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5.0

Switch Housing Replacement
Assemblies

When ordering replacement parts for an existing
Magnetrol instrument, please specify:

1. Model and serial numbers of control.

2. Description and part number of replacement kit.

Use the chart in section 5.4 on page 8 to choose the
appropriate replacement housing kit.

5.1

Aluminum Housings

Die cast aluminum NEMA 4X housing replacements are
available for general purpose or weather proof installations.
Explosion proof NEMA 4X/7/9 and Class I, Div 1,
Group B housing replacements are available for hazardous
atmosphere locations. Die cast aluminum housings are fin-
ished with a baked-on polyester powder coat paint.

NOTE: Consult your local representative on applications to meet

NEMA and other codes not covered in this bulletin.

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42-799 Series ‘R’ Electric Switch Mechanisms

Figure 8

Aluminum Housing Assembly

Enclosing Tube Assembly

Baffle Plate

Switch Assembly

Set Screw

Set Screw

O-ring

Breather Drain

(optional)

Housing Base

Lockwasher

Ground Screw

Patent Label

Housing Cover

Gasket

Pipe Plug

Enclosing Tube Assembly

Switch

Series

Contacts

Quantity

8th & 9th

10th Digit

Switch only

Right Hand

5, 9, B, K, M, Q, S, W, Y

Bottom Mech

Top Mech

R

SPDT

1

RK, RA, RC, RH, R1, RU

89-7401-178

n/a

89-7101-045

2

RL, RD, R3, RV

89-7401-179

SPDT

Group IV

1

RY, RW, R5

89-7401-180

n/a

4.0

Replacement Switch Part Numbers

Summary of Contents for STI R Series

Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Manual Electric Switch Mechanisms Series R with aluminum carbon steel or cast iron housings...

Page 2: ...ow Voltage Directive For use in Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 If equipment is used in a manner not specified by manu facturer protection provided by equipment may be impaired Notice of C...

Page 3: ...cing Dry Contact Switches 4 3 0 Wiring 5 3 1 SPDT Terminal Connections 5 3 1 1 Single float with one switch 5 3 1 2 Single float with two switches 5 4 0 Replacement Part Numbers 6 5 0 Replacement Swit...

Page 4: ...etic sleeve upward in the enclosing tube and into the field of the switch mechanism magnet As a result the magnet is drawn in tightly to the enclosing tube causing the set screw on the swinging arm to...

Page 5: ...process temperatures from 40 to 1000 F 40 to 538 C Available with SPDT contacts Contacts rated 1 amp 120 VAC 240 VAC and 24 VDC Available on single and dual stage level switches FM CSA and ATEX approv...

Page 6: ...ticles that may be attracted to the switch magnet 5 Loosen mounting screw so that switch frame will fit over e tube Install switch mechanism by sliding it over the enclosing tube Slide mechanism down...

Page 7: ...e pivoted magnet s swing 5 Check switch action and adjust as follows a Slowly rotate the pivoted magnet by hand back and forth through its angle of swing listening closely for the actuating click of t...

Page 8: ...and 1 2 3 Wiring diagram is reversed high level actuation becomes low level actuation etc when this switch mechanism is used on side mounted float switches employing a reversing pivot Models B40 T52 T...

Page 9: ...Die cast aluminum housings are fin ished with a baked on polyester powder coat paint NOTE Consult your local representative on applications to meet NEMA and other codes not covered in this bulletin 6...

Page 10: ...not covered in this bulletin 5 3 Carbon Steel Housings Carbon steel NEMA 4X switch housings are available for general purpose and weather proof installations The hous ing base is cast from aluminum wh...

Page 11: ...ure Snap Switch 40 to 1000 F 40 to 538 C SPDT 1 Short R1Y RKY n a n a n a 1 Tall R1M RKM RKW RU5 RK5 2 Tall R3M RLM RLW RV5 RL5 Grp IV SPDT 1 Tall R5M RWM RWW RW5 RY5 Switch Mechanisms with Carbon Ste...

Page 12: ...ined from the factory prior to the material s return This is available through Magnetrol s STI s local representative or by contacting the factory Please supply the following information 1 Company Nam...

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