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46-624 Series 3 Liquid Level Switches ASME B31.1 Construction
4.2.2 Switch and Wiring Inspection
The switch mechanism and supply wiring need to be in
proper position to assure correct switch operation.
1. Remove switch housing cover to inspect the supply wires.
2. Check that the supply wires are attached to the terminal
block and run under the baffle plate. Refer to
Figure 14
on
page 12. Be certain that excess wire does not interfere with
the actuation of the switch and that adequate clearance
exists for replacement of switch housing cover.
3. Manually push on the magnet of the switch mechanism to
confirm that the mechanism pivots freely. If it does not,
the switch mechanism should be replaced.
4. Make sure the switch mechanism is seated down on the
baffle plate. Refer to
Figure 11
on page 11. Check that the
mechanism clamping screw is tightened to assure that the
mechanism is secured to the enclosing tube and in proper
position on the baffle plate. Refer to
Figure 16
. The baffle
plate should rest on the housing base casting hub.
NOTE: HS series switches use a cylindrical spacer in place of the
baffle plate. Refer to
Figure 15
on page 13.
5. If the above wiring conditions are not met, the unit should
be rewired. Proceed to step 6.
6. Disconnect power to the switch.
7. The baffle plate is notched at the front and rear for
control wires to pass through. Control wires should enter
through the conduit entry, pass under the baffle plate to
the notch, then proceed through to the terminal block.
Refer to
Figure 14
on page 12.
8. Control wires should not touch moving parts in any way.
9. The control wires should be attached to the terminal block
so that they run from the terminal block, down through
the notch, and under the baffle plate.
NOTE: The control wires must not interfere with the switch mechanism.
10. Connect power supply to the control and conduct func-
tional test of unit as described below.
11. Replace switch housing cover and place control into
service.
Switch wires
Switch
mechanism
clamping screw
Snap
switch
Adjustment
screw
Terminal
screws
Supply wires
Switch wires
Switch
mechanism
clamping screw
Terminal
screws
Supply wires
Snap
switch
Adjustment
screw
Figure 17
Figure 18
Mechanism
clamping screw
Terminal screws
Figure 16