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INSTALLATION: MOUNTING LOCATION

INSTALLATION: MOUNTING

Install the Safgard 250 in a 1" equalizing 

line equipped with a blow-down valve 

meeting applicable state and local codes. 

The control should be located so that the 

“LOW WATER CUT-OFF LEVEL” marked 

on the control casing is at least 1/2" 

above the lowest permissable water level 

as specified by the boiler manufacturer.

 Any model 250 should act as 

the primary Low Water Cut-Off ONLY. It 

should not be used as a secondary Low 

Water Cut-Off.

Model 250 diagram on page 5. Model 250WC diagram on page 6.

Mount the Low Water Cut-Off and Pump Controller

See Figure 1 below. Mount and pipe the Low Water Cut Off Manifold on a vertical equalizing pipe at the required 

elevation level determined in 

mounting location section above. Then, install a fully ported blow-down valve (and 

discharge line) directly below the lower cross of the water equalizing pipe.

 For best results, we recommend a dual valve blow-down system for the 250 Series Control.

Gauge Glass

Model 250WC is designed to have a gauge glass (not included) on the Low Water Cut Off Manifold (see diagram on 

page 6 for mounting location).

VERTICAL
EQUALIZING 
PIPE

250 LWCO

WATER
EQUALIZING 
PIPE

UPPER BLOW-DOWN
VALVE (recommended)

LOWER BLOW-DOWN
VALVE

250 LWCO

250WC LWCO

LOW WATER CUT-OFF 

LEVEL INDICATOR

LOW WATER CUT-OFF 

LEVEL INDICATOR

Gauge Glass and relevant mounting 

hardware not included (see Gauge 

Glass section under Mounting below)

Figure 1  Control mounting

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