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a.

Place cover on flow switch and turn on power. Initiate fluid 
flow through the system. Observe the device being 
activated by the flow switch to determine if device is 
operating as required.

b.

Turn off fluid flow to determine if device is operating 
as required.

c.

Repeat initiating and turning off fluid flow several times to 
test flow switch and device for proper operation.
- If operating as required, put system into service.
- If not operating as required, flow switch may need 

to be adjusted.

OFF

ON

SECTION 4 - Testing

STEP 5 - Adjustment

1/2

" Pipe Connection

 

Adjusting Screw

Adjustment is necessary only if required flow/no
flow setpoints are 

above

factory set minimum.

a.

Turn off power.

b.

Locate adjusting screw on bottom of unit.

c.

Turn adjusting screw clockwise (1/8 turn) to 
increase setpoint.

d.

Turn on power.

e.

Test the operation of the flow switch after 
each adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to lower flow switch
setpoint from original factory minimum setting.
Lowering (turning adjusting screw counterclock-
wise) the setpoint from original factory setting
may cause erratic flow switch operation.

Summary of Contents for McDonnell & Miller FS1 Series

Page 1: ...To prevent an electrical fire or equipment damage electrical wiring insulation must have a rating of 167 F 75 C if the liquid s temperature exceeds 180 F 82 C To prevent electrocution when the electr...

Page 2: ...tch operation rate of less than once per 2 5 minutes and any one cycle greater than 3 seconds on and 3 seconds off For applications with loads 0 5 and 38mA power fac tors exceeding 0 65 an anticipated...

Page 3: ...n of the Flow Switch D 5 x D MINIMUM 1 2 PIPE 5 x D MINIMUM FLUID FLOW D PIPE DIAMETER The flow switch should be located in a horizontal section of pipe where there is a straight horizontal run of at...

Page 4: ...hex fitting of flow switch and one wrench on connecting piping Tighten to following torque values 31 ft lb 42 N m for 1 2 pipe Repeat to connect pipe to opposite side of flow switch a Apply pipe seali...

Page 5: ...trical Installation To prevent electrical shock turn off the electrical power before making electrical connections To prevent an electrical fire or equipment damage electrical wiring insulation must h...

Page 6: ...itch will be used to actuate a signal alarm or other device when no flow occurs connect the wire from that device to the N C contact Connect the Hot power supply wire to C terminal Flow Opens Circuit...

Page 7: ...quired flow switch may need to be adjusted OFF ON SECTION 4 Testing STEP 5 Adjustment 1 2 Pipe Connection Adjusting Screw Adjustment is necessary only if required flow no flow setpoints are above fact...

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