Multiquip manual S-500SERIES SUB. PUMP - FLOAT SWITCH PIGGY-BACK, Float Switch

Models: S-500

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S-500 SERIES SUB. PUMP — FLOAT SWITCH (PIGGY-BACK)

S-500 SERIES SUB. PUMP FLOAT SWITCH (PIGGY-BACK)

Float Switch

Single or dual control float switches can be used for the unattended operation of the submersible pump. When using the piggy- back power configuration (plug), the S-500series pumps DO NOT require the use of a control box. In this configuration (piggy-back), the SW-1 (single float switch) or SW-2 (dual float switch) are required. Figure 6 is an example of a single float switch application.

Mounting The Float Switch

 

Figure 6 shows a single float switch

1.

Determine the required cord tether length as shown in

NOTE

application. For dual float switch

 

Figure 6 and Table 3.

 

 

capability use a Model SW-2mercury

2.

Place the cord into the clamp as shown in Figure 6.

 

 

type float switch .

 

 

 

3.Secure the clamp to the discharge hose as shown in Figure 5. 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.

Figure 6. Single Float Switch

Application Diagram

S-500 SERIES SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/01/04) — PAGE 13

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Multiquip manual S-500SERIES SUB. PUMP - FLOAT SWITCH PIGGY-BACK, Mounting The Float Switch