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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

Series FS4-3T

General Purpose

Liquid Flow Switch

• Before using product, read and understand instructions.

• Save these instructions for future reference.

• All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the proper application, 

installation, and maintenance of plumbing, steam and electrical equipment and/or systems in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.

• 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 have a 

rating of 167˚F (75˚C) if the liquid’s temperature exceeds 180˚F (82˚C).

• To prevent electrocution, when the electrical power is connected to the flow switch, do not 

touch the terminals.

• Make sure flow switch electrical cover is secured before turning on electric power.

Failure to follow this warning could cause property damage, personal injury or death.

California Proposition 65 warning! This product contains chemicals known to the

state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Previous controls should never be installed on a new system. Always install new

controls on a new boiler or system.

CAUTION:

A more frequent replacement interval may be necessary based on the condition of

the unit at time of inspection. McDonnell & Miller's warranty is one (1) year from date

of installation or two (2) years from the date of manufacture.

MM-613E

• Liquid m   edia containing deb  ris or other particulates should b  e filtered to avoid dam   age

to or ob  struction of the flow switch paddle arm     assem   b  ly, which could cause the flow

Switch to m   alfunction.

Summary of Contents for McDonnell & Miller FS4-3T Series

Page 1: ...flow switch do not touch the terminals Make sure flow switch electrical cover is secured before turning on electric power Failure to follow this warning could cause property damage personal injury or death California Proposition 65 warning This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Previous controls should never be ...

Page 2: ...ration LVD 73 23 EEC EMC 89 33 EEC For applications with loads between 14mA and 3 7 Amps power factors exceeding 0 65 an anticipated system switch operation rate of less than 5 times per minute and any one cycle greater than 3 sec onds on and 3 seconds off Additional suppression may be required for applica tions outside these ranges Declaration of Conformity Available on request SPECIFICATIONS Mot...

Page 3: ...3 7 14 2 2 8 3 16 62 Maximum 8 9 33 7 8 3 31 4 63 Factory or FS4 3T3 3 4 3 4 20 Minimum 2 7 6 1 2 4 5 Maximum 4 5 17 4 1 15 5 Factory or FS4 3T1 1 1 25 Minimum 5 18 9 3 2 12 1 Maximum 11 5 43 5 11 41 6 Factory or FS4 3T2 1 1 25 Minimum 4 8 18 1 2 9 11 27 Maximum 10 1 38 2 9 4 35 6 102 Factory or FS4 3T3 1 1 25 Minimum 2 7 6 1 2 4 5 Maximum 4 5 17 4 1 15 5 Max Flow Rate gpm lpm w o Paddle Damage ca...

Page 4: ...more than 5 pipe diameters are high viscosity fluid and high fluid v elocity The flow switch should be installed in the pump suction piping when spring loaded check valves and or other closed coupled accessories are installed in the pump discharge piping STEP 2 Connecting the Flow Switch to Pipe a Apply pipe sealing compound or PTFE tape to the NOTE Do not apply sealant to first threads as this sw...

Page 5: ... 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 electrical power is connected to the flow switch do not touch the terminals Make sure flow switch electrical cover is secured before turning on electric power Failure to follow this warning could cause property damage personal injury or...

Page 6: ... 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 FLOW CLOSES CIRCUIT COMMON 1 2 3 Flow Opens Circuit Normally closed 3 Common 1 Flow Closes Circuit 2 Normally open Common FS4 3 LINE LOAD Fig 1 HOT 3 1 2 FS4 3 LINE LOAD Fig 2 HOT 3 1 2 c Determine which switc...

Page 7: ...to be adjusted OFF ON STEP 4 Testing SECTION 5 Adjustment ADJUSTING SCREW FLOW OPENS CIRCUIT FLOW CLOSES CIRCUIT COMMON 1 2 3 Adjustment is necessary only if required flow no flow setpoints are above factory set minimum a Turn off power Remove electric enclosure cover b Turn adjusting screw clockwise 1 8 turn to increase setpoint c Place the cover on the flow switch and turn on power d Test the op...

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