Hydrolevel FS204 User Manual

Universal Design – Replaces

2.5

3.56

2.2

3.56

2.2

3.34

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switches by McDonnell & Miller,

Model FS204

General Purpose

Liquid

Taco, Penn and others

Suitable for 1" to 6" Pipe Diameters

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Adjustable Sensitivity

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Includes Four Heavy Duty

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Stainless Steel Paddles

Flow Switch

Indoor/Outdoor

The Safgard FS204 Flow Switch is used to start or stop electrically
operated equipment such as burners, pumps or alarms by detecting
liquid flow through piping. It is designed for use in water media
applications and is not intended for use in hazardous or corrosive fluids.
The FS204 is suitable for wet locations.

WARNING

death or equipment damage, disconnect power supply
before installing or servicing control. Only qualified person­nel may install or service this control in accordance with
local codes and ordinances. Read instructions completely
before proceeding.

Electrical shock hazard.

To prevent electrical shock,

CAUTION

• The FS204 is designed as an operating control. It is the responsibility of the
installer to provide safety or limit control on installations where an operating
control failure would result in personal injury and/or property loss.

• The FS204 is not intended for use in explosive environments.

• To prevent serious burns, boiler should be
thoroughly cooled before installing or servicing
control.

FLOW SWITCH LOCATION DIMENSIONS

The preferred installation of the FS204 is in a horizontal pipe with a straight run of
at least 5 pipe diameters on each side of the paddle (Figure 1). There should be no
restrictions from elbows, valves, orifices, etc. Refer to Table 1 below for flow rates.

The Flow Switch can be installed in a vertical pipe

liquid is upward.

FIGURE 1

Table 1 does not apply to vertical installations.

only if the flow direction of the

Table 1 FLOW SPECIFICATIONS

Pipe Size 1" 11⁄4" 11⁄2" 2" 21⁄2" 3" 4" 5" 6"

Minimum

Adjustment

Maximum

Adjustment

*Calculated for various pipe sizes. Flow rates may vary ±10% from values above.

Flow

Increases

Flow

Decreases

Flow

Increases

Flow

Decreases

4.5 8.1 11.8 16.5 25 33 51 85* 120*

2.2 6.8 7.6 9.3 19 22 38 75* 100*

14.8 22.1 25.7 32.3 75 90* 110* 170* 240*

13.8 20.1 23.7 30.5 72 85* 100* 155* 220*

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INSTALLATION

Step 1 Trimming the Paddles

The stainless steel paddles (set of 4 supplied)
must be trimmed to the appropriate length for the
pipe diameter being used. Use the template at the
right of this page as a cutting guide. Follow the
curve indicated as closely as possible. Standard
shears or tin snips can be used.

Step 2 Stacking the

Paddles

After trimming, the paddles must be
stacked as shown in Figure 2 and
then screwed onto the stem of the
flow switch. IMPORTANT: The cor­rect orientation of the paddles to
the flow of the fluid is essential.

FIGURE 2

Step 3 Installing in Tee

The Flow Switch must be installed in a 1" NPT
threaded pipe fitting. If a reducing bushing or
welded fitting is required, the length must be kept
to a minimum to insure that the paddle can move
freely in the run of the pipe without coming in con­tact with the bushing or fitting. Tighten the Flow
Switch with a 1
wrench or adjustable
wrench applied to the
brass nut only.

tighten by grasping the
enclosure.

space from the bottom of
the enclosure to the top
of the tee (Figure 3) and
be sure that the arrow
on the side of the enclo­sure is in the direction of
the flow.

IMPORTANT:

The paddle must not touch the inside wall of the
opposite side of the pipe. If there is any contact,
additional trimming is required.

5

⁄8" box

Do not

Allow a 13⁄4"

FIGURE 3

Step 4 Wiring

ENERGIZE CIRCUIT UPON FLOW

Flow Switch will activate load (alarm, light,

relay, motor starter, etc.) when flow occurs.

ENERGIZE CIRCUIT UPON NO FLOW

Flow Switch will activate load (alarm, light,

relay, motor starter, etc.) when no flow occurs.

COMMON (COM)

FLOW OPENS CIRCUIT (NC)

FLOW CLOSES CIRCUIT (NO)

Step 5 Adjusting Sensitivity

To INCREASE
sensitivity (switch
activates at a lower
flow rate), turn the
adjustment screw
counter-clockwise.
To DECREASE
sensitivity (switch
activates at a higher
flow rate), turn the
adjustment screw
clockwise.

FIGURE 4

SPECIFICATIONS – FLOW SWITCH MODEL FS204

Maximum Service Pressure: 160 psi
Maximum Temperature: 250°F
Enclosure: NEMA type 4 (for wet locations).
Contacts: SPDT switch

7.4 FLA, 44.4 LRA@120VAC Motor Duty

Pilot Duty Rating: 125VA@120/240VAC

LIMITED MANUFACTURERʼS WARRANTY

We warrant products manufactured by Hydrolevel Company to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of manufacture or
one year from the date of installation, whichever occurs first. In the event of any claim
under this warranty or otherwise with respect to our products which is made within
such period, we will, at our option, repair or replace such products or refund the pur­chase price paid to us by you for such products. In no event shall Hydrolevel

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Ambient Temperature Range: 32°F-176°F (0°C-80°C)
Media Temperature Range: 32°F-250°F (0°C-121°C)
Pipe Connection: 1"NPT - Brass
Conduit Access: 2 openings for 1/2" conduit
Usage: 1" to 6" pipe sizes (see Flow Chart - Table 1)

Company be liable for any other loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential. This warranty is your EXCLUSIVE remedy and shall be IN PLACE OF
any other warranty or guarantee, express or implied, including, without limitation, any
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty
may not be assigned or transferred and any unauthorized transfer or assignment
thereof shall be void and of no force or effect.

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