D770-26-00 1 I56-1428-001R
EPS40EXP and EPS120EXP Explosion Proof
Supervisory Pressure Switches
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important
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This instruction manual contains important information
about the installation and operation of supervisory pressure switches. Purchasers who install switches for use by
others must leave this manual or a copy of it with the user.
Read all instructions carefully before installation, following
only those instructions that apply to the model you are
installing.
Before installing any alarm device, be thoroughly familiar
with:
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-
based Fire Protection Systems
Other applicable NFPA standards, local codes, and the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these directions may result in failure of the
device to report an alarm condition. System Sensor is not
responsible for devices that have been improperly installed,
tested, or maintained.
Specifications
Contact Ratings: 10 A, 1/2 HP @ 125/250 VAC
2.5A @ 6/12/24 VDC
Operating Temperature Range: –40°F to +160°F
EPS40EXP EPS120EXP
Maximum Service Pressure (in PSI): 250 250
Adjustment Range: 10-100 10-200
Approximate Differential: 3 PSI @ 10 PSI 3 PSI @ 10 PSI
8 PSI @ 100 PSI 9 PSI @ 200 PSI
Enclosure Rating: NEMA Type 4 — Indoor/Outdoor use
Hazardous Atmospheres
Classification: Class I, Groups B, C, D, Div. 1
Class II, Groups E, F, G, Div. 1
Class III, Div. 1
Operation
As pressure changes, a diaphragm actuates 2 snap action
switches. The pressure switch actuation is determined by
adjustment settings.
Figure 1. Pressure switch basic dimensions: