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Models 51-2, 51-S-2 and 53-2

ELECTRICAL WIRING

TOOLS NEEDED:

One (1) flathead screwdriver.

Conduit opening facing
toward float chamber

Conduit opening facing
away from float chamber

Manual reset button
on No. 2m Switch

a.

The No. 2 switch can be positioned with the 
conduit opening facing toward or away from 
the float chamber. These are the only positions 
in which the switch will function properly.
See drawing at right.

b.

On initial fill-up, push the 2M manual reset 
button after the proper water level is reached 
to energize the burner. If a low water condition 
occurs and the water level has been restored, 
push the reset button to energize the burner.

c.

Follow the wiring diagrams below to wire the 
No. 2 Switch. Terminals C and NC are the low 
water cut-off switch. Terminals C and NO are 
alarm switch. If the electrical load exceeds the 
rating of the switch, use an auxiliary relay or 
motor starter.

USED AS A MAIN LINE SWITCH
AND/OR LOW WATER ALARM

USED AS A PILOT SWITCH TO COIL
OF RELAY OR MOTOR STARTER

N.

O.

N.C.

C.

N.

O.

N.C.

C.

Neutral

120 V.A.C.

Supply Hot

Low
Water
Alarm

Burner
Circuit

Line

Load

SCHEMATIC OF SWITCH OPERATION

Water Level Normal
Burner On
Alarm Off

Low
Water
Alarm
Terminals

Low Water
Cut-Off
Terminals

C.

N.O.
N.C.

Water Level Low

Burner Off

Alarm On

C.

N.O.

N.C.

N. O.

N.C.

C.

• To prevent electrical shock, turn off the electrical power before making electrical connections.
• This low water cut-off must be installed in series with all other limit and operating controls installed on the 

boiler. After installation, check for proper operation of all of the limit and operating controls, before leaving 
the site.

Failure to follow this warning could cause electrical shock, an explosion and/or a fire, which could result in
property damage, personal injury or death.

!

WARNING

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