Crankcase Level Switch
Revised
Catalog Section 15
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L971 Series
■Durable Low Level Switch■Replaces■Installs with Minimal Downtime
■Two Year Limited WarrantyThe Murphy L971 Series Level Switch detects low oil level in a compressor’s crankcase. As oil level in the crankcase depletes, the float on the L971 switch falls, and if reaches the predetermined limit, will trip the internal
The L971 is designed for
The L971 has a 1/2 NPT process connection and features an explosionproof enclosure, durable SPDT
Operating Temperature Range:
-15 to 275°F (-26 to 135°C).
Maximum Working Pressure:
30 psi (206 kPa) [2.06 bar].
Switch Rating: 4 A @ 250 VAC.
Material
Case: AluminumMounting Adaptor: Brass.
Floats: Rigid polyurethane. 304 stainless steel available on
Process Connection: 1/2 NPT.
Enclosure Rating: UL and CSA listed for Class I, Groups C & D; Class II, Groups F
&G, Hazardous Locations. Conduit Connection: 1/2 NPT. Wire: 18 AWG (0.75 mm2).
Shipping Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. (0.7 kg).
Shipping Dimensions:Warranty
A limited warranty on materials and workmanship is given with this FW Murphy product. A copy of the warranty may be viewed or printed by going to www.fwmurphy.com/support/warranty.htm.
Model L971-A
Green
Red
Yellow
All Other Models
Green
Black
Yellow
Red
*Shown in “shelf” position with no force acting upon float.
**Products covered by this bulletin comply with EMC Council directive 89/336/EEC regarding electromagnetic compatibility except as noted.