WHITE (C)
RED (N.C.)
BLACK (N.O.)
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before installing or servicing this
product. A qualified service person must install and
service this product according to applicable electrical
and plumbing codes.
EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD
Do not use with flammable liquids.
Install in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70.
Suitable for usage with intrinsically safe circuit
extensions as defined by UL 698A.
Failure to follow these precautions could result in serious injury or death. Replace product immediately if switch cable becomes damaged or
severed. Keep these instructions with warranty after installation. This product must be installed in accordance with National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 so as to prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within boxes, conduit bodies, fittings, float housing, or cable.
MUNI
™
FLOAT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Activation angle is
10º above and
10º below horizontal.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TETHER MOUNTING (ALTERNATE)
The float is provided with SPDT contacts. The contacts can be
wired normally open or normally closed as shown in Figure C.
1.
For PUMP DOWN operation connect WHITE (C) and BLACK (N.O.).
2.
For PUMP UP operation connect WHITE (C) and RED (N.C.).
3. Insulate the unused RED or BLACK wire with a wire nut.
4. Check to ensure proper operation after connection.
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● Applications: sewage and effluent lift stations, storm water pump
stations, non-potable water tanks, wet wells and reservoirs.
● Mechanically activated (mercury free)
● When installing, lower floats slowly and avoid impact with objects
in the wet well.
● Polypropylene housing material maximum temperature rating
140°F (60°C)
● Internally weighted.
● Electrical Rating: 1A, 125 VAC MAX; 1mA, 4 VDC MIN
● Cable: 18-3 AWG SJOW
SUSPENSION MOUNTING (PREFERRED)
MUNI
™
FLOAT is an internally weighted float switch that is intended
to be suspended in the tank from a hook bracket or similar device.
1.
Determine float switch cord length to hang into tank to achieve
proper activation level.
2.
Suspend float 11 inches below desired activation level as shown
in Figure A.
3.
Create loop in MUNI
™
Float cable and secure loop with two tie
straps or similar device and place cable loop onto hook mounting
bracket as shown in Figure B. (6-hook bracket sold separately).
Pump
Up
Pump
Down
FIGURE B
FIGURE A
FIGURE C
Float may be tethered to a pipe, cable/chain and anchor system,
or other suitable tether point. If tether mounting is used, assure the
following conditions are met.
● Minimum 12 inch tether length
● Tether cable such that the cable remains in a vertical orientation.
● Cable must not be be tethered horizontally.
● Floats must have clearance to operate without interference with
tank walls, other floats, pumps, or other obstacles.
WHITE (C)
RED (N.C.)
BLACK (N.O.)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
