and will open on a
rising liquid level. Typically used for low level alarms and “lling tank” applications.

UL Listed. Suitable for use in water and sew­age. End user to provide overcurrent protection
rated at 240 VAC Minimum, 15 A maximum.

Stainless Steel Pipe Clamp Models

1. Determine desired activation level. See Figure 1.

2. Attach the Stainless Steel Pipe Clamp at the desired activation Level. Place the cord in the plastic holder
and tether cord to about 4 inches and tighten screw tight to keep the cord from moving.

3. Connect the wires from the oat switch into control/alarm device as required.

4. Check installation by cycling the oat “on & off” to insure proper operation.

Externally Weighted Models

1. Determine desired activation level. See Figure 2.

2. Suspend switch and cable weight at desired level. See Figure 4.

3. Wire leads of the oat switch to control/alarm device as required.

4. Check installation by cycling the oat “on & off” to insure proper operation.

Pipe Clamp Models

Figure 1

Activation
Level

Typical application shown is for a
pumping system

Externally Weighted Models

Figure 2

Activation Level

Specications

Electrical: 1 amp @ 24 VDC or 4 amps @ 120/230 VAC

Cord: SJOW-A exible 16 gauge, 2 conductor Neoprene
Float Housing: High Impact PVC, 3.25” diameter x 4.55” length
Max Temperature: 140 degrees F.
Switch Conguration: Single Pole, Single Throw

Alarm Systems Control Panels Float Switches Leak Detection Systems

PO Box 827 Hawley, MN 56549 [phone] Fax [phone] www.alderonind.com

Alderon Industries, LLC
P.O. Box 827
Hawley, MN 56549

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