
Table 8: Flow rates for standard models, 6 in. paddles, GPM (m
3
/hr)
GPM (m
3
/hr) required to activate switch for pipe size (in.)
4
5
6
8
Flow increase
(Close R to Y)
37.0 (8.40)
57.0 (12.9)
74.0 (16.8)
205 (46.6)
Minimum adjustment
Flow decrease
(Close R to B)
27.0 (6.13)
41.0 (9.31)
54.0 (12.3)
170 (38.6)
Flow increase
(Close R to Y)
81.0 (18.4)
118 (26.8)
144 (32.7)
415 (94.3)
Maximum adjustment
Flow decrease
(Close R to B)
76.0 (1.93)
111 (25.2)
135 (30.7)
400 (90.8)
Table 9: GPM (L/Min) required to actuate F261 Series Low Flow Switches
Pipe size
1
1/2 x 1/2 in. female
NPTF
2
3/4 x 3/4 in. female
NPTF
3
3/4 x 3/4 in. female
NPTF
Flow increase
(R to Y Closes)
1.30 (4.92)
2.00 (7.57)
10.90 (41.26)
Minimum adjustment
Flow decrease
(R to B Closes)
0.60 (2.27)
0.60 (2.27)
7.20 (27.25)
Flow increase
(R to Y Closes)
2.60 (9.84)
3.60 (13.63)
17.00 (64.35)
Maximum adjustment
Flow decrease
(R to B Closes)
1.25 (4.73)
1.30 (4.92)
14.20 (53.75)
1
F261KEH-V01C, F261MEH-V01C
2
F261KFH-V01C, F261MFH-V01C
3
F261KFH-V02C (designed for steam applications)
Figure 14: Pressure drop against flow rate for sample F261 Series Low-Flow Switches
Note:
This chart is correct for F261KEH-V01C, F261MEH-V01C, F261KFH-V01C, and F261MFH-V01C low-flow switches.
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